Reduces the Appearance of Ghosting in Dual Pixel RAW File with Digital Photo Professional Ver.4.5 or later
04-Aug-2016
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Solution
By setting the Dual Pixel RAW function on the camera compatible with the function before shooting RAW images, images are recorded as "special RAW images (Dual Pixel RAW images)" with dual pixel information appended from the imaging sensor. This is called Dual Pixel RAW shooting. Using this function, the [Dual Pixel RAW Optimizer], with Dual Pixel RAW images, you can make use of the Dual Pixel data recorded with the Dual Pixel RAW image for microadjustment of the position of maximum sharpness and resolution using the depth information contained within the file, repositioning the viewpoint or foreground bokeh for a more pleasing result, and reducing the appearance of ghosting in images.
IMPORTANT
Cautions for Dual Pixel RAW shooting
Note the following when shooting in Dual Pixel RAW.
- Effects are most easily gained when the lens aperture value is f/5.6 or lower.
- Effects may be different between shooting in vertical orientation and horizontal orientation.
- It is recommended that the ISO speed be ISO 1600 or lower.
Reduce the appearance of ghosting in images, using the dual pixel information in Dual Pixel RAW images.
1. In the main window or edit image window, select the Dual Pixel RAW image you want to adjust, and then select [Start Dual Pixel RAW Optimizer] from the [Tools] menu.
2. The Dual Pixel RAW Optimizer window appears.
3. Checkmark the [Ghosting Reduction] checkbox, and specify the area.
4. Click the [Select area] and drag on the image to specify the area to be adjusted, and right-click with the mouse to fix the area.
- Any ghosting and flare in the specified area is reduced.
NOTE
- You can also remove the check mark from the [Show borders] checkbox to hide the border.
5. Click the [OK].
- Adjustment results are applied to the image.
NOTE
- There may be cases where the subject's outline and any bokeh look unnatural, or where an increase in noise or noticeable changes in hue or brightness occur.
- There may be cases where the border of the selected area in the image looks unnatural.
- This function cannot be used at the same time as "Microadjustment of the position of maximum sharpness and resolution using the depth information contained within the Dual Pixel RAW file" or "Reposition the viewpoint or foreground bokeh for a more pleasing result".