Pixel Shifted Images

**Rondec** · 04-22-2021, 03:15 AM

Originally posted by SirTomster

So I have not done any pixel shifted images since I first got the camera.

Do you still need to edit outside of Lightroom? Because LR just pulls in the 1st image of the 4?

Lightroom does combine the four images, but it is unable to deal with any movement. So, places where there is movement within a scene with artifact in Lightroom and so DCU and Raw Therapee are better from that standpoint since they have motion correction options. If it is a completely still scene you should be able to use LR without problem.

NoobOnTour · 04-22-2021, 03:27 AM

so many really good pictures!
I have to try it for myself some time.

house · 04-22-2021, 04:04 AM

I guess a pixel shift thread at web resolutions are just examples of pictures taken with ps. The resolution improvements by ps is at the single pixel level. Images here do look very clear so perhaps something is transferred.

**microlight** · 04-23-2021, 01:19 AM

I agree that they are examples of PS, but what examples! While it’s not possible to get the full benefit of the extremes of dynamic range from the web resizing, there’s a good representation of framing, lighting etc as well as the processing technique that gives a good feel for what the originals look like. It’s like looking at a post card - the images look great but you just know that there is so much more in there. Keep it up guys!

wkraus · 04-24-2021, 08:33 AM - **3 Likes**

There is one advantage of Pixelshift that is clearly visible even at small sizes: it is practically immune against moiré. Although not an interesting photo, this test shot – a reproduction of a halftone print, taken with the K-1 and the D FA 50mm Macro – shows the difference. Left is with Pixelshift, right without. Needless to say, the resolution is also better with Pixelshift, but this advantage disappears when downsizing.

**JimJohnson** · 04-24-2021, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by wkraus

There is one advantage of Pixelshift that is clearly visible even at small sizes: it is practically immune against moiré. Although not an interesting photo, this test shot – a reproduction of a halftone print, taken with the K-1 and the D FA 50mm Macro – shows the difference. Left is with Pixelshift, right without. Needless to say, the resolution is also better with Pixelshift, but this advantage disappears when downsizing.

Actually, I think this is one of the best examples of why I should give Pixelshift a try - because you are correct in most instances that downsizing an image eliminates much of the visible advantage.

**bwgv001** · 04-26-2021, 10:44 PM

wow, these are very inspiring examples. I guess I have to find similar motifs.

**Rondec** · 05-02-2021, 02:12 PM - **10 Likes**

Open Gate (DFA 15-30mm/pixel shift)

**Belnan** · 05-02-2021, 03:43 PM - **1 Like**

Great colors, smooth transitions. I want a K1 I'm getting one that's it.

---------- Post added 05-02-21 at 03:47 PM ----------

Originally posted by Rondec

Railroad Tracks at Sunrise (DFA 24-70mm/pixel shift)

Very Nice, Im looking through this thread backwards. I haven't really checked it out before, but you must have a nice sunset virtually every night.

**barondla** · 05-02-2021, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

Open Gate (DFA 15-30mm/pixel shift)

Very serene image. You've mastered pixel shift.

Thanks for sharing,
barondla

**microlight** · 05-03-2021, 12:14 AM

Great image, Vincent. You really do get up early in the mornings!

Prohibitiory · 05-03-2021, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Open Gate (DFA 15-30mm/pixel shift)

Beautiful

**Rondec** · 05-03-2021, 02:02 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by barondla

Very serene image. You've mastered pixel shift.

Thanks for sharing,
barondla

Originally posted by microlight

Great image, Vincent. You really do get up early in the mornings!

Originally posted by Prohibitiory

Beautiful

Thank you all. I usually get up at 5 am. I guess a Ben Franklin sort of person -- early to bed and early to rise. Sunrises are often prettier than sunsets for whatever reason.

**Rondec** · 05-07-2021, 02:40 AM

Gravel Road (DFA 15-30mm/pixel shift)

NoobOnTour · 05-07-2021, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Open Gate (DFA 15-30mm/pixel shift)

beautifully captured!

