Isn't that expanded dynamic range does now, in a general somewhat
unsophisticated way?
Desjardins, Steve wrote:
I think the "Next Big Thing" will be the sensor/firmware correcting for pieces of the image. Lightening up shadows, dimming highlights, etc. You could bracket and combine or simply make each individual photodiode smarter. You could adjust it do anything you want, but the sensor would always adjust each piece for maximum detail. Of course, they are already thinking about/making stuff like this.
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
Christine Aguila
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 7:53 PM
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Subject: Re: The BS of Digital Photography
From: "Tom C" <[email protected]>
It seems the almost instant gratification of digital capture and the
speediness of results has been eclipsed by the, OMG factor, and 'what
do I have to do to adjust this image?'. Time saved by instant results
is erased by time spent post-capture processing.
Does it seem that way to others as well?
Not to me. Even with digital, I still try to get the best photo in-camera
to keep the post-capture processing down. When I started shooting digital,
I read somewhere that more than 5 or 10 minutes or so on a standard picture
should be enough post-processing. I try to follow this rule--obviously
there are exceptions with playful renderings etc--but for the most part--for
me--it's a good rule to follow. I've noticed that as my skills improve, I'm
even getting a lot faster than 5 minutes.
But I actually think I'm getting faster because I'm trying to pay attention
to the idiosyncrasies of my equipment--from monitor to camera and lens.
Also, when I read the book Perfect Exposure, suggested by Bob W, that really
helped--and Godfrey's suggestion: "keep the workflow simple" is at the
center my photographic workflow. I have Lightroom and Photoshop Elements 5,
which I only use for heavy duty cloning or when I want to add goofy graphics
and text to a shot for some silly playful reason. For me, using Lightroom
keeps me focused on trying to get the best photo in-camera.
My biggest insecurity is exposure, though I'm getting a lot better at that,
but I confess to being a chronic histogram chimper just to be sure, but I'm
finding that there too I'm needing to chimp less and less. Also, the
construction project I'm working on has really helped to improve my
skills--and I'm grateful for this experience. I have to get the best shots
my skills will allow and do it without getting in anyone's way and without
doing anything stupid that might put myself or someone else in danger--which
means I have to act smart and think quickly and not waste time--and be in
tune with my surroundings. I can't be chimping all the time on the
construction site--just too much going on and a lot of it can be dangerous.
I try to apply these skills to all shooting situations--though this excludes
leisurely photowalks :-).
Lastly, I would just say that I try not to *over-shoot*. If I start to feel
I'm just shooting to be shooting, then I stop shooting. I find this rule
cuts down on post-processing as well :-).
Cheers, Christine
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