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Faux HDR: Converting High Dynamic Range Images with Adobe Camera Raw (Nikon D810)
There are many techniques for faux HDR, such as Shadows / Highlights and tonal curves (after raw conversion). Specialty tools can also be used.
But this page shows one appealing option for its simplicity: using Adobe Camera Raw to convert a well exposed high dynamic range raw file into a good quality RGB image, in a single operation.
The Nikon D810 was used at ISO 64 recorded as 14-bit lossless-compressed NEF, shot with the Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon. On the D810, ISO 64 retains shadow detail with very low noise; as of mid 2014 it represents an outstanding dynamic range performance.
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