Can Nikon in-camera HDR capture more than two exposures?
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On Nikon cameras with built-in HDR, I understand the camera combines two exposures into one image. If a scene has a very wide tonal range, can the camera take 5–7 HDR exposures automatically, or is in-camera HDR limited to two shots? If more exposures are needed, do I have to bracket them manually and combine them later in software?
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I assume you mean the HDR mode that the D5100 has. Possible one or two other models. That only merges two shots internally into a JPG. There is no way to take additional shots. If you need more control, you'd need to manually shoot however many shots you need, use RAW and post-process.
If you use Matrix metering, you can select the EV difference between the two exposures, from 1-3 EV
HDR is most effective when using Matrix metering, because the user is given the choice of choosing the difference in exposure value between the two shots from Auto, 1 EV, 2 EV or 3 EV. The camera automatically uses a 2 EV difference in exposure value when set to Center-Weighted or Spot metering.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/gltv4qwv/in-camera-hdr.html
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On Nikon models with this in-camera HDR feature, it is limited to combining two exposures into a single JPEG. You can usually choose the exposure difference between the two shots (for example Auto or 1–3 EV with Matrix metering), but you cannot have the camera make and merge 5–7 HDR frames internally.
If you want more than two exposures, or more control over the result, the usual approach is to shoot a bracketed sequence yourself and merge the images later in HDR software. Shooting RAW is also recommended for maximum flexibility in post-processing.
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