P#18 Q2B: Can You Use a Point and Shoot Digital Camera for HDR Photography?
If you're wondering if a point and shoot digital camera is capable of handling HDR photography, Tony Sweet shares the answer
A point and shoot digital camera is so easy to use, but is it capable of handling HDR photography? That's exactly what I asked Tony Sweet during his 7 Photography Questions interview. Here's what he had to say...
Bracketing is Everything
Tony Sweet: As long as you can bracket to get the plus and minus exposures, a point and shoot digital camera should be fine. I use a Canon G9 for some of these images.
The camera's got to be on a tripod because the images have to be rock solid with no movement. You're shooting the same exposure with the exact same scene.
If you're handholding the camera, unless you're extremely solid, you're not going to be able to fire off five shots in a row without moving too much.
So yes, you can use a point-and-shoot digital camera. That's fine if it can bracket on both sides to minus two and plus two, and you need to be able to mount that camera on a tripod.
Audri Lanford: So a tripod is an important accessory for HDR.
Tony Sweet: Yes, you're exactly right. I have a Canon G9. Really Right Stuff makes an L bracket for it. It's a nice little touch because it mounts in horizontal and vertical format on a pro-level tripod and ball head. It's definitely a nice accessory.
In Summary
The exact type of camera used isn't as important as the fact that the camera is able to bracket plus two and minus two and mount on a tripod. If a point and shoot digital camera is what you prefer, you should be able to one to meet your HDR photography needs.
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