Banding also at CL

[PDP]

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Hi, I noticed the same Banding-Issue as with the early Leica Q, when increasing contrast (eg tonal contrast with NIK) I notice a reasonable Banding often in the sky. Several darker resp lighter areas create a kind of star from the top center of the picture. My M does not show that and for the Q it wa solved with an software update. Am I alone with that issue, any solution known? I currently reduce contrast and sharpness within the blue sky, but that is not really a solution.

Thanks in advance

Philipp

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[jaapv]

What postprocessing software are you using? If you use 8 bits you will always see banding in the situation you describe.

[PDP]

What postprocessing software are you using? If you use 8 bits you will always see banding in the situation you describe.

 

Merci Jaap for fast response!

 

I use LR 7,4, 16bit, and i use NIK as plug in.

 

I have to say that I do not have this banding effect when shooting with the m240 and with Fuji x100F.

 

I had exactly the same with the Leica Q, it was solved after a software update by Leica (banding was widely discussed in the Q Forum).

 

Best

Philipp

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Piccies?

[ramarren]

i have not seen any banding at all. I never use NIK or any other plug-ins;  i can't tell what they're doing. they seem a waste of time and money—since LR does everything i need already, i avoid them.

 

i can make any and every camera's captures show weird artifacts if i twist up the adjustments enough. i avoid doing that...

[jaapv]

I don't use NIK  (or like ) either, and see no banding.  

[LocalHero1953]

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I use Nik and I don't get banding.

 

To OP: post some examples, together with exposure and processing details. It's impossible to offer advice without this.