HDR module for QuickPHOTO microscope software

HDR is an extension software module for QuickPHOTO programs for automatic creating of HDR images from bracketed image series (images with different exposures). The module is useful whenever the sample has dynamic range higher than the camera is capable to acquire with a single exposure. Used exposure fusion algorithm provides more realistic results compared to ordinary HDR techniques.

➊ Acquiring a series of images with different exposures

HDR merging of SMD diode

➋ Merging to an HDR image without over- and underexposed areas

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Creating of excellent quality HDR images by merging series of bracketed images
Automatic or manual merging methods available
Overexposure and underexposure compensation, adjustment of midtone, brightness, contrast, saturation and hue
Interactive preview and histogram of the HDR image
Suitable for microscopy images, macro images as well as standard photography
Can be used with Deep Focus (EDF) module to produce fully completely in-focus images HDR images (EDF + HDR)

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When using focus motorization, the HDR module can be used in conjunction with Deep Focus (Extended Depth of Field) module for automatic acquisition of completely in-focus images (EDF) HDR images.

HDR + EDF Sample Images

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The features supported by various imaging devices are listed in following table.

Imaging Device	Manual HDR mode	Automated HDR mode	Automated HDR+EDF mode
PROMICAM PRO
PROMICAM USB 3.0
PROMICAM LITE
PROMICAM USB 2.0
Canon^® EOS DSLR		₁	₁
Lumenera^® INFINITY		₂
Other devices	₂

Manual HDR	Automated HDR	Automated HDR + Automated Deep Focus
PROMICAM PRO

PROMICAM USB 3.0

PROMICAM LITE

PROMICAM USB 2.0

Canon® EOS Digital SLR Cameras
	₁	₁
Lumenera® INFINITY
	₂
Other devices
₂

Notes:

¹ Not supported in Windows Vista^®.

² Can be used with Deep Focus module manually (without motorization).

In Manual HDR mode the user manually acquires several images a of specimen with different exposures. Then the HDR software module merges them together to an HDR image according to the user definable settings.
In Automated HDR mode the user just clicks “Capture HDR” button. The software then automatically acquires a series of images with different exposures and merges them to an HDR image according to the user definable settings. Watch demonstration video:

Automated HDR+EDF mode: when using focus motorization, the combination of Deep Focus and HDR modules can automatically acquire a series of HDR images of the sample in different focus planes and combine them together to a completely in-focus images HDR image (HDR + EDF). Eeach of those partially focused HDR images is automatically merged from a series of automatically acquired bracketed images.

	Minimum Requirements	Recommended Specifications
Processor	Single-core 2.4 GHz	Intel^® Core™ i5 / AMD RYZEN™ 5 or better
Operating Memory	2 GB	4 GB or more
Operating System	Microsoft^® Windows^® Vista^®/7/8/8.1/10/11 (32bit or 64bit)	Microsoft^® Windows^® 10/11 (64bit)
Display Resolution	1024 x 768	1920 x 1080 or higher
QuickPHOTO version	3.1	3.2

Minimum Requirements
Processor	Single-core 2.4 GHz
Operating Memory	2 GB
Operating System	Microsoft^® Windows^® Vista^®/7/8/8.1/10/11 (32bit or 64bit)
Display Resolution	1024 x 768
QuickPHOTO version	3.1
Recommended Specifications
Processor	Intel^® Core™ i5 / AMD RYZEN™ 5 or better
Operating Memory	4 GB or more
Operating System	Microsoft^® Windows^® 10/11 (64bit)
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 or higher
QuickPHOTO version	3.2