Thank you Roger, HDR is a facility I have totally overlooked. I've tended to use exposure bracketing and adjust in post. You have given en me a new vision, for which I am most grateful. Thank you very much.
Thanks for commenting Charles. When I am doing landscapes and the camera is on a tripod, I do use exposure bracketing as well. Glad you liked the video.
Thank you Roger. I’ve just bought a used OM d EM 1 mark ii with a 12-45 f4. I am finding the software a little challenging and this helps enormously, even though your camera is a little later and more advanced. By the way I enjoyed the shots by the coast. Like you, interiors are not my forte. Look forward to more land / sea scapes.
Thanks for the kind comment Trevor. For general photography- landscapes , there not a huge advantage with my camera compared to yours. Glad you liked the video
Great walkthrough - your organization and the focus and calmness of your delivery makes it very easy to listen to and to absorb the information. I also really enjoy seeing what people produce when they're not doing what they usually do and, unsurprisingly, the results didn't disappoint. Thanks for the insights - i'm using HDR to shoot in coastal caves with my X... it's a bit of a hit and miss affair so far but a super useful feature to have access to. Cheers and all the very best from New Zealand.
Thanks for the kind comment, and that you found the information helpful. I showed my wife your comment ` calmness of delivery make it easy to listen to` and she laughed. She thinks I sound boring ! 😂😂
Some impressive looking photographs there Roger - HDR is something I have never really tried or wanted to try but as you have demonstrated so well in this video, there IS a time and place for using HDR. I am definitely going to have to remember this feature of the OM-1 when faced with high contrast scenes in the future and I guess that in order to get it embedded into my head, I will have to go out and have a play and try out! Thank you for posting this video.
Hi Roger a great video and some really excellent images. I’ve never tried HDR with my OM1 but this video has inspired me to explore this option so thanks again from a great video.
A very helpful video Roger. Thank you so much, like others I have not used HDR much but I love the results you achieved. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you so much for this! I purchased an om-1mii and am new to the om system. I love historic buildings and your photos of the fort are simply amazing!
Thank you for the kind comment. I do crop, adjust levels, and sometimes tweek the image slightly. By this I mean `dodging` some of the shadows to lighten, and `burn in` the highlight in areas that are a bit bright. Generally speaking, the Jpegs do not need much done to them.
Great video Roger. I think HDR 1 will benefit me when we go off to Valencia and photograph the Science Park - bright structures and lots of shadows too. All the best, Gary
Fabulous video Roger, very helpful indeed. The hand held images are amazing, thank you for making this and sharing your knowledge. Really enjoy your videos and images 👍👍
I've been using the HDR1 and HDR2 modes on the EM5 mkIII with the 12-45mm f4, and I was shocked at how good it is, and how it outputs the image as a RAW file. Most cameras seem to output HDR modes as a JPEG. Whereas the RAW file allows even further tonal adjustments, allowing you to deal with extreme tonal ranges. I've been using it handheld, and have got away with very slow shutter speeds. The only downside I've found, is that ideally it needs to be still, because if you have got moving vegetation in the foreground, you do get artefacts. I'm amazed more hasn't been made of this mode, because it is quite revolutionary for both indoor and outdoor images, handheld, where you want to get a good usable shot, in very difficult lighting.
I am surprised that Olympus and OM Systems have not made more of this facility. Not sure HDR1 and HDR2 export it as a raw file though ? Mine are Jpegs.
@@rogerhance5883- On the EM5 mkIII they are definitely output as .ORF RAW files (I only have RAW set), and they have latitude for adjustment, like a RAW file, and not a JPEG. It's quite ridiculous how much I can pull down the highlights or lift the shadows. I have to admit I was very surprised they were RAW files as I expected them to be JPEGs (I thought it would save them as 3 RAW files, plus the JPEG HDR output, but no they output as a single RAW file). I love experimenting by shooting in very high contrast situations, where normally you couldn't get any sort of usable image.
Thank you for the inspiring video; I had forgotten about the in-camera HDR facility; this will be very useful as most of my photography is done while hiking with my dog, so it needs a minimalist set-up.
