Merging exposures and content
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What camera features work well with HDR?
You can use automatic exposure bracketing if your camera offers it or
use the aperture priority mode and adjust the shutter speed to achieve
different exposures. Avoid aperture changes because the depth of field
may shift enough to cause blurring in some of the photos. Review the
user manual for your camera for information about bracketing options
and aperture priority mode.
How many photos should I take for my HDR set?
Usually, three photos is a good base (minimum is two), but to capture
a very high contrast scene, take five or more (up to a maximum of
nine).
What exposure settings should I use?
Try an initial setting of 2.0 exposure value (EV) between photos. If you
are taking a greater number of photos, you can set the exposure at
lower increments, but make sure that the number of shots is enough
to cover a wide range of exposure. If you’re using auto-bracketing,
your camera might limit the EV interval (sometimes to a maximum of
+/- 1.0).
Should I use a tripod?
Yes, it’s best to use a tripod, but at the very least, you need to ensure
that you have a steady hand (for example, stabilized against a wall).
Using a tripod means that you are less likely to have alignment issues
with the photos when you use HDR processing.
Combining photos by using HDR Exposure Merge
You can use Exposure Merge to combine two or more photos by using
HDR (high dynamic range) processing.
