
In this case I used the "5F 2.0EV" option. By selecting the HDR button you can select one of the built-in HDR modes, or a sequence of shots (3, 5, or 7 frames) at either 2 or 3EV difference between shots. This is the method that I used for the sequence above. There are two ways of taking bracketed photos with OMD line-up of cameras.
I f I want to improve the dynamic range in a scene, I've found a better way (better, but not easier, so be warned) and that's by using exposure bracketing. As mentioned, I don't really like the overly processed look that seems to be the default setting of most HDR programs. It's relatively easy to lighten shadows or darken highlights in most post-processing apps.
Modern digital cameras have increased dynamic range compared to their earlier cousins. Like many, I also experimented with creating that style of imagery. Take several photos of the same subject at different exposures and let photo-editing software merge them together so that details can be seen in both the darker and lighter regions of the photo. For those not familiar with it (and there can't be many), the concept is a fairly simple one. Generally speaking, I see far fewer photographers posting images with that distinctive (and in my opinion, overly processed) look.
HDR, or high dynamic range images were all the rage a few years ago.