Great HDR files come from well bracketed sequences. Tonemapping is made easier and results better if you have great data to begin with. If you are frustrated with the lack of controls your camera gives you to capture brackets to create HDR images, then take a serious look at Promote Control : PROMOTE CONTROL
(As of 8-17-09 I have not yet tested this unit and present it to you only as something I’ve been looking at for over a month now from a distance)
If I end up testing this device I’ll provide a full review here on HDRIblog.com or on Digitalcoastimage.com
Many of you who follow me on Twitter know that I prefer Nikon for HDR capture work simply because many of their cameras allow for up to 9 brackets in AEB mode whereas Canon restricts theirs to 3 AEB except for their flagship models. The Promote Control unit overcomes that limitation and could potentially take your High Dynamic Range Imaging to the next level. While not cheap, it is very fairly priced for what you benefit in added EVs and Dynamic Range capture from its use.
DISCLAIMER: Again… I have not tested or reviewed this device yet.
Here is a list of features taken right from their product page:
- Replaces and extends manufacturer-specific remote controls
- Allows for unparalleled flexibility with automatic >30 second exposures in “bulb mode” – even in HDR sequences *
- Advanced easy-to-configure “Time-Lapse Mode” with optional sequence start delay
- Optional user-defined Mirror-Up timeout available in all modes *
- Improved user interface featuring flexible user-definable settings
- Optional multi-tone audible feedback
- Large, easy to read liquid crystal display featuring RGB backlight of variable intensity
- Weather-resistant design for water and dust resiliency
- Powered by 2 AA batteries, the most easily obtainable power source
- A passive camera pre-focus and release functionality remains functional as a backup even when the remote control is out of power *
- External DC power jack for timing especially long exposures for astrophotography and other similar applications
- Device firmware updates can be applied from a personal computer via USB interface.
