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HDR Mode

Features and usage guide for HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode.

Overview

HDR mode captures both bright and dark areas clearly. It achieves a wide brightness range by rapidly capturing multiple photos and combining them.

How It Works

  1. Multiple photos are rapidly captured at different exposures
  2. The best parts from each photo are extracted
  3. Combined into a single optimized image

Features

Feature Description
Capture speed Slower than Normal mode
Processing time Requires combining time
Result Both bright and dark areas clear
Suitable for High contrast scenes

When HDR Mode is Effective

  • Backlight situations: Indoor shooting with windows in background
  • Bright sky with dark buildings: Outdoor architecture photography
  • Strong shadow scenes: Sunny outdoor conditions
  • Indoor and outdoor visible together: Scenes including doors or windows

When Not to Use

When HDR Mode is Not Suitable

  • Moving subjects: May appear blurry due to combining
  • Fast burst shooting: Processing time causes delay
  • Uniform lighting: Little to no effect
  • Dark environments: Night mode is more effective

How to Use

Turning HDR Mode On

  1. Tap the HDR button at the top of the camera screen
  2. The button changes to active state (highlighted)
  3. Capture as normal

HDR Enabled

Turning HDR Mode Off

  1. Tap the active HDR button again
  2. The button returns to inactive state

Shooting Tips

For Best Results

HDR Shooting Tips

  1. Hold device steady: Minimizing shake since multiple photos are combined
  2. Subject should be stationary: Most effective with still scenes
  3. Wait after capture: Wait until combining is complete
  4. More effective with high contrast: Scenes with both shade and sunlight

Example Comparison

HDR Comparison - Backlight

Backlight Situation

Mode Result
Normal mode Subject dark, or background blown out white
HDR mode Both subject and background rendered clearly

Indoor with Window

Mode Result
Normal mode Indoor dark, or outdoor view blown out white
HDR mode Both indoor and outdoor view rendered

Cautions

HDR Shooting Cautions

  • Processing time is needed after capture (1-2 seconds)
  • Next capture may be delayed during processing
  • Moving subjects may cause ghosting (afterimages)
  • HDR video is not supported on some devices

Next Steps