Please comment briefly on any experiences you might have had with in-camera image processing techniques.

By Editor • Posted: Oct 19, 2006

There's a trend in digital cameras to offer more and more in-camera processing, including making copies that change resolution and "retouching" white balance, red-eye etc. Given that you had such a camera, would you use the camera for these tasks or wait until later after downloading to do it in your image processing program?

I would use the camera as part of my image processing solution.

33% (99 votes)

I think all that is better done in an image processing program.

62% (186 votes)

I just use the images as they come from the camera and don't do any post-processing work on them.

5% (15 votes)

Total votes: 300

Comments

Submitted by Euin Swafford on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

Image processing is much better done in computer because of the much larger screen on which to observe the effects.

Submitted by J. Geilfuss on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

Would op for better made camera as a pose to in camera processing.

Submitted by Ed Stubbs on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

I prefer the control of doing my own processing.

Submitted by Heater Guy on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

Digital cameras have become to comprehensive and overwhelming. By the time I figure out the moves required in the camera the shot is gone.

Submitted by Lyle Dean on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

The camera "display" is inadequate for anything but the most basic decisions. And processing in the camera could limit future options.

Submitted by Tim Carnahan on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

In camera color filter effects and B&W parameter have given me good results and a time savings in post processing workflow. (Canon EOS 20D)

Submitted by Bill McMahon on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

An image that looks good on an LCD might not look good at a larger print size. You just can't see it good enough.

Submitted by Lauren MacIntosh on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

When We allow a machine to do everything for us, do we not then become lazy. Its like doing film you must first shoot it then develope it,then one needs to print it and then Enjoy it : YUP a darn lot of work But You controlled It, Not some computer!!! We are getting Lazy and Lazyer!!!

Submitted by Michael Harrington on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

Of course it all depends on what application the camera is being used. It's as simple as a "yes" or "no" answer.

Submitted by Nardo on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

I'm half-decided. On one hand, I'm a "purest" photographer. On the other hand, I prefer the do the processing on the PC. It allows one to use creativity. Why should I be limited to the options given to me by manufacturers?

Submitted by P. Sanborn on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

They are not cameras anymore, their computers with lenses. I say keep it a simple man/machine interface.

Submitted by R. Redd on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

The limited controls and small viewing window make the camera a poor tool for these operations.

Submitted by Craig Wassel on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

When I am in the field, I want to concentrate as much as possible on the shoot. Beyond the shoot, I think most of us notice things in our images that we could not easily see on the LCD, so I would not use it "post shoot" either.

Submitted by Chuck Bruton on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm.

I tend to forget to switch from landscape to portraiture or standard. I'm just concerned about getting the image. I'm trying to work on remembering to use the features available on the camera.