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p.298 #1 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

I just read about it
Coming in 2018

R

Nov 05, 2017 at 07:11 AM

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leighton w wrote:
I tried it and quite like it. But it doesn't have DAM yet. Once they incorporate that (sometime in 2018) it will be in the running for me.

I've been playing with both Luminar and Exposure X3. I find it easier to get the results I like with Exposure X3, but Luminar would be a darn good option. The problem with the beta that I've been using is that it isn't yet complete. Certain features are completely missing from the beta. You can go to the Luminar website to see what's missing. Once Luminar releases a complete version, I'm sure it will be an excellent choice.

If you want an editor with a full-blown DAM, Exposure X3 is not for you. It has many features of a DAM with the ability to search, rate, tag, etc., but it doesn't use catalogs. It's up to you to create your folder structure and maintain it. For me, this is a positive. Others will prefer something different, I'm sure.

I've never been a LR user. I used Gimp for many years, but finally decided I needed something more user friendly. I've used and own ON1, but it just doesn't run well on my computer for some reason. My computer more than meets the minimum specs, but it runs very slowly and crashes frequently.

I haven't yet purchased Exposure X3, but I'm very close to doing so. It doesn't 99% of what I need to do and I'm using Affinity Photo for everything else. I really, really like Affinity Photo, but I want something that will allow me to make simple adjustments quickly. Exposure X3 allows me to do this. X3 also has tons of very good film simulations.

Nov 05, 2017 at 07:22 AM

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spoupard wrote:
I've been playing with both Luminar and Exposure X3. I find it easier to get the results I like with Exposure X3, but Luminar would be a darn good option. The problem with the beta that I've been using is that it isn't yet complete. Certain features are completely missing from the beta. You can go to the Luminar website to see what's missing. Once Luminar releases a complete version, I'm sure it will be an excellent choice.

If you want an editor with a full-blown DAM, Exposure X3 is not for you. It has many features of a DAM with...Show more →

As far as EX3 not having a full blown DAM, I could live with that. I don't mind creating my own specialized folders.

I'm having some issues with the adjustment brush with On1 (lags). I think it's that I don't have a powerful enough graphics card installed. I KNOW I have the power in everything else, so that's the only thing left in the puzzle.

Nov 05, 2017 at 07:32 AM

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p.298 #4 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

I have strictly used Lightroom. I tried Aperture in the beginning but I am glad I stuck with Lightroom
I like their library feature
As long as I keep older cameras I will probably stay with LR
Even with new cameras I believe you will still be able to import jpegs to LR6
I am a creature of habit and don't care for change
Still not happy with the big change that happened with this thread

Reagan

Nov 05, 2017 at 07:42 AM

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Reagan wrote:
Has anyone tried the new "Luminar" editor
It says very similar to Lightroom
I may give it a try when I get back

R

I did the preorder on it and should be getting it when it�s released later this month. Lightroom is very difficult to replace, just something about the controls and output that other programs can�t seem to match. I probably should give Acdsee more of a go, it has full controls. I did cancel my Adobe subscription, it just seems like they want too much for their software.

MarkA

Nov 05, 2017 at 09:56 AM

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leighton w wrote:
Thanks Kristian, I can't believe he just sat there patiently while his owners shopped the market.

I SO miss having a dog. My old boxer would never have stayed that calm

Nov 05, 2017 at 10:31 AM

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p.298 #7 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Today I managed to get out and take some photos. The mission today was to try make some HDR�s and panos (not combined though). (edited the size)

First one here�s a 6 shot standing pano. Taken with the D800 and the 28/2.8 ais.

6 Shot pano by Kristian Hagelin, on Flickr

Next up is a 3 shot HDR also with the 28/2.8 ais. Merged in LR. Tried to do this a few more times with another shot, but LR did�nt make it..

