Exodies Posted April 19, 2016 Share #21 Posted April 19, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm not sure what has tickled your fancy but I'd like to point out that when answering a question for an unknown audience it helps to build from the most basic ideas/practices so that everyone will gain some benefit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 19, 2016 Posted April 19, 2016 Hi Exodies, Take a look here M240 colors - options for better "accuracy"?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
lm_user Posted April 20, 2016 Share #22 Posted April 20, 2016 the only side effect of IR cut filters on wide angle lenses ( and not all of them, it depends on telecentricity) is cyan shift in the corners, which is easily corrected by any of the flat field correction tools available in post processing. My hope for the next M us in camera cyan corner fix option when using uv/ir filters m Selectable in the menu like the M9. Leica specifically does not recommend the use oc uv/ir filters in the manual. I suppose it is because they left out the cyan corner fix and hoped no one would notice the bad colors. Inconsistent that arguably the greatest optics company in the world would choose to omit such an important and necessary feature Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olsen Posted April 20, 2016 Share #23 Posted April 20, 2016 The M240/262 has a known red weakness. I tried to fix it with a Lightroom preset for better red and skin tones. The values for the HSL-control You can find here: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/258338-farbprofil-für-m262-und-m240-2-teil-meines-m262-reviews/?p=3011051 Sorry it is in German! Apart from this the white balance is very important. You should shoot RAW and play around first with the white balance control in post production, if You don´t like the colors. Elmar Sure. But is there 'nothing' Leica can do to give us more accurate jpg's right out of the camera? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmars Posted April 20, 2016 Share #24 Posted April 20, 2016 I think no. In the German forum there is a report about a Leica Historical Society meeting with Stefan Daniel, the product manager. And he says so. Elmar www.elmarstreyl.de Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lm_user Posted April 20, 2016 Share #25 Posted April 20, 2016 Ir filters on the sensor cause smearing in corners. Only solution to date is ir filters on lenses (my preference). However forum members seem to despise filters on their lenses. I dont love filters either - but prefer accurate colors. Forum members spoke up about ir filters and got what they asked for.... Perhaos an ir filter between the micro lenses and the sensor would be a possible solution? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted April 20, 2016 Share #26 Posted April 20, 2016 Sure. But is there 'nothing' Leica can do to give us more accurate jpg's right out of the camera? Could you expand on this statement please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted April 20, 2016 Share #27 Posted April 20, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) the only side effect of IR cut filters on wide angle lenses ( and not all of them, it depends on telecentricity) is cyan shift in the corners, which is easily corrected by any of the flat field correction tools available in post processing. Personally I'd rather brush out the IR affected areas in LR or PS than go through the hassle of making a full set of flat field files and the hassle of implementing them. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted April 20, 2016 Share #28 Posted April 20, 2016 Ir filters on the sensor cause smearing in corners. Only solution to date is ir filters on lenses (my preference). However forum members seem to despise filters on their lenses. I dont love filters either - but prefer accurate colors. Forum members spoke up about ir filters and got what they asked for.... Perhaos an ir filter between the micro lenses and the sensor would be a possible solution? Or a UV/IR coating on one of the lens elements in any new Leica M lens. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 21, 2016 Share #29 Posted April 21, 2016 Personally I'd rather brush out the IR affected areas in LR or PS than go through the hassle of making a full set of flat field files and the hassle of implementing them. Gordon Walk outside and take a shot through white paper, importing and (count them) three clicks in C1 or ten minutes brushing per image? My preference is different Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrödinger's cat Posted April 21, 2016 Share #30 Posted April 21, 2016 Walk outside and take a shot through white paper, importing and (count them) three clicks in C1 or ten minutes brushing per image? My preference is different Is the white paper thing sufficient for correcting a wide range of apertures and light conditions or is it very specific ? I might like to try this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregm61 Posted April 21, 2016 Share #31 Posted April 21, 2016 Speaking of colors, has anyone bit on this "Color Projects" software we keep receiving emails for as members of this forum? I see a Lightroom plugin is included, which I assume can also be installed in Photoshop, but maybe I'm wrong... At $40, it's certainly inexpensive enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted April 21, 2016 Share #32 Posted April 21, 2016 Speaking of colors, has anyone bit on this "Color Projects" software we keep receiving emails for as members of this forum? I see a Lightroom plugin is included, which I assume can also be installed in Photoshop, but maybe I'm wrong... At $40, it's certainly inexpensive enough. I was wondering the same thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrödinger's cat Posted April 21, 2016 Share #33 Posted April 21, 2016 In my ongoing search for the newest and greatest Magic Snake Oil, I Googled their website. It didn't have very much to say beyond the sales price of US $69. But they did offer a free 30 day trial, so I think what the hell. Downloaded the Mac version. As it is from an unknown developer the Mac wouldn't let me install it without changing my security preferences. Changed the security and opened it up. The installer was pretty crude. In addition to the stand alone program here appears to be a plugin for Photoshop CS6 perpetual and also Photoshop CC. Also Photoshop Elements and Lightroom. Instructions seem to be available in French from within the program with an additional separate sheet in German. As the plugins seemed to require some thought on my part in order to get them installed I opted for the stand alone program. Interface seems kinda clunky. When at last I was able to open an image it looks like just another collection of rather offensive and garish filters. I lost interest before I got as far as looking at anything beyond the presets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted April 21, 2016 Share #34 Posted April 21, 2016 Enough said.... How do they get our email addresses?...Coming from the forum appears to give them credibility Thanks for checking that out for us ....Schrodinger's cat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 21, 2016 Share #35 Posted April 21, 2016 Has this thing been sent to us by the Leica forum (forum@leica-camera-forum.com) really? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted April 21, 2016 Share #36 Posted April 21, 2016 Has this thing been sent to us by the Leica forum (forum@leica-camera-forum.com) really? Yep! do you need me to forward it to you ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 21, 2016 Share #37 Posted April 21, 2016 Is the white paper thing sufficient for correcting a wide range of apertures and light conditions or is it very specific ? I might like to try this. You might need a few blanks for widely varying conditions and apertures, but it is rather tolerant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 21, 2016 Share #38 Posted April 21, 2016 I got this spam email thanks but i'm just surprised to receive it from the forum. First time it happens to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernstk Posted April 21, 2016 Share #39 Posted April 21, 2016 I received it today too by email. This was at the bottom of their email... The L-Camera Newsletter is provided as service by the Leica Forum » Imprint The Leica Forum is run by juergensen.net Community Management | Andreas Jürgensen Ermekeilstraße 46 | 53113 Bonn | Germany Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregm61 Posted April 22, 2016 Share #40 Posted April 22, 2016 Thanks Schrodingers Cat for the report. Another plugin for PS to write off and email to delete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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