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im afriad thats just step one.....I SHOULD NOT HAVE OPENED THIS THREAD. NOOOO! NOW I GOTTA PART WAY WITH 1K
Nice picture. Rendering (high-contrast micro-details) might suggest that the photo was made with a DP2 Merrill.Just a "context" shot to reference the location of the driftwood in the image posted above.
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I agree and should have backed off on the detail enhancement in this image.Nice picture. Rendering (high-contrast micro-details) might suggest that the photo was made with a DP2 Merrill.
Although I find the nice photo, I would have preferred less contrast in micro-detail, with a smoother look. Rendering as proposed quattro without adding contrast to micro-details.
Easy to fall too much in love w Topaz Scho.I agree and should have backed off on the detail enhancement in this image.
I know, but I just love what she can do.Easy to fall too much in love w Topaz Scho.
I processed the Sigma DP2Q raw file in neutral color mode which tends to produce low saturation color.So far : The Nokia has better colors.
I agree that the Sigma DP2Q produces a superior file, but the Nokia 808, given the limited dynamic range of the small sensor will make a reasonably good image for web use and smaller prints. See this thread for examples.Sorry, but the Nokia version is an abomination. Simply awful, with excess noise and distortion. So yes, good for a camera phone, but that's like saying a big Mac with Cheese is good for a burger!
I do not want to sound mean, but your logic points to using two cameras when one camera alone can get superior results.I agree that the Sigma DP2Q produces a superior file, but the Nokia 808, given the limited dynamic range of the small sensor will make a reasonably good image for web use and smaller prints. See this thread for examples.
I'm not actually using two cameras. I will carry the Nokia for the cell phone capability and use it's camera if the Q should fail for any reason. Neither is spot on. The Nokia color is actually closer and just slightly more saturated. The Q is undersaturated because I used the neutral color setting. I noted that the Nokia has limited dynamic range, but it does have a built-in ND filter that helps in challenging lighting such as in the gorge image below. This was a tripod mounted shot with ND filter engaged.I do not want to sound mean, but your logic points to using two cameras when one camera alone can get superior results.
The Nokia file compared to the DP2Q file looks over-saturated. Are the colors in the Nokia file true to the scene, or are they a little cooked where as the DP2Q file colors are under-saturated/non-processed?