Fall Season H�ckeberga by Kristian Hagelin, on Flickr

Not a pano nor a HDR. Same lens:

Forest by Kristian Hagelin, on Flickr

I brought the Nikkor-Q.C 135mm f/2.8 as well. It�s a great performer collecting a the beautiful fall colours.

Forest by Kristian Hagelin, on Flickr

Same lens as above:

Mini Beech by Kristian Hagelin, on Flickr

Nov 05, 2017 at 10:42 AM

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p.298 #8 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

Chuong, loved the neighbor halloween blue-green house!

Roberto, you sold me on the 300 4.5 K lens!

Ray, lots of "movement" at the pharmacy, liked the composition. And love the "runner" shot too.

Peter, cool colors in the racing shot.

Laura, nice scenery at the renfest.

Leighton, thanks for checking with Sue. Wondered, after Laura's comment.

Scott, loved the wood interior of that place!

Colin, nice pic of the statue.

Luka, you have been superb with your light play recently, makes up for Ben being unreliable on the thread.

Brian, loved the eastern Sierra vistas!!

Ken (Portland), amazing fall leaves still life!!!

Chin, great low light portrait of the little one!!

Laura, lovely acquisition, and results.

Jose, enjoying all your work as usual. Especially loved the pic of the young emperor.

Lestor, cool work by your friends with Nikon + MF Nikkors!! And very nice with the 50 1.2. Enjoy!

Dan, those waterfall shots are mesmerizing!

Kristian, nice fall pics!

Mark, a copy of Photo Nomad is on the way, per your recommendation

Leighton, good news, and stay healthy!!!

Steve, keep up those Nikon/Nikon shots. Enjoy your 500 f4 P shots!

Ken (Florida), loved the Arkansas shots, especially the vivid Df colors at the train station.

Richard, keep up the repair instructions!

Notherenow, superb shot at that musical event with the 85 1.8!! Hope to see more from you at this thread!!

Scott (Georgia), wonderful Colorado scenery.

Nov 05, 2017 at 10:56 AM

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p.298 #9 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

"I don't care for change"

I guess that doesn't apply to your cameras Reagan

Reagan wrote:
I have strictly used Lightroom. I tried Aperture in the beginning but I am glad I stuck with Lightroom
I like their library feature
As long as I keep older cameras I will probably stay with LR
Even with new cameras I believe you will still be able to import jpegs to LR6
I am a creature of habit and don't care for change
Still not happy with the big change that happened with this thread

Reagan

Nov 05, 2017 at 10:58 AM

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p.298 #10 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

No cameras are just a tool to me
just like my women If I don't like them anymore I get a new one

Good thing she is out shopping
Leaving tomorrow for a 10 day cruise and will try to use the 800E a lot
This will decide if it stays or goes

Reagan

Nov 05, 2017 at 11:44 AM

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Reagan wrote:
No cameras are just a tool to me
just like my women If I don't like them anymore I get a new one

Good thing she is out shopping
Leaving tomorrow for a 10 day cruise and will try to use the 800E a lot
This will decide if it stays or goes

Reagan

@Reagan: Wishing you a wonderful vacation and hoping that she does not see the above post for the next 10 days.
Happy Cruising!

Nov 05, 2017 at 12:32 PM

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More common "owl foods" from old good times when I studied feeding ecology of 5 owl species in the field

Hairy-tailed bolo mouse: 2x the Micro-Nikkor 55/2.8!

Hairy-tailed bolo mouse by Jose, on Flickr

FM2 + Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 ai-s + circular flash; Ektachrome EBII ISO 100, November 1999, Itapetininga-SP, Brazilian Savannah, Cerrado Region.

And both shots below show as the humble 50/2 AI + tube can deliver decent close ups.

Camel cricket

Lutosa brasiliensis by Jose, on Flickr

FM + 12mm tube + Nikkor 50mm f/2 + circular flash; f/11-16 at 1/250s; Fujichrome RVP ISO 50, November 1993, S�o Carlos-SP, Brazilian Savannah, Cerrado Region.

