Most of the HDR images I see are "over the top", surrealist, "on LSD" type images.
I prefer more realistic looking images.
I use HDR primarily to solve the problem of high contrast that makes it impossible
to capture a satisfactory image in just one shot.
Part of the "problem" is that our eyes are capable of seeing details
in lighting that is way more contrasty
than what our cameras can handle. HDR helps to solve that problem.
"Captain Kimo" updates his HDR software recommendations once a year.
This link will take you to his 2019 evaluation with 20 programs
ranking from 5 stars to one star.
Personally, I use Photomatix Pro. At one time it was number one on the list
but has dropped to number 3.
https://captainkimo.com/hdr-software-review-comparison/
It's sad, but many "lower end" cameras (including the Nikon D5300) do not have a DOF preview button. The manufacturers save five or ten dollars and the user is "screwed".
As suggested above you can use an app etc.
Nice! Makes me want to visit New Mexico!
Thanks, everyone, for your kind comments!
How many images did you stack?
PHRubin-
So it is.
This illustrates the point that it is much better to use a "DX" lens on a "DX" camera
not on an "FX" camera.
Because I flew to Florida this year instead of driving I reduced my photography
equipment by 1/3 and left my D7100 at home,
but did take my D750 and my "full spectrum" D3400.
Next time, if I fly I'll take all 3 bodies and leave some other stuff at home!
Instead of being 36 x 24 mm (FX)
the DX image size is 24 x 16 mm.
In overall AREA it is 1/3 smaller.
Instead of 24 megapixels it becomes 1/3 smaller, i.e. 16 MP.
rhadams824 wrote:
2/3 = 0.66666 x 24 MP = 16 MP 2/3 x 24 = 48/3 = 16 The reciprocal of 2/3 or .66666 = 1.5. 24/1.5 = 16
1.5 is the crop factor for Nikon
Oops- you're right, it is 16 MP, not 18 MP.
One of the hazards of late night posting!
I play guitar and bass guitar, but not trombone-
I do, however, enjoy trombone music!