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			I am new to image manipulation. Research has led me to a number of focussing software programs which claim to be better than using Unsharp Mask. Has anyone used Focus Magic or Focus Fixer, for example? Any thoughts would be appreciated 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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			Unsharp mask is for sharpening an image and is very controllable. It does not correct out of focus subjects although it can help a little if the focus is out by a tiny amount. Don't know anything about the two programmes you mention.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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			Hi there Tony, I have and use occasionally the Fixer Labs bundle - to be honest most of my out of focus stuff is binned straight off. I prefer Focus Fixer because IMHO it produces less noise than Focus Magic ( which I did try ) and with the rest of the bundle it is better value. Both are good products but my preference is for the Focus Labs stuff.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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