Pixel Shifted Images

carolina_sky · 07-06-2016, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by Tjompen1968

If you click on the images you will be forwarded to Flickr where you can click again for zoom and you can also see all data regarding the gear used.
Well, that goes for my image anyway.

Same here, but the lenses were Pentax D-FA 15-30mm and D-FA 24-70mm respectively

**Antonio Andrade** · 07-09-2016, 02:21 AM

Hi
I noticed that there is 2 options when selecting Pixel Shift. Wich one shall be used? In the photo I have taken (landscape), the leaves are blury by the wind.Only static objects seems more sharp then without that Pixel Shift.
Thanks
António

carolina_sky · 07-09-2016, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by Antonio Andrade

Hi
I noticed that there is 2 options when selecting Pixel Shift. Wich one shall be used? In the photo I have taken (landscape), the leaves are blury by the wind.Only static objects seems more sharp then without that Pixel Shift.
Thanks
António

Use the one called 'MC', which stands for motion correction. If there is any movement in the frame, such as leaves rustling in the wind, you need motion correction. You will also need to process the pixel shift file in the Pentax Digital Camera Utility. That is where the Motion Correction is done. If there's no motion (such as interior photo or in rocky area) MC will not have any adverse effect, so I have gotten in the habit of always using that option just in case.

**Rondec** · 07-09-2016, 07:25 AM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by Antonio Andrade

Hi
I noticed that there is 2 options when selecting Pixel Shift. Wich one shall be used? In the photo I have taken (landscape), the leaves are blury by the wind.Only static objects seems more sharp then without that Pixel Shift.
Thanks
António

Motion Correction is the one to use if there is any movement in the scene. It will use the first image (which hopefully is sharp) in those situations.

Here are a couple of Pixel Shifted images from last night:

Golden Hour After the Storm (with DA *55 in full frame mode)

Sunset. (with DFA 24-70)

Both of these were shot pretty dark to keep highlights in the sky and then the foreground brightened about three stops.

melander · 07-09-2016, 11:54 AM - **1 Like**

Click on the image for full rez. PS taken by balancing camera on a post. Exported from DCU without Movement correction. The lens is not the best in the corners (pentax k 20/4)

JinDesu · 07-09-2016, 12:20 PM

I love this thread, and I hate you all with cameras that can do PS.

Keep them coming, fellas.

Unregistered User · 07-09-2016, 02:18 PM

PS used for repro... Negative from Pentax 6x7

carolina_sky · 07-09-2016, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by Tjompen1968

PS used for repro... Negative from Pentax 6x7

That is very cool!

**Antonio Andrade** · 07-11-2016, 08:43 AM

Hi
Thanks for your replay. Very appreciated.
Regards
António

**Rondec** · 07-13-2016, 05:45 AM - **4 Likes**

Here are two pixel shifted images:

Truck (not mine)

**gaweidert** · 07-13-2016, 05:54 AM

Rondec, Seeing the high water I know where all our rain went. Love the truck. From back in the days where they were working tools and not fashion statements. Nice shots. I will be crossing the northern part of your state in a few days, Not as scenic as where you live.

**Rondec** · 07-14-2016, 05:44 AM - **3 Likes**

Early Morning Tucker Lake.

Namajam · 07-14-2016, 10:54 AM

Great image Rondec! Did you capture this with Pixel Shift movement or non-movement? Seems to me that most landscape would be shot with movement and studio work with non-movement.

Originally posted by Rondec

Early Morning Tucker Lake.

**Rondec** · 07-14-2016, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by Namajam

Great image Rondec! Did you capture this with Pixel Shift movement or non-movement? Seems to me that most landscape would be shot with movement and studio work with non-movement.

My process is to shoot the image and then develop it in DCU on my computer to a 16 bit TIFF file (using the movement control). I then finish development in Lightroom.

Basically the TIFF file is like a super file with a whole lot of resolution, color depth and dynamic range.

You are right that movement is useful for normal scenes and non-movement for studio/things that aren't moving at all.

Namajam · 07-14-2016, 01:28 PM

We need an acronym page! DCU?

Do you only do the Pixel Shift (PS) in DCU and the rest in Lightroom? I strictly use Lightroom for my workflow. I tried to do PS in lightroom but not sure if I seen much of a difference.

Originally posted by Rondec

My process is to shoot the image and then develop it in DCU on my computer to a 16 bit TIFF file (using the movement control). I then finish development in Lightroom.

Basically the TIFF file is like a super file with a whole lot of resolution, color depth and dynamic range.

You are right that movement is useful for normal scenes and non-movement for studio/things that aren't moving at all.