Coneheaded katydid

Coneheaded katydid (Tettigoniidae - Copiphorinae) by Jose, on Flickr

FM + 12mm tube + Nikkor 50mm f/2 + circular flash; f/16 at 1/250s; Fujichrome RVP ISO 50, March 1995, S�o Carlos-SP, Brazilian Savannah, Cerrado Region.

All dupes using D810 (at ISO 64) + PB-6 bellows + Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 ai-s @f/5.6 to 8 + PS-6 slide copying adapter + SC-17 cable/SB 400 flash behind slide. Some cropping from original slide.

Nov 05, 2017 at 12:50 PM

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p.298 #13 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass

lsds wrote:

@Reagan@: Wishing you a wonderful vacation and hoping that she does not see the above post for the next 10 days.
Happy Cruising!

No internet, email or phones while we are gone
I won't even watch football on the weekends on the ship
The house could burn and I won't know till we are home
Last time we went I checked my messages when we got back to Miami
and one said my dog had run away I almost panicked but 2 messages later they said he was back

Reagan

Nov 05, 2017 at 01:27 PM

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A few more from Portpatrick today

Enjoying getting some use out of cameras again

Specially Nikon on Nikon MF

So these are D500 with 135mm f2

btw Reagan .... enjoy the break - keep the D800E

Steve
Nikon on Nikon for fun

Stokesey 2017

Herring Gull in the sun

Stokesey 2017

What did he say .... thats cheeky !!

Stokesey 2017

Herring Gull with a shell snack ....

Stokesey 2017

Pigeon clinging to the harbour wall

Nov 05, 2017 at 01:49 PM

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leighton w wrote:
I tried it and quite like it. But it doesn't have DAM yet. Once they incorporate that (sometime in 2018) it will be in the running for me.

Anyone tried DxO Photolab? I thought about giving them a look. Especially since they acquired the NIK products.

Really looking for a LR replacement. GIMP has what I need for a Photoshop replacement.

G

Nov 05, 2017 at 01:56 PM

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gbohannon wrote:
Anyone tried DxO Photolab? I thought about giving them a look. Especially since they acquired the NIK products.

Really looking for a LR replacement. GIMP has what I need for a Photoshop replacement.

G

Haven't tied DxO yet. I've tried On1, Capture One Pro, Alien Skin EX3, Luminar and Affinity. The one thing they all have in common is that you have to use layers. I've never cared for layers, that's why I love LR.

Nov 05, 2017 at 02:08 PM

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leighton w wrote:
Haven't tied DxO yet. I've tried On1, Capture One Pro, Alien Skin EX3, Luminar and Affinity. The one thing they all have in common is that you have to use layers. I've never cared for layers, that's why I love LR.

Good point. I'm not a fan of layers just for post processing.

Nov 05, 2017 at 02:24 PM

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In the middle of an image cull when I came across this one from a few months ago.
The figures depict Enid Blyton's Famous Five (OK I missed most of Timmy the dog)
Taken in infrared with a false colour channel swap in PS.

D7100 IR & 24mm NC

D7K_6826: RHS Wisley by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr

Colin

Nov 05, 2017 at 03:31 PM

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gbohannon wrote:
Anyone tried DxO Photolab? I thought about giving them a look. Especially since they acquired the NIK products.

Really looking for a LR replacement. GIMP has what I need for a Photoshop replacement.

G

I have/use DxO PhotoLab, but no DAM either. I used their previous versions, the lens-profiles, noise reduction and dehaze option are quite good.
They incorporated U-point technology and it looks a bit like Capture-NX. It works very good.

I hope their next acquisition will be a DAM-product.

PhotoSupreme is a nice DAM and recognises (some) edits made in DxO (and LR), but not nearly enough.
IMHO the only option is an "one-product" solution.

Nov 05, 2017 at 04:19 PM

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Processed by DxO PhotoLab, still learning.

Nov 05, 2017 at 05:09 PM

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