Hi,
Resolving power. Have I got that right?
Recently on my E-1 I have been using a Zuiko macro 50/3.5, and also
sometimes the DZ 14-54.
This may seem heretical to say, but I find that Faststone enables me to do
all I usually need do do to images.
With Faststone, the DZ 14-54 images usually need sharpening by 4 or
maybe 5 Faststone units, to get the maximum amount of acceptable
sharpening absorbed by them. Zuiko 50/3.5 images, in the other hand,
seem to benefit only a little from Faststone sharpening, and when they do it
is by the application of only 1 - 2 units.. I have sometimes found that
Irfanview sharpening goes too far and I appreciate the choice of degree the
Faststone provides.
With Faststone, I usually apply some Gamma adjustment ( usually
lightening), and sometimes adjust contrast, saturation, and (especially with
blue flowers) I tweak the colour levels (in this case increase the blue).
Moderation is the key to a good result. Then I sharpen the images before
saving.
I've never got my head around layers, masking and what-not with Photoshop
(even though my computer came with it installed), and seem to get
acceptable images without these. The KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid ! ) edict
seems to work for me.
Brian Swale.
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