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LoneStar · 09-20-2010, 02:40 PM

What software do you all recommend for hdr photography? I have Corel Paint Shop Pro X2 and the hdr tool doesn't allow much control other than brightness. Thanks in advance!

Moreno1 · 09-20-2010, 02:44 PM

Photomatix is awesome for me

Check out my flickr album, I have some HDR's done with that software.

The Dark Knight · 09-20-2010, 02:47 PM

Those are some awesome pics Nathan...I wish I had the balls to buy an expensive camera lol

Moreno1 · 09-20-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dark Knight

Those are some awesome pics Nathan...I wish I had the balls to buy an expensive camera lol

Thanks!

LoneStar · 09-20-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathan Moreno

Photomatix is awesome for me

Check out my flickr album, I have some HDR's done with that software.

Thanks! You have some great pics! I'll be getting the program soon! What camera do you use, if you don't mind me asking? I'll be getting a dslr to replace my point-and-shoot, also.

Moreno1 · 09-20-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneStarCamaro

Thanks! You have some great pics! I'll be getting the program soon! What camera do you use, if you don't mind me asking? I'll be getting a dslr to replace my point-and-shoot, also.

Thanks! I use a canon 50D, with the kit lense 28mm-135mm 3.5-5.6. I don't have any other lenses, but plan on getting a low-light 50mm, 18mm wide-angle, 180mm macro, and a nice telephoto.

I would recommend you don't go out and buy the most expensive camera you can afford. Lenses are much more important than camera body. Most of the nicer cameras have features you'd never use, so you'd essentially be throwing away potential lens money.

If you want a nicer camera, don't go any higher than semi-pro. Basically, for canon 7D, and Nikon's D90. Pentax makes good camera's too, so check out their k-7. Pentax are backwards compatible with ALL their old lenses. My buddy has a collection of about 20 lenses, only because they are inexpensive. The lenses are all used, and some as old as 30 years, but they all still work.

I haven't really kept up with the camera market, so there's probably new cameras out there. Do your research before you buy, and you should be good.

The programs I use are Lightroom 3 MAINLY, some photoshop CS5 for the occasional fix-up (I'm no master at PS...yet), and photomatix for HDR's.

Good luck, and I'll be waiting to see your photos!

Moreno1 · 09-20-2010, 03:12 PM

Also, just so you know, I used photoshop and lightroom to touch up those HDR's, and edit them to my liking.

And take note that HDR processing creates alot of noise, so you need a noise reducer. You don't really NEED a noise reducer, but it helps. LR, and PS have inbuilt Noise reducers. If you want a professional noise reducer, go with Imagenomic Noiseware. It was gifted to us by the photo gods! :P

A REALLY good HDR site to check out

That site taught me alot!

LoneStar · 09-20-2010, 03:44 PM

I have that site bookmarked! I read through it this past weekend! The cameras I've been looking at are the Nikon D3000 or the Canon Rebel XS. They are not too expensive, but still manage to take some great photos. As long as the camera can take RAW photos, I'll consider it! Thanks again for your help!

justincase_2008 · 09-20-2010, 04:42 PM

I use a rebel T1I and use PS CS5 was lucking and got 80% off PS so i took the offer lol. The best thing to do with HDR is take several photos with different exposure levels and merge them that way.

justincase_2008 · 09-20-2010, 04:44 PM

This was the first thing i did with PS CS5 and HDR
http://justhrertolook.deviantart.com/#/d2wvdgr

Camaro2LTRSMMissouri · 09-20-2010, 04:54 PM

Photomatix is the best for multi image HDR. I'm currently shooting with (1) 5DMKII, (1) 1DsMKIII, (1) 50D, (1) XSi and G10. Photography is a great hobby.

The Dark Knight · 09-22-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan Moreno

Photomatix is awesome for me

Check out my flickr album, I have some HDR's done with that software.

I am trying to use this software...I'm confused lol...It blends my pictures together...

EDIT: Nevermind

justincase_2008 · 09-22-2010, 07:10 AM

lol. You get the hang of it.

TripleB · 09-22-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro2LTRSMMissouri

Photomatix is the best for multi image HDR. I'm currently shooting with (1) 5DMKII, (1) 1DsMKIII, (1) 50D, (1) XSi and G10. Photography is a great hobby.

And can also be a very expensive one!

09-20-2010, 02:40 PM	#1
LoneStar Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,446	HDR Software What software do you all recommend for hdr photography? I have Corel Paint Shop Pro X2 and the hdr tool doesn't allow much control other than brightness. Thanks in advance!

09-20-2010, 02:47 PM	#3
The Dark Knight Batmobile in Disguise Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 2,079	Those are some awesome pics Nathan...I wish I had the balls to buy an expensive camera lol __________________

09-20-2010, 04:42 PM	#9
justincase_2008 The Freak Kid Drives: ABM 2010 SS/RS White strips Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,212 View My Garage	I use a rebel T1I and use PS CS5 was lucking and got 80% off PS so i took the offer lol. The best thing to do with HDR is take several photos with different exposure levels and merge them that way. __________________

09-20-2010, 04:44 PM	#10
justincase_2008 The Freak Kid Drives: ABM 2010 SS/RS White strips Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,212 View My Garage	This was the first thing i did with PS CS5 and HDR http://justhrertolook.deviantart.com/#/d2wvdgr __________________

09-22-2010, 07:10 AM	#13
justincase_2008 The Freak Kid Drives: ABM 2010 SS/RS White strips Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,212 View My Garage	lol. You get the hang of it. __________________

09-20-2010, 02:44 PM	#2
Moreno1 Drives: G5.R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,377	Photomatix is awesome for me Check out my flickr album, I have some HDR's done with that software.

09-20-2010, 03:12 PM	#7
Moreno1 Drives: G5.R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,377	Also, just so you know, I used photoshop and lightroom to touch up those HDR's, and edit them to my liking. And take note that HDR processing creates alot of noise, so you need a noise reducer. You don't really NEED a noise reducer, but it helps. LR, and PS have inbuilt Noise reducers. If you want a professional noise reducer, go with Imagenomic Noiseware. It was gifted to us by the photo gods! :P A REALLY good HDR site to check out That site taught me alot!

09-20-2010, 03:44 PM	#8
LoneStar Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,446	I have that site bookmarked! I read through it this past weekend! The cameras I've been looking at are the Nikon D3000 or the Canon Rebel XS. They are not too expensive, but still manage to take some great photos. As long as the camera can take RAW photos, I'll consider it! Thanks again for your help!

09-20-2010, 04:54 PM	#11
Camaro2LTRSMMissouri Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Sunroof Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Show Me State Posts: 64	Photomatix is the best for multi image HDR. I'm currently shooting with (1) 5DMKII, (1) 1DsMKIII, (1) 50D, (1) XSi and G10. Photography is a great hobby.

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