I had to look up 'pablum'. Thanks for the learning...
Jez
On 31 August 2016 at 05:04, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Moose,
>
> I guess it was just a rant. I gave up on Adobe several years ago, because
> they s__ewed me when I bought their software with my last computer. Yes,
> the editing software I use gives me RAW that is raw, and, when necessary, I
> use PTLens to overcome the optical shortcomings. But, I think, for an old
> codger like me, an old, well-designed lens just better suits me. I don't
> want to be fed pablum just because "they" think it is good for me.
>
> Thanks. I am enjoying the new lens.
>
> Maybe when I get these stitches out of my scalp, I will find more to smile
> about. :-(
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
> On 8/30/2016 10:48 PM, Moose wrote:
>
>> On 8/30/2016 9:55 AM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>>
>>> It seems we are all being driven across the line, from photographer to
>>> digital scientist. It appears to me that Fuji is simplifying its lens
>>> optical designs, and turning to firmware to finish the job. After buying
>>> and using the Fujinon 35/2.0, which I found needed a lot of distortion
>>> correction
>>>
>>
>> I assume you realize that you only see the distortion because you are
>> using a RAW converter that does not use the lens provided data to correct
>> distortion as part of the conversion.
>>
>> The makers' intents are to make it all transparent to the user. If you
>> use the camera provided converter or the various versions of Adobe,the
>> correction is automatically applied, and you never see the distortion. So
>> no, they aren't trying to make you go "from photographer to digital
>> scientist" You've made that choice by the RAW converter you use. You can
>> also un-make it by using PTLens, but that requires either a
>> converter-editor than uses PS plug-ins or an extra software step.
>>
>> , I opted for a proven Leica-R design when buying a 90. So far, it
>>> appears to be a great acquisition.
>>>
>>
>> I'm glad you are enjoying it.
>>
>> Rectilinear Moose
>>
>>
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