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ive been trying to find exact step by step directions and find mostly for other cameras or they show me the photoshop part...i wanna know how to get the setting fixed on my camera 1st.
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How do i change the settings on my Nikon D5000 to take HDR images?
Ok, this is not a step by step guide, but I think I can point you in the right direction.
Firstly to do this you WILL need to be using a tripod, and if you want to combine HDR images with objects in motion, forget it!
You need to set the DRIVE MODE to AE Bracketing. On the Nikon I believe you'll find this:
Menu > Custom Settings E2 > Auto Bracketing Set > AE Bracketing > set the desired number an variations you want to try.
You'll find a step by step guide on page 103 of your user handbook.
And just to look smug here, doing this in the Sony A700 is an absolute doddle (press drive button scroll down to BRK-EV (various presets or custom available, scroll across to select and done) you don't even need to take your eye away from the view finder!
Firstly to do this you WILL need to be using a tripod, and if you want to combine HDR images with objects in motion, forget it!
You need to set the DRIVE MODE to AE Bracketing. On the Nikon I believe you'll find this:
Menu > Custom Settings E2 > Auto Bracketing Set > AE Bracketing > set the desired number an variations you want to try.
You'll find a step by step guide on page 103 of your user handbook.
And just to look smug here, doing this in the Sony A700 is an absolute doddle (press drive button scroll down to BRK-EV (various presets or custom available, scroll across to select and done) you don't even need to take your eye away from the view finder!
The settings for the D5000 are no different than any other fully adjustable camera.
Most HDRI images are created by shooting three exposure variations on the same subject.
With the camera mounted on a tripod, compose the shot.
Then take three exposures. One perfectly exposed and then one over one stop and under one stop of the scene. Use the shutter speed to adjust the exposures (if you use the aperture, you will get slight shifts on the depth of field). Some photographers make variations on this by taking more than three exposures and varying the exposures in 1/3rd stops instead of full stops. You can experiment all you like until you find the settings you like best for the lighting you are shooting under.
Then just use the HDR tool in Photoshop.
Most HDRI images are created by shooting three exposure variations on the same subject.
With the camera mounted on a tripod, compose the shot.
Then take three exposures. One perfectly exposed and then one over one stop and under one stop of the scene. Use the shutter speed to adjust the exposures (if you use the aperture, you will get slight shifts on the depth of field). Some photographers make variations on this by taking more than three exposures and varying the exposures in 1/3rd stops instead of full stops. You can experiment all you like until you find the settings you like best for the lighting you are shooting under.
Then just use the HDR tool in Photoshop.
set up ABE to +2 and -2 (for EV)
then put it on a trip and use ABE mode.
Take your photo it will click all three.
Now you realize this won't take a HDR photo just 3 photos with balanced detail in mid tones in one, highlights in one, and shadows in another.
you use photoshop or photomatix to combine these, and then have to manipulate them for a while to get it just right. its a difficult process. trust me.
then put it on a trip and use ABE mode.
Take your photo it will click all three.
Now you realize this won't take a HDR photo just 3 photos with balanced detail in mid tones in one, highlights in one, and shadows in another.
you use photoshop or photomatix to combine these, and then have to manipulate them for a while to get it just right. its a difficult process. trust me.