High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Nov 24, 2013 09:30:26 #
The Villages
Loc: The Villages, Florida
Some Nikon DSLRs have an HDR feature where high contrast scenes exist, whereby 2 pictures are shot, with a resulting 3rd picture that combines the lighting affects of both. Its use is better supported by shooting on a tripod, as you look to have both shots shooting the same exact scene. I've seen examples of its usage, and its impressive.
My questions are : (1) Have any hogs made personal use of the feature, and are you happy with the results, and (2) if not making use of a tripod (hand holding), does the feature have any real benefit.....as you would need really steady hands to get the results you are looking for.
Looking forward to your feedback
My questions are : (1) Have any hogs made personal use of the feature, and are you happy with the results, and (2) if not making use of a tripod (hand holding), does the feature have any real benefit.....as you would need really steady hands to get the results you are looking for.
Looking forward to your feedback
Nov 24, 2013 09:52:57 #
[quote=PCity]I use HDR now and then. I have Photomatix which combines the 3 photos, some cameras 5 photos. It has an alignment feature so you can hand hold. Most people like HDR best if it does not look like you used it. HDR can also make "Grunge" picutres that are artistic, but few people like them. It wonderful when you have dark, mid range, and bright scenes. David
Nov 24, 2013 09:54:00 #
cyclespeed
Loc: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Yes and yes. I have used the feature and with decent results. The key as you suggest is the tripod. No one I know who has tried the feature has had steady hands even when using the poor mans tripod of string from tripod screw to foot on ground pulled snugly. Without exact duplicate compositions the resulting image is disappointing.
Nov 24, 2013 09:57:22 #
I doubt you could achieve without a tripod.
I tried with my modest Canon SX50 ($350 camera/lens) and liked it. Nothing fake looking, just a more balanced exposure.
I tried with my modest Canon SX50 ($350 camera/lens) and liked it. Nothing fake looking, just a more balanced exposure.
Nov 24, 2013 10:05:55 #
My Sony RX100 has a similar HDR feature built in. On a recent trip to Europe touring through some very old buildings I tried both methods. I shot the camera automatic HDR and then took three separate RAW exposures for PP HDR treatment.
The shots I took included situations where lots of bright light was coming through colorful windows and most of the interior was veru dark.
Many of the automatic .jpgs are more pleasing than the manual effort. The in-camera shots or not fake looking.
The shots I took included situations where lots of bright light was coming through colorful windows and most of the interior was veru dark.
Many of the automatic .jpgs are more pleasing than the manual effort. The in-camera shots or not fake looking.
Nov 24, 2013 10:29:46 #
[quote=PCity]Photomatix will aligne pictures that are taken hand held. I have done it many times with excellent results. Although with bright sun light the slowest exposure is still quite fast. A night shot would need a tripod. David
Nov 24, 2013 10:44:30 #
PCity wrote:
Some Nikon DSLRs have an HDR feature where high co... (show quote)
You can use the eliminate ghosting feature in photomatics when merging the photos, works fairly well for steady hanh holding but tripod is always best
Nov 24, 2013 10:55:04 #
PCity wrote:
Some Nikon DSLRs have an HDR feature where high co... (show quote)
A tripod must be used. You are combining multiple pictures of the same photo files. They can not be different. The only way is to use a tripod. You can not hand hold two or more photos and expect them to be identical, except for exposure.
Nov 24, 2013 10:58:31 #
All of my Sony's have HDR built in. I have shot lots of HDR photos with them almost all hand held. The Sony software does a wonderful job of combining the images in camera, even hand held at a relatively slow SS it works great.
RX-100
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RX-100
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Nov 24, 2013 17:39:17 #
cthahn wrote:
A tripod must be used. You are combining multiple pictures of the same photo files. They can not be different. The only way is to use a tripod. You can not hand hold two or more photos and expect them to be identical, except for exposure.
A tripod is not needed. I have done this many, many times. Photmatix aligns the photos with computer software. David
Nov 25, 2013 06:16:21 #
What I find interesting is the number of responses suggesting this or that PP program to merge the images when the question was about the IN-CAMERA feature.....
Am I missing something?
Am I missing something?
Nov 25, 2013 06:51:15 #
Iv'e used this feature with a D5100 and well....so so....also its only going to be saved as jpg.
Nov 25, 2013 07:01:49 #
I have $100 Panasonic camera I keep in my pocket much of the time. It has a 2 pix HRD function built in. No tripod - no worries. The in camera software aligns. Very effective.
Nov 25, 2013 07:35:31 #
A tripod is not required. I'd be happy to post examples. High speed burst set to 3 or 5 shot +1 exposure bracket. You just need to make sure you use IS and can handhold at the lowest exposure, which is why I typically use 3 shots
Nov 25, 2013 08:03:11 #
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