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07/22/2006 11:47:05 AM · #1 |
Recent models of Canon DSLRs have replaced the Parameters settings with Picture Styles. I'd like to hear how you feel about this change, especially if you have used both types.
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07/22/2006 08:40:09 PM · #2 |
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07/25/2006 02:59:35 AM · #3 |
There are ways to get parameters to simulate picture styles. Honestly, because of the work I do, I stick with 0 across the board for most all my settings (sharpness, contrast, etc etc). And when I do convert a RAW file, I use DPP with the "Neutral" picture style. I find that if you properly expose and white balance, the colors that come out of those files are often very well saturated.
If you shoot RAW, then you can use DPP to try out Picture Styles on older caemras, I do this all the time with my 1D and 1D mk2. Certainly, if you shoot raw, then Picture Styles are NOT a reason to ugprade to a 30D/Mk2N/5D.
Now, if you have a need to output jpegs on the spot with a certain style attached, then you DO have a reason to possibly upgrade to a Picture Style enabled camera, or you can just find the Parameter settings that simulate them well enough.
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07/25/2006 10:39:34 AM · #4 |
I never use them. I've been using standard the whole time, but I will probably go to neutral or faithful... I edit almost all of my pics.
Even shooting large numbers for a job, I still shot RAW and used DPP. Most of my editing remained in PS.
So picture styles for me are met with general indifference.
If you are wondering, page 56-62 of the 30D manual has information on the settings.
I think you can view it at the Canon site in PDF. |
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07/25/2006 12:36:24 PM · #5 |
Bump, still hoping for some more comparisons from people who have used both.
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07/25/2006 05:24:15 PM · #6 |
| i hate the new pictures styles. i like the look of my old rebel xt pictures more than my 30D. the pictures of the 30d just looks not as sharp and dirtier than the rebel. i'm thinking of going back to a rebel xt. |
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07/25/2006 06:18:36 PM · #7 |
Picture Styles are potentially pretty useful, and woud be more so if it were possible to store more of them in-camera and switch between them. The default styles stored in the camera are also not that great, IMO, with exception of Neutral and Faithful.
Overall, I'm not that enthused with them at the moment, but it is a complete non-issue for me since I shoot 100% RAW.
I leave the camera set to "Neutral" so that the historgram is based on a lower-contrast image.
Edit for typos
Message edited by author 2006-07-25 18:31:21. |
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07/25/2006 06:23:47 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by AdrlnJunkie11:
i hate the new pictures styles. i like the look of my old rebel xt pictures more than my 30D. the pictures of the 30d just looks not as sharp and dirtier than the rebel. i'm thinking of going back to a rebel xt. |
It's not the camera...You just have to learn the new controls and settings...the 30D is more customizable than the XT, the downside of this is you HAVE to learn to take control of your camera. |
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