Raman Pfaff's Blog » Raman http://www.ramanpfaff.com Peering at my own life. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:04:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 iPhone, built in HDR vs. Pro HDR http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2010/09/08/iphone-built-in-hdr-vs-pro-hdr/ http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2010/09/08/iphone-built-in-hdr-vs-pro-hdr/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:04:27 +0000 Raman http://www.ramanpfaff.com/2010/09/08/iphone-built-in-hdr-vs-pro-hdr/ [...]]]>

iPhone, built in HDR vs. Pro HDR, originally uploaded by Raman Pfaff.

I took a shot using the new HDR feature in iOS 4.1 and compared that to a shot using the default settings on the Pro HDR app.

iPhone on left, Pro HDR on right.

The built in iPhone didn’t extend as far as Pro HDR did to both sides of the middle exposure. The low light level (early evening) created a bit of noise in Pro HDR, but that could be helped out in Lightroom or other editor.

Pro HDR
pros: better picture (IMO), can adjust some HDR settings
cons: takes longer to get the picture

iPhone HDR
pro: fast
con: no adjustments can be made.

I’ll play with for different types of scenes/lighting in the future.

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Agony of Defeat?, originally uploaded by Raman Pfaff.

Late afternoon sunset at the UVA football game. Nice shades!

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  • I'm at Cafe Cubano in Charlottesville, VA http://gowal.la/c/2oHnX?137 #
  • Nap http://flic.kr/p/8wv4ZV #
  • ACAC Light http://flic.kr/p/8wRpeR #
  • Did Kick-n-Cardio followed by a 5 mile run at 8:58 pace. Very, very tired. #
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  • Still tired from run yesterday, but very hungry! — at Cafe Cubano http://gowal.la/r/24biJ #
  • Only managed 15 miles yesterday at a 10 minute pace. A bit slower and shorter than I'd hoped for, but it was pretty warm. #
  • Shift http://flic.kr/p/8uECVC #
  • initial version pulled. RT @jnack: Typography + Profanity = cheery breakup ….catch it while it lasts): http://bit.ly/b2rW5E #
  • Did 5 miles at 9:42 pace right after Kick-n-Cardio at ACAC. Now I get 48 hrs with no running ;) I need to go buy new running socks.. #
  • Roll http://flic.kr/p/8uVFqF #
  • Slinky http://flic.kr/p/8vfcCj #
  • Late http://flic.kr/p/8vtzVH #
  • Office http://flic.kr/p/8vGJRr #
  • I think I've gotten 10 hours of sleep this week. Insomnia is never good for running. Did my five miles at 10:10 pace today. Ugh. #
  • Did my 8 miles at 9:40 pace yesterday. Really a rough week. #
  • Zebras http://flic.kr/p/8vYpGW #
  • Did 17 mile run at 9:32 pace. Longest run of year. Included the up/down fun of Observatory Hill twice. Happy with outcome. #
  • Shop & Fear http://flic.kr/p/8wbiJ2 #
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  • Read http://flic.kr/p/8ssPXq #
  • After long run yesterday I'm really hungry! — at Cafe Cubano http://gowal.la/r/22LAu #
  • Spiral http://flic.kr/p/8sBQ4n #
  • 5.5 mile run at 9:45 pace. Was still a bit tired from Saturday 16 miler so I skipped Kick-n-Cardio and didn't push the run. #
  • I ate far too much for lunch. #regret #
  • Pierce http://flic.kr/p/8thi7L #
  • For years we've heard this. When??? Mad Men needs HD. RT @directv: … a date for adding AMC HD to our lineup has not been determined. #
  • Off to run a rainy 8 miles up and down Observatory Hill. If I brought soap with me I wouldn't need to shower later :) #
  • 8 miles in steady mist at 8:53 pace. Felt pretty good, even heading up the hill. #
  • Bench http://flic.kr/p/8tzGsJ #
  • Did 5 miles at 8:18 pace. Now eating pasta at Tavola. Wrong order :) #
  • I really think Tavola is the best restaurant in Charlottesville. http://twitpic.com/2gb1tm #
  • Pro HDR is the best HDR app out there. Handheld shot while walking home. http://twitpic.com/2gb3pt #
  • RT @emeyerson: Dish Network adds AMC HD. Your move, DIRECTV. (Please.) http://bit.ly/9lynmW #
  • Bee http://flic.kr/p/8tLhiV #
  • Tasting http://flic.kr/p/8u3poq #
  • Almost ready to head out for 16 mile run. Looking for my motivation – it's around here somewhere! #
  • Tired Eyes http://flic.kr/p/8ujvDq #
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  • Breakfast. Feeling good after 14 miles yesterday. — at Cafe Cubano http://gowal.la/r/21pbu #
  • Three Posts http://flic.kr/p/8qFKtr #
  • A strong 14 miles. Felt good. RT @INGRunnerNation: Monday morning roll call!! Anyone log any miles this weekend?? #ingnation #
  • Kick and Cardio followed by 4.5 mile run at 8:50 pace…in 94 degree heat. Can you say whipped? #
  • Hole http://flic.kr/p/8r1NS2 #
  • Is this photo from Vancouver or Seattle? I thought Vancouver but could be wrong… http://flic.kr/p/8rgrKp #
  • Formation http://flic.kr/p/8rgF2p #
  • Marathon training rolls along. I have to do 7 miles tonight, 4 tomorrow, and 16 Saturday. I'll be honest, I don't want to run right now. #
  • But I'll try a good slow 7 miles in the 96 degree evening. Try is all I can say :) #
  • Bowl http://flic.kr/p/8rxXs2 #
  • I ran my 4 miles this morning just so I wouldn't have to run for 48 hours. Next up – 16 miles on Saturday morning. #
  • Grande http://flic.kr/p/8rPdfg #
  • Saturday plan: run 16 miles, eat lunch, nap, read NY Times, watch Dolphins preseason game, sleep. The first part has me worried :-) #
  • Prep http://flic.kr/p/8s7it3 #
  • Finished my 16 mile run at a 9:44 pace. I'm happy with that. Now time to settle in and watch some movies on a cloudy day. #
  • Reading the Times, waking up. — at Barnes & Noble http://gowal.la/r/22FoF #
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  • Speck http://flic.kr/p/8onVqp #
  • Can you tell I'm really getting pissed that @DirecTV doesn't have AMC in HD? Why have I paid them for full service since 2004? #epicfail #
  • Tell @DirecTV that we need HD! RT @amcnews: …new AMC original series #Rubicon Starts in 18 minutes…, followed by new ep of #MadMen #
  • Yes, unbelievable. Blame @DirecTV RT @MTrigsted: i have Directv and can not believe #madmen is not in HD… is it just me? #
  • Blue http://flic.kr/p/8oFPgB #
  • Photo Tampering Throughout History. Interesting collection. http://bit.ly/9Kd1Y6 #
  • I have no desire at all to go to the gym or to run, but I must do both. #
  • Rock Beats Dirt http://flic.kr/p/8p7tPm #
  • RT @billprady: The 5000th Twitter complaint to @DIRECTV about their failure to carry AMC in HD will win one brownie point. #
  • I upgraded my MacBook Pro from 2gig to 8gig of RAM. Snappy! The unibody construction is so slick. #
  • Self http://flic.kr/p/8pkomV #
  • Running Sock http://flic.kr/p/8pDYMy #
  • Made it out for a 4 mile run in some nice cool sprinkles. 14 miles so far this week and 14 scheduled for Saturday morning. #
  • Sunset in Tree http://flic.kr/p/8pVnwE #
  • Happy hour has arrived. — at South Street Brewery http://gowal.la/r/21643 #
  • Photo: Pretty — at South Street Brewery http://gowal.la/r/2164x #
  • I just earned the Sightseer Pin on @gowalla! http://gowal.la/r/2165u #
  • Private http://flic.kr/p/8q62BV #
  • Time to take a shot at a 14 mile run. #
  • Did 14 mile run. This will taste soooo good. — at Bodo's Bagels, Preston Ave http://gowal.la/r/21eqU #
  • Poo http://flic.kr/p/8qog4S #
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  • 86 degrees at 8am. Think I'll avoid outdoor activities. #
  • A big iced latte is good on this 100 degree day. — at Cafe Cubano http://gowal.la/r/XfWz #
  • Small Play http://flic.kr/p/8mHBxv #
  • Light Explosion http://flic.kr/p/8n6jSy #
  • Negative 4th http://flic.kr/p/8n61dS #
  • Splintered http://flic.kr/p/8n3NGX #
  • Vast gigs of HD getting eaten when you backup your iPhone? I need to check iPad side of things. http://bit.ly/9iIEXD #
  • Expanse http://flic.kr/p/8npaGb #
  • Heading out for a run. Marathon training has begun. Looks like I might feel a few sprinkles on this muggy afternoon. #
  • DirecTV http://flic.kr/p/8nCEqz #
  • Heavy http://flic.kr/p/8nTcbi #
  • Will @DirecTV get #madmen in HD? Watching in SD makes me unhappy. Please get HD! http://bit.ly/dy8WG2 #
  • That Apple Magic Trackpad really is amazing. The mouse is dead (or maybe just life support). #
  • Food http://flic.kr/p/8o7LST #
  • Heading out for a 12 mile run. Marathon training rolls along, one mile at a time. #
  • I'm at Barnes & Noble in Charlottesville, VA http://gowal.la/r/YS6r #
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    Negative 4th, originally uploaded by Raman Pfaff.

