contest question - DPChallenge Forums

04/19/2005 03:18:38 PM · #1

Is the exposure date the date you took the picture?

SDW

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

04/19/2005 03:19:31 PM · #2

Yes it is. Very improtant in challenges and a good idea to put it in your profile pictures as well.

Message edited by author 2005-04-19 15:20:32.

04/19/2005 03:19:50 PM · #3

Thanks!!

SDW

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

04/19/2005 03:21:16 PM · #4

Originally posted by Patrina:

Thanks!!

Your very welcome.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/19/2005 03:24:55 PM · #5

Ok I really am not an idiot, how do you make the file size smaller?

Canon EOS-20D

04/19/2005 03:28:55 PM · #6

What software do you use? There's a Photoshop tutorial here.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/19/2005 03:31:23 PM · #7

I have been using Kodak easyshare

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/19/2005 03:40:09 PM · #8

I have no idea what that Kodak program is capable of, so I'm afraid I can't help you with that.

I wanted to point out to you just how important the date issue is.
A number of people have found themselves DQed because (for whatever reason) the date on their camera was wrong, and the site council has no choice but to disqualify them for that.

It's best to check the date on your camera every so often, just to be on the safe side.

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/19/2005 03:52:47 PM · #9

Your software probably has an option when saving as JPG to set the file quality (a slider or a number between 1-100 or some such). You may have to experiement with the settings to get the file size under 150K. Also pay close attention to the size dimensions of your file. You're allowed 640x640 pixels. Too much smaller and it's difficult to look at on screen.

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

04/19/2005 04:04:25 PM · #10

First you would need to resize you photo...should have a Image drop-down menu look for Resize or Scale Image there...resize it so that the longest side is 640px.

Once resized you need to save it to fit the 150K limit...under the File drop-down menu you for Save As... or Save for web or email.

Note: Do not every save on top of the original, always Save As something else wether you are just working on the shot or resizing for posting.

When the Save As... dialog opens there should be an options button clicking that should present you with a slider for jpg compression...slide that back to some where between 85 and 92 and your save file should fall under the 150K limit.

Note: It is not a good idea to save an image already saved (with compression) image file over and over as you will start to pick up artifacts.

Nordlys

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

04/19/2005 04:08:01 PM · #11

I have a contest question too, hope nobody minds me slipping it in here...

Suppose I accidentally overwrite my original image while editing ("doh!"), but am able to re-save the original image before exiting my editing program ("whew"). Would that still count as an "original image" for verification in a challenge? The image data itself should be identical to the original (I saved as jpeg 100), but some of the minor EXIF-type fields were apparently overwritten (but not the timestamp or basic camera settings--they're intact.)

Thanks,
James

Message edited by author 2005-04-19 16:09:03.

SDW

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

04/19/2005 04:08:41 PM · #12

Maybe this LINK will help with resizing in Kodak easyshare

Message edited by author 2005-04-19 16:09:46.

Canon EOS-20D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/19/2005 04:34:17 PM · #13

Originally posted by Nordlys:

No, you'd need to have the actual original original. When some of the fields are overwritten, there really isn't any way to prove the other fields haven't also been altered. Not calling you a liar or anything - this is just how it works overall. :)

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

04/19/2005 04:35:06 PM · #14

Originally posted by Nordlys:

That's a question only the SC could answer definitively. I'd say to go ahead and enter the shot. If there is nothing questionable about editing technique in it's appearance, you may not have to ask your question in an official way. It is always safest to edit from a copy of your original, keeping it intact until about a week or so after voting is over.

Nordlys