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"The Gimp" and its plugins?
"Rebecca Ore" wrote in message
... [SNIP] C. This used to be a more active group in terms of actually talking about medium format cameras but being Usenet, it's now full of people who probably don't own a medium format camera probably trolling. Photo.net has got better medium format information. I've learned more about what sort of film holders to buy to replace the Epson holders I have than I've ever read any particularly useful information about scanning here. Which sort of holders did you get? I've been wondering about getting better holders for my 4990, for doing 6x12 and 6x17 and also what to do about formats like half plate and 13x18 that are nowhere near the usually supported sizes. Peter |
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"Bandicoot" wrote: "Rebecca Ore" wrote in message ... [SNIP] C. This used to be a more active group in terms of actually talking about medium format cameras but being Usenet, it's now full of people who probably don't own a medium format camera probably trolling. Photo.net has got better medium format information. I've learned more about what sort of film holders to buy to replace the Epson holders I have than I've ever read any particularly useful information about scanning here. Which sort of holders did you get? I've been wondering about getting better holders for my 4990, for doing 6x12 and 6x17 and also what to do about formats like half plate and 13x18 that are nowhere near the usually supported sizes. Haven't gotten them yet, but this is the site: http://www.betterscanning.com/ I'm not connected with them in any way other than the guy is a Photo.net member and other people praise them. The recommendations say to get the anti-Newtonian glass while you're at it. I don't think he has anything for half-plate or 13x18, but 13x18 isn't going to fit on a 4990 unless you're measuring in cm, I don't think. |
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Noons wrote:
"natural to use as PS"? I've heard a lot about PS, but "natural" to use is news to me... :-) I have absolutely no issues with the UI of PS. Anyways: the UI in GIMP 2 is completely different. You can even set it to have a "Windows" look, or a "Linux" or "Unix" look, depending on your taste. Natural to use? I don't know: to me it's obvious and easy to figure out, to the point where I rarely have needed the manual. As for 16bits, read above. Well... I don't want to use my Linux machine for photo editing. Cheers, Alan -- -- r.p.e.35mm user resource: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- r.p.d.slr-systems: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpdslrsysur.htm -- [SI] gallery & rulz: http://www.pbase.com/shootin -- e-meil: Remove FreeLunch. |
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"Rebecca Ore" wrote in message
... In article , "Bandicoot" wrote: "Rebecca Ore" wrote in message ... [SNIP] C. This used to be a more active group in terms of actually talking about medium format cameras but being Usenet, it's now full of people who probably don't own a medium format camera probably trolling. Photo.net has got better medium format information. I've learned more about what sort of film holders to buy to replace the Epson holders I have than I've ever read any particularly useful information about scanning here. Which sort of holders did you get? I've been wondering about getting better holders for my 4990, for doing 6x12 and 6x17 and also what to do about formats like half plate and 13x18 that are nowhere near the usually supported sizes. Haven't gotten them yet, but this is the site: http://www.betterscanning.com/ Ah, I'd wondered if they were the way to go - glad to hear they seem recommended. I'm not connected with them in any way other than the guy is a Photo.net member and other people praise them. The recommendations say to get the anti-Newtonian glass while you're at it. Interesting, thanks. I don't think he has anything for half-plate or 13x18, but 13x18 isn't going to fit on a 4990 unless you're measuring in cm, I don't think. No, no one seems to :-( Guess it's time to play with some black delrin sheet, or something like that. 13x18 is a cm size: it's the European equivalent of 5x7, and currently seems a bit easier for me to get in the emulsions I like than 5x7 is. Peter |
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Alan Browne wrote:
Noons wrote: "natural to use as PS"? I've heard a lot about PS, but "natural" to use is news to me... :-) I have absolutely no issues with the UI of PS. I'm sure you don't; nor do I. However nobody sane would refer to it as "natural" I'm sure you'll agree. Anyways: the UI in GIMP 2 is completely different. You can even set it to have a "Windows" look, or a "Linux" or "Unix" look, depending on your taste. Natural to use? I don't know: to me it's obvious and easy to figure out, to the point where I rarely have needed the manual. As for 16bits, read above. Well... I don't want to use my Linux machine for photo editing. Basically, what you want is a 16-bit/channel photo editor? Then it seems that GIMP isn't for you then. Still very good though at any price, let alone free. |
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RolandRB wrote:
Does anyone use "The Gimp" as an image editor and if so, which plugins do you recommend? Big discussion about this on the Pentax Discussion List - consensus seems to be it's useful if you have to run Linux, but the alternatives for Mac & Windoze are better despite the costs. |
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Richard Polhill wrote:
Alan Browne wrote: Noons wrote: "natural to use as PS"? I've heard a lot about PS, but "natural" to use is news to me... :-) I have absolutely no issues with the UI of PS. I'm sure you don't; nor do I. However nobody sane would refer to it as "natural" I'm sure you'll agree. It depends on what is implied by natural. To me it is logical, well thought out and easy to learn. So, natural. Basically, what you want is a 16-bit/channel photo editor? Then it seems that GIMP isn't for you then. Still very good though at any price, let alone free. So useless. I have no quibbles about payinf a reasonable price for Photoshop. CS 2 is quite expensive and I hope they come out with a $300 offer for CS 2 when they officially phase in CS 3. (As they did when they phased in CS 2). Cheers, Alan -- -- r.p.e.35mm user resource: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- r.p.d.slr-systems: http://www.aliasimages.com/rpdslrsysur.htm -- [SI] gallery & rulz: http://www.pbase.com/shootin -- e-meil: Remove FreeLunch. |
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