    Since July is almost over I figured I’d at least get one shot posted from the fireworks. I’m slowly trying to catch up on things. To start out I bought the update to Lightroom 3.

    Catching up with things starts slowly. But at least I’m starting :)

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  • Waffle with fruit. Iced latte. — at Cafe Cubano http://gowal.la/r/PeFx #
  • I'm having a tough time deciding between going to the gym and watching a movie. I'll go with the former. #
  • Story? http://flic.kr/p/8jJd6i #
  • It's so disappointing that DirecTV doesn't have AMC in HD for Mad Men tonight. #amchd #directv #madmen #
  • Contador does not earn my respect. Sneaky weasel is the expression that I associate with his name. #tourdefrance #
  • Last Stair http://flic.kr/p/8k9Tff #
  • Insomnia. Not wild about it. #
  • Shave http://flic.kr/p/8knXDc #
  • Off for a morning run before it gets stormy and hot this afternoon. #
  • I can't even begin to say how much I enjoy Tavola. Best place in Charlottesville for Italian, maybe even food in general. #
  • Bazaar http://flic.kr/p/8kFhYJ #
  • Night http://flic.kr/p/8kXQQJ #
  • Jar http://flic.kr/p/8m6QvK #
  • 98 degrees outside and only noon. I'm going to go run at the gym. #
  • Browsing. — at Barnes & Noble http://gowal.la/r/X7xq #
  • Books http://flic.kr/p/8mnyUx #
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