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Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/09/2014 01:31:45 PM · #2

I could do that, but it would probably also help to set some of the in-camera editing features. It's just not worth it to me to learn how to shoot a good jpg when I will never need to do that in the "real world". However, I wish good luck to those who like the rule set and will be entering.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/09/2014 02:29:50 PM · #3

Originally posted by Elaine:

It's just not worth it to me to learn how to shoot a good jpg when I will never need to do that in the "real world".

1. It seems to me it's almost always worthwhile to learn something.

2. Any improvement you can make in your initial captures will get you that much closer to the final product. It's easier to edit a good capture than a poor one.

3. In the "real world" I have twice shot photos for a charity golf tournament. These were then downloaded directly into a slideshow program, and displayed during the awards luncheon immediately following the tournament -- no time for any editing other than choosing which shots to include. This would not have been possible with a RAW-dependent workflow.

4. What exactly have you got to lose by entering something?

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

10/09/2014 02:40:51 PM · #4

All the photos I shot for the newspaper back in the day were in JPG mode. With a 4MP camera at that. Of course the resolution they end up being printed at, even at full color and pretty big, is very forgiving.

I usually do shoot RAW in case I come back with a photo which I feel calls for some aggressive editing since those tend to hold up better than JPG, but I'm excited for this minimal editing challenge.

It's just that - a challenge.

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

10/09/2014 03:03:14 PM · #5

Originally posted by GeneralE:

4. What exactly have you got to lose by entering something?

so i should take a picture, submit it here and then edit a better version to show people elsewhere...

no thanks. you guys have fun.

nam

Sony DSLR-A580

10/09/2014 03:16:28 PM · #6

I just posted this as a reminder thread since some of the other "reminders" were buried in other threads.

10/09/2014 03:35:53 PM · #7

Originally posted by nam:

I just posted this as a reminder thread since some of the other "reminders" were buried in other threads.

Thanks, you reminded me it was minimal, i was actually going to shoot for this since i had a really good idea but now i know not to bother...

Elaine

Canon EOS R5

10/09/2014 04:16:17 PM · #8

I agree that the better an image is to start with, the easier it is to process. The key word there is "process". There are times when I am very close to my desired result straight from the camera (even in RAW), but I have never had a photo that was not made better by at least a little processing. I've done minimal challenges before, and then processed the image to show what it can look like.

Learning is good. I'm not saying I wouldn't learn anything from this challenge. What I don't want to have to learn is how to change the settings to process jpg in-camera to get a better result. I am also not saying these challenges should never happen, because there are many members who enjoy them.

hahn23

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/09/2014 06:26:40 PM · #9

It always makes me smileâ�¦ Technology-induced laziness, or "I'll Fix That In Photoshop".

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/09/2014 06:50:27 PM · #10

Originally posted by hahn23:

It always makes me smileâ�¦ Technology-induced laziness, or "I'll Fix That In Photoshop".

10/10/2014 06:37:20 AM · #11

Originally posted by hahn23:

It always makes me smileâ�¦ Technology-induced laziness, or "I'll Fix That In Photoshop".

funny, i find the opposite to be true.

hahn23

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

10/10/2014 07:53:34 AM · #12

Originally posted by Mike:

Originally posted by hahn23:
It always makes me smileâ�¦ Technology-induced laziness, or "I'll Fix That In Photoshop".

funny, i find the opposite to be true.

Oh, you mean, according to your statement, that using PS always make you frown?

10/10/2014 08:03:44 AM · #13

Originally posted by hahn23:

Originally posted by Mike:

Originally posted by hahn23:
It always makes me smileâ�¦ Technology-induced laziness, or "I'll Fix That In Photoshop".

funny, i find the opposite to be true.

Oh, you mean, according to your statement, that using PS always make you frown?

What makes me frown is that some people think that photoshop is only used to "fix" stuff. judging by the quality i see here, that statement is probably correct.

so yeah, lets continue to foster that sentiment instead of encouraging each other to properly use all the tools at our disposal.

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

10/10/2014 08:10:29 AM · #14

Originally posted by Mike:

Thanks, you reminded me it was minimal, i was actually going to shoot for this since i had a really good idea but now i know not to bother...

i,m the same

minimal blows

Frakster

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

10/10/2014 10:22:14 AM · #15

I think, what we have, is a difference of opinion in what people like done when post processings.

Sometimes, yes, people can be lazy in camera and want photoshop to do all the work...let's remember it's the original photographer that makes the shot and not the post processing. But, just because someone likes to pp and thinks their work is better doesn't mean they're lazy. Like

Mike. His photos are beautiful!

But that doesn't mean everyone is lazy if they don't pp. And just because you're pro anti-pp doesn't mean everyone should be. It's all based on personal opinion and taste. Some people have beautiful photos right out of the camera! And they love it because it's their own style. I mean...look what

macwilyum or

hesitant did in our minimal challenge for Architecture VII. They're brilliant!