RAH
Well-known member
I just bought an E-520 with the 14-42 kit lens, plus the 70-300 lens, a EC-14 teleconverter and an EX-25 extension tube. So, I'm all set! But I do have some questions I'm hoping folks can help me with. I searched tis forum some and also on the FourthirdsPhoto forum, but couldn't find enough.
First, is there any reason to install Olympus Master 2? I already have my computer successfully downloading images from the camera via Windows services (camera is just another external drive). I already have a ton of software to manipulate images. So, any reason to install (like perhaps firmware updates? Can these be done without the Master 2?)
Second, anyone have any suggestions for noise settings and sharpening? I intend to shoot Jpeg Large, fine (sometimes "normal" for space).
From reading elsewhere over the past months, and then looking at what's available, I figure:
Noise Reduction: Auto
Noise Filter: Low
would be the best compromise for general use.
As far as sharpness, it seems to be under Picture Mode. Assuming I use "Natural," any suggestions for sharpness? I want the camera to essentially leave the sharpness alone - I'll do it myself in post-processing.
Finally, about the Fn button and MyMode. If I'm reading the manual correctly, you cannot use the 2 MyModes unless you assign this task to the Fn button. Is this true? If so, that means you cannot use the Fn button for anything else, right? For example, I thought about using Fn for Preview (depth of field view), but then I cannot ever use MyMode?
Or should I just use Live View for depth of field viewing? Any thoughts?
Any help is appreciated.
First, is there any reason to install Olympus Master 2? I already have my computer successfully downloading images from the camera via Windows services (camera is just another external drive). I already have a ton of software to manipulate images. So, any reason to install (like perhaps firmware updates? Can these be done without the Master 2?)
Second, anyone have any suggestions for noise settings and sharpening? I intend to shoot Jpeg Large, fine (sometimes "normal" for space).
From reading elsewhere over the past months, and then looking at what's available, I figure:
Noise Reduction: Auto
Noise Filter: Low
would be the best compromise for general use.
As far as sharpness, it seems to be under Picture Mode. Assuming I use "Natural," any suggestions for sharpness? I want the camera to essentially leave the sharpness alone - I'll do it myself in post-processing.
Finally, about the Fn button and MyMode. If I'm reading the manual correctly, you cannot use the 2 MyModes unless you assign this task to the Fn button. Is this true? If so, that means you cannot use the Fn button for anything else, right? For example, I thought about using Fn for Preview (depth of field view), but then I cannot ever use MyMode?
Or should I just use Live View for depth of field viewing? Any thoughts?
Any help is appreciated.