Cheers Steve. Sorry I did not reply sooner. I have been away in Norfolk for the week, and have only just returned. Took loads of shots, so expect to see a few Norfolk bird videos before long.
They certainly have. I used ti hate the original HDR images. They looked so overcooked and false. If uou use HDR1, it gives a very natural looking image.
I nearly forgot the built-in HDR function in Olympus/OM cameras if not your video so thanks a lot. You also made me reminiscent of a book titled 'Create Fine Art Photographs from Historic Places and Rusty Things' by Lisa and Tom Cuchara (OM Ambassadors) I read last year. Nearly all photos in the book are taken using HDR method (manually in computer). BTW, I am curious how HDR compares with GND (new feature in OM-1 mark II) when taking photos of landscape scenes.
Thanks for the comment and glad you liked the video. To be honest, I have not played around with the ND Grad on the mkII yet. Hope to in a week or so. Will make a video on its use in a few weeks.
Excellent presentation as usual Mr Hance. Back in the days of film I used to use bracketing but like others commenting here I’ve not used the method in the digital world. Time to revisit methinks. Impressed with your (inspiring ) images so I might have to check out the lens you were using. Thanks!
Thanks for the very kind comment Andrew. HDR is well worth investigating. The 12-40mm F2.8 lens is incredibly sharp. Are you in the UK ? If so, contact me via my web site,and I may be able to get you a discount on the lens.
I have watched video 2x now and have a question....which part are you exposing for when you are doing the HDR? I have the OM-1 and will try but not sure which part to expose for - trial and error I guess. Thanks.
Generally speaking, expose fir somewhere in the middle. If its very high contrast, take a reading from the highlight and then the shadows. Then set it midway between the two. I found that I would sometimes have to alter my setti g depending on the result. Just try it and see.
Thanks Roger. Lovely pictures and good inspiration for me to try the in-camera HDR. Do you have any thoughts about whether the results are better or worse than using exposure bracketing in RAW and combining the shots in post-edit? What's your advice please on the pros/cons of each method (for someone who doesn't mind editing)?
I think exposure bracketing is a great way to work, and I often use it. When you have the camera on a tripod, and all the shots are in register, you can sqeeze more out of the raw file. The` in camera` can work in certain situation though. I do sometimes (if I have time) take a shot using `in camera HDR` and then take a shot using exposure bracketing. Then I am covered.
That's a really informative video Roger with some excellent examples of HDR images. I use HDR occasionally and also find HDR1 generally the best effect. Plus as you say usually I'll expose somewhere in the middle but I do often tend to shoot a couple of shots with various exposure compensation settings just to be sure. I also shoot raw+jpg but never quite worked out what the raw file is when I've shot HDR. Any clues?
Thanks for the kind comment Phill. To be honest, I do not think it gives a raw file. When it combines the images, it converts the final image to a Jpeg file. Someone else mentioned this, so I must check. Glad you liked the video.
From my preliminary experience with HDR in an OM-5, it seems to work best if you meter for highlights. You should do fine, if the preview shows highlights not/only slightly blown out.
Super video Roger and some fine stills images, particularly the interiors, both impressed and impressive. Am I correct in assuming that they were shot on the OM1 and not the Mk2?
I really like some of those photos from Saltburn at the end. Fantastic and thank you for sharing. Can I ask a silly question? When using HDR what do you expose for? Highlights, shadows or just roughly in the middle somewhere?
Thanks for commenting Daniel. Its not a silly question at all. Generally speaking, I go for roughly in the middle, but the fact you get an `instant result` means that if you get it wrong, you can always adjust if necessary. I had to do this a couple of time at Languard.
@@rogerhance5883 Thank you Roger. Definitely something I'll have to tinker with I think. There's so many good features on the om1 I have a habit of forgetting they are there!
