Posts for: TonyP
Jan 22, 2024 00:21:56 #
For the price of less than a cup of takeaway coffee, why not use a hard plastic lens cap. These are designed to protect the lens and come with any camera when purchased.
I really cant understand a serious photographer, practicing his hobby or craft with an expensive lens that determines the quality of the capture, taking the shot through an added piece of glass.
Just in case he/she might drop the camera.
UV filters were designed for film that was sensitive to UV rays. Digital cameras are immune to UV effects.
My suggestion is if your camera is susceptible to being dropped, buy a wrist strap and or use the lens cap.
In nearly 60 years of taking pics I've damaged a lens only once, when the camera came off the tripod. A filter wouldn't have helped save the lens. (I hadn't tightened the clamp on the tripod head properly)
Edit. Thinking about it further, the only time a good protective filter could be a good idea, is when taking pics in windy conditions with spray or sand in the air.
I really cant understand a serious photographer, practicing his hobby or craft with an expensive lens that determines the quality of the capture, taking the shot through an added piece of glass.
Just in case he/she might drop the camera.
UV filters were designed for film that was sensitive to UV rays. Digital cameras are immune to UV effects.
My suggestion is if your camera is susceptible to being dropped, buy a wrist strap and or use the lens cap.
In nearly 60 years of taking pics I've damaged a lens only once, when the camera came off the tripod. A filter wouldn't have helped save the lens. (I hadn't tightened the clamp on the tripod head properly)
Edit. Thinking about it further, the only time a good protective filter could be a good idea, is when taking pics in windy conditions with spray or sand in the air.
Jan 21, 2024 15:49:14 #
User ID wrote:
I use some filter or other at ALL times becuz my great lenses are waaaaaay too sharp for my high rez sensors.
Why not just reduce sharpening in the camera settings? The second one appears to have had a touch of HDR or something??
Cant see any problem with the first one. Nice portrait. Doesn't look oversharp to my old eyes.
edit: What happened there? You changed the second photo while I was answering.
edit: the, now, colour second photo looks good to me, focused on the clarinet.
Jan 21, 2024 14:38:35 #
I can't see any use for a UV filter in the digital age. Why use an extra piece of glass on a lens that is only going to be degraded by a piece of cheaper glass.
If you are looking for whatever protection it might provide the B+W is your best choice imo.
I use B&W ND and CPL filters, but only when needed (unless like recently I forgot to take the ND off and was having to use exposure compensation all day!)
If you are looking for whatever protection it might provide the B+W is your best choice imo.
I use B&W ND and CPL filters, but only when needed (unless like recently I forgot to take the ND off and was having to use exposure compensation all day!)
Jan 21, 2024 12:48:13 #
topcat wrote:
I have the last free one that they offered, I don't use it all the time, but I do use it.
Thanks for the new one
Thanks for the new one
Which editor do you use?
Jan 20, 2024 16:12:14 #
MrBob wrote:
Tony, Where do you go to select small areas...?
This was one of the videos I got sent by ON1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F0zZKoxSg0
but basically you select the 'super' tool in the left column and go from there.
The vid explains how to deselect and narrow it down, say, to just one thing you want to work on in the photo.
Then, say, if the edges of the object (hair?) are not defined as well as you would like, you can use a brush to tidy it up.... etc.
There is another video I watched as well, that I found on YouTube, that wasn't promoted by ON1, I think that was easier for me to follow but I didn't save the link. Have a look, you will probably find it under a ON1 search.
Edit: If you havent downloaded ON1 yet, this might be of interest, https://on1help.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/22938148325261-Getting-Started-with-ON1-Effects
Jan 20, 2024 14:28:02 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
The photo is eye-catching! I love how you caught the sprinkler in the sunlight and were able to frame the cow. I can see possibilities for cropping a bit, especially from foreground, to make your story stronger.
The photo is eye-catching! I love how you caught the sprinkler in the sunlight and were able to frame the cow. I can see possibilities for cropping a bit, especially from foreground, to make your story stronger.
Almost exactly what I was going to say.
Great capture, love the gate and water frame
Jan 20, 2024 14:23:15 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Thanks for that. I'll add it to my other ON1 files.
Worth reading the emails you will get Jerry and getting some of the free presets they seem to be adding progressively (to keep us, me anyway, interested and 'playing' with the programme).
Ive had a bit of time now experimenting with quite a few old files. Ive only ever used Adobe Elements as my organiser and processing programme, never really understood how to use layers and all that stuff, even tho I do use the Expert mode.
ON1, perhaps with the help of A1, has made more complicated stuff simpler, for me anyway.
One feature that's already become a 'go to' for me, is being able to select small areas of a scene that need treatment, rather than treating the whole photo, so simple when you know how.
(I'm like a kid with a new toy
)I think I'll now be importing files into Elements as before but then do the first edit of my Raw files in ON1, then finish off in Elements if there is anything else to do so they are then safely catalogued in Elements.
Its quite clever how it works so well in tandem with Elements although I find there is a bit of a wait loading between the two programmes. I think its my old Dell Precision laptop that's causing the delay.
I think even the naysayers and purists are going to eventually embrace AI. Just wait until cameras have AI and you can tell the camera it is actually a beautiful sunset rather than a cloudy noon day sky.
Phones already have 'fun' stuff presets provided by AI so why not cameras?
