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What's the recommendation for a outdoor portrait custom curve, white wedding or provia?

Thanks 8
 
related, no one pays any attention to your post. I don't use custom curves, yet, so I can't help. Sorry.
candreas said:
What's the recommendation for a outdoor portrait custom curve,
white wedding or provia?

Thanks 8
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Hi,

The Provia curve is best in harsh or contrasty lighting - and yeilds a pastel-ish tone, which is fairly pleasant...

...but I'd go for the "do anything" W-W curve unless the lighting is very, very contrasty.

Obvious point - why not try it out with both, beforehand - you just need to simulate the type of conditions and clothing (white?) with roses carnations or whatever... ...then try each curve, and the normal one (with +0.5 EC) - and compare the results.

My experience:

If using a curve, I'd load and use the W-W as it seems best at keeping highlights whilst give the mid-tones awelcome boost. If it then goes too contrasty for W-W, swap to normal with some +EC if required.

My 2p's worth.

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Regards, Paul.
 
montydog said:
Hi,

The Provia curve is best in harsh or contrasty lighting - and
yeilds a pastel-ish tone, which is fairly pleasant...

...but I'd go for the "do anything" W-W curve unless the lighting
is very, very contrasty.

Obvious point - why not try it out with both, beforehand - you just
need to simulate the type of conditions and clothing (white?) with
roses carnations or whatever... ...then try each curve, and the
normal one (with +0.5 EC) - and compare the results.

My experience:
If using a curve, I'd load and use the W-W as it seems best at
keeping highlights whilst give the mid-tones awelcome boost. If it
then goes too contrasty for W-W, swap to normal with some +EC if
required.

My 2p's worth.

--
Regards, Paul.
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my pictures are taken w/ DavidMidtone or Midtone Enhance 3 w/ +0.3 EV
look at here:
http://www.pbase.com/kitgard/nikon_d70&page=all

best rgds
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kitgard
cp4500; d70
 
... and it seems to be good for outdoor shots under harsh/bright sunlight or flash photography compare to the "normal" one in the camera by default. Color renditions and shadow details seem to be better with a more gentle... soft feel (sorry, I'm new to this and I'm not sure how to describe it probably).

Haven't tried the white wedding one yet...
candreas said:
What's the recommendation for a outdoor portrait custom curve,
white wedding or provia?

Thanks 8
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jfk said:
Nice pictures. Which are taken with Davidmidtone, and which with
Midtone Enhance 3. And why did you use +.3 EV with the Midtone
Enhance 3?
Thanks
jk
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the first ones w/ DavidMidtone and the last w/ Midtone Enhancer v3

for me w/o +0.3EV they continue a little dark at least on monitores where i see my pictures

rgds
 
kitgard said:
jfk said:
Nice pictures. Which are taken with Davidmidtone, and which with
Midtone Enhance 3. And why did you use +.3 EV with the Midtone
Enhance 3?
Thanks
jk
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the first ones w/ DavidMidtone and the last w/ Midtone Enhancer v3
for me w/o +0.3EV they continue a little dark at least on monitores
where i see my pictures

rgds
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Any idea where I can get hold of these curves. Have tried a search but no luck...

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http://www.markdennis.com/weddingphotography
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I've found the link to the W-W curve, but if somebody could post links to the others I'd appreciate it (as I'm sure the other lurkers out there would).

Thanks,

Jeff
 
You may get blown highlights using +.3EV on a bright sunny day. I think the midtone enhance looked better. You might try white wedding which boosts midtones +.5 EV whereas the these are at a +.3EV.
jk
kitgard said:
candreas said:
What's the recommendation for a outdoor portrait custom curve,
white wedding or provia?

Thanks 8
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Benjamin ( http://www.pbase.com/oldskoo1/info ) DLT CURVE:
w/ 0EV



w/ +0.3EV



Benjamin Midtone Enhancer v3h Curve:
w/ 0EV



w/ +0.3EV



i prefer the second ones (+0.3EV)
what you think about?

rgds
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kitgard
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Take a look at the photos here:
http://www.pbase.com/oldskoo1/d70_curve_tests

and see which one appeals to you the most and try it out. I was going to load the Provia curve, but found I liked the All in One better, but it is all matter of personal taste.
kitgard said:
Jeff Kohn said:
I've found the link to the W-W curve, but if somebody could post
links to the others I'd appreciate it (as I'm sure the other
lurkers out there would).

Thanks,

Jeff
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http://www.pbase.com/oldskoo1/the_curves

rgds
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im using the midtone curve my self

in my eyes the colors are a bit richer

i dont realy have any test photos

but these were taking with a polarizer and the kit lens with the midtone curve and custom setings



(manual mode im not sure the settiing i was just lucky ...)



( point and shoot ...)
candreas said:
What's the recommendation for a outdoor portrait custom curve,
white wedding or provia?

Thanks 8
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