Fujifilm High Dynamic Range (HDR)

Fujifilm High Dynamic Range (HDR) setting and how it affects JPEG and RAW photos. Tips for improving image quality using the clarity and sharpness sliders together with HDR 800%.
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📔 Table of Contents
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0:00 Intro
0:56 How it Works
3:38 What is 800%?
4:20 Sample Images
6:18 How RAW files are affected by HDR
7:25 Understanding Fujifilm HDR RAW
9:58 Tips for Shooting in HDR
11:34 Conclusion
12:07 Outro

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[spyhunter]

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[jimbugs]

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[bluewaternerd]

I picked up an X-T4 a few months ago and these videos have been so helpful. I do enjoy the Fast Friday videos, because sometimes I want to figure out a setting right before a shoot and they get right to the point!

[JakeTheBear]

I still had lots of fun watching this even though I have a relatively dated (X-H1) Fuji camera.
And with I wish my fellow Fuji shooters a very pleasant Friday.

[brianw]

What a rabbit hole that HDR feature can end up being. Thanks for putting the time into it and uploading another great video for us.

[rebeccagary]

I selfishly want you to become a full-time you tuber! I am a total newbie, and your delivery and instruction is amazing. I’ve browsed other fujifilm instruction channels, and find I’m more engaged while watching YOUR videos. Thank you - I’m learning a ton!

[wammyblammy]

I've had questions about the HDR and dynamic range functions on the camera for so long and I could never really find any helpful information anywhere, even custom user manuals. These videos have been extremely helpful and empowering as I try to think through which settings would be best for the various scenes I'm shooting, especially ones with lots of contrast. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos!

[Lehmannbeat]

I did some extensive testing and the upshot is that the only difference between RAW files with and without HDR applied (I used the 800% + HDR like you did) was that the ones with HDR were actually darker (and of course slightly cropped) due to a lower ISO (1000 with HDR vs. 2000 without HDR in my samples and I used Auto ISO with identical shutter speed and aperture and converted with the latest version of Capture One 21). The highlight recovery had about the same limitations in both RAW files and was not nearly as good as the JPEGs with HDR, so it looks like HDR is definitely a JPEG only feature, but as such useful in some high contrast situations. The three images taken don't seem to be baked into the RAW file at all (not matter what size), so no joy there!:)

[yaronharel]

You are the best and the most efficient youtuber for Fuji systems! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[martinbelusa]

I've been wondering about the raw files for a while, so I really hope you can figure something out. These videos are so high quality and so informative. Thank you so much

[nando_mcfly]

Absolutely love your videos. It’s like a dad teaching what’s he’s passionate about. Just got an XT4 for my trip to Egypt

[RichardBO]

Great video! The lack of documentation from Fuji is often a little infuriating. Your efforts in figuring out how this stuff works is MUCH appreciated. 🤠

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[alectrondorfman]

If the HDR data is hidden in the file, it might be reflected in the curve. Even without that being obvious, adjusting the curve would correct all. I just traded a bunch of Canon lenses for an XT-4 and lens at KEH. Having had digital cameras since they originated, my first one being a lightphase back, your videos are very helpful in understanding all the features of this camera. Thanks!

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Let's get Chris to 100K and a Fuji sponsorship. Thank you for making these videos Chris!!

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Thank you so much for the hard work you’ve put into all of these videos on the Fuji X system. It’s been so rewarding putting all your lessons to use. Cheers!

[joerichard]

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