Originally Posted by
Crypto
Ok, I try to point out a few things that may help you.
First, I think you may be confusing Pixel Demensions with Print Size. I have to be honest, the whole PPI, DPI thing can be very confusing and you really don't need to be concerned with it unless you plan to print your resized images, Print size allows you retain print quality while resizing. This is something the folks on here are probably experts at due to printing graphics and may be able to add info.
I would focus on the Pixel Demensions. In my image below, the black arrow is identifiing this in the resize prompt.
Now, on to some other points.
The pics you posted- To me, these aren't post processing issues, but focus issues.
First Image - I think you missed the focus in this image. If you look closely, it seems the focus point is on the bushes on the left. Also, There is considerable motion blur due to adequate shutter speeds.
Second pic - This is using an aperture of F2.8. This allows a faster shutter speed which can help with motion blurr, but creates a VERY shallow DOF (Depth of Field). This is the area in front of and behind the focus point. I think your focus point is just in front of him and the shallow DOF, did not allow for his face to be in focus.
Focus Points - If your camera have multiple focus points, turn them all off accept for the center one. This is the biggest cause of a missed focused.
Camera differences - There can be a big difference in image quality based on the cameras used. SLR's offer more flexibility in the settings as well as higher quality lenses over Point and Shoot.
Files Formats - I personally would advise you to just use the JPGs, not convert to PSP. However, if you do extensive manipulation and plan to save several times, use the PSP format.
If all you do is make some quick adjusments, use the JPG. I tend to use the Smart Photo fix and make all my adjustments there (click the advanced button).
If you want, post an original of one of these images on PBASE and I'll post process it to see if my method is any better.
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