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Any HDR enthusiasts want to share some tips and tricks, just starting to explore.
 
the biggest mistake people make is thinking that hdr can make a good pic out of bad light
please don't fall into that trap
 
ldmelsa said:
the biggest mistake people make is thinking that hdr can make a good pic out of bad light
please don't fall into that trap
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Lol I am actually no fan of HDR, just feel it would be worthwhile knowing how to do
 
stix said:
Lol I am actually no fan of HDR, just feel it would be worthwhile knowing how to do
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Why not? When done well it's amazing.

What camera are you using?
stix said:
Currently using Qtpfsgui - open source seems pretty useful
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I wanted to try it just now but it keeps crashing on start up so I'll give it a pass.
 
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bwana said:
Why not? When done well it's amazing.

What camera are you using?
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lol Don't get me wrong amazing results to be had with HDR, i am just not a huge fan of too much post production on an image....

I use a 350D - would love more but i have more important things to buy
 
stix said:
lol Don't get me wrong amazing results to be had with HDR, i am just not a huge fan of too much post production on an image....

I use a 350D - would love more but i have more important things to buy
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Nothing wrong with the 350D. I was just checking to see if you hadnt decided to make life a little more difficult (as far as HDR goes) by buying something like the Nikon D40.
 
bwana said:
Nothing wrong with the 350D. I was just checking to see if you hadnt decided to make life a little more difficult (as far as HDR goes) by buying something like the Nikon D40.
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Very much a canon man. Shoot raw, edit in lightroom. publish with pixelpost.

The last bits a lie, i haven't uploaded anything new in months. :D
 
Don't know very much about it TBH but something that I have been wondering is: can you use the same shot but emulate 3 different exposures using software?

Should maybe set aside some time this wkend to try it out...

...obviously: I use the D40 bwana mentions so no exposure bracketing.
 
SlinkyMike said:
Don't know very much about it TBH but something that I have been wondering is: can you use the same shot but emulate 3 different exposures using software?
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You can do - doesnt work quite as well though.
SlinkyMike said:
...obviously: I use the D40 bwana mentions so no exposure bracketing.
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Bummer. I cant figure out why they would leave that out but they did.
 
SlinkyMike said:
...obviously: I use the D40 bwana mentions so no exposure bracketing.
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Nothing stops you from doing it manually. Just stick the camera on a tripod, make sure it's sturdy so that you pushing buttons don't move it around. And even if it does shift a little, most current software can compensate for that.
 
SlinkyMike said:
Don't know very much about it TBH but something that I have been wondering is: can you use the same shot but emulate 3 different exposures using software?

Should maybe set aside some time this wkend to try it out...

...obviously: I use the D40 bwana mentions so no exposure bracketing.
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If you shotting in RAW, take a perfectly exposed shot and then in post take it a stop down and a stop up - not quite the same but it does give you a similar feel
 
bwana said:
I cant figure out why they would leave that out but they did.
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...either, it is fairly irksome.
If anything more shots is better - maybe I just suck at it but I get the best shots when I stop thinking too much and just shoot like crazy, maybe there is something in that or maybe its just monkeys and typewriters. :o

I do wonder what the possibilities of a firmware update or hack are with regard to adding that feature though.

EDIT: there is a great tutorial here: http://www.diyphotography.net/creating-that-dave-hill-look for creating 'that Dave Hill look' which can be exercised with just one exposure. I have tried it with several portraits and it does add something interesting, still undecided if I like the look though.
 
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koffiejunkie said:
Nothing stops you from doing it manually. Just stick the camera on a tripod, make sure it's sturdy so that you pushing buttons don't move it around. And even if it does shift a little, most current software can compensate for that.
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Not thing stops him from doing it manually but being able to fire off three or more shots in rapid succession means there is less chance for subject movement. The software can compensate up to a point but at a price.

Still, a tripod is also a good idea regardless of if you're using AEB or not - as is a remote trigger (or you can use your timer). :)

And remember to adjust the shutter speed . . . . not the aperture. :D
 
koffiejunkie said:
Nothing stops you from doing it manually. Just stick the camera on a tripod, make sure it's sturdy so that you pushing buttons don't move it around. And even if it does shift a little, most current software can compensate for that.
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stix said:
If you shotting in RAW, take a perfectly exposed shot and then in post take it a stop down and a stop up - not quite the same but it does give you a similar feel
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Definitely going to give it a bash - cheers!

EDIT: @bwana: well acquainted with tripod + timer combo after countless 'shaky' tripod shots and much head scratching!
 
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SlinkyMike said:
EDIT: @bwana: well acquainted with tripod + timer combo after countless 'shaky' tripod shots and much head scratching!
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Hehe, I use the timer even with the remote trigger. My tripod is rated for 500g less than my camera+lens weighs...
 
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