Hi Roger good information in here I have used these features but not very often I will have to remember when in higher contrast scenes. Also not sure it was clear in video if you shoot RAW you get a HDR raw and jpeg so you have more scope to process to your own liking 👍
Hi Phil, Sorry for not replying to this 9 months ago. I am just going through to check I did not miss any comments, and somehow, this slipped through. Firstly, thanks for the kind comment. The combined image is a Jpeg. I will often take the HDR combined Jpeg shot first, to see what its like, but then shoot it in AEB to ensure I have the seperate Raw images. I can stack them myself if I want to.
Thank you Roger, HDR is a facility I have totally overlooked. I've tended to use exposure bracketing and adjust in post. You have given en me a new vision, for which I am most grateful. Thank you very much.
Thanks for commenting Charles. When I am doing landscapes and the camera is on a tripod, I do use exposure bracketing as well. Glad you liked the video.
Wonderful video explaining HDR and the images were all brilliant
Thanks for the very kind comment. Glad you found it helpful.
Thank you Roger. I’ve just bought a used OM d EM 1 mark ii with a 12-45 f4. I am finding the software a little challenging and this helps enormously, even though your camera is a little later and more advanced. By the way I enjoyed the shots by the coast. Like you, interiors are not my forte. Look forward to more land / sea scapes.
Thanks for the kind comment Trevor. For general photography- landscapes , there not a huge advantage with my camera compared to yours. Glad you liked the video
Thank you, I have not really used HDR feature but will now give a try. Great easy to understand explanation of how it works
Thansk for the very kind comment. Its much appreciated.
Great walkthrough - your organization and the focus and calmness of your delivery makes it very easy to listen to and to absorb the information. I also really enjoy seeing what people produce when they're not doing what they usually do and, unsurprisingly, the results didn't disappoint. Thanks for the insights - i'm using HDR to shoot in coastal caves with my X... it's a bit of a hit and miss affair so far but a super useful feature to have access to. Cheers and all the very best from New Zealand.
Thanks for the kind comment, and that you found the information helpful. I showed my wife your comment ` calmness of delivery make it easy to listen to` and she laughed. She thinks I sound boring ! 😂😂
Some impressive looking photographs there Roger - HDR is something I have never really tried or wanted to try but as you have demonstrated so well in this video, there IS a time and place for using HDR. I am definitely going to have to remember this feature of the OM-1 when faced with high contrast scenes in the future and I guess that in order to get it embedded into my head, I will have to go out and have a play and try out! Thank you for posting this video.
Cheers Alan. Its just another tool to use when conditions are contrasty. The nice thing about it is that it does it all in camera .
Very informative and well put together with all the examples, something I am now eager to try and experiment - thanks!
Cheers Phil. Its well worth a try. I was surprised how well it works.
Great video Roger, I am going to give this approach a try!
Thanks Stephen. It well worth trying it out. I was surprised by the results.
Thanks Roger. I headed straight out with my camera after watching this. Cheers.
Than you for the very kind comment Ian. Glad you found it helpful. I hope you got some good pictures.
All good thank you. Very informative.
Thanks for commenting. Glad you liked it.
Hi Roger a great video and some really excellent images. I’ve never tried HDR with my OM1 but this video has inspired me to explore this option so thanks again from a great video.
Cheers Steve, Its certainly work trying. I was surprised at how nice some of the images came out.
Thanks for the kind comment John. Its much appreciated
Wonderful images. You really did a good job. Is there a Mark II in your future?
Thanks for the kind comment. Yes, I have a mkII now.
A very helpful video Roger. Thank you so much, like others I have not used HDR much but I love the results you achieved. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thanks for commenting Lynne. Glad you found it helpful.
I have used the HDR settings in some shots that I've posted without mentioning it. The feedback has been rather good.
Agreed. It looks very natural. Some you see can be `overcooked`, but the files from the Olympus cameras look natural.
Thank you so much for this! I purchased an om-1mii and am new to the om system. I love historic buildings and your photos of the fort are simply amazing!
Thanks for the very kind comment. You will enjoy using the OM1mkII.
These pics are gorgeous, just gorgeous. Did you do any retouching to the JPGs after taking them?
