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In case you weren't sure, HDR stands for high dynamic range. This HDR photography technique is used for getting a greater dynamic range of exposures which were not possible earlier with the normal digital imaging technique. In layman’s words, the HDR advantage over normal photography is that it can capture and show you different intensity levels as they appear in real scenes i.e. from brightening sunlight to dark shadow. High dynamic range image or HDRI was initially developed for usage of generating computer images. But considering the popularity of digital cameras, HDR technology is made available to these cameras as well by making use of computer software and HDR software.

Artizen HDR technology was developed by Supporting Computers Inc. It began its operation as a very small company dealing in development of graphic, image etc. to supplement windows based software. The product was available free of cost and was easily downloadable from their website. By the end of year 2000, the company launched its first free Artizen software utility. The software was well appreciated by the users. Buoyed by the overwhelming response, the company, in the beginning of 2001, made available the commercial version of the Artizen to be used in HDR camera and computer. Currently, the company is working with various graphic designers to develop more powerful image editor. This image editor is a powerful tool for use in photography. Professional photographers, graphic designers and also the home segment are finding it very useful.

Today, Artizen provides their first HDR and LDR solution for professional as well as home category. Artizen software comes with a complete package so you do not need to run around to collect various software pieces for your photography needs. Some of the features of Artizen are 8bit/16bit/32bit image Editor, multi-processor support, color option tool, painting tools, web gallery creator, image slicer and web page generator, Digital camera RAW image editor supporting more than 11 RAW file formats, icon creator etc.

If you are looking for high quality HDR camera, visit your nearby HDR shop and chances are your eyes will get stuck to some Sony HDR cameras. For example Sony HDR-HC3 DV Camcorder built with high-definition video recording feature is so easy to operate that it no longer remains the usage prerogative of advanced videographers only. Priced between $725 and $1245, this camera is all set to make any person happy even if you a professional in the photography. So be ready to bring out your talent and click your masterpiece onto film.

 
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