Great Photos - You must get out more as others have said!!

John

Wonder if it will be visible from Birmingham tonight. Clear skies forecast so I will have a look but probably too far South.

John

Thanks for comments. To answer questions raised -
1. I shoot DNG.
2. I use ACR in PSE12.
3. When satisfied I open image in PSE12 for any further editing eg sharpening.
4. I then save as a JPG from PSE12.
5. And then once in a while I get an XMP file. It must be something I do in the process but as far as I'm aware I follow the same procedure with every photo.
6. A couple of years ago I did shoot in PEF and always got an XMP fie.
7. I assume there is no advantage with PEF over DNG - or the other way round. The reason I changed to DNG was that I was using PSE7 and K5 PEF files weren't recognised by the version of ACR that was then available!

Cheer...John

Thanks for that - seems the default settings were OK.

But still curious why when I save as JPG I occasionally get an XMP file. Why not every-time or not at all?

Can anyone explain this.

John

I've recently purchased PSE 12 and added the latest ACR - all works well.
My RAW files are DNG and I use a K5.
But - I'm not sure of the settings I should use in ACR.
1. Should I use 8bits/channel or 16bits/channel. The default when I use it is 8bits/channel. What are the advantages/disadvantages of each.
2. Camera Calibration is set at 2012 current. Alternatives are 2010 and 2003. I assume 2012 is correct.
3. Camera Profile is set as Embedded. The alternative is Adobe Standard - should I change to Adobe Standard.
4. Finally when I save as JPG I occasionally get an XMP file - any idea why? Shouldn't I get an XMP file for all or none???
Cheers..John

Many thanks Miles.

Have deactivated and deleted PSE 10 from Desktop and Laptop. Will load PSE 12 shortly.

Thanks again for your assistance.

John

Hi. I haven't contributed for a while but I do read and enjoy the posts regularly. I now have a query and I hope this is the correct Forum!
I have just purchased PS Elements 12 and have PSE 10 on my computer. My queries are: -
1. Should I deactivate PSE 10 and if so what advantage is there in doing this? Will it have any resale value?
2. I am unlikely to use PSE 10 again - I assume it's best to uninstall it?

Cheers....John

Must say I like the B/W version. Also of course the originals. In particular the old buildings around The Shard. Nice contrast of old and new.

A few years ago I did something similar in Birmingham - Selfridge's and St Martin's Church.

Thanks for your recommendations. I've just sent an eMail to A.M. Tech Services.

I must now look into ways to ensure this does not re-occur with this or any other lenses.

John

Thanks for the helpful responses. I will not be using Productshare UK Ltd!!
I left it in the sun yesterday and will do so again - when and if we get more sun! I think I read somewhere that it won't get rid of the fungus but may kill it and stop it spreading.
Yes I saw the cost of £52.99 per Sigma for getting rid of fungus. I could accept, cost-wise, I hour but if it takes a lot longer...I'll have to think carefully. Will see if I can get an estimate before sending it off.
I suppose this would not be a DIY job!!
Cheers and thanks...John