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Sharpening the focus for photos

Here, on Moth Photographers Group, Focus Magic is recommended for sharpen the focus.
If you use or have used the Focus Magic, what do you think about it?
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Contributed by Iustin Cret on 15 December, 2013 - 6:35pm

GIMP
I use GIMP for processing my photos including sharpening. I've found "Levels" to be one of the most useful processes for improving a photo.
… Ilona L., 27 December, 2013 - 11:40am login or register to post comments

Unsharp mask
in Photoshop does the same thing. Several of the moth images looked like they were over sharpened. Sharpening is a great tool, as all of my images on Bugguide have some level of sharpening performed, but you have to be careful how far you can push it before the image gets grainy..
… Guy A. Hanley, 27 December, 2013 - 8:33am login or register to post comments

 
not sure about that
It appears that focus magic works differently from standard Photoshop, etc sharpening. They have a free trial and can be used as a plug-in for photoshop. When I get a moment, I'll try. I agree that some of their shots look a little overcooked.
… Phillip Harpootlian, 30 December, 2013 - 11:27am login or register to post comments

haven't, but
will. Thanks for the tip.
… Phillip Harpootlian, 18 December, 2013 - 4:08am login or register to post comments

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