Extend dynamic range
Choose between digital and optical exposure control methods in-camera
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Filter effect Using a hardware filter allows both the bright areas on the cliff and the shadows by the rocks to be exposed correctly, maintaining detail in both
Capturing the entire dynamic range can sometimes be a challenge for your camera, especially when areas of both bright light and dark shadows are present. Hardware filters and exposure bracketing are two ways in which we can manage exposure differences and capture high-contrast scenes.
Hardware filters, such as those made by Lee filters, reduce the amount of light reaching the sensor and balance the exposure between foreground and background. They are preferable to exposure bracketing as you only need to shoot one image instead of several frames at different exposures. Using a graduated neutral density filter in-camera helps to hold back the brightness of the sky, giving the correct exposure without the need to blend exposures in post-production.