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Alex · 02-09-2007, 08:19 AM

What I don't understand is why these things would be build into the camera when they can generally be done just as easily and much better on the computer with software (and without losing the original picture).

But I wondered the same thing about desaturation feature on NA's camera.

innerSpaceman · 02-09-2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

But I wondered the same thing about desaturation feature on NA's camera.

I was wondering that about NA's camera, too. But the fact is, it's much more likely to be done if you can do it in camera ... with no post-production necessary. Ease of special effects when it comes to casual photos is a boon.

Sure, you can photoshop anything after the fact .... but sometimes you wouldn't want to bother, whereas doing it on the spot would be fun.

If we take the "slimming effect" to its next logical step ... there'd be a Funhouse Mirror setting that I might have fun with while I'm taking the pictures, but be too bored with those photographs to bother with when my ADD kicks in 10 minutes later.

3894 · 02-09-2007, 09:36 AM

I don't care about the slimming feature. Give me all you've got of that Soft Glow!

MouseWife · 02-09-2007, 10:38 AM

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I don't care about the slimming feature. Give me all you've got of that Soft Glow!

LOL Uh, yeah....I realized you can do this on my photo program....

Hey if I can clear up the kids zits why can't I ease up some wrinkles? It's not like I am doing it to all of the pictures....maybe just one or two...

Stan4dSteph · 02-09-2007, 08:23 AM

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Que ridiculoso!

Je suis d'accord!

NirvanaMan · 02-09-2007, 10:07 AM

And America just got a little fatter.

tracilicious · 02-09-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NirvanaMan

And America just got a little fatter.

I'm going to take this in another direction. I don't think anyone is going to see this camera feature and think, "Wheee! Now I don't even want to lose weight!" But it does send the message that you aren't even worth looking at in photos unless you are thin. Which is a worthwhile message for any kind of media to send, as they make a LOT of money off of it.

Hate yourself more America! We're raking in the dough! (No pun intended.)

Not Afraid · 02-09-2007, 10:38 AM

It'a all about instant gratification - and ease. The various setings on my camera make it easy to just play at the moment and to see the results right away. (The screen on my camera is pretty large considering the size of the thing.) This also gets me using more settings on my camera and learning more about it as I play.

To use the photoshop method requires:

Going home (1/2 hour)
Downloading photos (10 minutes)
Choosing one (a milion years)
Opening photoshop (3 minutes)
spending the time in photoshop required to created desired effect (eons for me)

I'd never do it - or at least never do it regularly and certainly not with more than one picture. My attention span is not that great.

Plus, I enjoy being out capturing the moment quite a bit more than I enjoy sitting at my computer.

Cadaverous Pallor · 02-09-2007, 11:11 AM

Did anyone else notice that you can also make people fatter with this camera?

Fun Prank: Take a pic of a friend, quickly make them look fatter, then show them the pic while saying "what a great picture!"

3894 · 02-09-2007, 02:00 PM

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Fun Prank: Take a pic of a friend, quickly make them look fatter, then show them the pic while saying "what a great picture!"

Yeah .... no.

02-09-2007, 08:19 AM	#1
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	What I don't understand is why these things would be build into the camera when they can generally be done just as easily and much better on the computer with software (and without losing the original picture). But I wondered the same thing about desaturation feature on NA's camera.
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3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	Here's how I know I'm old... I don't care about the slimming feature. Give me all you've got of that Soft Glow!
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	It'a all about instant gratification - and ease. The various setings on my camera make it easy to just play at the moment and to see the results right away. (The screen on my camera is pretty large considering the size of the thing.) This also gets me using more settings on my camera and learning more about it as I play. To use the photoshop method requires: Going home (1/2 hour) Downloading photos (10 minutes) Choosing one (a milion years) Opening photoshop (3 minutes) spending the time in photoshop required to created desired effect (eons for me) I'd never do it - or at least never do it regularly and certainly not with more than one picture. My attention span is not that great. Plus, I enjoy being out capturing the moment quite a bit more than I enjoy sitting at my computer.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Did anyone else notice that you can also make people fatter with this camera? Fun Prank: Take a pic of a friend, quickly make them look fatter, then show them the pic while saying "what a great picture!" __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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