"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. 

[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.

[Skip70]

But where this three RAW files your merged later in Lr or Photoshop or JHPEGS created in the camera? My point was that I don't want the latter.
I'm note sure how this is getting confusing. I simply want to take three compensated photos in RAW and alter larger them in Lr. I can't see to get or understand an answer about whether the camera will take three or I need to take three separately If the latter, it seems like I can do the in whatever way is best for me in the situation -- handheld with shutter or using a remote shutter release. Help? 

[stevet1]

Skip,

When your camera, or post-production computer software takes 3 images and merges them into an HDR image, the resulting output is a jpeg image.

That's just the way it is.

If that's not what you want, then don't use HDR.

Steve Thomas

[Skip70]

I made a point of saying I did not want to do HDR in the camera for that reason. However, my understanding is that it is not correct that post processing merge results in aJPEG. In Lightroom on a Mac, it results in a DNG, which is compressed to a degree but is equivalent to RAW and is editable. It is not JPEG.

[ebiggs1]

"No one said a tripod was mandatory."

So ? 🤔

"BTW, my sample was also handheld."

Good for you! 😊

[Waddizzle]

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@ebiggs1 wrote:

"No one said a tripod was mandatory."

So ? 🤔

"BTW, my sample was also handheld."

Good for you! 😊

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So, why bring it up?  Obviously, it must be important to you.  Have a nice day.

[Skip70]

I'd sure like to edit my own posts to correct some typos or clarify, but it does not allow me to do so. Sorry for the typos, but I have shoulder surgery and am typing with one hand. 

[ebiggs1]

The little down arrow at the top right of your post has an edit drop down. Simply click it.

[Skip70]

Yes, I'm aware of that. Doesn't work most of the time. I'll keep trying.