Tag Archives: capture

Comparing Sensor SNR

We’ve seen how SNR curves can help us analyze digital camera IQ:

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In this post we will use them to help us compare digital cameras, independently of format size. Continue reading Comparing Sensor SNR →

Deconvolution PSF Changes with Aperture

We have  seen in the previous post how the radius for deconvolution capture sharpening by a Gaussian PSF can be estimated for a given setup in well behaved and characterized camera systems.  Some parameters like pixel aperture and AA strength should remain stable for a camera/prime lens combination as f-numbers are increased (aperture is decreased) from about f/5.6 on up – the f/stops dear to Full Frame landscape photographers.  But how should the radius for generic Gaussian deconvolution  change as the f-number increases from there? Continue reading Deconvolution PSF Changes with Aperture →

Deconvolution vs USM Capture Sharpening

UnSharp Masking (USM) capture sharpening is somewhat equivalent to taking a black/white marker and drawing along every transition in the picture to make it stand out more – automatically.  Line thickness and darkness is chosen arbitrarily to achieve the desired effect, much like painters do. Continue reading Deconvolution vs USM Capture Sharpening →