Camera functions and post processing discoveries of the day
Jun 9, 2019 10:41:25 #
I just learned two new things that many of you might (probably) already know but for those who don't-
First- my Nikon d 7500 camera has two image recording options - one is DX format and the other is a 1.3x format- "pictures are recorded using 18x12mm image area, producing a telephoto effect without the need to change lenses" ; don't know how I missed that early on since I have read the manual more than once.
Second- this has to do with editing in PS- and a little harder to explain clearly but I will give it a shot-
I had to remove a dark area from behind a flower petal- it was a tree branch or something. I tried to do it by hand but the clone tool still splashed over onto the edges of the petals. I then did a quick selection of the SPACE between the petals and was able to remove the dark object behind without cloning any of the petals. Made for a nice clean end result.
First- my Nikon d 7500 camera has two image recording options - one is DX format and the other is a 1.3x format- "pictures are recorded using 18x12mm image area, producing a telephoto effect without the need to change lenses" ; don't know how I missed that early on since I have read the manual more than once.
Second- this has to do with editing in PS- and a little harder to explain clearly but I will give it a shot-
I had to remove a dark area from behind a flower petal- it was a tree branch or something. I tried to do it by hand but the clone tool still splashed over onto the edges of the petals. I then did a quick selection of the SPACE between the petals and was able to remove the dark object behind without cloning any of the petals. Made for a nice clean end result.
Jun 9, 2019 10:44:53 #
If you have time and still have a "before" photo, I'd love for you to post a topic in PP Forum:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-116-1.html
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Jun 9, 2019 10:45:27 #
It sounds like something interesting. But an image of the subject would help. Further, after making the selection did you DELETE?
Jun 9, 2019 10:47:40 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
If you have time and still have a "before" photo, I'd love for you to post a topic in PP Forum:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-116-1.html
New tips and advice, sharing, inspiration and feedback...every day
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-116-1.html
New tips and advice, sharing, inspiration and feedback...every day
Linda- I will add the before and after but it will be a little later today. Thanks for your interest.
Jun 9, 2019 10:52:59 #
gilpog wrote:
It sounds like something interesting. But an image of the subject would help. Further, after making the selection did you DELETE?
If you mean did I delete the before and after- I still have both and will post asap.
If you mean did I delete the selection- I'm not really sure exactly what you are asking but I did delete the selection after I was done cloning.
Jun 9, 2019 11:17:09 #
suntouched wrote:
I just learned two new things that many of you mig... (show quote)
Suntouched - Your Photoshop suggestion sounds interesting; I too would like to see samples.
Your Nikon format discovery sounds akin to to the ‘tele’ conversion option offered on many Fuji cameras.
Jun 9, 2019 11:33:43 #
suntouched wrote:
If you mean did I delete the before and after- I still have both and will post asap.
If you mean did I delete the selection- I'm not really sure exactly what you are asking but I did delete the selection after I was done cloning.
If you mean did I delete the selection- I'm not really sure exactly what you are asking but I did delete the selection after I was done cloning.
Sorry but I am totally confused about cloning vs not cloning.
Jun 9, 2019 11:48:03 #
Jun 9, 2019 11:58:05 #
gilpog wrote:
Sorry but I am totally confused about cloning vs not cloning.
Look at the before picture with the dark branch or whatever it was behind the flower. I wanted to remove it but I was not able to without also changing the way the petals looked because everything was so close. So I did a quick selection (with the selection tool) inside the space between the petals and then cloned the branch out. The cloning was quick and easy because nothing was affected except the area inside the selection (the petals were outside the selection). I haven't ever used the selection tool in that way before so it was a great time saver. Hope that helps
Jun 9, 2019 12:02:37 #
rjaywallace wrote:
Suntouched - Your Photoshop suggestion sounds interesting; I too would like to see samples.
Your Nikon format discovery sounds akin to to the ‘tele’ conversion option offered on many Fuji cameras.
Your Nikon format discovery sounds akin to to the ‘tele’ conversion option offered on many Fuji cameras.
I will look to see if it exists on the X-T3. Also I am wondering if it is the same as cropping afterwards or if pixels are saved by changing the format at the time the shot is taken since you aren't throwing away parts of the image. Thanks Ralph.
Jun 9, 2019 12:12:58 #
Kaib795
Loc: Maryland, USA
You made a good save and the end shot looks much better. Congrats
Reminds me of those golden rules for portrait shots ... have nothing coming out of your subjects head! LOL Those pesky telephone poles and bright colors near the head were a no no. With your flower it's the same thing.
Understand that the crop factor applied will lessen your resolution of capture as it's effectively using less of the sensor. Many love using FX lenses on DX cameras to get that zoom feel from their lenses (so my 300mm f4 FX lens is a 450mm on my DX camera, 300x1.5=450mm) but here you are using the entire DX sensor and loose nothing out of your cameras resolution. I would get a FX lens or just move in closer. Because I use many prime lenses, moving closer is normal for me. LOL
Reminds me of those golden rules for portrait shots ... have nothing coming out of your subjects head! LOL Those pesky telephone poles and bright colors near the head were a no no. With your flower it's the same thing.
Understand that the crop factor applied will lessen your resolution of capture as it's effectively using less of the sensor. Many love using FX lenses on DX cameras to get that zoom feel from their lenses (so my 300mm f4 FX lens is a 450mm on my DX camera, 300x1.5=450mm) but here you are using the entire DX sensor and loose nothing out of your cameras resolution. I would get a FX lens or just move in closer. Because I use many prime lenses, moving closer is normal for me. LOL
Jun 9, 2019 12:21:16 #
suntouched wrote:
I will look to see if it exists on the X-T3. Also I am wondering if it is the same as cropping afterwards or if pixels are saved by changing the format at the time the shot is taken since you aren't throwing away parts of the image. Thanks Ralph.
A lens of a given focal length can only project an image circle of one size and optically resolve detail at a fixed maximum, no matter the sensor size. The 'zoom' has to be a crop or a digital extrapolation, so similar to cropping and resampling in photoshop.
Jun 9, 2019 12:22:24 #
Kaib795 wrote:
You made a good save and the end shot looks much b... (show quote)
Thanks for looking and responding. Funny how you sometimes don't notice something at the time of the shot!
Jun 9, 2019 12:55:16 #
Jun 9, 2019 13:48:54 #
suntouched wrote:
Second- this has to do with editing in PS- and a little harder to explain clearly but I will give it a shot-
I had to remove a dark area from behind a flower petal- it was a tree branch or something. I tried to do it by hand but the clone tool still splashed over onto the edges of the petals. I then did a quick selection of the SPACE between the petals and was able to remove the dark object behind without cloning any of the petals. Made for a nice clean end result.
I had to remove a dark area from behind a flower petal- it was a tree branch or something. I tried to do it by hand but the clone tool still splashed over onto the edges of the petals. I then did a quick selection of the SPACE between the petals and was able to remove the dark object behind without cloning any of the petals. Made for a nice clean end result.
Beautifully done, well explained. Thanks.
Mike
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