Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/05/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On May 31, 2011, at 1:47 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: > I think it all depends on the desired presentation of the image. I use > the Oly E-1, which also has a CCD sensor, but also has its own version of > the AA filter. This image was made with the Leica Elmarit-R 60 Macro, and > did require some sharpening to get what I wanted. I think that refusing > to use sharpening, just as a matter of Leica pride, can lead to less than > optimal images. > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Dandelion.jpg.html > ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Lottermoser" <imagist3 at > mac.com> >> <http://www.imagist.com/blog/?p=5329> I totally agree that one has to post process to achieve the aesthetic results desired. Sharpening is just one of a multitude of post processing decisions. The image you show appears "over sharpened" (and very "digital" - including what appear as digital artifacts) for my taste. I prefer a more "natural" look. My 5D files require some degree of sharpening (which I believe also adds to their digital look). I definitely do not refuse to use sharpening (for Leica pride or any other "silly" reasons). I always base the decision to use it, and how much, on the effect I seek to achieve. I showed the above sample simply to illustrate where the DMR file "starts out." Regards, George Lottermoser george at imagist.com http://www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist