Used with high contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. Use with high-contrast scenes and other subjects to preserve a wide range of details, from highlights to shadows.
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Choose the difference in exposure between the two shots. The higher the value, the greater the dynamic range. If [] is selected, the camera will automatically adjust the exposure differential to suit the scene. |
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Choose how much the boundaries between the two images are smoothed. |
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Choose [] to save each of the individual shots used to create the HDR image; the shots are saved in NEF (RAW) format. The shots are saved at an image size of [], regardless of the option selected for [] > [] in the photo shooting menu. |
Taking HDR Photographs
We recommend that you use the matrix metering option when shooting with HDR.
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Highlight [] in the photo shooting menu and press 2.
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Select an [].
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Highlight [] and press 2.
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Highlight one of the following options using 1 or 3 and press J.
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Take a series of HDR photographs. HDR shooting will continue until you select [] for [].
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Normal shooting will resume after you have taken a single HDR photograph.
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Proceed without taking additional HDR photographs.
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If [] or [] is selected, an icon will appear in the display.
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Choose a value for [].
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Highlight [] and press 2.
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Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J.
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Choose higher values for high-contrast subjects.
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Note, however, that choosing a higher value than required may not produce the desired results. Match your choice to the level of contrast in the scene.
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If [] is selected, the camera will automatically adjust the exposure differential to suit the scene.
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Adjust [].
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Highlight [] and press 2.
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Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J; the selected option represents the amount the boundaries between the two images are smoothed.
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Higher values produce a smoother composite image.
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Choose a setting for [].
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Highlight [] and press 2.
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Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J.
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Choose [] to save each of the individual shots used to create the HDR image; the shots are saved in NEF (RAW) format.
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Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot.
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The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
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“Busy” will flash in the control panel while the images are combined. No photographs can be taken until recording is complete.
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If [] is selected for [], you can continue to take HDR photographs until [] is selected.
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If [] is selected, HDR will turn off automatically after a single shot.
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HDR photographs are recorded in JPEG format regardless of the option selected for image quality.
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The edges of the image will be cropped out.
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The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Use of a tripod is recommended.
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Depending on the scene, you may notice shadows around bright objects or halos around dark objects. This can be mitigated using [].
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Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects.
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With spot or center-weighted metering, an [] of [] is equivalent to [].
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Optional flash units will not fire.
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In continuous release modes, only one photograph will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
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Shutter speeds of “Bulb” and “Time” are not available.
HDR cannot be combined with some camera features, including:
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b mode,
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flicker reduction,
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bracketing,
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multiple exposures,
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interval-timer photography,
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time-lapse movie recording, and
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focus shift