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 05/01/2005 03:28:55 PM · #1
Hi,

I have a Canon 10D. All my pictures end up flat and dull straight out of the camera. I can boost them in photoshop, but the all look flat at first. Is there something I can do about this problem?
 05/01/2005 03:33:29 PM · #2
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Examples of what I mean
 05/01/2005 03:34:04 PM · #3

05/01/2005 03:34:11 PM · #4


..nm, you fixed it. ;)

Message edited by author 2005-05-01 15:34:28.
 05/01/2005 03:34:44 PM · #5




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 05/01/2005 03:35:14 PM · #6
LOL-- Too late-- that was some fast link fixing..
 05/01/2005 03:36:35 PM · #7
What Parameter(s) are you using...Have you adjusted sharpness/contrast in the camera?

Generally dSLRs are flater and duller giving the photog more freedom in the post process stage.
05/01/2005 03:39:29 PM · #8
Well,

That explains a lot. I guess I was doing it right (now that I tweek my colos). I have tried increasing saturation and sharpness, but to me, they still look flat. i guess some post processing is just a "must do". Thanks

Jen
 05/01/2005 03:39:35 PM · #9
I was under the impression that images always came out of the fancy cameras flat like that, requiring a software bump, maybe with software that came with the camera.

Not-so-fancy cameras like my A95 do the bumping in the camera, so I don't need to work on my photos with software.

At least that's what I think is the case. In the end the fancy cameras do a better job capturing the info, though.

I'm interested in what your replies will be, as I'm hoping to get a fancy camera within the next three years.
:-D

-edit: I was typing while awpollard posted that. I think his image says what I thought.

Message edited by author 2005-05-01 15:41:19.
 05/01/2005 03:39:44 PM · #10
I read an article that helped me: use unsharp mask to sharpen, then go to Edit in ps and use fade unsharp mask but change to luminosity..it really punches up the picture.
 05/01/2005 03:43:12 PM · #11
Originally posted by Juniper366:


BTW: What Lens did you take this with?
 05/01/2005 04:04:42 PM · #12
dragonlady..I did your unsharp/luminosity...and it MUST do something...had to resize a good bit...so it added pixels in there somewhere...thanks!!! what I love most about site...HELP learning!!! ty :-)
 05/01/2005 05:11:37 PM · #13
Originally posted by awpollard:
What Parameter(s) are you using...Have you adjusted sharpness/contrast in the camera?

Generally dSLRs are flater and duller giving the photog more freedom in the post process stage.


Hi Andy,

Where did you get this graphic from? I remember having seen it a while ago but have been unable to find it again ever since... you know how big the Internet is!!!

Is it from any Canon instructions manual, photo book or whatever? where can I find the whole history?

Thanks,
Carlos.

05/01/2005 05:18:03 PM · #14
Originally posted by carlos:
Originally posted by awpollard:
What Parameter(s) are you using...Have you adjusted sharpness/contrast in the camera?

Generally dSLRs are flater and duller giving the photog more freedom in the post process stage.


Hi Andy,

Where did you get this graphic from? I remember having seen it a while ago but have been unable to find it again ever since... you know how big the Internet is!!!

Is it from any Canon instructions manual, photo book or whatever? where can I find the whole history?

Thanks,
Carlos.


I lost it myself (but found it saved on my disk) someone pointed where it could be found (now if that search worked) I believe it came from the 1D part of Canons Site.
 05/01/2005 05:48:38 PM · #15
Ok, target found!!

The graphic belongs to Getting the most from your EOS-1 class digital SLR book

Now only need to find the "Getting the most from your EOS-350D class digital SLR" one ;)

Carlos.
 05/01/2005 10:05:35 PM · #16
Thanks dragonlady, I will try that next time!!
 05/04/2005 12:06:58 AM · #17
Originally posted by carlos:
Now only need to find the "Getting the most from your EOS-350D class digital SLR" one ;)


I think that would consist of two steps:
1) sell 350D on ebay
2) use the money to buy a goat
 05/04/2005 10:23:10 AM · #18
I just received the book "Real Work Camera Raw with Adove Photoshop CS". Great book! It explained in the first few pages why all my images shot in RAW format look dull out of the camera! It explained that all photos shot in RAW will come out that way to give the photographer full control over the interpretation of the colors. The book said, "the only on-camera settings that have an effect on the captured pixels are the ISO speed, shutter speed, and aperture. Everything else is under your control when you convert the raw file." It also said that with JPeg shots, all the "interpretation" is done in camera so they come out brighter, but the photographer has less control to manipulate the image. I am so glad it isnt a problem with my camera! I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone!

Jen
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