I have to try pixelshift in the near future Oo

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04-22-2021, 03:15 AM	#1441
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652 Original Poster	Originally posted by SirTomster So I have not done any pixel shifted images since I first got the camera. Do you still need to edit outside of Lightroom? Because LR just pulls in the 1st image of the 4? Lightroom does combine the four images, but it is unable to deal with any movement. So, places where there is movement within a scene with artifact in Lightroom and so DCU and Raw Therapee are better from that standpoint since they have motion correction options. If it is a completely still scene you should be able to use LR without problem.

04-22-2021, 03:27 AM	#1442
NoobOnTour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Troisdorf Posts: 298	so many really good pictures! I have to try it for myself some time.

04-22-2021, 04:04 AM	#1443
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	I guess a pixel shift thread at web resolutions are just examples of pictures taken with ps. The resolution improvements by ps is at the single pixel level. Images here do look very clear so perhaps something is transferred.

04-23-2021, 01:19 AM	#1444
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	I agree that they are examples of PS, but what examples! While it’s not possible to get the full benefit of the extremes of dynamic range from the web resizing, there’s a good representation of framing, lighting etc as well as the processing technique that gives a good feel for what the originals look like. It’s like looking at a post card - the images look great but you just know that there is so much more in there. Keep it up guys!

04-24-2021, 02:23 PM	#1446
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,772	Originally posted by wkraus There is one advantage of Pixelshift that is clearly visible even at small sizes: it is practically immune against moiré. Although not an interesting photo, this test shot – a reproduction of a halftone print, taken with the K-1 and the D FA 50mm Macro – shows the difference. Left is with Pixelshift, right without. Needless to say, the resolution is also better with Pixelshift, but this advantage disappears when downsizing. Actually, I think this is one of the best examples of why I should give Pixelshift a try - because you are correct in most instances that downsizing an image eliminates much of the visible advantage.

04-26-2021, 10:44 PM	#1447
bwgv001 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	wow, these are very inspiring examples. I guess I have to find similar motifs.

05-02-2021, 02:12 PM - 10 Likes	#1448
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652 Original Poster	Open Gate (DFA 15-30mm/pixel shift)

05-02-2021, 03:43 PM - 1 Like	#1449
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	Great colors, smooth transitions. I want a K1 I'm getting one that's it. ---------- Post added 05-02-21 at 03:47 PM ---------- Originally posted by Rondec Railroad Tracks at Sunrise (DFA 24-70mm/pixel shift) Very Nice, Im looking through this thread backwards. I haven't really checked it out before, but you must have a nice sunset virtually every night.

05-02-2021, 06:08 PM	#1450
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by Rondec Open Gate (DFA 15-30mm/pixel shift) Very serene image. You've mastered pixel shift. Thanks for sharing, barondla

05-03-2021, 12:14 AM	#1451
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Great image, Vincent. You really do get up early in the mornings!

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05-03-2021, 12:16 AM	#1452
Prohibitiory Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 471	Originally posted by Rondec Open Gate (DFA 15-30mm/pixel shift) Beautiful

05-03-2021, 02:02 AM - 2 Likes	#1453
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652 Original Poster	Originally posted by barondla Very serene image. You've mastered pixel shift. Thanks for sharing, barondla Originally posted by microlight Great image, Vincent. You really do get up early in the mornings! Originally posted by Prohibitiory Beautiful Thank you all. I usually get up at 5 am. I guess a Ben Franklin sort of person -- early to bed and early to rise. Sunrises are often prettier than sunsets for whatever reason.

05-07-2021, 02:40 AM	#1454
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652 Original Poster	Gravel Road (DFA 15-30mm/pixel shift)

05-07-2021, 10:38 AM	#1455
NoobOnTour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Troisdorf Posts: 298	Originally posted by Rondec Open Gate (DFA 15-30mm/pixel shift) beautifully captured! I have to try pixelshift in the near future Oo