American Bisons 12/23/2016
Dec 24, 2016 16:17:03 #
I am trying to maximize image quality. My Images still seem soft.
With the equipment listed in my signature have I reached the maximum potential that it's capable of (especially the camera body)?
Only the distance changed from the first shot.
Shot conditions: Heavy overcast, Late afternoon.
Tripod first shot
Hand held, Braced on fence post for second shot.
VR or image stabilization off for both shots.
With the equipment listed in my signature have I reached the maximum potential that it's capable of (especially the camera body)?
Only the distance changed from the first shot.
Shot conditions: Heavy overcast, Late afternoon.
Tripod first shot
Hand held, Braced on fence post for second shot.
VR or image stabilization off for both shots.
f/6.3; 1/1000sec; iso 3200; 600mm; Sigma 150-600mm Contempory
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f/4.5; 1/1000 sec; iso 3200; 78 mm; nikkor 55-300mm
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Dec 24, 2016 17:05:31 #
Dec 24, 2016 17:35:38 #
Your limitation is in post processing not in gear...
If you find the color too deep, use a white fill color layer, set the blend mode to softlight, dial the opacity to 0 then dial it slowly up.
If you find the color too deep, use a white fill color layer, set the blend mode to softlight, dial the opacity to 0 then dial it slowly up.
Dec 24, 2016 18:07:14 #
MtnMan wrote:
That is as good as you are likely to get at ISO 3200. The second one is pretty good.
Thanks MtnMan
I could have gotten there earlier but that's what the conditions were at the time. I missed the sunshine about one hour earlier.
Have a Merry Christmas!!
Dec 24, 2016 18:26:11 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Your limitation is in post processing not in gear...
If you find the color too deep, use a white fill color layer, set the blend mode to softlight, dial the opacity to 0 then dial it slowly up.
If you find the color too deep, use a white fill color layer, set the blend mode to softlight, dial the opacity to 0 then dial it slowly up.
Thanks Rongnongno!!
That's good to know, I have played a little with Photoshop and PS Elements, my biggest problems with it is knowing when and where to use what features!
Hey, you're blowing my need to spend lots of $,$$$.$$ to get better images.
Dec 24, 2016 18:32:12 #
Dec 24, 2016 18:41:38 #
Hi Rongnongno:
By the way, What steps did you do to the first image?
Thanks!
You read my mind!
By the way, What steps did you do to the first image?
Thanks!
You read my mind!
Dec 24, 2016 18:47:05 #
BeaverNewby wrote:
Hi Rongnongno:
By the way, What steps did you do to the first image?
Thanks!
By the way, What steps did you do to the first image?
Thanks!
Same as the one described in the link above...
DL the PS CC screen capture, I wrote down each layer blend mode...
Dec 24, 2016 18:49:37 #
twr25
Loc: New Jersey
Which Nikon? I have the same lens and never have to use 3200 iso ... even shooting football in crappy high school stadium lighting. The only reason to shoot at 1/1000th sec. is to stop action ... cutting the speed down to say 200 should give you a lot of leeway. These are basically cattle standing still ... limited movement ... a high shutter speed isn't required. You could probably go as low as 1/60th ands still get good focus. That would allow you to use ... say 400 iso. Believe it or not the program mode is really good at giving you basic settings .. then use similar settings as a basis for manual shots.
Dec 24, 2016 19:18:58 #
twr25 wrote:
Which Nikon? I have the same lens and never have t... (show quote)
Thanks, for the reply twr25:
I am basically experimenting, the camera is a D3300. I was trying to guarantee no subject movement, camera shake, vibration induced blur, or wind movement blur and was focusing more on getting the "Eyes" in sharp focus. Sort of a best case test of system sharpness.
Dec 24, 2016 19:31:16 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Same as the one described in the link above...
DL the PS CC screen capture, I wrote down each layer blend mode...
DL the PS CC screen capture, I wrote down each layer blend mode...
Thanks Rongnongno
Very helpful info. I don't have PS CC but I will try it with PSE 14 using expert mode.
Dec 24, 2016 19:41:48 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Your limitation is in post processing not in gear...
If you find the color too deep, use a white fill color layer, set the blend mode to softlight, dial the opacity to 0 then dial it slowly up.
If you find the color too deep, use a white fill color layer, set the blend mode to softlight, dial the opacity to 0 then dial it slowly up.
It's superb to my eyes! That should save a lot of the images I take.
Thanks for taking time to respond.
Thanks Rongnongno
Dec 24, 2016 21:48:53 #
twr25 wrote:
Which Nikon? I have the same lens and never have t... (show quote)
Which Nikon do you have? I want to upgrade my body, but I want my shot taking ability to be up to the challenge of getting the best images I can, so I want be disappointed
when I do upgrade.
Dec 24, 2016 22:25:56 #
Check this link to show you one camera doing the impossible... Nikon D500. I do not know what the op uses thought.
Dec 24, 2016 23:21:14 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Your limitation is in post processing not in gear...
If you find the color too deep, use a white fill color layer, set the blend mode to softlight, dial the opacity to 0 then dial it slowly up.
If you find the color too deep, use a white fill color layer, set the blend mode to softlight, dial the opacity to 0 then dial it slowly up.
Nice work!
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