Posts: FiddleMaker | Ugly Hedgehog

Ansel Adams exhibit inspirational

lone ranger wrote:

I agree with you, I"ve been a photographer si... (show quote)

I am almost 71 and I also had a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye. I still have my Dad's Kodak Monitor with leather case that I think he purchased in the mid or late 1940s. Or perhaps the 1930s. The Kodak Monitor used 620 film (excellent film for darkroom work). I have some excellent 11 x 14 B&W prints showing excellent sharpness and detail even using Kodak Tri-X film (ASA 400). -FiddleMaker

Jul 18, 2014 05:58:38 #

SLR vs DSLR

Excellent answer - simple and to the point. -FiddleMaker

Jul 18, 2014 05:56:25 #

Looking for a recommendation for a photo printer

DavidPine wrote:

I have been using Epson printers for over 25 years... (show quote)

DavidPine, thnx much for the above info. I have no loyalty towards Canon so I will definitely consider the 3880. -FiddleMaker

Jul 17, 2014 05:45:57 #

Looking for a recommendation for a photo printer

DavidPine wrote:

You're on the right track with Epson. I recently acquired an Epson Pro 3880 and it is a great printer for photography and has large ink cartridges (9). It is expensive but may save you money in the long haul. Ink will be your biggest expense regardless of the printer. Good luck.

David, I have been toying with the idea of getting either an Epson Pro 3880 or a Canon PIXMA Pro-1. At this price level, it may not make much difference. I was lead to believe that the Canon printer has a better ink delivery system - less trouble with the print heads. But that may not be true. Any thoughts on Canon versus Epson? -FiddleMaker

Jul 7, 2014 09:07:42 #

FiddleMaker wrote:

CharlesA, how do I display the above links?? If I knew how to do this, I would not have had to ask my original question. Is there a search field that when a key word is inputted, these links will appear on the screen? -FiddleMaker

OK, thanks much. Miraculously, I did find "Search" in the top banner.

Jul 7, 2014 06:13:59 #

CharlesA wrote:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-203856-1.html

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-219786-1.html

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-202960-1.html

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/53691447

Charles

Jul 7, 2014 05:53:35 #

Corels Aftershot Pro2 versus Corels PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate

Mickey88 wrote:

Aftershot is more for basic adjustments, white bal... (show quote)

Mickey88, I might be better off just getting PSP X6 since this product can do all the basic stuff that Aftershot can do. Yes?
-FiddleMaker

Jul 5, 2014 12:09:49 #

Corels Aftershot Pro2 versus Corels PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate

hlmichel wrote:

Keep in mind that PSP's RAW tools are not as powerful as aftershot pro.
If you are only doing basic work on the raw files, than this won't be an issue.

OK, Best I stick with Aftershot Pro2.

Jul 5, 2014 06:42:36 #

Corels Aftershot Pro2 versus Corels PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate

paul mcpherson wrote:

go for paint shop pro x6 its cheaper, its better its faster

OK, thnx for the advice. -FiddleMaker

Jul 5, 2014 05:51:17 #

Corels Aftershot Pro2 versus Corels PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate

What is the main difference between Corels Aftershot Pro2 versus Corels PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate. I need to purchase one or the other for processing RAW images from my Nikon D7000 since I hear that Capture NX2 will no longer be supported by Nikon. Thnx for any input. -FiddleMaker

Jun 29, 2014 07:01:17 #

CharlesA wrote:

That is my workflow, too - edit RAW in NX2, save as jpeg or tiff, final edit in CS6. I will continue to use NX2 until I buy my next Nikon DSLR that won't be supported, then I'll have to move to LightRoom.

Charles

Charles, I think you have answered my question about CNX2. I will not spend the $$ on this product since it appears Nikon will not be supporting CNX2 when they introduce a replacement product. I may consider LR5 or the Corel product (can't recall the exact name).
-FiddleMaker

Jun 21, 2014 11:05:10 #

wmarcoux wrote:

I have Elements 11 and Capture NX2 and I use NX2 almost always. It is being discontinued and replaced with a new Nikon version which I don't think will be as good based on the trial version I have seen demonstrated. NX2 works very well with Nikon View NX which comes with the camera.

Bill, when you refer NX2 (separately) you are really referring to Capture NX2, correct? -FiddleMaker

Jun 21, 2014 10:42:06 #

lone ranger wrote:

I've been useing Nikon's NX2 for 3 years or so, it truly is amazeing, what you can do with it, you have to play with it, to learn how to use it, properly, however, I have turned out some stunning photos with it......

Lone Ranger, thnx for your comment. I have been using Nikon's "freebee" (ViewNX2) for a couple years and it does some amazing things. So I was considering getting the Capture version without knowing the real difference between the paid version (Capture) and the free one (View). I figure Capture would allow me more control when dealing with RAW (NEF) files but I could be wrong. -FiddleMaker

Jun 20, 2014 06:30:37 #

Has anyone in the UHH forum used or is familiar with Nikon's Capture NX2?? I have been toying with idea of pruchasing this software (approx $139) mainly for processing RAW files from my D7000.
Thnx for any input:-D :-D

Jun 16, 2014 10:39:40 #

Down with JPEG, Long Live RAW!!!

OddJobber wrote:

FiddleMaker, please refer to Amehta's comment to m... (show quote)

Oddjobber, thnx for your speedy reply. I know UHH has a section on PP of RAW files. I will look into this. My dilemma is finding this section. Shouldn't be too difficult. I am new to UHH and so it will take me some time navigating around this forum.