Thank you for the kind comment. I do crop, adjust levels, and sometimes tweek the image slightly. By this I mean `dodging` some of the shadows to lighten, and `burn in` the highlight in areas that are a bit bright. Generally speaking, the Jpegs do not need much done to them.
@@rogerhance5883 very impressive. I'll try it out with my Pen F, just got it 2 weeks ago. Thanks for the tips!
@@randall.chamberlain Hope you get some great shots.
very helpful video - thanks!
Thanks Janice. Glad you found it helpful.
Great video Roger. I think HDR 1 will benefit me when we go off to Valencia and photograph the Science Park - bright structures and lots of shadows too. All the best, Gary
It's something definitely worth trying Gary. I was surprised how well it worked. Thanks for the kind comment.
@@rogerhance5883 I will, glad I watched the video. All the best. G
Fabulous video Roger, very helpful indeed. The hand held images are amazing, thank you for making this and sharing your knowledge. Really enjoy your videos and images 👍👍
Thanks John. Thats really appreciated. All the best for 2025.
I've been using the HDR1 and HDR2 modes on the EM5 mkIII with the 12-45mm f4, and I was shocked at how good it is, and how it outputs the image as a RAW file. Most cameras seem to output HDR modes as a JPEG. Whereas the RAW file allows even further tonal adjustments, allowing you to deal with extreme tonal ranges. I've been using it handheld, and have got away with very slow shutter speeds. The only downside I've found, is that ideally it needs to be still, because if you have got moving vegetation in the foreground, you do get artefacts. I'm amazed more hasn't been made of this mode, because it is quite revolutionary for both indoor and outdoor images, handheld, where you want to get a good usable shot, in very difficult lighting.
I am surprised that Olympus and OM Systems have not made more of this facility. Not sure HDR1 and HDR2 export it as a raw file though ? Mine are Jpegs.
@@rogerhance5883- On the EM5 mkIII they are definitely output as .ORF RAW files (I only have RAW set), and they have latitude for adjustment, like a RAW file, and not a JPEG. It's quite ridiculous how much I can pull down the highlights or lift the shadows. I have to admit I was very surprised they were RAW files as I expected them to be JPEGs (I thought it would save them as 3 RAW files, plus the JPEG HDR output, but no they output as a single RAW file). I love experimenting by shooting in very high contrast situations, where normally you couldn't get any sort of usable image.
Great work. And, thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the kind comment
Thank you for the inspiring video; I had forgotten about the in-camera HDR facility; this will be very useful as most of my photography is done while hiking with my dog, so it needs a minimalist set-up.
Its a very useful facility Derek. Glad you liked the video, and thanks for commenting.
Hi Roger, really impressive set of results using HDR. Great set of images. All the best Steve
Cheers Steve. Sorry I did not reply sooner. I have been away in Norfolk for the week, and have only just returned. Took loads of shots, so expect to see a few Norfolk bird videos before long.
Enjoy that a lot Richard fantastic landscape images. thanks for posting. 👌
Thanks for the kind comment Thomas
I will certainly give this a try. I have been put off using it because of the over processed look of past hdr attempts. Things have moved on!
They certainly have. I used ti hate the original HDR images. They looked so overcooked and false. If uou use HDR1, it gives a very natural looking image.
I nearly forgot the built-in HDR function in Olympus/OM cameras if not your video so thanks a lot.
You also made me reminiscent of a book titled 'Create Fine Art Photographs from Historic Places and Rusty Things' by Lisa and Tom Cuchara (OM Ambassadors) I read last year. Nearly all photos in the book are taken using HDR method (manually in computer).
BTW, I am curious how HDR compares with GND (new feature in OM-1 mark II) when taking photos of landscape scenes.
Thanks for the comment and glad you liked the video. To be honest, I have not played around with the ND Grad on the mkII yet. Hope to in a week or so. Will make a video on its use in a few weeks.