Jan 20, 2024 01:04:58 #
I don't think you can make a hard and fast rule for exposure compensation.
Too many variables inc how smart your camera is regarding available exposure modes, how smart you are at setting your camera up for various scenarios etc.
My advice would be too shoot RAW as it will give you more flexibility in pp if you make a mistake in exposure, than if you were only saving jpegs.
Too many variables inc how smart your camera is regarding available exposure modes, how smart you are at setting your camera up for various scenarios etc.
My advice would be too shoot RAW as it will give you more flexibility in pp if you make a mistake in exposure, than if you were only saving jpegs.
Jan 19, 2024 14:57:54 #
R.G. wrote:
Different genres have different requirements when ... (show quote)
Great explanation of good practice
I never realised how important ones feet are, with regards to composition, until stage 4 hip arthritis reared its ugly head. I used to get at least maybe 1 keeper most days, now its rare that I'm really pleased with results. It didn't take long for me to realise I just cant be bothered moving to what might be the ideal vantage point before taking the shot. Pain can be a great motivator to not move
Jan 18, 2024 18:17:13 #
dpullum wrote:
Check out free presets
https://www.freepresets.com/product-category/free-on1-presets/
https://www.freepresets.com/product-category/free-on1-presets/
I havent tried any but just watched this tutorial link that came in todays' email from ON1.
https://www.on1.com/videos/top-5-filters-for-any-photo/?utm_campaign=PP-Effects-Free-Drip&utm_source=EffectsFree&utm_medium=email&mkt_tok=MTg1LVJXWC02MTgAAAGQuirZ-twK3ggOnOnyhtxT0kQv6x4PknDBE8Gs93CaabA-QcLYzOXfdkhDisSbVyRKNAPd-8zE4vf8AW1ErkB38ZgV8JfgH59ijTmj7aslRKc
Some of the comments make me want to dive in and try them on some old photos. Haven't got time today.
Jan 18, 2024 14:09:24 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Since On1 requested an e-mail to DL their software... (show quote)
Of course its a marketing 'ploy'. Or of course it could also be just very good marketing, full stop.
There are no so called free lunches and everything has a price. So it comes down to what price you are prepared to pay. For me, a few extra emails in my inbox each week is a pretty small price, and so far, most have been of interest.
As to no way to unsubscribe, I haven't tried to, but their emails to my inbox do have this at the bottom:
ON1
Sent to: photogentony@gmail.com
Sent by: ON1 - PO Box 7626 - Salem, OR 97303
Unsubscribe from ON1 emails
Looks pretty legit to me.
Wonder why yours are missing the 'unsubscribe'?
Ive been looking at tutorials for ON1 on YouTube. Scott Kelby seems to be an enthusiastic ambassador for ON1. Interesting as he's also a big fan of Adobe products. Kelby is pretty astute and his reputation in the photography world is pretty solid, I wonder why he would associate himself with the Company (ON1) if this was a scam.
I think this offer is a brilliant move with AI now becoming so convenient, and like it or not, is about to become a big player in photo processing software. Probably led by Adobe.
The version of ON1 now available at no cost is a teaser for what is to come from their stable of products so they are giving the market a chance to try this version, get hooked, and hopefully buy the latest update when it hits the market. Thus perhaps preempting Adobes subscription based model that doesn't suit everyone. Especially people like myself who is only a keen amateur retiree with a limited income.
I like to think I'm pretty careful with what I download to my computer so I did take your warning seriously. Ive done 2 auto Registry scans, one manual look at the Registry and a Belarc Advisor report. Found nothing of concern.
Is it too good to be true? Maybe. I'll wait and watch for the other shoe to drop, but in the meantime I'll take the offer in good faith and either just delete any emails from them that aren't of interest, or take the advice that is on offer in my attempt to increase my own knowledge base.
Jan 17, 2024 16:28:01 #
DWU2 wrote:
For those who may be interested, On1 is offering Effects 2023 free if downloaded by January 31st. It normally costs $69.99. I'm playing with it now, and it's kind of interesting as a plug-in to LR Classic and PS. Just Google On1 Effects 2023 Free in January.
Thanks for the link.
I’d just bought Elements 2024, first upgrade Ive done for about 5 years.
Anyway I downloaded and installed ON1 and blow me down, as it was installing, it recognised Elements 2024 was installed on my computer.
That was pretty exciting as there was no mention of Elements on the ON1 website. So, opened Elements in the Organiser and found ON1 listed under the Editor button at the bottom of the screen as an option to the Elements Editor.
Another learning curve. Love that term.
So thanks DWU2, most appreciated.
Jan 17, 2024 16:21:12 #
bobforman wrote:
Dumb question #1: is it "oh" N1, or 'zero" N1, or "on" 1?
In the video the speaker refers to on one.
Jan 16, 2024 18:35:13 #
Jan 12, 2024 22:14:09 #
Go into your computer 'File Manager'.
In the search box type in *.jpg then hit search. Or if you have RAW files, type in *.RAW (or NEF or whatever the file extension would have been).
Depending how much data on your C Drive, the search could take while, just atch the progress bar.
Good luck.
In the search box type in *.jpg then hit search. Or if you have RAW files, type in *.RAW (or NEF or whatever the file extension would have been).
Depending how much data on your C Drive, the search could take while, just atch the progress bar.
Good luck.