Based on color... which DSLR?

Michael Thomas Mitchell · Mar 20, 2003

Some talk around here lately about color in the various dslrs.

Anyone care to guess what popular dslr made these shots? I'll only say about them that NO COLOR ADJUSTMENTS were made in Photoshop. They were shot in raw format, click white balanced, and RGB levels adjustments (I shoot in low contrast mode and adjust later in PS... no individual color channel adjustments were made in Levels, though... just RGB), and a custom profile was assigned.

M

Steadman Uhlich · Mar 20, 2003

Michael Thomas Mitchell said:
Some talk around here lately about color in the various dslrs.

Anyone care to guess what popular dslr made these shots? I'll only
say about them that NO COLOR ADJUSTMENTS were made in Photoshop.
They were shot in raw format, click white balanced, and RGB levels
adjustments (I shoot in low contrast mode and adjust later in PS...
no individual color channel adjustments were made in Levels,
though... just RGB), and a custom profile was assigned.

M

Pixel Warp · Mar 20, 2003

Steadman Uhlich said:
Michael Thomas Mitchell said:

Some talk around here lately about color in the various dslrs.

Anyone care to guess what popular dslr made these shots? I'll only
say about them that NO COLOR ADJUSTMENTS were made in Photoshop.
They were shot in raw format, click white balanced, and RGB levels
adjustments (I shoot in low contrast mode and adjust later in PS...
no individual color channel adjustments were made in Levels,
though... just RGB), and a custom profile was assigned.

M

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Will F · Mar 20, 2003

Michael Thomas Mitchell said:
Some talk around here lately about color in the various dslrs.

Anyone care to guess what popular dslr made these shots? I'll only
say about them that NO COLOR ADJUSTMENTS were made in Photoshop.

Harlod · Mar 20, 2003

My guess = D60... and btw let me finally tell you that I am indebted to you for sharing your Photoshop actions. They have really added some zip to some of my portraits.

Michael Thomas Mitchell said:
Some talk around here lately about color in the various dslrs.

Anyone care to guess what popular dslr made these shots? I'll only
say about them that NO COLOR ADJUSTMENTS were made in Photoshop.
They were shot in raw format, click white balanced, and RGB levels
adjustments (I shoot in low contrast mode and adjust later in PS...
no individual color channel adjustments were made in Levels,
though... just RGB), and a custom profile was assigned.

M

MAC · Mar 20, 2003

Michael Thomas Mitchell said:
Some talk around here lately about color in the various dslrs.

Anyone care to guess what popular dslr made these shots? I'll only
say about them that NO COLOR ADJUSTMENTS were made in Photoshop.
They were shot in raw format, click white balanced, and RGB levels
adjustments (I shoot in low contrast mode and adjust later in PS...
no individual color channel adjustments were made in Levels,
though... just RGB), and a custom profile was assigned.

M

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MAC
http://www.digi-pictures.com

scott a · Mar 20, 2003

So which is it, MTM?

Harlod said:
Michael Thomas Mitchell said:

Some talk around here lately about color in the various dslrs.

Anyone care to guess what popular dslr made these shots? I'll only
say about them that NO COLOR ADJUSTMENTS were made in Photoshop.
They were shot in raw format, click white balanced, and RGB levels
adjustments (I shoot in low contrast mode and adjust later in PS...
no individual color channel adjustments were made in Levels,
though... just RGB), and a custom profile was assigned.

M

Click to expand...

ARB1 · Mar 20, 2003

beautiful and the photo are great. You guys with willing children are lucky, you get free models for at least 18 years.

MAC said:
Michael Thomas Mitchell said:

Some talk around here lately about color in the various dslrs.

Anyone care to guess what popular dslr made these shots? I'll only
say about them that NO COLOR ADJUSTMENTS were made in Photoshop.
They were shot in raw format, click white balanced, and RGB levels
adjustments (I shoot in low contrast mode and adjust later in PS...
no individual color channel adjustments were made in Levels,
though... just RGB), and a custom profile was assigned.

M

Click to expand...

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MAC
http://www.digi-pictures.com

Peter Nishan · Mar 20, 2003

Richard-B said:
MAC said:

Michael Thomas Mitchell said:

Some talk around here lately about color in the various dslrs.

Anyone care to guess what popular dslr made these shots? I'll only
say about them that NO COLOR ADJUSTMENTS were made in Photoshop.
They were shot in raw format, click white balanced, and RGB levels
adjustments (I shoot in low contrast mode and adjust later in PS...
no individual color channel adjustments were made in Levels,
though... just RGB), and a custom profile was assigned.

