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<p>I believe I've 'softened' the skin of a model whose image I took and post-processed, and is here presented. I've tried to 'de-soften' the skin, but without success. I use PS Elements 12. Any suggestions how I might fix this problem with the completed image. I'm open to try software besides PSE. </p> <p>P.S. reducing the image to < 100kb may make it appear even softer.</p><div></div>

<p><em>Thanks for the many good tips. I have been thinking about the D7100. I'm also experimeting with the AE/AF lock to focus, and also, as was recommended in one d5100 user guide, tilting the camera about 10-15 degrees to overide lack of contrast of desired target object, then reorienting for the shot.</em><br> <em>Regarding fixed lenses, I have the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D which requires manual focusing for the lower end Nikons. Would the comparable 35mm nikon lens have any advantages? I like the 50mm since it approaches a portrait lens given the digital/film 1.5 ratio. I know that the relatively new Nikon 50mm AF-s f/1.8 G has an autofocus mode for the D5000 & D7000 series, but I've also read that it has noticeably more distoration. Does anyone know of any evidence regarding the latter claim. Any advice among choosing from among these three lenses? </em></p>

<p>I am getting tired of my D5100 'searching' for a focus point--especially in low light. The action reminds me of an inexperienced driver attempting to parallel park in a tight space. I've tried all focus settings in various situations, and the only 'quick focus' environments seem to be in good natural light or studio strobe work with the continuous 'preview' lights on. A few ancillary questions are a) I can get sharp images at 1600 in good light conditions, but does that mean the focus will be achieved in low light where the setting (or higher) is needed, and b) I'm using an old novatron set-up that has preview lights. Would I achieve focus with speedlights in a dim indoor situation? Is there a Nikon model below $1,000 body only that would achieve more than a modest focus improvement?</p>

<p>This isn't a direct response, but my question skin color rendition (10/24) asks a similar question.</p>

<p>I try to maintain skin tone among photos of the same model when I use PS elements. And usually do so by 'eyeballing' when comparing two images. I find that this doesn't always work until a while after I've finished processing, when I can get a more objective viewpoint. So I tried a little experiment with determining skin color values, and took 'readings' after post-prod of two photos (same model) and came up with these numbers (r/b/g values, two readings, ratio between colors). The numbers between the two color readings are the ratios. My question is whether this data could help me in rendering matching skin tone color of the same model from one photoshoot (especially outdoor ones), or whether it is even necessary to do so as long as the skin tone appears similar to the viewer (the model has brown skin). Thanks.<br /> <strong>Photo A</strong><br /> <em>Dark area (shadow)<br /></em><br /> <strong>140 ></strong><br /> <em>1.8</em><br /> <strong>76 ></strong><br /> <em>1.8</em><br /> <strong>41 > </strong><br /> <em>Light area</em><br /> <strong>194 ></strong><br /> <em>1.6</em><br /> <strong>123 ></strong><br /> <em>1.5</em><br /> <strong>83 > </strong><br> <br /> <strong> Photo B </strong><br /> Dark Area (shadow)<br /> <strong>140 ></strong><br /> <em>1.8</em><br /> <strong>79 ></strong><br /> <em>1.4</em><br /> <strong>56 ></strong><br /> <br /> Light Area<br /> <strong>118 ></strong><br /> <em>1.9</em><br /> <strong>61 ></strong><br /> <em>1.4</em><br /> <strong>43 ></strong></p>

<p>I've been wearing glasses for two years and I still can't get used to using them when using a DSLR. I'm farsighted. I searched the internet to see whether Lasik surgery can be used to correct farsightedness. I looked at the Johns Hopkins Medical Center website to hopefully get an unbiased view. The site states that they do perform this surgery for farsightedness. Do you know anyone that had corrective surgery on the eye with the primary reason to take photographs more easily? I've tried everything. I have considered using my extra pair of glasses and knocking the 'dominant eye lens out', and using the adjustment on the Nikon. Any helpful experiences?</p>