HDR Soft Essentials - 3.2 - Macintosh Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 5)

3Photomatix Essentials 3.2 User Manual

1.1.2 Taking the Bracketed Photos

In simplied terms, bracketing allows you to extend the dynamic range of your camera so it can capture the full

range of light in a scene. Mechanically, you accomplish this by taking multiple photos with dierent exposure

settings. Although there is no single method that is better than all others in every circumstance (indeed, cameras

vary in their abilities, complicating matters), a good rule of thumb is to shoot three photos, separated by 2.0 EV

using AEB. However, not all cameras have the same AEB capabilities. Some limit you to a 1 EV spacing or less.

You can shoot more or fewer photos separated by more or less EV. The nal results may vary greatly, depending

on your bracketing strategy.

Under-exposure (-2 EV)

• Captures highlight detail

Well-balanced exposure (0 EV)

• Captures mid-range detail

Over-exposure (+2 EV)

• Captures shadow detail

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