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Absolute noob here, as in first couple days with a dslr (I bought a very cheap d40). Is there a standard way to process raw images? I have been shooting with raw instead of jpgs because I understand they are uncompressed images, but then the camera doesn't apply the "finishing touches" to the image - what is the fastest way to get them done? I bought a dslr for an upcoming trip and don't have a heap of time to learn the ins and outs of editing. The following pics I've used darktable and have pretty much just used the automatic settings for white balance, exposure etc and messed with the filmic rgb plugin (generally on auto) on some of them. It was a very bright summer day in Australia and these were shot at about 11 in the morning but the processing has resulted in (what i feel like) are slightly warmer and darker images than i was expecting? They look nice, don't get me wrong. Maybe I'm just overthinking it? I shot with the automatic setting on the camera and I think they were all around 200 iso. Also, in the final image something has happened where the brightest whites have gone almost purple? I think this is from the software lowering the exposure or something? I would just like to figure out a workflow that includes the minimum amount of me sitting at the pc scratching my head lol. I'm open to eventually buying some software but for now i'd like to stick to something free/open source.    
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Mega Comrade posted:When starting out I think it's always a good idea to shoot raw+ jpeg. It takes up more room but memory cards are cheap and will allow you to share stuff with friends instantly but have the raws to come back to when you wanna try and improve the photo yourself. Thanks so much for the detailed response, I will check out all of those tutorials asap! Although my camera only allows me to take low quality jpegs at the same time as raw (can't shoot high quality jpegs simultaneously for some reason?) using them as a guide seems like a great, and in hindsight obvious, idea. I'll have a tool around with those styles as well. I'm not married to darktable but it seems pretty good for free software! The plugin based workflow makes a bit of sense coming from an audio daw background, at least. Applebees Appetizer posted:In my opinion, unless you really love editing just shoot in jpeg. As long as you don't over expose you'll be fine, a little under exposing is ok and can be easily fixed. Honestly I will have a go at this too - I've not really mastered using a camera yet and generally shoot in auto or one of the priority modes, once I get a better grasp of manual mode I like this idea a lot more lol.
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Feb 11, 2023 03:55
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I just started messing around with long exposure stuff and I'm having wierd marks show up - you can see it on the fountain and one in the foreground in this pic. I've cleaned the lens and filter off, is this like, dirt on the sensor or something? I haven't taken the lens out and cleaned the back end. These don't show up on shots with a fast shutter speed. Any ideas?
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Apr 26, 2023 00:10
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Thanks guys, ill pick up a cleaning kit.
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Apr 26, 2023 01:14
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Viginti Septem posted:Forgive me if I'm reading that wrong, but I think you're saying that in order to maintain exposure, if shooting a longer (slower) shutter, you would maybe need to balance it with a smaller aperture, which could show dust more. I was just using the shutter priority mode and a 10 stop nd filter, here's (i think) the relevant stuff from the exif data Exposure Time 30 sec F-Number f/36.0 Exposure Program Shutter Priority ISO Speed Rating 200 Exposure Bias 0 EV
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Apr 26, 2023 04:27
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Have any of you tried cheap Chinese lenses, and how were they? Specifically I'm looking at the yongnuo 35mm f mount. I have a manual focus 35mm prime, but I'm going overseas and would prefer to use an autofocus - I miss focus semi often with manual focus, it's not a big deal around here when I can reshoot but I don't want to miss once in a lifetime shots. I need it in the next 2 weeks or so, so can't gently caress around with lowballing on ebay and I don't want to spend much more than about 200au (this is 150 new).
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Oct 2, 2023 01:59
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Wild EEPROM posted:Is the nikon 35 1.8 not good enough? Its an excellent lens and not even that expensive. The Australian used market sucks (usually get stuff from japan but its a crapshoot whether it shows up in 2 days or 2 weeks). Anyway, ended up getting a good deal on a sigma 30mm 1.4 which should be more than adequate!
