Sharpen in camera?

[unclokie]

My question is in two parts. First, I have a new Canon Digital Rebel XT and I will be using Photoshop to enhance and print my photos. I have read that it is best to "turn off in camera sharpening" since photoshop does a much beter job of it. What is the consensus on this issue?
Also, if this is correct does that mean that the setting in my camera should be -2 or 0 (there are 5 possible levels of sharpening when customizing the image settings -2,-1,0,1,2)?

[robertwgross]

My question is in two parts. First, I have a new Canon Digital Rebel XT and I will be using Photoshop to enhance and print my photos. I have read that it is best to "turn off in camera sharpening" since photoshop does a much beter job of it. What is the consensus on this issue?
Also, if this is correct does that mean that the setting in my camera should be -2 or 0 (there are 5 possible levels of sharpening when customizing the image settings -2,-1,0,1,2)?

Better yet, shoot RAW. Then you can leave the sharpening issue until you get it to the computer and you are ready to convert it to TIF. In fact, you can make several conversions, each to a different level of sharpness, and then you can see which you like best.

Note that there is no single level of sharpness that will work right 100% of the time. Rather than screwing around trying to change it back and forth in the camera, I do that stuff at the time of conversion or afterward. Besides, the level of sharpness that is needed will vary depending on the use or size of print. At the time prior to the shoot, I can't know how large I am going to print the image.

---Bob Gross---

[Hellashot]

Shoot RAW which doesn't apply any in-camera corrections. All in-camera corrections are far less quality than can be done in post processing. Once you start with an already sharpened image, you're already handcuffed.

[PhotosGuy]

Also RAW! I've used the free RSE (RawShooter Essentials) since it came out & wouldn't be without it now. I usually only go into PS to crop, resize & do some final sharpening unless it's a complex shot. For the simple shots, RSE saves the conversion info so I can delete the big tiff file & save a lot of hard drive space in the long run.

Why, & some help:

Why I love RAW - '53 Ford Sunliner (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=43761&highlight=sunliner)

-=The RAW Faqs=- RAW Processing info and links (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=80337)

RawShooter link at the bottom of this review:
free RSE (RawShooter Essentials) (http://www.outbackphoto.com/artofraw/raw_18/essay.html)

[unclokie]

My question is in two parts. First, I have a new Canon Digital Rebel XT and I will be using Photoshop to enhance and print my photos. I have read that it is best to "turn off in camera sharpening" since photoshop does a much beter job of it. What is the consensus on this issue?
Also, if this is correct does that mean that the setting in my camera should be -2 or 0 (there are 5 possible levels of sharpening when customizing the image settings -2,-1,0,1,2)?

[Hellashot]

Check this thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=83127

[Medic1]

Check this thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=83127

Its the exact same post? :confused:

[Medic1]

Why I love RAW - '53 Ford Sunliner (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=43761&highlight=sunliner)



PhotosGuy: I Love that picture every time I see it!!! Good job with PS.

Anyway...I concur...shoot RAW...it gives you a lot more options at the editing stage of your image!

Welcome to the forum.....good luck!!

[PhotosGuy]

Thanks, David.

[unclokie]

Yes guys, it is the same thread. I put it in both spots so as to get more opinions. I am aware of the benifits of RAW capture. I wanted to know the best setting on my camera when I am not shooting RAW. Thanks to all who respond.
Unclokie

[lost]

Photoguy great PS work. It is funny that the quartering shot you can see the car next to it in the reflection on the door.(and the bumper) Maybe some cloning could get rid of that.

[PhotosGuy]

It is funny that the quartering shot you can see the car next to it in the reflection on the door.(and the bumper) Maybe some cloning could get rid of that. True, but I didn't like the shot that much so didn't bother.
If you missed it, this one I liked: ;)

Blown '37 Willys - A Beauty with a Beast! (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=82861)

[lost]

Very nice PhotosGuy. I love old cars.

[PhotosGuy]

Thank's, Lost. Lot's more in transportation!