Excellent presentation as usual Mr Hance. Back in the days of film I used to use bracketing but like others commenting here I’ve not used the method in the digital world. Time to revisit methinks. Impressed with your (inspiring ) images so I might have to check out the lens you were using. Thanks!
Thanks for the very kind comment Andrew. HDR is well worth investigating. The 12-40mm F2.8 lens is incredibly sharp. Are you in the UK ? If so, contact me via my web site,and I may be able to get you a discount on the lens.
After seeing this, I shall try the hdr. Have you tried the in-camera nd filter? Ive had some great results with this for seascapes
Thanks for commenting. I have tried the `in camera ND` and it works well.
fabulously done, many thanks...
Thanks for the kind comment
Hi Roger. I really like the pictures. Lost place art is so cool. Greets Stefan
Tanks Stefan. Glad you liked it.
I have watched video 2x now and have a question....which part are you exposing for when you are doing the HDR? I have the OM-1 and will try but not sure which part to expose for - trial and error I guess. Thanks.
Generally speaking, expose fir somewhere in the middle. If its very high contrast, take a reading from the highlight and then the shadows. Then set it midway between the two. I found that I would sometimes have to alter my setti g depending on the result. Just try it and see.
Thanks Roger. Lovely pictures and good inspiration for me to try the in-camera HDR. Do you have any thoughts about whether the results are better or worse than using exposure bracketing in RAW and combining the shots in post-edit? What's your advice please on the pros/cons of each method (for someone who doesn't mind editing)?
I think exposure bracketing is a great way to work, and I often use it. When you have the camera on a tripod, and all the shots are in register, you can sqeeze more out of the raw file. The` in camera` can work in certain situation though. I do sometimes (if I have time) take a shot using `in camera HDR` and then take a shot using exposure bracketing. Then I am covered.
Sold all my Sony ff and downsized to OM and ive never been happier
That's a really informative video Roger with some excellent examples of HDR images. I use HDR occasionally and also find HDR1 generally the best effect. Plus as you say usually I'll expose somewhere in the middle but I do often tend to shoot a couple of shots with various exposure compensation settings just to be sure. I also shoot raw+jpg but never quite worked out what the raw file is when I've shot HDR. Any clues?
Thanks for the kind comment Phill. To be honest, I do not think it gives a raw file. When it combines the images, it converts the final image to a Jpeg file. Someone else mentioned this, so I must check. Glad you liked the video.
Would have been helpful if you mention how you metereed the scene (metering mode, central metering pont, any use of AEL).
From my preliminary experience with HDR in an OM-5, it seems to work best if you meter for highlights. You should do fine, if the preview shows highlights not/only slightly blown out.
Super video Roger and some fine stills images, particularly the interiors, both impressed and impressive. Am I correct in assuming that they were shot on the OM1 and not the Mk2?
Thansk for commenting David. Yes, all shot on the OM1. Most of the shots were taken before my OM1mkII had arrived.
I really like some of those photos from Saltburn at the end. Fantastic and thank you for sharing.
Can I ask a silly question? When using HDR what do you expose for? Highlights, shadows or just roughly in the middle somewhere?
Thanks for commenting Daniel. Its not a silly question at all. Generally speaking, I go for roughly in the middle, but the fact you get an `instant result` means that if you get it wrong, you can always adjust if necessary. I had to do this a couple of time at Languard.
@@rogerhance5883 Thank you Roger. Definitely something I'll have to tinker with I think. There's so many good features on the om1 I have a habit of forgetting they are there!
@@danielbrown5621 I forget some of them !😂
Hi Roger good information in here I have used these features but not very often I will have to remember when in higher contrast scenes. Also not sure it was clear in video if you shoot RAW you get a HDR raw and jpeg so you have more scope to process to your own liking 👍
Hi Phil, Sorry for not replying to this 9 months ago. I am just going through to check I did not miss any comments, and somehow, this slipped through. Firstly, thanks for the kind comment. The combined image is a Jpeg. I will often take the HDR combined Jpeg shot first, to see what its like, but then shoot it in AEB to ensure I have the seperate Raw images. I can stack them myself if I want to.