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Review on Nik HDR Efex Pro2 by Ashwin Chauhan

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A great tool for improving image quality

I love that it has so many features, including one-tap bracketing! It's extremely easy to use (I've only used about half of its capabilities). The UI isn't very intuitive at first; there are several steps you need to take in order get all your settings correct. But once you do understand how things work, this software becomes incredibly powerful. You can easily create stunning images with little effort. If you're looking into using post processing techniques like exposure fusion or tone mapping then definitely give this program some consideration. We were shooting mostly landscapes but we also had fun experimenting with portraits as well while learning new ways to improve our photography skills.

Pros
  • One click bracketed exposures
  • Tone map editor is great for working around color shifts when doing black &amp#233 white conversions
  • Easy photo editing toolset available through Photoshop integration
Cons
  • No manual focus assist
  • Manual focusing takes time