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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
01-16-2011, 09:56 AM
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There are a couple of approaches. Most likely, the camera has been in a damp environment and hasn't seen light for some time. I've use a couple of options. First is line a file box (typical of OfficeMax/Depot) with a heavy black garbage bag. Arrange all items in the bottom of the box. Purchase some of these chlorine dioxide packs and place one in the corner of the box. Seal the bag up with a twist tie and leave for 2-3 weeks. You can include lens cases and anything else that has been affected.
After three weeks, ventilate the bag outdoors allowing everything to return to normal air. Check the status of the odor. If it's still not completely gone, using the same technique, however this time replace the little bag of ClO2 with a dish of mint scented rubbing alcohol. Without spilling the dish, again seal up the bag, but this time add a few "breathing holes". The alcohol will 'scent' the contents, but evaporate. Once evaporated (1 pint should take about a week or longer), your equipment should pass the sniff test. Good luck.
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
11-26-2010, 09:26 AM
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Because you're using Lightroom which does not use layers, then yes, I would have to say it is a destructive edit to your image. You would have to experiment with that, and since you can download the free trial it's worth a shot. I use Photoshop and Topaz only affects the currently selected layer(s) or layer group. What is great about that is you can then combine pieces of the Topaz adjustment with your original content using any type of adjustment layer.
edit: visit this link for a demo The author describes the process of opening a copy of your original image.
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