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Nikon pre-processing - why can't Canon do this?

 
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May 14, 2009 00:26 |  #31

Why isn't pre- processing everything done before the file is saved, and post- everything after the image is saved?

Maybe because that would make the in-camera conversion from RAW to RGB, which involves extensive alteration to the data, pre-processing when it is, in fact, simply processing, without prefix. However, Nikon's marketing dept. will tell you that a word without a prefix is not catchy enough.


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May 14, 2009 01:48 |  #32

BestVisuals wrote in post #7916334 (external link)
The semantic error over pre- or post- processing is amazing.

Why isn't pre- processing everything done before the file is saved, and post- everything after the image is saved? That makes total sense to me.

As observed, pre-processing for CA probably means lens manufacturers will make less sharp lenses, depending upon software to clean up the image. And it'll also encourage you to buy OEM lenses, as the camera will only correct THEIR brand, not anyone else's.

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RAW vs. JPEG
Pre- vs Post- processing
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Raw...unless you just don't want to process raws.


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May 14, 2009 01:57 |  #33

There are probably a half dozen other things I'd rather see Canon add to their non-pro cameras besides this.

How about a real customizable Auto ISO, 5 and 7 frame bracketing, manual video control, horizon indicator, flash trigger with in-camera flash, better weather sealing and so on.




  
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May 14, 2009 03:05 |  #34

Is it me, or not? When I look at the two images from the OP, I see the second one having a bit more contrast and saturation, but noticeably softer, and if there is some CA reduction, it doesn't make for a better picture.

If I'm "missing the point" somewhere, fill me in!


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May 14, 2009 03:12 |  #35

tonylong wrote in post #7918635 (external link)
Is it me, or not? When I look at the two images from the OP, I see the second one having a bit more contrast and saturation, but noticeably softer, and if there is some CA reduction, it doesn't make for a better picture.

If I'm "missing the point" somewhere, fill me in!

It looks to me like the first had the CA reduction done. Am I wrong?




  
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May 14, 2009 03:22 |  #36

gooble wrote in post #7918651 (external link)
It looks to me like the first had the CA reduction done. Am I wrong?

I don't know, it looks like the first one is a "flat" file and the second one has had some contrast and saturation but totally blew on sharpness. I hope Nikon shooters aren't having to make this type of trade-off.


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