645D in camera HDR...useful or just a gimmick?

Ryan Tischer · 02-24-2012, 05:45 PM

Just curious if anyone has used and whether or not they found useful the in camera HDR function on the 645D? Does this offer any sort of professional advantage, or is it just a gimmick used to help sell cameras?

I just don't see this being advantageous when you can have full control of the HDR processing in post afterwards.

Adam · 02-24-2012, 06:14 PM

HDR's you come up with yourself will look better, obviously, but given that you're on a tripod (which you always will be with the 645D), then the in-camera HDR option will save you a lot of time if you don't want to spend hours processing your photos. It really does work quite well- see our K-5 review for some examples (the feature is exactly the same).

02-24-2012, 05:45 PM	#1
Ryan Tischer Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Photos: Albums Posts: 458	645D in camera HDR...useful or just a gimmick? Just curious if anyone has used and whether or not they found useful the in camera HDR function on the 645D? Does this offer any sort of professional advantage, or is it just a gimmick used to help sell cameras? I just don't see this being advantageous when you can have full control of the HDR processing in post afterwards.

02-24-2012, 06:14 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	HDR's you come up with yourself will look better, obviously, but given that you're on a tripod (which you always will be with the 645D), then the in-camera HDR option will save you a lot of time if you don't want to spend hours processing your photos. It really does work quite well- see our K-5 review for some examples (the feature is exactly the same). Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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