Quick Camera Tweaks for Expanding The Dynamic Range

Generally speaking, digital cameras are helpless to protect highlights. There are techniques for expanding the dynamic range to cover highlights. Let’s take a look at a few of them.

Tips for Expanding the Dynamic Range

1- Using Camera’s Software to Expand the Highlights is an easy option if you shoot in JPG. Camera manufacturers use different terms for this feature. For instance, Nikon calls it “D-LIGHTING,” Canon uses the “HIGHLIGHT PROTECTION” term, etc.

Check your camera instruction to find this feature for your camera.   

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2- Using Post-Processing: You can use post-processing software such as Lightroom or Photoshop to expand the dynamic range of images. You need to set the exposure for the highlights and brighten shadows in the post for the best result. This option works best if you shoot Raw.

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3- An advanced exposure technique is the ultimate solution. To use this skill, you need to learn the Zone System and apply it wisely while taking photos. This method is the safest and best way to expand the dynamic range of digital photography. Check out our new Chasing Shadows workshop for more information.

Do you want to learn more?

Camera Bootcamp is an eight-part workshop for beginners. It covers a variety of techniques with lots of practical exercises and includes two field trips, one for daytime and one for nighttime photography skills. The next Bootcamp starts on September 16.

Small class sizes and practical examples make this workshop a perfect start.

That is all for now. Stay tuned for my next photography Tips. We love to hear from you. Let us know if you have any questions; feel free to send us your questions, and we will be more than happy to answer them. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more Free Tutorials and Tips.

Ted and the Omnilargess Team