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ac98
post Sep 24 2007, 11:13 PM

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QUOTE(mars2005 @ Sep 23 2007, 08:23 PM)
Hi Sifus here, i just got my cam 2 weeks ago, had some outdoor shots under sunny day. However, the pics came out to be dull.
Is that setting problem? FYI, White balance was set to fine. PP improve the contrast, brightness, and saturation.
But i hope to get the right colour from my cam.
Please advice. notworthy.gif
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What ISO were you using?
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post Sep 24 2007, 11:46 PM

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QUOTE(tongyam @ Sep 24 2007, 09:20 PM)
if u come KL remember find me to test it
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Sure rolleyes.gif

Added on September 24, 2007, 11:47 pm
QUOTE(ac98 @ Sep 24 2007, 11:13 PM)
What ISO were you using?
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Was using ISO100 only.. lowest one.

Added on September 24, 2007, 11:55 pm
QUOTE(kelvinyam @ Sep 24 2007, 07:23 AM)
A camera will never able to produce/capture exactly what our eyes see. Optics are not perfect, so does the sensors and other electronic parts. That's why you need post process to make it to near perfect.

However there are a few ways to make a shot presentable without much post process:
1) Get a better equipment. Better camera, better/larger sensor and better lens
2) Do not shoot under harsh sun light. The best time to shoot is in the morning or late afternoon when light is warm
3) Under expose a little. -1/3 to -1 depends on the condition. The color will be richer and more saturated

I've been told that post process is 50% of producing a shot, especially when you are shooting RAW. Taking a well composed and well exposed photo is just half of the work.

One more thing, resizing to smaller resolution often causes the shot to become soft, so sharpening is often required. But still it depends on individual liking smile.gif
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Sad to know that it reach it's limit thr sad.gif. Anyway thanks for your tips.

This post has been edited by mars2005: Sep 24 2007, 11:55 PM
kelvinyam
post Sep 25 2007, 02:48 PM

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QUOTE(mars2005 @ Sep 24 2007, 11:46 PM)
Sure  rolleyes.gif

Added on September 24, 2007, 11:47 pm

Was using ISO100 only.. lowest one.

Added on September 24, 2007, 11:55 pm

Sad to know that it reach it's limit thr  sad.gif. Anyway thanks for your tips.
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polkiuj
post Sep 26 2007, 12:14 AM

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Hope i can help u out here.

Mars2005,

What camera are u using?

1) Set ur saturation to +, crank it up and see the results. U will soon know when its nice to have it max and when to have it to 0. For most scenery/outdoor pics u (usually) want it ++++.

2) Play with the WB. Auto isn't perfect.

3) PP is quite necesarry if u r posting it online. Reso and added sharpening is usually needed.

4) Pick non dull background/lighting. Flat blue sky will look like flat blue sky. Morning to have clear effect. Evening for warm effect. (not always) Best times are sunset and sunrises, although its hard to catch a good 1.

5) Your camera is not holding u back. Its the photographer not the camera. Camera companies will always tell u that your camera is inferior but it isn't.

6) Most cameras tend to overexpose. Usually -2/3 or -1/3 does the trick. Flat indoors usually require 0.

7) Please ignore single channel histograms. If u wanna use histograms, make sure its a three channel RGB histogram.

8) Overexposing will blow out all your highlights which cannot be recovered. Underexposing can (usually) be saved with editing.

I think the most important thing to get great colors is to look for colorful things to shoot. Easy as that. Lookin for it is the hard part.

Two articles i hope u'll find useful.

How to get great colors

Timing
This article should be particularly useful. It shows how pictures 30mins or so too early can be so crappy compared to the right time.

I hope i din waste anyone's time xD
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