dxer - I agree, the pictures are TOTALLY different. Huge difference. HOWEVER, the difference is 100% camera. Nothing was changed on the ST16 (meaning the 'gorgeous' setting was not used). I don't use any electronic filters when I shoot video or photo and instead choose to do any alterations post processing. In this case I specifically wanted to show a difference between the 'original' camera and the 'replacement' camera. The fact that the difference is so pronounced even though no additional changes or settings were introduced shows both how bad the original was and how good the replacement is.
Specifically, I can look to the very edges of the photo and I see a dramatic reduction in blur that is different than the differences in sharpness seen at the center. That difference is something that cannot be achieved by using an electronic filter as it would provide the same sharpening across the entire image, not just specific portions of the image.
Your opinion may be that this image has been manipulated or altered in some way. I know 100% that it has not been. I have no reason to lie or post falsehoods on this (or any other) post or blog. I'd appreciate it if you didn't besmirch my integrity by trying to insinuate that I am trying to be anything but helpful here.
Specifically, I can look to the very edges of the photo and I see a dramatic reduction in blur that is different than the differences in sharpness seen at the center. That difference is something that cannot be achieved by using an electronic filter as it would provide the same sharpening across the entire image, not just specific portions of the image.
Your opinion may be that this image has been manipulated or altered in some way. I know 100% that it has not been. I have no reason to lie or post falsehoods on this (or any other) post or blog. I'd appreciate it if you didn't besmirch my integrity by trying to insinuate that I am trying to be anything but helpful here.
