----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Re: Pentax *ist D vs. Fujifilm S2 Pro: final update
> > But I hope that something evolves so people don't have to post process every > image. Otherwise, well, might as well take all digital images to a lab -- or > spend hours and hours doing it one's self, which sort of negates some of the > gain of a DSLR. > > At least for me. A lot of these issues are resolved by people who use their noggins for something other than stuffing food into the biggest hole on it. Both of my digital cameras have built in controls for sharpening, contrast and saturation. By using these three controls, I can get a picture that goes from flat and soft to too sharp and punchy. Do a little experimenting, find where you like these three controls set, and forget about them. Photoshop also has a little known feature called "actions". Using this particular feature, you can automate pretty much anything you do on a repetitive basis, and then batch process entire directories of image files while watching Seinfeld reruns. Back in the old days, we had to drudge around in dank, dark rooms, inhaling rotten foul chemical fumes and bruising ourselves on things that go bump in the night. Having to make a few mouse clicks to an image file, and then complaining about how hard it is doesn't carry very well with me. William Robb
