I tired for a few with different setting for each picture style but was not able to get any desirable results.
Should I upgrade body or change system?
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I tired for a few with different setting for each picture style but was not able to get any desirable results.
Thanks, #2 is actually taken by D80, #1 is D300 & #3 is D700.
Not saying that you don't need a better camera, but currently the problem you are having is more of a handling problem.
Maybe that the case, that why I am learning and reading a lots books on photography.
Apart from that, been out for shooting.
To TS,
I can understand your aversion to PP. It is indeed a pain to have to shoot in RAW and then having to PP it. But I know that there are a lot of photographers out there who PP routinely and consider PP an essential part of their workflow. I do PP too, but only for situations where I need to get the most out of my camera. These usually are low light situations. Otherwise, I always make it a point to shoot in JPEG. It is faster to transfer, faster to view thru image browser, and easier to handle generally. If u have to ask me, I think that I PP only less than 5% of my images.
If u hate to PP, what u should do is try to tweak your camera settings until what u think will give you the best output. If having done all this and u are still not happy, then considering another system is quite a reasonable thing if u have the means and u are at your wits ends.
I would think that 3 systems MIGHT help you. But remember, every system has their cons too. I have been told that indeed Nikon colours can be much punchier. Also, as an Oly user, I have very rarely, as mentioned before, found the need to PP the JPEGS. Third possibility, is perhaps Sony. I have also been told that Pentax gives very rich colours too. There is no way out of this. If u change system, u have to relearn all the faults of each system again. Consider this decision carefully.
I can understand your aversion to PP. It is indeed a pain to have to shoot in RAW and then having to PP it. But I know that there are a lot of photographers out there who PP routinely and consider PP an essential part of their workflow. I do PP too, but only for situations where I need to get the most out of my camera. These usually are low light situations. Otherwise, I always make it a point to shoot in JPEG. It is faster to transfer, faster to view thru image browser, and easier to handle generally. If u have to ask me, I think that I PP only less than 5% of my images.
If u hate to PP, what u should do is try to tweak your camera settings until what u think will give you the best output. If having done all this and u are still not happy, then considering another system is quite a reasonable thing if u have the means and u are at your wits ends.
I would think that 3 systems MIGHT help you. But remember, every system has their cons too. I have been told that indeed Nikon colours can be much punchier. Also, as an Oly user, I have very rarely, as mentioned before, found the need to PP the JPEGS. Third possibility, is perhaps Sony. I have also been told that Pentax gives very rich colours too. There is no way out of this. If u change system, u have to relearn all the faults of each system again. Consider this decision carefully.
FYI, I did. I even bought Scott Kelby Lightroom 2 and complete reading it book to learn post processing with Lightroom 2.
I had been playing with White Balance, Tone, Clarity, Tone Curve, Sharpness, Noise Reduction since then.
Lens play a major role too in final picture output, especially if w/o post-processing
Maybe, it will help if u can share w/ the bros/sisters here, the lens u are shooting w/
Not a problem, I have the following lens:-
1 - Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
2 - Canon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
3 - Canon 50mm f1.4 USM
Did consider buying a L lens to get better images but using a crop body and I mainly shoot Landscape. I guess I am giving up the thought as it is not so wide enough. Unless I go buy ultra wide angle.
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Check your settings. I think you left your saturation/contrast to low.
Your 500D has the newest Digic 4 sensor. Even old tech such as the EOS D60 can produce great shots.
Your 500D has the newest Digic 4 sensor. Even old tech such as the EOS D60 can produce great shots.
TS, tried and rent another camera from another brand. If it is really the case, change the system.
However, have u tried ensuring before u take the picture, is the lighting at that time at the best that can bring out the colour? Some great shots u see are done when the photographer waited for the best lighting before press the shutter.
If what u say about 500D is true, I guess canon would have close shop long time ago.
However, have u tried ensuring before u take the picture, is the lighting at that time at the best that can bring out the colour? Some great shots u see are done when the photographer waited for the best lighting before press the shutter.
If what u say about 500D is true, I guess canon would have close shop long time ago.
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You will understand your problem better if you shoot a roll or two of trans.
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Maybe I am the cause, Maybe is the camera.... there is no right or wrong answers but of cos everyone will appreciate a better body, better lens at the end of the day...
No necessary the best gears in class will produce the best output but of cos I do believe that there is a certain advantages over here. But good photographer can make wonder even with a PNS or without any PP which I am seeing over here in some of the post on the net or clubsnap.
Could I trouble you to share your picture style setting which I could give it a try on my 500D? Of cos diff ppl diff taste at least I have something to kick start with. In fact I didnt set my saturation to max but rather increase it setting with +1.
Anyway thanks for your valuable post! =)
if you want vivid colors, in the day, try using the landscape more with saturation +2 or even +3. this setting doesn't work well at night tho, too saturated. At night i use faithful picturestyle.
That one of the reason I choose 500D instead of 450D.
Nope I tried use default setting and also slight increase it saturation/contrast
BTW I did saw beautifully work produce from 40D and they are great!
Tried a number of things, like shooting at the golden time for best lighting.
shoot with tripod using remote. checking the correct shutter speed, f number, ISO, exposure before taking the shots. Avoiding using the Internal Flash...
Not saying Canon 500D is no good, blah blah is better. Maybe more in a dilemma to either upgrade to 7D or to other system will be better. But of cos at the end of the day the factors is still the person who is taking the shot.
Care to elaborate further? I humbling seeking your insight on this.
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Hi ricleo, this is a valuable input!!! Could I check with you do u increase the contrast for day shot?
Infact I also enable Highlight tone priority for the next shot to give it a try.
if you want to increase the contrast setting, do so within the custom picture styles. For me, my lens have good contrast, and i usually don't increase it in camera.
Your camera look ok......
btw, 7D is using 1.3xCrop sensor, ie, you can only use FF lenses = need to invest more $$$.
Noted! One of the reason consider Nikon as I understand their Kit len is more contrast as per info by my colleague who reside in HGK. Thus unable to really have hand on a his D90.
1.3? I thought is 1.6? I guess should be able to use EFS mount since 18 - 135mm is a EFS
No worries, I appreciate your input for newbie like me who is learning and really need help with this.
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