Stan:

So, I am in the process of following your suggested workflow as a beginning point...question though, what is the proper Bayer Pattern for the chip used in my SXVF H9C?

Also, in order to work on the R, G, and B sets of subframes, do I need to first convert to color then extract these three color frames? Or, can the extraction be done from the raw subs?

Thanks,
Don

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what is the proper Bayer Pattern for the chip used in my SXVF H9C?

Some Googling finds this:
http://www.eedatasheet.com/search.aspx?k=ICX285

which indicates Bayer pattern:

GB
RG

So try that. But Sony uses several different Bayer patterns, so there's a chance that your camera uses a different chip or generation of that chip.

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in order to work on the R, G, and B sets of subframes, do I need to first convert to color then extract these three color frames? Or, can the extraction be done from the raw subs?

It is permissible to do the Calibration on either the raw Bayer or the color extractions (because the de-Bayer process uses consistent pixel mapping). I find it easier to calibrate the Bayer frames (save the calibrated frames for re-use) then de-Bayer into a single color; process that single-color (they are actually mono frames, which use less memory) into a master (e.g. Red master); then clear and reload the calibrated Bayers to extact the next color, and so on. The final step is to combine the 3 color masters.

Stan

Stan:

Thanks for the reply. I think I get it. Also, is this the process that I would use on a G2V star for color adjustment as Adam Block discusses on his DVD?

I love the program and find Adams DVD invaluable...soon, I will be done with the DVD and will begin to practice with your amazing program...it is very rich.

Cordially,
Don