Nikon Z 50 Reference Manual - Page 262

HDR (High Dynamic Range) G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) 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 (with spot or center-weighted metering, an exposure differential of Auto is equivalent to about 2 EV). It cannot be combined with some camera features, including NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+ image quality settings, flash photography, bracketing, multiple exposure, shutter speeds of Bulb and Time, or interval timer, or time-lapse recording. + First exposure (darker) Second exposure (brighter) Combined HDR image The following options are available: • HDR mode: Choose from On (series) (take a series of HDR photographs, ending when Off is selected), On (single photo) (take one HDR photograph), and Off (exit without taking additional HDR photographs). • Exposure differential: Choose the difference in exposure between the two shots that are combined to make an HDR photograph. Choose larger values for high-contrast subjects, or select Auto to let the camera adjust the exposure differential according to the scene. • Smoothing: Choose how much to smooth the boundaries between the shots that make up each HDR photograph. 234 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu