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E-p5 How do I boost shadows in jpegs

Started Jan 26, 2020 | Discussions thread
OP Boss of Sony Senior Member • Posts: 2,425
Re: E-p5 How do I boost shadows in jpegs

Eric Nepean wrote:

Boss of Sony wrote:

Hi, just want to take higher dynamic range shots Without having to edit the raw files. Is there a setting to boost shadows?
Thanks

Problem is, conversion to JPEG reduces dynamic range. Your best option by far is to start with RAW image files.

But if you can't do that then these help:

  • Use the highest quality of JPEG the camera has
  • set your ISO as low as possible
  • reduce contrast
  • reduce saturation
  • enable the gradation function
  • use exposure bracketting in small steps

I will often shoot JPEG+RAW. If the JPEG is good enough, I use it. If its a great shot but the dynamic range is a problem, I use the RAW file. DXO Photolab is a good, relatively inexpensive, easy to learn RAW processing tool.

Thanks. Yes I use dxo Photolab for critical shots. But I have an e-p5 to play around with and wanted to just use JPEGs for a while. My gx85 has an idynamic function that boosts dynamic range. Is the Gradation function similar to that? It’s only giving me these options: normal, auto, high key and low key. Should I choose high key?

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