Posts for: tenny52
Apr 2, 2021 01:33:58 #
What can you say about FXlab and Topaz Studio, do I need any or both?
Apr 1, 2021 07:31:40 #
there are so many products of Topaz, can anybody have a knowledge of how and in what order they should be used starting from Raw file of Landscape, Portrait(group and individual, wildlife etc. Do you still need LR and PS?
Mar 16, 2021 05:57:39 #
twosummers wrote:
Here you go - it's not particularly good due to only having a screen grab to work from. If you upload the original image file that would help.
Another Choice
Mar 14, 2021 01:15:38 #
Jimmy T wrote:
Why not consult the experts regarding "The qu... (show quote)
Thanks, now I know which should go first.
Has anybody found Raw AI better than LR?
I find Mask AI is not very precise; I still prefer reMask 5.
Is Gigapixel AI only for large prints?
I found that Lumina AI is very useful too; making skies more interesting and face enhancement and some others.
Mar 13, 2021 05:44:50 #
Amadeus wrote:
Yes, I'm playing with it now. Trying to figure out which button to use and when. Trying one photo with sharpen, stabilize, and focus. Not sure which does what and what's best. Guess it depends on why the original isn't sharp.
You can turn the [View] drop-down button onto 4 small square portion[original, stabilize, sharpen, focus] and move the view area to where you deem important. then select the one that pleases you mostly.
The question is which one should perform first, Denoise or Sharpen?
Would the Sharpen tool introduce some extra noise or the Denoise tool provide better image for the Sharpen tool to perform?
Mar 6, 2021 20:32:26 #
TriX wrote:
This is exactly why I bought my Fuji. On trips, I leave my FF Canon at home and take the Fuji and an 18-55 (27-82mm 35mm equivalent). It and a small flash fit in a small over-the shoulder bag, and the total weighs maybe 3 lbs. if I’m planning on lots of indoors shooting without a flash, I may take a fast prime. At 24 MP and an APS-C sensor, the image quality is excellent, even at ISO 6400. Problem solved with very little, if any compromise in performance/IQ.
I bought the Fuji-T10 with the (18-55 2.8) which can take good scenery but not low light and people, when compared to my older D610(24-85 4.0) while the weight reduction is 1.7 vs 2.7 lb.
Mar 6, 2021 06:00:03 #
I would bring all my favorable gears in a tolling bag or a trolly if you can walk on the paved road.
While on hiking on dirt road, bring a sling bag with no more than 2 lens ranging from 24-200, don't forget your flash and tripod if you want people included in the pictures.
May I ask how you plan to stay during your trip. I am turning 69 this years, and plan to take similar trip.
While on hiking on dirt road, bring a sling bag with no more than 2 lens ranging from 24-200, don't forget your flash and tripod if you want people included in the pictures.
May I ask how you plan to stay during your trip. I am turning 69 this years, and plan to take similar trip.
Mar 6, 2021 05:40:13 #
Firstly, I copied my favorites into folders under a slideshow-folder and have them displayed as slideshow in two ways. They are all free, no need to buy anything.
1) I turn on Faststone Viewer slideshow on the other monitor(I used dual monitors) and select the favorable folder; I use Faststone for my regular viewing and keeping of my collections anyway.
2) On the Lock Screen of the System Setting, I select the favorable folder(s), so whenever the system has been idled for a certain time, it turns on the Slideshow; this one you can select the base folder and it will show all its pictures in the sub-folders.
1) I turn on Faststone Viewer slideshow on the other monitor(I used dual monitors) and select the favorable folder; I use Faststone for my regular viewing and keeping of my collections anyway.
2) On the Lock Screen of the System Setting, I select the favorable folder(s), so whenever the system has been idled for a certain time, it turns on the Slideshow; this one you can select the base folder and it will show all its pictures in the sub-folders.
Feb 24, 2021 15:06:13 #
FrumCA wrote:
All good suggestions. And don't forget that most photo editing software have a 'virtual copy' function that allows you to make a copy of the photo you want to edit. That preserves the original.
A stand alone(not plugged in) Dxo Sharpen tool, Topaz Adjust AI and Topaz Denoise AI tool will replace the original one with the same file name without asking; or there is a setting that I didn't know.
Dec 8, 2020 07:55:48 #
Etram wrote:
Hi- br I am a hobbyist photographer who mainly sho... (show quote)
I have one of the cheaper flash(about $50-60) which has universal rotation and gradual intensity dial, then experiment it manually with different brightness vs iso vs speed vs F-stop.
I have fairly good portrait results per D610 and 50mm 1.4 with the flash reflector up, direct it to the ceiling(brightness about mid-way), ISO(about 400), speed(about around 100), Aperture(about 4.5). then vary different settings according to your needs.
Nov 17, 2020 18:24:27 #
Today I found this on Amazon, forgive me if you think I am advertising, I am not but just finger itching.
https://www.amazon.com/Gosky-Updated-Newest-Spotting-Carrying/dp/B07FMT95B5/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
I find this very nice and useful, because it can be used on smart phones and Nikons.
I have a D610 and my questions are:
1. Does anyone have experience with this kind of monoscopes on smartphones or Dslrs?
2. Can this thing do better job than my Nikkor(300mm, 4.5 manual) or similar? I also have a Tamron(200-400mm 5.6 auto)
3. Is this a good thing to own or you find other brands more versatile?
https://www.amazon.com/Gosky-Updated-Newest-Spotting-Carrying/dp/B07FMT95B5/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
I find this very nice and useful, because it can be used on smart phones and Nikons.
I have a D610 and my questions are:
1. Does anyone have experience with this kind of monoscopes on smartphones or Dslrs?
2. Can this thing do better job than my Nikkor(300mm, 4.5 manual) or similar? I also have a Tamron(200-400mm 5.6 auto)
3. Is this a good thing to own or you find other brands more versatile?
Oct 15, 2020 22:01:18 #
DrJoeS wrote:
I agree that you need to do some online research first. Then lens quality should be a driving consideration. Bad lens = bad photo. That is where to put your money in my opinion. I use a Nikon body and Nikkor lenses - no complaints.
Nikon is a good choice if your are on a budget and don't mind buying used lenses (on Ebay)
Oct 10, 2020 06:16:21 #
I don't know why it is difficult to do. My Nikon 610 has a ">o<" indicator and when the subject is in focus, the >< will disappear and only the o shows.
Oct 4, 2020 21:41:14 #
I have 24mm & 50mm primes and 20-35 & 24-70 Zooms.
Which one do you think should yield better result for landscape?
Which one do you think should yield better result for landscape?
Sep 1, 2020 09:12:45 #
Never say never, you are deserting your gears but not vise versa. Don't you want your to keep yours memories?
I haven't shot any since the pandemic. If I ever survive this, I give spend more time travelling and shooting.
I haven't shot any since the pandemic. If I ever survive this, I give spend more time travelling and shooting.