Nikon D7100 Product Manual - Page 143

High Dynamic Range (HDR) (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Used with high-contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. HDR is most effective when used with matrix metering (0 83; with other metering methods and a non-CPU lens, a strength of v Auto is equivalent to T Normal). It can not be used to record NEF (RAW) images. While HDR is in effect, movie recording (0 161), flash lighting, bracketing (0 133), and multiple exposure (0 141) can not be used and shutter speeds of Bulb (A) and Time (%) are not available. + First exposure (darker) Second exposure (brighter) 1 Select HDR (high dynamic range). Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight HDR (high dynamic range) in the shooting menu and press 2. Combined HDR image G button 2 Select a mode. Highlight HDR mode and press 2. J Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of HDR photographs, select 6 On (series). HDR shooting will continue until you select Off for HDR mode. • To take one HDR photograph, select On (single photo). Normal shooting will resume automatically after you have created a single HDR photograph. • To exit without creating additional HDR photographs, select Off. If On (series) or On (single photo) is selected, a k icon will be displayed in the control panel. 115