Who Loves Pentax for HDR?

KevinE · 02-24-2014, 02:39 PM - **1 Like**

Please "like" this post if you use (or are interested in using) Pentax DSLR's for HDR photography. I own a K-5, and I love that I can shoot 5 bracketed photos. Most similar cameras from other manufacturers only shoot 3, which is often not enough. What other Pentax cameras are others using for HDR?

Adam · 02-24-2014, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by KevinE

Please "like" this post if you use (or are interested in using) Pentax DSLR's for HDR photography. I own a K-5, and I love that I can shoot 5 bracketed photos. Most similar cameras from other manufacturers only shoot 3, which is often not enough. What other Pentax cameras are others using for HDR?

Most advanced DSLRs actually support more than just 3-shot bracketing these days. But what I do like that's unique to Pentax and the K-3 is a HDR raw mode, which makes it much easier to quickly shoot HDRs and finalize the processing on your desktop.

KevinE · 02-24-2014, 04:18 PM

I agree. Also just to clarify, when I purchased the K5 it was the only DSLR in my price range that shot more than three bracketed shots. Thanks for the response.

johnyates · 02-24-2014, 05:23 PM

I like my K5 because with its huge dynamic range, I don't *need* to HDR.

**manishved** · 02-24-2014, 06:41 PM

I personally find the HDR images a bit repulsive so I rarely use it. To each his own, I guess...

wullemaha · 02-24-2014, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by manishved

I personally find the HDR images a bit repulsive so I rarely use it. To each his own, I guess...

Well... it depends. They CAN be done artfully, with subtlety. Unfortunately most people overdo it, which makes them look very unnatural.

@OP: I used my K-5IIs for HDR once. But I shoot my 3 (or 5, or how much ever) pictures in raw manually, and then do the HDRing on the PC.
No in camera bracketing.

**manishved** · 02-24-2014, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by wullemaha

Well... it depends. They CAN be done artfully, with subtlety. Unfortunately most people overdo it, which makes them look very unnatural.

@OP: I used my K-5IIs for HDR once. But I shoot my 3 (or 5, or how much ever) pictures in raw manually, and then do the HDRing on the PC.
No in camera bracketing.

Yes, thats what I meant - sorry for not being very clear - just dont like unnatural pics with weird lighting/contrast....

walter · 02-27-2014, 11:58 AM

The K-3 is much faster in bracketing mode than the K-5, which is nice if you're taking HDR handheld or of moving objects.

kkoether · 03-01-2014, 11:35 PM

K200D here. I use Corel PaintShop Pro X6. It has a Single Raw HDR function which will split a shot 3 ways. It allows you to control the over and under and also allows you to offset the original exposure using a single RAW file. It gives me the ability to do some HDR processing on action photos that would otherwise be stuck with normal processing.

Original jpeg

Single Raw HDR processed

I'm also not a fan of the OVERCOOKED HDR. It looks too fake most of the time.

**altopiet** · 03-02-2014, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by KevinE

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I personally don't like posts of people asking me to do so...

02-24-2014, 02:39 PM - 1 Like	#1
KevinE Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 42	Who Loves Pentax for HDR? Please "like" this post if you use (or are interested in using) Pentax DSLR's for HDR photography. I own a K-5, and I love that I can shoot 5 bracketed photos. Most similar cameras from other manufacturers only shoot 3, which is often not enough. What other Pentax cameras are others using for HDR?

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,625	Originally posted by KevinE Please "like" this post if you use (or are interested in using) Pentax DSLR's for HDR photography. I own a K-5, and I love that I can shoot 5 bracketed photos. Most similar cameras from other manufacturers only shoot 3, which is often not enough. What other Pentax cameras are others using for HDR? Most advanced DSLRs actually support more than just 3-shot bracketing these days. But what I do like that's unique to Pentax and the K-3 is a HDR raw mode, which makes it much easier to quickly shoot HDRs and finalize the processing on your desktop. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com's high server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover those costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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kkoether Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 573	K200D here. I use Corel PaintShop Pro X6. It has a Single Raw HDR function which will split a shot 3 ways. It allows you to control the over and under and also allows you to offset the original exposure using a single RAW file. It gives me the ability to do some HDR processing on action photos that would otherwise be stuck with normal processing. Original jpeg Single Raw HDR processed I'm also not a fan of the OVERCOOKED HDR. It looks too fake most of the time. Last edited by kkoether; 03-02-2014 at 04:49 AM.

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02-24-2014, 04:18 PM	#3
KevinE Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 42 Original Poster	I agree. Also just to clarify, when I purchased the K5 it was the only DSLR in my price range that shot more than three bracketed shots. Thanks for the response.

02-24-2014, 05:23 PM	#4
johnyates Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 1,188	I like my K5 because with its huge dynamic range, I don't need to HDR.

02-24-2014, 06:41 PM	#5
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,586	I personally find the HDR images a bit repulsive so I rarely use it. To each his own, I guess...

02-24-2014, 06:48 PM	#6
wullemaha Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tokyo Posts: 503	Originally posted by manishved I personally find the HDR images a bit repulsive so I rarely use it. To each his own, I guess... Well... it depends. They CAN be done artfully, with subtlety. Unfortunately most people overdo it, which makes them look very unnatural. @OP: I used my K-5IIs for HDR once. But I shoot my 3 (or 5, or how much ever) pictures in raw manually, and then do the HDRing on the PC. No in camera bracketing.

02-24-2014, 06:54 PM	#7
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,586	Originally posted by wullemaha Well... it depends. They CAN be done artfully, with subtlety. Unfortunately most people overdo it, which makes them look very unnatural. @OP: I used my K-5IIs for HDR once. But I shoot my 3 (or 5, or how much ever) pictures in raw manually, and then do the HDRing on the PC. No in camera bracketing. Yes, thats what I meant - sorry for not being very clear - just dont like unnatural pics with weird lighting/contrast....

02-27-2014, 11:58 AM	#8
walter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 239	The K-3 is much faster in bracketing mode than the K-5, which is nice if you're taking HDR handheld or of moving objects.

03-02-2014, 12:23 AM	#10
altopiet Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Great Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,926	Originally posted by KevinE Please "like" this post if y I personally don't like posts of people asking me to do so...