scjohn Posted February 17, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 17, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have used the m9 in New Orleans several times. It is perfect for street shots and busy streets. A favorite scene of mine cries out for HDR. Do I need to lug the D3 to NOLA or can anyone offer HDR techniques with the M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tomlianza Posted February 17, 2011 Share #2 Posted February 17, 2011 Do you mean HDR or low light? The D3 (which I own) will certainly out perform the M9 (which I also own) in low light. If it is an HDR issue, both cameras would share the same problem (although the D3, after HDR treatment will provide better shadow detail.) If you have a tripod and Adobe Photoshop CS 4 or CS 5, there really is no problem. If you describe the tools you have, it would be easier to answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
diogenis Posted February 17, 2011 Share #3 Posted February 17, 2011 You can use bracketing(to expand camera's DR, but NOT capability in low light situations), p. 139 in the manual: Bracketing Many attractive subjects are very rich in contrast, i.e. they have both very light and very dark areas. The effect can be quite different, depending on which sections you base your exposure on. In such cases, the bracketing function on the LEICA M9 – in aperture priority mode – allows you to produce several alternatives with graduated exposure, i.e. using different shutter speeds. You can then select the most appropriate picture for further use, or use image processing software to create a picture with an exceptionally high contrast range (HDR). The following options are available: – 4 graduations: 0.5EV, 1EV, 1,5EV and 2EV – 3 numbers of pictures: 3, 5 or 7 – 2 sequences: Correct exposure, over exposure(s), under exposure(s), or under exposure(s), correct exposure, over exposure(s). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmann Posted February 17, 2011 Share #4 Posted February 17, 2011 You could try Nik HDR Efex Pro for free to see if that meets your needs. It came free when I bought Nik Colour Efex Pro 3.0 complete and is simplicity itself to use. Regards Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmiro Posted February 17, 2011 Share #5 Posted February 17, 2011 If your question regards settings on camera, i use frequently bracketing with five exposures -2-1 0 +1+2.....in good light sometime hand held, obviously in low light condition on tripod...this photo is taken hand held, 28mm Elmarit Asph at f/11 and the slower shutter speed was 1/90. Minimize for the web involve degradation on the IQ above on fines details captured from this tiny but wonderful lens. Ciao... Sorry....after capture, Aperture and HDR-Efex by NikSoftware...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted February 17, 2011 Share #6 Posted February 17, 2011 A favorite scene of mine cries out for HDR. Do I need to lug the D3 to NOLA or can anyone offer HDR techniques with the M9? HDR technique with the M9? Huh? HDR doesn't depend on the camera in any way. You can use just any camera to create an HDR image—including film cameras. A tripod will be helpful (but isn't utterly required). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 17, 2011 Share #7 Posted February 17, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) An interesting video to watch for Capture One users. The Secret HDR Tool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted February 17, 2011 Share #8 Posted February 17, 2011 Simple Use aperture priority auto Choose aperture depending on subject Set bracketing to 5 shots, spacing 1.5ev Set to 160 iso Set camera on time delay exposure Prop/support/use tripod/handhold as appropriate. Whatever the circumstances you will get at least 3 exposures from this sequence that will be adequately exposed for shadows/highlights. Use as many as seem ok Download Oloneo Photoengine (still free in beta) Load pics. (remember to stick a random aperture setting in the chosen pic grid) Press the HDR button Fiddle with a sliders If you haven't got a stunning HDR image I'll eat my hat...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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