Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/09/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for this comment, Bob. Since the Oly E-1 is 4/3 format CCD, it does not necessarily respond in the same manner as the more popular sensors. I find that I have to treat my E-510 (4/3 CMOS) differently from the E-1. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Adler" <rgacpa at gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 11:07 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Learning to Use Histograms > My experience indicates that it depends on the chip. > I've found that with 3/4 chips, drawing out blacks is difficult and noisy. > I've found that with Medium Format backs, there is an incredible amount of > detail in the black that can be recovered. > Full size 35mm chips are in the middle somewhere. > CMOS is different than CCD. > Basically, trial and error, as Jim is doing, seems to work best for me > with > my different outfits. > YMMV, > Bob > > On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 7:20 AM, Chris Saganich <csaganich at gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I would be interested to see full sunlight, if tempering the highlights >> destroys the shadow detail. >> >> On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 9:37 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> >> wrote: >> >> > Thanks, Bob. And the whites don't flare as bad! >> > >> > >> > Jim Nichols >> > Tullahoma, TN USA >> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Adler" <rgacpa at gmail.com> >> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >> > Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 7:11 PM >> > Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Learning to Use Histograms >> > >> > >> > >> > Very nice Jim. Whiter whites; redder reds! ;-) >> >> >> >> Bob Adler >> >> http://www.rgaphoto.com >> >> >> >> On Sep 7, 2011, at 4:40 PM, "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols at lighttube.net> >> >> wrote: >> >> >> >> My posting of the late Rose of Sharon image led to discussions on the >> Oly >> >>> list about proper exposure. I have seldom used the histogram to >> >>> adjust >> >>> exposure when making pictures. I have used it as an indication of >> proper >> >>> levels in the post-processing of the image. >> >>> >> >>> I went out to try to find the best exposure adjustment for a similar >> >>> image. I ended up using EV +1/3 on the E-1 for this image. >> >>> >> >>> http://gallery.leica-users. >> **org/v/OldNick/Improved+**Histogram.jpg.html< >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Improved+Histogram.jpg.html> >> >>> >> >>> I now look forward to a sunny day (next week maybe?) to see if I can >> find >> >>> what works under those lighting conditions. >> >>> >> >>> Comments and critiques welcomed. >> >>> >> >>> Jim Nichols >> >>> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >>> >> >>> ______________________________**_________________ >> >>> Leica Users Group. >> >>> See http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug< >> http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for more information >> >>> >> >> >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> >> Leica Users Group. >> >> See http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug< >> http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for more information >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > ______________________________**_________________ >> > Leica Users Group. >> > See http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug< >> http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for more information >> > >> >> >> >> -- >> Chris Saganich >> www.imagebrooklyn.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > > -- > Bob Adler > Palo Alto, CA > http://www.rgaphoto.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >