What HDR Program do you use?

I want to start expierimenting with HDR photos and I wonder which programs you guys like to use. I know there is Photoshop, but I also hear there are HDR specific programs out there like Qtpfsgui (that is actually the programs name strangely enough). Let me know what you think guys.

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Permalink Reply by Greg maklae on February 6, 2010 at 2:32pm

I prefer Photomatrix light as well as Elements 8. In most cases, I seem to get better results with Photomatrix. There is a free trial version to test before buying.

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Permalink Reply by Chelle Musa on February 6, 2010 at 6:06pm

Photomatix for me :)

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Permalink Reply by Shan Putnam on February 8, 2010 at 10:25am

Dynamic Photo - works well for both PC or MAC

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Permalink Reply by James Elliott on February 8, 2010 at 3:58pm

Sounds like Photomatix is the way to go. But its rather pricey

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Permalink Reply by Dan Tubbs, Jr. on February 8, 2010 at 4:11pm

I looked online and found free software from Germany called Picturenaut. I thought I would try it out before spending the money for Photomatix. I've only had the opportunity to use it once on my photo of the Carson Mansion. It seems to work okay for now.

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Permalink Reply by Abhishek Sinha on February 9, 2010 at 10:55am

Photomatix is a good option. I got mine for $30.

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Permalink Reply by James Elliott on February 9, 2010 at 6:18pm

How did you get it for 30? The website says $100

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Permalink Reply by Greg maklae on February 10, 2010 at 4:48am

There are two versions of Photomatrix, the light version (cheap) that does everything you need, and the steroid version (expensive). You can try the light for free to see if it meets your needs.

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Permalink Reply by renier swart on February 11, 2010 at 6:38am

Dymamic Photo HDR4:
http://www.mediachance.com/hdri/index.html

you will not be disapointed. its cheap easy to use and you can make a HDR image from one .jpg file or a couple of raw photos.

i have photomatrix but i havent used it since

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Permalink Reply by Jonny Walker on February 13, 2010 at 7:23am

Photomatix
Dynamic Photo HDR4
Topaz Adjust 3

Each has their own unique usage.

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Permalink Reply by James Elliott on February 13, 2010 at 6:02pm

Ok so I downloaded Photomatix and messed around with it. I have my first attempt up on my page. Have a look and tell me what you think if you are interested. :) Thanks guys!

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Permalink Reply by KelleyJo Bruenning on March 16, 2010 at 2:54am

Just downloaded both Dynamic Photo and Photomatix.. I have to say that I think Dynamic Photo is much more interesting and in depth, however, Photomatix is more user friendly for novices... but its all about what you are willing to learn. =)