Please comment briefly on your experience with in-camera processing tools for contrasty lighting conditions.

By Editor • Posted: Jun 22, 2010

With technology such as "dynamic range optimization", "D-Lighting", in-camera HDR bracketing and other in-camera processing features, the challenges of exposure under contrasty conditions seem to be easing. Have you worked with these in-camera tools, and do you find they ease exposure challenges as much as they claim?

I have worked with these tools and they make exposure much less challenging, esepcially in high contrast conditions, than ever b

40% (8 votes)

I have worked with them and am not convinced that they overcome the "classic" photographic exposure challenges.

30% (6 votes)

I need to know more about them before I make any judgment.

30% (6 votes)

Total votes: 20

Comments

Submitted by cuijoleo on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

I have used D-lighting while in tropical (hard shadows) locales--it can save a shot.

Submitted by Phil Smith on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

My only experience is with HDR braketing. It is quite useful and when buying it is one of the features a new camera must have for me to purchase it.

Submitted by David Patria on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

My Sony A700 features various dynamic range settings. I have used them to great effect in high contrast situations. Definitely a major feature, but you need to read the manual because of the number of settings.

Submitted by High Desert Pete on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

I have used D-Lighting and found to work very well in limited situations, i.e, it won't replace my Lee split ND filter or my polarizer when used to manipulate shutter speed and not as a solution for unwanted reflectance.