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07-06-2016, 10:22 AM	#16
carolina_sky Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 156	Originally posted by Tjompen1968 If you click on the images you will be forwarded to Flickr where you can click again for zoom and you can also see all data regarding the gear used. Well, that goes for my image anyway. Same here, but the lenses were Pentax D-FA 15-30mm and D-FA 24-70mm respectively

07-09-2016, 02:21 AM	#17
Antonio Andrade Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 42	Hi I noticed that there is 2 options when selecting Pixel Shift. Wich one shall be used? In the photo I have taken (landscape), the leaves are blury by the wind.Only static objects seems more sharp then without that Pixel Shift. Thanks António

07-09-2016, 05:33 AM	#18
carolina_sky Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 156	Originally posted by Antonio Andrade Hi I noticed that there is 2 options when selecting Pixel Shift. Wich one shall be used? In the photo I have taken (landscape), the leaves are blury by the wind.Only static objects seems more sharp then without that Pixel Shift. Thanks António Use the one called 'MC', which stands for motion correction. If there is any movement in the frame, such as leaves rustling in the wind, you need motion correction. You will also need to process the pixel shift file in the Pentax Digital Camera Utility. That is where the Motion Correction is done. If there's no motion (such as interior photo or in rocky area) MC will not have any adverse effect, so I have gotten in the habit of always using that option just in case.

07-09-2016, 07:25 AM - 8 Likes	#19
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653 Original Poster	Originally posted by Antonio Andrade Hi I noticed that there is 2 options when selecting Pixel Shift. Wich one shall be used? In the photo I have taken (landscape), the leaves are blury by the wind.Only static objects seems more sharp then without that Pixel Shift. Thanks António Motion Correction is the one to use if there is any movement in the scene. It will use the first image (which hopefully is sharp) in those situations. Here are a couple of Pixel Shifted images from last night: Golden Hour After the Storm (with DA *55 in full frame mode) Sunset. (with DFA 24-70) Both of these were shot pretty dark to keep highlights in the sky and then the foreground brightened about three stops.

07-09-2016, 11:54 AM - 1 Like	#20
melander Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden, Umea Posts: 876	Click on the image for full rez. PS taken by balancing camera on a post. Exported from DCU without Movement correction. The lens is not the best in the corners (pentax k 20/4)

07-09-2016, 12:20 PM	#21
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	I love this thread, and I hate you all with cameras that can do PS. Keep them coming, fellas.

07-09-2016, 02:18 PM	#22
Unregistered User Guest	PS used for repro... Negative from Pentax 6x7

07-09-2016, 02:53 PM	#23
carolina_sky Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 156	Originally posted by Tjompen1968 PS used for repro... Negative from Pentax 6x7 That is very cool!

07-11-2016, 08:43 AM	#24
Antonio Andrade Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 42	Hi Thanks for your replay. Very appreciated. Regards António

07-13-2016, 05:45 AM - 4 Likes	#25
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653 Original Poster	Here are two pixel shifted images: Truck (not mine)

07-13-2016, 05:54 AM	#26
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Rondec, Seeing the high water I know where all our rain went. Love the truck. From back in the days where they were working tools and not fashion statements. Nice shots. I will be crossing the northern part of your state in a few days, Not as scenic as where you live.

07-14-2016, 05:44 AM - 3 Likes	#27
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653 Original Poster	Early Morning Tucker Lake.

07-14-2016, 10:54 AM	#28
Namajam Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Puget Sound Photos: Gallery Posts: 76	Great image Rondec! Did you capture this with Pixel Shift movement or non-movement? Seems to me that most landscape would be shot with movement and studio work with non-movement. Originally posted by Rondec Early Morning Tucker Lake.

07-14-2016, 11:37 AM	#29
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653 Original Poster	Originally posted by Namajam Great image Rondec! Did you capture this with Pixel Shift movement or non-movement? Seems to me that most landscape would be shot with movement and studio work with non-movement. My process is to shoot the image and then develop it in DCU on my computer to a 16 bit TIFF file (using the movement control). I then finish development in Lightroom. Basically the TIFF file is like a super file with a whole lot of resolution, color depth and dynamic range. You are right that movement is useful for normal scenes and non-movement for studio/things that aren't moving at all.

07-14-2016, 01:28 PM	#30
Namajam Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Puget Sound Photos: Gallery Posts: 76	We need an acronym page! DCU? Do you only do the Pixel Shift (PS) in DCU and the rest in Lightroom? I strictly use Lightroom for my workflow. I tried to do PS in lightroom but not sure if I seen much of a difference. Originally posted by Rondec My process is to shoot the image and then develop it in DCU on my computer to a 16 bit TIFF file (using the movement control). I then finish development in Lightroom. Basically the TIFF file is like a super file with a whole lot of resolution, color depth and dynamic range. You are right that movement is useful for normal scenes and non-movement for studio/things that aren't moving at all.