"Manual" HDR (minting RAW file). 6D Mii

[Skip70]

How do you use the HDR exposure features to allow the camera to create three RAW images (exposed, under-exposed, under-exposed)?

I am aware of the cameras ability to combine images for HDR, but it generates a JPEG, which I don't want since I will want to do further post-processing in RAW.
What I want is to use the slider on the exposure bar to pick my range of exposures but have the camera create three separate RAW images in quick succession (or where I can hit the shutter myself two more times without making manual adjustments.)  I am very wary of ever touching the camera on the tripod when taking such exposures and often want all three to be in very quick succession. 

Any help?
 

[Waddizzle · Accepted solution]

The short answer is don’t use the HDR functionality in the camera. It you want three RAW files, then capture three RAW files using AEB.

Are you using a tripod?  If so, then setup your exposure increments.  Use the shutter delay timer, and the entire sequence will be captured automatically. 

If not, then use a very steady hand. 

[Stephen]

[Skip70]

Thanks. So, simply enoughL Use AEB to spread out the range of exposures and the camera will "know" to take the next three photos with each of those settings -- each requiring a shutter click. 

[Waddizzle]

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@Skip70 wrote:

Thanks. So, simply enoughL Use AEB to spread out the range of exposures and the camera will "know" to take the next three photos with each of those settings -- each requiring a shutter click. 

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The camera will not “know” anything.  You will need to use the shutter delay timer and continuous drive mode.

[EDIT] Focus before you take the shot, and then disable AF.  Do the same with your exposure.  Find your exposure settings, and then dial them manually.  Use M mode.  Dial in a WB temperature, too.

[Skip70]

Okay, now I am confused. I understand AF, WB, etc. What has me confused it it seems you are saying I need to dial in EACH setting for each photo? I thought if I spread out the range of shots on the exposure compensation/AEB bar, it would make three exposures - however I choose to make them: shatter press or remove trigger. I don't see where the shutter delay timer has any needed place if I'm using a remote trigger. And why continuous mode when I only want three exposures?
Again, isn't the simplest method to spread the range on the AEB bar and simply take three successive photos?   

[stevet1]

Skip70,

In addition to single shot mode (1 click - 1 shot), your camera will likely also have a high-speed continuous shooting mode where it takes 12 shots or 15 shots or whatever in a second and also a low-speed continuous mode, where it will take 3 shots in relatively quick succession with one press of the shutter button. You may have to hold down the shutter button while it takes those 3 shots.

Steve Thomas

[ebiggs1]

For what it's worth I never use the in camera HDR. I always use Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop. And most of the time I hand hold because unless its a planned HDR you probably won't have a tripod with you. Also, HDR is not limited to three images I use 5 sometimes.

I have nothing against tripods as they are. I have one that cost more than most people spend on their camera. But tripods outside of the studio are a nuisance and people generally don't carry a good decent tripod around with them. Learn how to hold your camera steady and still. It's a good thing to know.

[ebiggs1]

HDR when you least expect it. This shot is not possible with a single exposure. And it is hand held.

[Waddizzle]

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@ebiggs1 wrote:

HDR when you least expect it. This shot is not possible with a single exposure. And it is hand held.

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No one said a tripod was mandatory.  BTW, my sample was also handheld.