Posts for: MikieLBS
Apr 20, 2017 13:08:18 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Yes, I remember you said the same thing about another stack I submitted. I don't see an issue myself. I think the slices are thin enough. I'm not seeing blur between the slices and I am always careful to get enough extra close and extra far slices to cover. Since you are the only group moderator that has criticized every photo I've submitted I won't be posting any more here. After looking at some of your work I believe you would do better asking for advice rather than trying to give it.My one observation is that in both images, the closest part of flower is slightly soft. I recommend adding a few 'near' slices, to guarantee full sharpness. You can always discard extraneous exposures.
Apr 20, 2017 09:53:38 #
I use Helicon Remote to take the photo slices for processing and after learning how to use it I find it is very easy and to create the focus slices. This was one I did yesterday, 31 photo stack, d500, tamron 90mm f2.8 macro, f/11 1/25 iso320 no flash. Editing is a great feature in Zerene Stacker to get rid of edge ghosting so be sure to learn how to edit with it. I didn't have to retouch this photo though.
Apr 20, 2017 08:34:59 #
Kiron Kid wrote:
Those superzooms (16-300, 28-300, etc) are made for the mass market. They are general purpose snapshot lenses. Good enough for the majority of the photographers out there. For the shooters that want or need high quality images, they will disappoint us. They are decent at most lengths, but do not excel at anything. If you aren't looking to make large prints, publishing, etc, they are fine. If you want professional caliber results, look at using a couple or few shorter range zooms.
So then are you are suggesting that we can expect poor quality photos with a superzoom like this one that you posted as an example?
Apr 20, 2017 01:27:11 #
I use a 31 photo stack and Zerene for these photos and took care not to overexpose or over saturate them. Best viewed full size.
Apr 20, 2017 01:12:48 #
I switched from Helicon focus to Zerene also. Zerenes output is much better in my opinion. You can edit by painting using any photo slice to quickly get rid of any imperfections.
Apr 18, 2017 08:36:43 #
I think this is a white gardenia. It grows in my flower bed. Its perfume is noticeable several feet away. Whatever it is it leaves me alone so I leave it alone too and just put up with the smell. 
Apr 17, 2017 22:53:20 #
Thanks everyone!
Nikonian72 wrote:
Yea, I noticed that too, thanks. I'll allow for more slices next time. I'm also taking lr and ps courses, studying lighting techniques, Retaining color & detail without clipping.I notice that the closest part of the lower flower petal, and the pollen laden pistil, are just on the edge of focus. I recommend that you actually start your photo sequence a few 'slices' before the closest part of subject.
Apr 17, 2017 19:16:51 #
I haven't done macro stacking in a while so I decided to try out Zerene Stacker. I used Helicon Remote to produce the 26 photos used for the stack.
Nikon D500, Tamron 90mm macro lens, ISO 320, 1/25 at f/11.
Nikon D500, Tamron 90mm macro lens, ISO 320, 1/25 at f/11.
Apr 17, 2017 09:26:05 #
dcampbell52 wrote:
HDMI 1.4 data and video
http://denon.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/192/~/differences-between-hdmi-versions-1.1%2C-1.2%2C-1.3a%2C-1.4-and-2.0%3F
It depends on which version of HDMI your device supports. However, you are correct in that USB is much easier to use, however HDMI has higher speeds and requires careful consideration of your devices.
http://denon.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/192/~/differences-between-hdmi-versions-1.1%2C-1.2%2C-1.3a%2C-1.4-and-2.0%3F
It depends on which version of HDMI your device supports. However, you are correct in that USB is much easier to use, however HDMI has higher speeds and requires careful consideration of your devices.
LOL, tell us the model of your hdmi capture card.
Apr 17, 2017 07:55:44 #
dcampbell52 wrote:
That is true. MOST of the laptops hdmi are intende... (show quote)
I'm calling bs here. I think you are confused. They don't make HDMI > IN ports for computers because of video copyrights. For some reason they don't want you to hook your HDMI > OUT from your satellite to a HDMI > IN on your computer and steal and modify movies.
Prove me wrong. If you really have a bidirectional HDMI on your PC provide a us a link.
Apr 17, 2017 07:37:34 #
gmeader wrote:
I think some things are confused here. br HDMI ou... (show quote)
While I was reading this thread about tethering I was thinking USB while reading hdmi, lol!!! 
Apr 16, 2017 19:51:36 #
fjwallace wrote:
Hi, br Wow - once again a lot of great responses -... (show quote)
You do not have to press the shutter halfway, stop, then press the shutter fully to take a photo. When you press the shutter halfway down the camera starts searching for focus but it continues to search for and attempt to lock the focus when the shutter is fully depressed. What happens next depends one of two things.
1. If the shutter is set to 'release' it will take a photo eventually even if it can't achieve focus.
2. If the shutter is set to 'focus' if it can't achieve focus it will eventually give up and won't take a photo. When this happens I release the shutter button and try to refocus on an area with more contrast.
Apr 16, 2017 18:29:49 #
nimbushopper wrote:
I know some will call me a nitpicker, but it is mourning dove, because of the sound they make!
Yes, I was sure it was a mourning dove after I heard it too.
Apr 16, 2017 18:25:39 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Mourning doves aren't that colorful, and the beak shape isn't right - and that red lump!
https://www.google.com/search?q=mourning+dove+images&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS729US729&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj21J-ysqnTAhUq5IMKHWN5ChkQsAQIJQ&biw=1680&bih=920
https://www.google.com/search?q=mourning+dove+images&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS729US729&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj21J-ysqnTAhUq5IMKHWN5ChkQsAQIJQ&biw=1680&bih=920
Interesting. I bet your better half never sends you to the store for chicken.
Apr 16, 2017 08:18:13 #