Help needed with DPP

[Scotty Pro]

Hi

new member here and I would like a bit of help with DPP.

Is there a way to get rid of a bit of distortion with DPP, what I need is to correct a bit of barrel distortion, is that possible with DPP or do I need to get something else?

The version I have is 3.8.2

 

[DemiLion]

In RAW, Yes, Jpeg no.

You did pull up the F1 Help menu and search for 'distortion' didn't you?

 

[Scotty Pro]

Thanks Mark
Never thought of the Help menu and it seems I will have to use RAW if I need to do adjustments. Is DPP a good choice for a beginner to use or should I get something a bit more easier to use?

I'm open to suggestions.

 

[u8myufo]

I would suggest sticking with DPP Paul, it should not take you long to understand the basics. Have a look at some of these tutorials as they might make things a little clearer for you.
http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=1228

 

[DemiLion]

I'm with Rich. DPP is fairly easy to get to grips with at first, and those Vids should help a fair bit.

Once you understand it, you'll be in a better position to understand which software you want to progress with.

 

[Willid1]

Hi

new member here and I would like a bit of help with DPP.

Is there a way to get rid of a bit of distortion with DPP, what I need is to correct a bit of barrel distortion, is that possible with DPP or do I need to get something else?

The version I have is 3.8.2

DPP will remove distortion but only for Canon lenses that DPP supports.

I have found it to introduce a slight degree of softness that will need sorting out afterwards.

I use a 17-85 "distortion master" and usually have no need to correct the distortion, but I suppose it depends what you are shooting.

A bigger problem for me with this lens is the chromatic abberation at the edges of the frame.

HTH

David

 

[DemiLion]

DPP will remove distortion but only for Canon lenses that DPP supports.

It'll work perfectly well with 3rd Party lenses, providing that it recognises them.

 

[Scotty Pro]

It'll work perfectly well with 3rd Party lenses, providing that it recognises them.

Thank you all for the replies. I have just started out and have only one lens at the moment to go with my body and that is the 18-55 Kit lens. I plan on getting another although I think I will stick to Canon.

Just have to watch all the tutorials in the above post.

 

[Willid1]

It'll work perfectly well with 3rd Party lenses, providing that it recognises them.

Learn something new every day , surprised Canon allowed this TBH.

David