Option to sharpen zoomed pics in fullscreen view
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:55 am
Hello,
I noticed that the sharpening applied to pictures gets lost often nearly completely when viewing those pictures in any zoom level but 100%. That is somewhat logical, the improved display mode interpolates/softens the details to improve the viewing quality - but also removes a part of the sharpening effect. I found out when I sharpened pics while watching the result on the downscaled full picture. I used much too much sharpening, which became visible when viewing in 100% zoom.
Please note that most users will view their pics downscaled, by about 60%.
Now this leads to a logical conclusion:
To enhance the viewing experience for those who do not own 1920x 1200 monitors (like I do
, or who work with notebooks, or view their pics on a multimedia system (LCD TV), it would be very nice to have an additional real-time sharpening effect available, that takes effect when pictures are shown in fullscreen and downscaled. Many people will love this. The pros simply don't activate this option.
Comments?
I noticed that the sharpening applied to pictures gets lost often nearly completely when viewing those pictures in any zoom level but 100%. That is somewhat logical, the improved display mode interpolates/softens the details to improve the viewing quality - but also removes a part of the sharpening effect. I found out when I sharpened pics while watching the result on the downscaled full picture. I used much too much sharpening, which became visible when viewing in 100% zoom.
Please note that most users will view their pics downscaled, by about 60%.
Now this leads to a logical conclusion:
To enhance the viewing experience for those who do not own 1920x 1200 monitors (like I do
, or who work with notebooks, or view their pics on a multimedia system (LCD TV), it would be very nice to have an additional real-time sharpening effect available, that takes effect when pictures are shown in fullscreen and downscaled. Many people will love this. The pros simply don't activate this option.Comments?