M

Click to expand...

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MAC
http://www.digi-pictures.com

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What photoshop actions and where are they!!! Stunning pictures!!

Nish

ometofu · Mar 20, 2003

Michael Thomas Mitchell said:
Some talk around here lately about color in the various dslrs.

Anyone care to guess what popular dslr made these shots? I'll only
say about them that NO COLOR ADJUSTMENTS were made in Photoshop.
They were shot in raw format, click white balanced, and RGB levels
adjustments (I shoot in low contrast mode and adjust later in PS...
no individual color channel adjustments were made in Levels,
though... just RGB), and a custom profile was assigned.

M

Michael Thomas Mitchell · Mar 20, 2003

Now remember, I asked "why digital SLR". Not which CANON digital SLR. In fact, these shots were made nearly two and half years ago using the original Nikon D1 and a Nikkor 28-105 (great lens). The D1's color has been much maligned ever since it was first released, and indeed, until custom profiles became available for it, I was constantly frustrated myself. However, when used with a good lens (VERY important with this camera) and a custom profile, the color, even from a JPG, could be very, very good. In other respects, the original D1 was quite a solid machine ... strong build, fast 4.5 fps, very nice AF, good flash metering.

Nonetheless, when I bought a D30 just for fun, I wasn't expecting the color to be so easy compared to the Nikon. And of course, the higher ISO blew the Nikon away. (I almost never shot anything but 200 on the Nikon. Even 400 had alot of noise.) The D30 was such a joy to use, and the results so easy to achieve, the Nikons quickly took the backseat. I bought another D30 and then two D60 bodies when they arrived. The Nikons were promptly sold. I still miss the tough-as-nails feel and the fast AF, but the Canons have really delivered.

Anyway, I came across these images from the past and was struck by the color being better than I probably gave the D1 credit for. Thought it might be fun to share how 'awful' Nikon's color can be!

Thanks for participating!

M

MAC said:
Michael Thomas Mitchell said:

Some talk around here lately about color in the various dslrs.

Anyone care to guess what popular dslr made these shots? I'll only
say about them that NO COLOR ADJUSTMENTS were made in Photoshop.
They were shot in raw format, click white balanced, and RGB levels
adjustments (I shoot in low contrast mode and adjust later in PS...
no individual color channel adjustments were made in Levels,
though... just RGB), and a custom profile was assigned.

M

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MAC
http://www.digi-pictures.com

Michael Thomas Mitchell · Mar 20, 2003

Thanks for the nice comments. Although the actions need updating (I know, I've been saying I'd do it for months), they are available for free on my website.

http://www.michaelphoto.net/actions/

Peter Nishan said:
Richard-B said:

MAC said:

Michael Thomas Mitchell said:

Some talk around here lately about color in the various dslrs.

Anyone care to guess what popular dslr made these shots? I'll only
say about them that NO COLOR ADJUSTMENTS were made in Photoshop.
They were shot in raw format, click white balanced, and RGB levels
adjustments (I shoot in low contrast mode and adjust later in PS...
no individual color channel adjustments were made in Levels,
though... just RGB), and a custom profile was assigned.

M

Click to expand...

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MAC
http://www.digi-pictures.com

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What photoshop actions and where are they!!! Stunning pictures!!

Nish

Steven Baker · Mar 21, 2003

Michael,

Do you still shoot low contrast with your d60? Do you use the auto contrast action in your "Daily D60 actions" set to compensate. What different results do you achieve by doing this?

I am greatly appreciative of all the tips you have provided the group and use your actions on a daily baisis.
Thank you!
Steve

Michael Thomas Mitchell said:
Some talk around here lately about color in the various dslrs.

Anyone care to guess what popular dslr made these shots? I'll only
say about them that NO COLOR ADJUSTMENTS were made in Photoshop.
They were shot in raw format, click white balanced, and RGB levels
adjustments (I shoot in low contrast mode and adjust later in PS...
no individual color channel adjustments were made in Levels,
though... just RGB), and a custom profile was assigned.

M

Juli Valley · Mar 21, 2003

She's such a doll, and her dad is a pretty fair photographer.

William C · Mar 21, 2003

Sorry see that you do not post many of you photos lately.

It is funny I would have missed this if it was not the person
above moving it to page one of this fast moving forum.

Very good and fun looking photos.

))))

When do we your daughter is taking photos of you?

Bill

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