Lens correction in post production
Feb 14, 2024 05:11:31 #
PhotoDerek
Loc: County Durham, UK.
I shoot with Nikon, use Adobe Photo shop elements 2023 and it does not have lens correction capabilities. How important is lens correction in post production? Will it make my images better?
Feb 14, 2024 06:59:09 #
It depends on what deficiencies the individual lens has as well as the type of image. A lens with barrel or pincushion distortion could cause visual issues in architectural images but probably not discernible in a landscape shot.
Elements+ is a software product that can add many features to your software.
Elements+ is a software product that can add many features to your software.
Feb 14, 2024 07:04:06 #
Orphoto
Loc: Oregon
It is quite useful at removing geometric distortions. Importance depends on degree of distortion in your lenses. If only mild you might not really notice unless shooting subjects with lots of straight lines (like architecture).
I use it more to correct vignetting. However it seems to overcorrect. Your PS elements may have alternate ways to deal with that issue.
I use it more to correct vignetting. However it seems to overcorrect. Your PS elements may have alternate ways to deal with that issue.
Feb 14, 2024 07:15:41 #
PhotoDerek wrote:
I shoot with Nikon, use Adobe Photo shop elements 2023 and it does not have lens correction capabilities. How important is lens correction in post production? Will it make my images better?
ACR has it. It comes with PS Element if I recall correctly.
As to using it? Up to you.
Feb 14, 2024 07:35:26 #
In the main workspace, click "Filter" at the top. Do you see "correct camera distortion?" Mostly I've used it just for the times a slight vignette appears in the sky, when using the widest angle of my zoom lens.
But there are several sliders for other issues, including perspective.
But there are several sliders for other issues, including perspective.
Feb 14, 2024 07:43:28 #
Feb 14, 2024 07:52:27 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
In the main workspace, click "Filter" at the top. Do you see "correct camera distortion?" The only thing I've used it for is when a slight vignette shows up on my pics from using the widest angle of my zoom lens, but there are several sliders for other issues, including perspective.
Is there anything about Elements that you don't know?
You should ask Admin to give you your own section, "Elements with Linda"!
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Feb 14, 2024 08:07:48 #
Bill_de wrote:
HA! I'm pretty sure I know less than half of all there is to know about PSE, but thanks for thinking of me, Bill Is there anything about Elements that you don't know?
You should ask Admin to give you your own section, "Elements with Linda"!
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You should ask Admin to give you your own section, "Elements with Linda"!
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Feb 14, 2024 08:10:06 #
Bill_de wrote:
Is there anything about Elements that you don't know?
You should ask Admin to give you your own section, "Elements with Linda"!
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You should ask Admin to give you your own section, "Elements with Linda"!
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Feb 14, 2024 08:47:11 #
I use lens correction most often to straighten up convergent lines in architectural photos. It’s called vertical and horizontal parallax. It works remarkably well as long as you leave sufficient space around the image when you take the photo. Another common lenses problem is barrel distortion but it’s not a common problem in my photos.
Most full feature editing software have tools for all these corrections
Most full feature editing software have tools for all these corrections
Feb 14, 2024 08:49:37 #
PhotoDerek wrote:
I shoot with Nikon, use Adobe Photo shop elements 2023 and it does not have lens correction capabilities. How important is lens correction in post production? Will it make my images better?
Whether you shoot in RAW or JPEG probably impacts your choices for lens corrections. A Nikon JPEG shooter can download and install Nikon profiles directly to their camera. I just confirmed for even an entry-level like the D3500, where you visit Nikon.com and find your camera model in their support section and then the Firmware downloads. You want to install the Distortion Control Data available for your model.
As Linda noted, the ACR -- Adobe Camera RAW -- is where you apply lens distortion corrections for RAW files. If you mix non Nikon lenses on your Nikon model, sometimes this is a bit more difficult for the software to automate. In Lightroom Classic, for another Adobe software example, one has to manually pic the non Nikon lens profile, if available, from a drop down list.
Feb 14, 2024 09:05:26 #
CliffMcKenzie
Loc: Lake Athens Texas
PhotoDerek wrote:
I shoot with Nikon, use Adobe Photo shop elements 2023 and it does not have lens correction capabilities. How important is lens correction in post production? Will it make my images better?
Paul touches on variables between lenses, even Nikon vs non-Nikon lenses. Is it important? Yes, in LRC you can turn off and on and see the difference. I am so comfortable with lens correction that I have it as part of preset import. Based on your two questions, you are ready to upgrade to LRC.
Feb 14, 2024 10:09:46 #
PhotoDerek wrote:
I shoot with Nikon, use Adobe Photo shop elements 2023 and it does not have lens correction capabilities. How important is lens correction in post production? Will it make my images better?
I know the OP question was about Photoshop Elements, but I mention this anyway for anyone who might find it of use.
I use lens correction in Camera Raw for fixing chromatic aberration. Some of my older Nikkor lenses were pretty bad in this regard and Photoshop's chromatic fix is often inadequate, whereas ACR usually does an excellent job of removing the fringing. Obviously, the same tool is available in Lightroom Classic.
I have an older version of PsE (ver. 10) and it has lens correction but without the chromatic aberration fix.
Feb 14, 2024 11:29:13 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
No, I said the main workspace....As Linda noted, the ACR -- Adobe Camera RAW -- is where you apply lens distortion corrections for RAW files. ..
For info on PS Elements' version of ACR, see:
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/using/processing-camera-raw-image-files.html
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Feb 14, 2024 12:35:56 #
PhotoDerek wrote:
I shoot with Nikon, use Adobe Photo shop elements 2023 and it does not have lens correction capabilities. How important is lens correction in post production? Will it make my images better?
I have found that it depends on the lens used and what you are shooting. Wide angle primes often benefit from it. So do zoom lenses, especially those with shorter focal length range, like 16-35mm.
I shoot with Nikon lenses and use DXO PL for post processing. I have lens corrections implemented automatically. I can shut them off if needed.
If your software does not have this feature download a trial version of one that does and see if the corrections made are important for you.
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