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Oct 2, 2023 11:53
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Is snapseed still the go to for editing on Android? I don't mind spending a couple bucks for something with a better ui. Will be using a tablet if it matters.
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Oct 17, 2023 11:21
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jarlywarly posted:jpeg or raw? sorry, should have mentioned. Raw, .nef in particular.
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Oct 17, 2023 11:47
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xzzy posted:Biggest problem with local printers is their hours. might not be applicable but most of them here will accept mail in orders, or have a couple of drop boxes at local cafes/bars etc, could be worth looking into
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Dec 8, 2023 06:24
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I just don't use it enough to pay a subscription, there's no way to just outright buy it anymore is there? I'm OK with darktable, but I'd love to be able to look at people's lightroom presets etc and break down what they're doing. field balm fucked around with this message at 05:08 on Dec 29, 2023 |
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Dec 29, 2023 01:04
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I can't do the forced session either, I just don't feel like it results in interesting pictures for my tastes. I feel like having a subject is the most important thing for me, but I respect people who can be bothered to work purely on the technical side of photography and get the reps in. For me I have a bunch of hobbies I rotate through, it's not the end of the world if my camera sits unused for a couple of weeks.
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Jan 2, 2024 23:28
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I just recieved a voightlander vitoret that I thought was going to be a rangefinder, but it's an even older model that I guess needs an external rangefinder (no dot or prism just a straight viewfinder). Until I get one of those, is it finally time to learn about hyperfocal stuff/zone focussing and get real good at estimating distances or is attempting to use it futile? I guess I can just stop down as far as is reasonable and use infinity focus? I gotta start researching impulsive ebay purchases better lol
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Jan 11, 2024 23:03
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i've been reading up on zone focus and yeah it can't hurt to give it a shot, seems like a cool skill to develop. I'll check some fomapan in it and see how it goes!
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Jan 12, 2024 01:35
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Practiced doing a bit of zone focussing on my d40 with a manual lens and was surprised how manageable it is. I've started taking some shots with the vitoret, seems very satisfying, all works perfectly mechanically but it will be interesting to see how the lens is. While it's kind of my fault for putting 400iso film in it (all I had on hand), how would you guys go about taking shots in full sunlight if the fastest shutter speed you have is 1/125? I've taken some at 16 and 22 to see the difference once they're developed but I can't imagine the lens will perform well at 22. According to sunny 16, the light meter phone app I tried, and common sense they'll be over exposed as hell in the aus summer sun.
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Jan 13, 2024 23:38
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any recs for a cheapish camera bag that will fit 2 bodies and an extra lens or 2? sling/over shoulder rather than backpack would be ideal. E: way to store a small tripod or whatever would be great too field balm fucked around with this message at 10:30 on Jan 26, 2024 |
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Jan 26, 2024 10:28
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I did the same thing last year (beginning photography on a trip) and id recommend starting before hand. I shot on auto pretty much the whole time and the photos are mid (they're great as far as holiday snaps go but have no artistic value). Learn the exposure triangle and some basics about framing at the very least. I'm going to Japan again later this year and will be taking a fully manual film set up and a mirrorless with manual lenses and I reckon the photos will be way better.
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Feb 29, 2024 01:05
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Ineptitude posted:Any recommendations for a "Lightroom but for music" software? I use musicbee for bulk renaming and tagging etc, not sure if it will transcode stuff for ya (I use wavosaur plus lame enc for that)
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Any advice on portrait stuff? I've never done it before, but my partner and some of her friends are doing shave for a cure on the weekend and I'd like to take some nice photos for them. I'll probably use an olympus m43 mirrorless with a yashica 50mm f1.9 (for 100mm full frame equivalent). I also have the option of a nikon dslr but would probably have to use kit lens or a zoom. I assume I'll use the fastest aperture for solo shots and maybe stop down a little for group shots? I don't have anything other than the on camera flashes, so will try and take them in daylight. I will definitely use a tripod because i've no idea what the light will be like at the place they're doing it at. I also have a black mist filter I'm considering using. Any tips?
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