Posts for: cactuspic
Jan 17, 2022 19:19:02 #
Jan 17, 2022 12:21:58 #
There was a recent thread in the main discussion that referenced this thread, so I popped over.
When I view this image, particularly the vantage point of the image, I see a conscious choice to include the car door frame as an important part of the commentary. It is as if this is a scene that some people drive by and don't see because it's a scene those people chose not to see...an invisible world hiding in plain sight inhabited by nameless, faceless blacks. It's seems to me that Mr. Parks was using the window as a metaphorical device...but perhaps that's just me. We all look at the world through our personal windows.
Irwin
When I view this image, particularly the vantage point of the image, I see a conscious choice to include the car door frame as an important part of the commentary. It is as if this is a scene that some people drive by and don't see because it's a scene those people chose not to see...an invisible world hiding in plain sight inhabited by nameless, faceless blacks. It's seems to me that Mr. Parks was using the window as a metaphorical device...but perhaps that's just me. We all look at the world through our personal windows.
Irwin
Jan 17, 2022 10:19:23 #
In addition to a kneeling bench, one of the tricks I use is to transport the image from the viewfinder/back screen of my camera onto my iPad or phone. I use a CamRanger, but there are a number of devices that do it well. Instead of craning my head close to the camera, I can adjust the camera position while being in a more tenable posture. Once the camera is in place, I have access to all my camera's controls, including exposure, focusing and triggering the shutter. I even have a histogram to work with. For support you can either use a ground pod or a clamp with a ballhead attached to the leg of your tripod.
Jan 17, 2022 09:56:43 #
In September 2019, the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth did a marvelous retrospective of Gordon Parks' early works. He was a truly gifted artist with wide ranging skill and a unique perspective.
Jan 16, 2022 19:48:36 #
Though it is not within the $100 price range, I use the Laowa 2.5-5x lens in the Canon RF mount. It is manual as is the Canon MPE65 macro lens. While it does not have the full magnification range of the Canon (the Canon goes from 1x to 5x), it is a sharper lens. Because of it's smaller profile, it is also easier to light around. Very high quality at a better price point.
Jan 16, 2022 09:28:30 #
kubota king wrote:
I have two Benq SW2700PT I bought 3 yrs ago I use ... (show quote)
Tommy, one of the differences with new MacBook Pros is the absence of a separate graphics card. Graphics are handled by the M1 chip. Also, there is no display port on that computer. The preferred connection is though the USB-C port on the cable BenQ supplies.
Irwin
Jan 14, 2022 10:39:21 #
L brackets are useful if your lens lacks a tripod ring and you want to shoot a vertical composition. The bracket allows you to keep your camera centered on the tripod rather than using the slot and hanging the camera to the side. In short, it is faster to use the bracket and more stable.
Jan 14, 2022 10:15:37 #
tcthome wrote:
You might be able to calibrate your monitor with just an i1Display calibrator that comes with it. That is what I do on an LG monitor. You already own the BenQ mentioned?
Any of these below in the first link should be good enough for you. Shop within your budget.
https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/photographer.html
https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor.html
Any of these below in the first link should be good enough for you. Shop within your budget.
https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/photographer.html
https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor.html
When I was speaking with the tech from BenQ, he said that the hardware calibration is more accurate than the software calibration. I can't speak from personal experience on this as I have not printed from the BenQ with a software calibration and compared the two. As an aside, the tech support was great.
Jan 13, 2022 19:24:11 #
robertjerl wrote:
I use the BenQ PD 3200U, it replaced an ASUS 27&qu... (show quote)
I recently purchased a new MacBook Pro with the M1 chip. It is more than powerful enough to run the Topaz AI programs quickly while compiling a 100+ image focus stack and exporting jpgs in Lightroom.
Irwin
Jan 13, 2022 15:15:25 #
I have the BenQ SW271C. It is sharp, crisp and calibrates well with Palette Master. I run it off my 14" MacBook Pro and love it. It is also capable of choosing between several calibrations, though I have not used that feature.
Irwin
Irwin
Jan 5, 2022 13:38:22 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
It’s no problem in Windows either. It’s just that going through Lightroom it sends a TIFF to Denoise. I’d love if it sent the raw file.
In the video I referenced above, the head of product development for Topaz goes thru the raw workflow for Windows computers. I wish it was as easy as the Mac workflow I discussed. He indicated in the comments that they are looking to make the procedure easier in future revisions
Irwin
Jan 5, 2022 11:49:59 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
I wish Lightroom would send the raw file instead of Denoise. Going straight to Denoise pretty much subverts cataloging in Lightroom.
I import everything into Lightroom first. If you are working on a Mac, from the Lightroom grid view you can drop the images(s) onto the Denoise icon in the dock to open them. When you are done, you can save to the source folder and then synchronize that folder. For some reason, the Windows procedure is differentand more complex, but unfortunately I have not studied it.
Irwin
Jan 4, 2022 10:23:04 #
Regardless of what you have heard, the workflow recommended by Topaz, if you shoot in Raw is to go immediately to Denoise. This article by Topaz explains the workflow if you use Lightroom.
https://learn.topazlabs.com/introducing-the-new-denoise-ai-raw-model-remarkable-noise-reduction-using-raw-files/
You will get a DNG file in return. The newest version does its own demosaic work on the raw file, so I have been using Denoise before any LR adjustments and sending it the file with no noise reduction or sharpening in LR. After the return to LR, I would then make my color adjustments in LR and ship it is to either AI Sharpen or Gigapixel as need. I have not had the need for using both on the same image so I can’t speak to the priority between the two
Irwin
https://learn.topazlabs.com/introducing-the-new-denoise-ai-raw-model-remarkable-noise-reduction-using-raw-files/
You will get a DNG file in return. The newest version does its own demosaic work on the raw file, so I have been using Denoise before any LR adjustments and sending it the file with no noise reduction or sharpening in LR. After the return to LR, I would then make my color adjustments in LR and ship it is to either AI Sharpen or Gigapixel as need. I have not had the need for using both on the same image so I can’t speak to the priority between the two
Irwin
Jan 1, 2022 12:06:16 #
TriX wrote:
And that is the problem with trusting your data to... (show quote)
Tri-x. As someone who does a number of focus stacks with high megapixel cameras, I have accumulated a substantial amount of data in my library. Presently it is 38TB. I now use a 3 Drobo backup, each of which is a complete copy. One Drobo remains disconnected at all times. PreCovid, I used to keep a Drobo offsite that would get updated once a month, but that became impossible, so one Drobo remains unconnected at all times.
I am going to migrate way from Drobo for several reasons including the proprietary nature of their storage and lack of corporate activity. As an interim step, I could buy a 5 bay enclosure. I have sufficient 8TB enterprise drives to make a backup. That would be one more on-site backup.
Long term, however, I am thinking about cloud storage, but am concerned about the high cost and also my snail - like upload speed. Do you have any suggestions?
Irwin
Dec 28, 2021 11:59:29 #
JD750 wrote:
Would you buy a New 400 hp SUV with a 5 gallon gas tank? Or two seats in the back?
Stuff it full of the maximum ram it will take, and buy a large HD that will help "future proof" it.
Stuff it full of the maximum ram it will take, and buy a large HD that will help "future proof" it.
With the new M1 chip design, there is less of the need for RAM. Graphics and other functions are now contained on a single chip. While what you said make sense with the old Intel technology, the new chip design changed the nature of the game. The new chips are faster, more efficient, more powerful, run cooler and have less need of RAM. Google M1 chips