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Nikon D90 HDR settings

mickicdmickicd Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
edited February 13, 2011 in Technique
I have a Nikon D90 and I really want to try my hand at HDR photography. Is there anyone that would be kind enough to walk me through how to do this with the D90 setup?

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    CKjeepCKjeep Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    Use the bracketing option-on the left side under the flash button. press it and use the rear thumb wheel to set options(how many shots/ev). You will need a program like Photoshop or photomatrix to merge the seperate(bracketed) shots. I hope this helps
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    ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 23,830 moderator
    edited February 13, 2011
    This is not unique to the Nikon D90 so I moved this request to the Technique forum where you'll find more discussion on HDR methods too. thumb.gif
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    mickicdmickicd Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    ziggy53 wrote: »
    This is not unique to the Nikon D90 so I moved this request to the Technique forum where you'll find more discussion on HDR methods too. thumb.gif

    I don't want to be in a discussion about HDR at this time, I need to know how to set up the Nikon D90 for it.
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    mickicdmickicd Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    CKjeep wrote: »
    Use the bracketing option-on the left side under the flash button. press it and use the rear thumb wheel to set options(how many shots/ev). You will need a program like Photoshop or photomatrix to merge the seperate(bracketed) shots. I hope this helps

    I did this and I am only getting 2 shots and the continuous shooting isn't working.
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    basfltbasflt Registered Users Posts: 1,882 Major grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    mickicd wrote: »
    I did this and I am only getting 2 shots and the continuous shooting isn't working.
    while pressing BKT button , adjust both dialers , and look at top display
    on the left you see number of frames , on the right EV

    you must set to 3F [ rear dialer ]
    Bas

    /ɯoɔ˙ƃnɯƃnɯs˙ʇlɟsɐq//:dʇʇɥ
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    mickicdmickicd Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    basflt wrote: »
    while pressing BKT button , adjust both dialers , and look at top display
    on the left you see number of frames , on the right EV

    you must set to 3F [ rear dialer ]

    I have it set at 3F and 2.0
    and on continuous
    but I am only getting 2 images and no continuous
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    mickicdmickicd Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    I think it is working now
    I didn't realize that you had to take 3 pics, I thought you only needed to take one and 3 would come out.
    Like the setting raw and jpeg, you take 1 pic and get 3 exposures.
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    mickicdmickicd Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    but now can anyone guess as to why my continuous isn't working?
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    basfltbasflt Registered Users Posts: 1,882 Major grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    you have it set on ? [ top menu , with the camera-icon ] multiple exposure > ]

    also
    next to display are 3 buttons
    use the middle one with the dialer
    in the display you must see the same icon [ a stack of 3 squares ]
    Bas

    /ɯoɔ˙ƃnɯƃnɯs˙ʇlɟsɐq//:dʇʇɥ
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    mickicdmickicd Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    Ok, I spoke with Nikon and it is now working. If anyone else has a D90 and needs help to set it up for HDR, let me know. I will be happy to give you a walk through
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    mickicdmickicd Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    These are the steps to set up your Nikon D90 (per Nikon) for HDR photography. This procedure, if set up correctly will allow you to take a photo (only 1 click on the shutter release) and receive 3 images on your memory card...

    1. select Menu
    2. select the pencil
    3. select bracketing/flash
    4. select auto bracketing set
    5. select WB bracketing
    When finished, hold bracket button down (left side of camera) and use both command dials to select 3F and how much + and - you desire.

    If you can not see bracketing setting with the button held down while in WB bracketing (this happened to me)
    then push the +/- and the AF button down at the same time for 3 seconds (these buttons are located at the top of your camera) After that you should be able to see it.

    Oh and while in WB bracketing, continuous mode does not work. However, you only have to click once and you get your 3 exposures.

    Hope this helps.
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    basfltbasflt Registered Users Posts: 1,882 Major grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    sorry , but i think my method is better
    WB bracketing cannot be used with RAW , witch is preferred for HDR
    use AE and continuous works
    Bas

    /ɯoɔ˙ƃnɯƃnɯs˙ʇlɟsɐq//:dʇʇɥ
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    mickicdmickicd Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    basflt wrote: »
    sorry , but i think my method is better
    WB bracketing cannot be used with RAW , witch is preferred for HDR
    use AE and continuous works

    good point, I will try both ways. Thanks
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    mickicdmickicd Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    basflt wrote: »
    you have it set on ? [ top menu , with the camera-icon ] multiple exposure > ]

    also
    next to display are 3 buttons
    use the middle one with the dialer
    in the display you must see the same icon [ a stack of 3 squares ]

    yes I had that set up and no it didn't work
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    basfltbasflt Registered Users Posts: 1,882 Major grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    strange , works on my D90
    Bas

    /ɯoɔ˙ƃnɯƃnɯs˙ʇlɟsɐq//:dʇʇɥ
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    mickicdmickicd Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    do you shoot just Raw or jpeg fine and raw?
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    mickicdmickicd Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    by the way, the continuous is working now, I took it outside and all is fine. It was having problems focusing inside and it didn't work then.
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    mickicdmickicd Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    one thing that Nikon said though is the continuous doesn't doesn't necessarily get you the best quality where as the WB bracketing gets you the one shot, best quality, 3 exposures.
    Worth considering maybe?
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    basfltbasflt Registered Users Posts: 1,882 Major grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    good to hear .....
    me , i use RAW only
    Bas

    /ɯoɔ˙ƃnɯƃnɯs˙ʇlɟsɐq//:dʇʇɥ
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    basfltbasflt Registered Users Posts: 1,882 Major grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    mickicd wrote: »
    one thing that Nikon said though is the continuous doesn't doesn't necessarily get you the best quality where as the WB bracketing gets you the one shot, best quality, 3 exposures.
    Worth considering maybe?
    yes , true , since it has no chance for moving objects and foliage
    but , RAW has all the dynamic range you are after , JPG lacks that
    Bas

    /ɯoɔ˙ƃnɯƃnɯs˙ʇlɟsɐq//:dʇʇɥ
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    mickicdmickicd Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 13, 2011
    would love to see some of your pics Basfit, what is your site address?
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