HDR stands for High Dynamic Range which is one of the most popular camera modes. A lot of people don’t understand how to use this HDR mode, so this is a detailed article that outlines various scenarios where HDR Mode can be beneficial, as well as situations where you should refrain from using this camera setting.
Most stock camera apps offer the HDR standard mode but LMC 8.4 features HDR+ Enhanced which is the much-improved version of this mode that gives better output and helps to enhance your photo quality significantly. When you master this mode, you will be able to take much better photos in daytime and low-light conditions.
What is HDR+ Enahnced in LMC 8.4?
When taking photos with the HDR+ Enhanced turned on, it will capture multiple photos at different exposure levels once you tap on the shutter button and then it will combine all the photos with high dynamic range to create a perfect image that contains more details and perfectly maintain the level of explore, sharpness and vibrant colors.
This advanced software-based technology has a unique algorithm that combines all the great shots to create a single image that has a wider dynamic range, and balanced exposure in all the areas of the photo helps to improve detailing and makes the image look perfect. The HDR+ Enhanced has motion detection that detects the moving object in the frame and makes it clearly visible without a ghosting effect.
How to Use HDR Mode in LMC 8.4
Users can enable or disable HDR+ Enhanced mode with a single touch. LMC 8.4 has made it easy to access this camera setting. When you launch the app and set the camera in a position to take a photo swipe from up to down in the viewfinder to open more options then tap on the HDR+ Enhanced settings to turn it on. Now, you are all ready to snap high-quality photos from your phone camera.
When to Use HDR Mode For Better Photography
HDR Mode is not necessary to use in every situation. This feature works in some specific lighting conditions and sometimes, it even reduces the photo quality if you don’t utilize it properly. It may take time to understand the HDR feature and its usage but once you get it, you will be able to snap amazing photos from your phone. Mentioned below are some of the situations when you can use the HDR feature to improve photo quality.
- If there is a mixed lighting condition which means artificial light and natural light then you can use HDR to improvise the detailing in the darker areas of the photo.
- Taking photos in low light situations and the only light source is moonlight then you won’t be able to take good photos without HDR because digital noise will reduce the image quality. HDR+ Enhanced comes with noise reduction capability helping to snap high-quality images in low-light situations without noise.
- When photographing a scene featuring a foreground element such as a person, building, or tree positioned against bright sunlight, the background often becomes overexposed while the foreground appears darker. However, this issue can be effectively resolved with HDR technology, which ensures balanced exposure across all areas of the image and produces superior results.
- Using HDR mode in indoor lighting conditions can be beneficial but not in all cases, if you are taking photos near the light source and there is a darker area like a room corner in the photo then HDR can be used to improvise dealing with the darker areas.
Situations When You Should Never Use HDR Mode
There is no camera setting that works every time and just like that HDR is a great mode but it does not mean that you should use it every time and expect better photos because HDR is designed to solve specific photography problems and it only works in some situations. Most people don’t understand its function and try to use it every time which is not a good idea. Here we have explained some situations when you should avoid using this camera setting.
- If the subject is moving while taking a photo then you should never use HDR mode because it will completely blur the image and make it look very weird. It captures more than one photo and combines them together which can cause a ghosting effect if there is any moving subject in the photo.
- When the brightness is perfect and there is no dark or overexposed area in the photo then it is better to take a photo without HDR to maintain the natural integrity of the scene.
- HDR Mode is not recommended for use in low dynamic range scenes that may include overcast days, shaded areas, softly lit interiors, portraits taken with softbox lights, and many more.
- While taking photos in low-light situations, it is very important to have a tripod because even a little hand shake can ruin the whole photo.
- If you’re shooting an RAW image for which you don’t want any post-processing, ensure that HDR mode is disabled. This is because RAW files inherently have a broad dynamic range that can be manipulated with editing software with ease.
Conclusion
Now, all the LMC 8.4 users understand the usage of HDR+ Enhanced Mode so you have the tool and you know how to use it, so start taking high-quality and professional-looking images from your phone with the LMC8.4 camera app. HDR is an amazing technology and it is very helpful in a lot of situations but it does not mean that one can use it all the time. There are several situations when you should not use HDR and we have tried to explain all these situations in this article so that you can understand the function and usage of this feature.