----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven Kefford" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2002 10:11 AM Subject: EOS D60 Post Processing
> Hi All, > > I am thinking about adding a D60 to my current kit (includes a 3 and 1V), > but I am basically new to digital cameras. I use a film scanner, so am > familiar with manipulating scanned images (using Photoshop 6), colour spaces > etc., but not with images form a digital camera. > > Could somebody explain, or point me to some references, what are the issues > with the manipulation of images from a D60. There has been a thread on Raw > conversions for the D60, but I am looking for something at a slightly higher > level, as I don't yet understand all this stuff about linear conversions, > and non-linear conversions etc. > > Also what software are people using, and for what? I would imagine that the > supplied software and Photoshop would provide all of the functionality that > is required. > > Steven Kefford Hi Steven, As a relative newcomer to digital capture (bought a D60 in April, having used a D30 and MF Digital backs) I had the same questions. Hope this helps. The D60 comes with all necessary software and hardware, except for a Compact Flash storage card. The software has a WIA driver for Windows Me and XP, a TWAIN driver for Windows 98SE and 2000 and a Plug-in for Photoshop for Mac. Basically, these transfer images from the camera to your PC with varying levels of functionality. The alternative, and my preferred method, is to use a CF card reader (not supplied) which functions as another Hard Drive. Canon also supply: Zoombrowser EX - displays and organises images. PhotoRecord - a simple printing program allowing the addition of borders, backgrounds, titles, etc. Photostich - merges a number of overlapping images to form a seamless panorama. RemoteCapture - to operate the camera from your computer. RAW Image Converter - changes the image(s) to JPEG, 8 or 16 bit TIFFs, plus manipulation of the RAW data, e.g. +/- 2 stops exposure compensation, white balance, sharpness, etc. Better (?) 3rd party software is available, but I'm not going there yet. The camera can shoot RAW, which means you must convert the images before Photoshop or JPEG. Otherwise, it's pretty much the same as images acquired using your scanner, only without dust! Should you get one? I am a professional and this camera has already paid for itself. If this has helped and you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me off list. Regards, Craig Z * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
