Best of Fujifilm F31D

[Azahari Reyes @ Jason]

Had to raised the ISO to 1600 and shutter speed at 0.25 sec (1/4) f2.8 and used cable release in order to get this shot.

So far, I'm satisfied with the performance hehehe ;D

The new Fujifilm F200EXR is the one to replaced F31D. Hope can test it too when it is available in my place

Digiscoped with Nikon Fieldscope ED82, SRB-Griturn Mk II adapter and Fujifilm F31D


Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca motleyi) sharpened 50% and re size only with Capture NX2.



Happy birding !

[Teddy Regpala]

I can only imagine how dark it was the time you captured that image.
How do you like using Capture NX2 with jpegs?
I've never done it myself, as I only use it for .nef (Nikon's raw file) for now. Maybe I should try it next time.

Your capture turned out ok, good job.

[Bob Kaufman]

Nice capture! Although there's still some noise. Have you tried using Neat Image? (I think there's still a free download).

I took the liberty of using neat image on your photo. the result is below.

[Azahari Reyes @ Jason]

Feb 26, 2009 17:15:54 GMT Teddy Regpala said:

I can only imagine how dark it was the time you captured that image.
How do you like using Capture NX2 with jpegs?
I've never done it myself, as I only use it for .nef (Nikon's raw file) for now. Maybe I should try it next time.

Your capture turned out ok, good job.

Hio Teddy, the NX2 is better than NX in certain areas but I'm still not very good in editing only the basic such as sharpening, cropping and etc. It is fast too.

Feb 26, 2009 19:10:48 GMT Bob Kaufman said:

Nice capture! Although there's still some noise. Have you tried using Neat Image? (I think there's still a free download).

Thanks Bob ! I have Neat Image software but could not figured out how to use the NR hahaha. Could you help me ?

[Teddy Regpala]

Yes, the NX2 "feels" faster than the NX, less waiting for the change to show (in my slow/old machine).

If sharpening, you don't need to do it with the whole image, as you'll make the noise "sharper" too.

I'm no expert on this, but to start, do a selective sharpening as a last step. Start a new step, select the brush tool, adjust the size of the brush, and paint over the bird. You may want to make the mask visible, so you can see what's covered. Then do your sharpening on whatever settings you prefer.

Regarding NeatImage, do you have the plug-in, stand-alone, or both?
Anyway, the first thing you want to do is do the profile, then adjust settings (amount and radius), then apply. As far as I'm concerned, it will do it on the whole image.
I'll verify these when I get home.

[Azahari Reyes @ Jason]

Hahaha it works Teddy ! Thanks a lot and now I've learn something new in editing my pictures

I'm using standalone Neat Image and NX2 has its own NR too. Any idea ?

[Teddy Regpala]

Feb 27, 2009 2:03:17 GMT Azahari Reyes @ Jason said:

Hahaha it works Teddy ! Thanks a lot and now I've learn something new in editing my pictures

I'm using standalone Neat Image and NX2 has its own NR too. Any idea ?

My NeatImage is both standalone and plug-in. But I haven't tried the standalone version.
Since I upgraded to NX2, my use of PS CS2 is very minimal nowadays (ha! no new bird images to PP!), so not using NeatImage much.

I'm enjoying NX2's selective control points, made processing images so much easier. You can apply NR to areas that needs reduction, using the paintbrush.

Now ... my CS4 is still in the box. Once I installed it, I might change my workflow once again.

[Mike Logan]

The Kingfisher is an excellent digiscope capture. I like the noise reduction applied globally by Bob, and think I may try the local area sharpening and noise reduction adjustments in CNX2 that Teddy has suggested.

By the way Teddy, I have CS4 also, but find I'm using mostly NX2 lately, and still learning.

Horukoru, all of the digiscoped images you have posted are a pleasure to view.

[jonathandael]

awesome image for the king of p&s ISO! that nikon glass and fuji combo really nailed it. the f31fd is my favorite p&s even if i don't have one .. i gave it to my sister who needed it the most.