Camera set up
1. | Set your camera to Aperture priority (A setting) so that only the shutter speed varies between the exposures.
2. | Select a low ISO (e.g., ISO 100).
3. | Turn the flash off.
4. | Whenever possible, mount the camera on a tripod. Even though Photomatix Essentials will attempt to automatically align your photos, using a tripod is always better.
Most DSLR cameras and some compact digital cameras offer Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB). This enables you to automatically take three or more exposures in a row: one at the proper exposure, one or more underexposed, and one or more overexposed. Follow these steps if your camera offers AEB mode:
1. | Select the Continuous shooting mode on the camera's drive setting.
2. | Set the camera to Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
3. | If possible, use the camera's self-timer setting, or a cable release to minimize camera shake.
4. | Set the exposure increment to +/- 2 for optimal exposure range. If your camera does not offer +/- 2 exposure increments, select the maximum possible.
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