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Dynamic Range Increase

This action works for any scene with high contrast. Here's what you do:

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Dynamic Range Increase example

Underexposed image
Set to capture
highlight detail (1/500s F5)
Overexposed image
Set to capture
shadow detail (1/60s F5)
Combined image
Combined image (after DRI)

DRI vs Auto-program mode example

After DRI image
After DRI
Camera's Auto Setting
What my camera decided to use (1/60s, F3.9)