My example of what Topaz AI can do.
Oct 15, 2020 14:30:40 #
I keep seeing the advertisements for Topaz AI and how it can improve lost details in photos. I never believed the examples they provided a with the slider bar that dragged across a photo magically producing more detail.
Recently I had an occasion to see what Topaz AI could do for me with I photo that I took of the fall foliage.
Here is the full photo, an example of small section from the center of the photo prior to using Topaz, and that same section after Topaz was used:
Recently I had an occasion to see what Topaz AI could do for me with I photo that I took of the fall foliage.
Here is the full photo, an example of small section from the center of the photo prior to using Topaz, and that same section after Topaz was used:
Full image of maple leaves using Topaz
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Magnified center prior to Topaz use.
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Same area but after Topaz used.
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Oct 15, 2020 14:34:45 #
Davethehiker wrote:
I keep seeing the advertisements for Topaz AI and how it can improve lost details in photos. I never believed the examples they provided a with the slider bar that dragged across a photo magically producing more detail.
Recently I had an occasion to see what Topaz AI could do for me with I photo that I took of the fall foliage.
Here is the full photo, an example of small section from the center of the photo prior to using Topaz, and that same section after Topaz was used:
Recently I had an occasion to see what Topaz AI could do for me with I photo that I took of the fall foliage.
Here is the full photo, an example of small section from the center of the photo prior to using Topaz, and that same section after Topaz was used:
I am a believer and owner of Topaz AI.
Oct 15, 2020 14:37:32 #
Oct 15, 2020 14:43:05 #
I think Topaz should buy this example from me. I'm very reasonable....
Oct 15, 2020 16:33:17 #
Davethehiker wrote:
I think Topaz should buy this example from me. I'm very reasonable....
Looks really good!
Oct 16, 2020 05:31:11 #
Oct 16, 2020 06:26:10 #
Oct 16, 2020 06:33:03 #
Topaz did a good job. I see you used a Sony prime 600mm f4. Do all your pics with this lens come out similarly blurry? 
Oct 16, 2020 06:41:50 #
Davethehiker wrote:
I keep seeing the advertisements for Topaz AI and how it can improve lost details in photos. I never believed the examples they provided a with the slider bar that dragged across a photo magically producing more detail.
Recently I had an occasion to see what Topaz AI could do for me with I photo that I took of the fall foliage.
Here is the full photo, an example of small section from the center of the photo prior to using Topaz, and that same section after Topaz was used:
Recently I had an occasion to see what Topaz AI could do for me with I photo that I took of the fall foliage.
Here is the full photo, an example of small section from the center of the photo prior to using Topaz, and that same section after Topaz was used:
Wow. And nice fall shot too.
Oct 16, 2020 07:25:49 #
I use Topaz AI Denoise and AI Sharpen and am impressed with the results. I've used AI Sharpen on some of my old images that were soft and it has done a phenomenal job.
Oct 16, 2020 07:37:43 #
I recently purchased Sharpen. I'm really impressed with what it can do. I guess my question would be, since Sharpen also does denoise, is there actually a need for a separate denoise program?
Oct 16, 2020 07:50:31 #
Cchandler wrote:
Which program did you use. There are several.
Yes, which program - assuming you used either sharpen or denoise? I have both and they are very good.
Oct 16, 2020 07:59:11 #
Cchandler wrote:
Which program did you use. There are several.
Topaz Sharpen AI and I used the option to reduce camera movement.
Oct 16, 2020 08:09:17 #
Davethehiker wrote:
I keep seeing the advertisements for Topaz AI and how it can improve lost details in photos. I never believed the examples they provided a with the slider bar that dragged across a photo magically producing more detail.
Recently I had an occasion to see what Topaz AI could do for me with I photo that I took of the fall foliage.
Here is the full photo, an example of small section from the center of the photo prior to using Topaz, and that same section after Topaz was used:
Recently I had an occasion to see what Topaz AI could do for me with I photo that I took of the fall foliage.
Here is the full photo, an example of small section from the center of the photo prior to using Topaz, and that same section after Topaz was used:
Oct 16, 2020 08:34:25 #
Delderby wrote:
Topaz did a good job. I see you used a Sony prime 600mm f4. Do all your pics with this lens come out similarly blurry?
No, not at all! That was a Minolta 600mm f4 lens. It's one of my favorite lens and produces super sharp images. I had the lens on a tripod and the the tripod was resting on a balcony off my bedroom. I had polarizing filter filter inserted into the lens and used f/7.3 at ISO=500. This forced me to use a shutter speed of only 1/50 seconds. I had turned off the in camera stabilization off because the lens was on a tripod. 1/50 is way too slow for a lens this long, especially when the balcony is extending out from the house and prone to slight movement caused by my own body movement on the balcony. I was disappointed when I saw the blur and wondered if if Topaz could save it. I was amazed how well it worked!
I have a huge collection of A-Mount lens that keep in the A-Mount camera camp. My Sony A99II still works great. I'm so happy to see that Sony is coming out with true A-Mount to C-Mount adapter this month. In the future I might move to C-mount but Sony would need to come out with some kind of super camera, better than anything they currently have to make me give up my A99II.
BTW, I manually focused this image using the magnifier option. I know that it was movement of the balcony/that caused the motion blur.
Good question, thanks. If you ever find a Minolta 600mm f/4 at a good price jump on it! There is new learning curve when you use a lens this long but the results are worth it.
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