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10-15-2009, 02:53 PM   #1
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Anyone doing HDR using PhotoMatix shooting with the K7? If so how are the conversions coming out? ----stoge

10-15-2009, 03:28 PM   #2
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I have done a lot of HDR recently with my k-7 and photomatix.

I have the user setting setup for bracketting with 0, +-0.6, +-1.3 EV which I find achieves excellent results. I did experiment with 0, +-1, +-2 EV but there was a very noticible increase in noise when processed and I didn't like the overdone HDR look.

I have the Photomatix plugin for Lightroom, which I find very convenient and I am very happy with the combination and results.

Here's a sample and check my flickr stream for more:
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Thanks for the reply Light Horseman, The noise factor was what I was wondering about. I've always been happy with my HDR's with my K20. I also have the Lightroom Plug in and find it very useful. It saves alot of time!----stoge
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Totally Agree with Light Horseman

Besides the noise, which Photomatix manages during conversion, you get so much more control. The K-7 HDR photos look like HDR, which is fine if that's what you want, but I prefer my HDR images to look like well exposed normal shots. The more extreme K-7 setting makes HDR look like it's from another planet. The lower setting still looks over-saturated to my eye.

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yes - photomatix can produce a lot of noise at times, but when used in conjuction with topaz adjust or noiseware noise reduction software - you can pretty much remove all noise. you can blow things out and make it look alien or you can go no nonsense and make the shots truly have a dynamic range. when i was making the decision to get a new rig i looked closely at the K7 because of its in camera abilities - but when it came down to it i knew i would still be using something for PP and MANY reviewers (including steves-digicams whose opinion i highly respect) said the K20 was possibly the best camera on the markey for HDR. so to me - the choice was clear. and i couldnt be more happy with it. sure - the k7 is the new kid on the block - but all it does is shoot video and i dont think i would ever once use that so...hence the K20.
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The K20 really does a good job with HDR! I've gone to ISO 400 and the results were still decent. the noise is well controlled on the K20. My photos look very natural!-----Stoge
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