HCEarwicker

I did give this plugin a go but found it too confusing (may say more about me than the plugin). So I've been using http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?showtopic=7216 - very simple but, despite concerns expresssed on that thread, seems to work fine.* I'm content. But if this one is better and someone can provide an idiot guide to how the various doodads correct pincushioning and barrelling, I'll try again. Still not sure I'll be happy that it opens in a separate, smaller, harder-to-see-what's-happening window, though... Thanks. * EDIT: Although it's true that if you push that simple lens correction tool too far in either direction a line appears down the middle of the image. I only use a tweak, up to -8 tops, to correct any visible pincushioning from my Oly 35RC's negatives, so it's not a problem for me. So far.

No problem, David. Re over-reacting: mea culpa. In fact, I have another apology to make - to EER. For twas he wot inserted the (corrrect) link back in post #3, not you, David (see post #11). I prostrate to you both. I used to be smart. What's happening?

Another apology, David... The link you substituted: http://forums.getpai...?showtopic=7216 IS a link to the simple, effective tool I found and dowloaded. In fact, I'd found that thread when I when I was first looking. I then found 'the Korean tool' (http://forums.getpai...showtopic=26347) - which didn't do it for me - and somehow managed to discombobulate myself about which was which. If it's ok with you, I'll leave my posts as they are - makes for a good story! So the correct link IS in post #1100. And yes, it is in the index

Another apology, David... The link you substituted: http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?showtopic=7216 IS a link to the simple, effective tool I found and dowloaded. In fact, I'd found that thread when I when I was first looking. I then found 'the Korean tool' (http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?showtopic=26347) - which didn't do it for me - and somehow managed to discombobulate myself about which was which. If it's ok with you, I'll leave my posts as they are - makes for a good story! So the correct link is in post #1100.

In fact, my 'problem' - the reason for my first post - was that I could find no download link for the 'pirate' file (I only wanted one link for one tool and didn't know the site was dangerous). Just as well, huh?! I have run a virus scan since dowloading the second file. But thanks for the advice, David. Appreciated. PS I completely understand why the links I gave have been removed. But for the record, the substituted link in an earlier post (#3) hypertexted "Camera Lens Distortion" is not the tool I eventually found and preferred. That must mean that tool is also inappropriate to post as it doesn't originate via Paint.NET.. Fair enough. Once again, I apologise. I now understand the rules and it won't happen again, But editing my post the way you have makes it look like I'm referencing or recommending something that I'm not.

I completely understand why the link I initially gave has been removed (my ignorance - no malicious intent, I assure you). But for the record, the substituted link in an earlier post (#1100) hypertexted "Camera Lens Distortion" is not the tool I eventually found and chose to use. That must mean the (2nd) tool I found is also inappropriate to post - as it doesn't originate via Paint.NET.. Fair enough. Once again, I apologise. I now understand the rules and it won't happen again, But editing my posts the way you have makes it look like I'm referencing and/or recommending something that I'm not.

Well I gave it a go. FWIW, herewith my review of (what I shall call) the Korean tool: 1) You have to do the work in a separate, smaller window - very hard to see exactly what effect the sliders are having until you apply them, check the main Paint window, and then go back to the small window. Not conducive to intuitive editing. 2) The ridiculously complicated numbers accompanying the mysterious sliders might mean something to gifted people, but they mean nothing to me. 3) (Most importantly): I only spent 3 or 4 minutes with it, but I could only get the thing to make pincushion manoeuvres. The problem I have is with a lens that curves edges in, a little - I don't need them more curved in. Perhaps the tool can barrel as well - I'd certainly hope so - but if you can't see how that's done after a few minutes investigation.... YMMV but I'm deleting it. On the other hand, the tool I got via Softpedia is incredibly simple, immediately usable, and seems to do the job - in both directions - very well (I may be a computer idiot, but I can get very fussy about straight lines ; )

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AhAA! Live and learn. I'll give it a go. Cheers.

Thanks, Drew. In fact, just moments ago I found this: Camera Lens Distortion (link edited by EER) Which seems fine to me. It's very simple, but far as I can tell so far works well enough. I scanned it with Avast and Malwarebytes and nothing found. Earlier, via Paint, I had found and installed that Korean dll , but for some reason it didn't engage - just opened in a separate window and sat there (?!)

OK folks, I found it! Or one pretty much like it: Camera Lens Distortion If anyone knows of an alternative, perhaps better, lens-distortion-correction p-i, please say. But this one seems to work fine. PS. I know there's a tool like this originating in Korea (linked elsewhere in Paint), but when I downloaded and installed it (it moved itself to 'render' in the effets sub-menu) it opened in a separate window and sat there - didn't link to my image at all (?!)) PPS. You guys probably know this already, but DrewDale kindly warned me to beware of the site I linked in my first post - illegal and unsafe. My apologies.

Hi guys, I Just joined your delightful, helpful forum (it really is!) - and asked this question in the plug-ins sub. I'll ask it again here in case it's the proper/better place. I'm looking for a simple lens correction tool, to correct pincushion (or barrelling) distortion on some 35mm negatives I'm scanning. I found this - [Removed] - but I can't find a link to just that one plug-in 1) Can I get it by itself? 2) If yes - where? 3) If no - is there another plugin available that does the same thing? NB: I'm an elderly computer idiot. Be gentle with me. Cheers!

Hi all, Elderly first-post computer idiot here...hope I'm posting in the right place. Loving using Paint.net for post-processing my scanned 35mm negatives. Also admiring the v helpful community you have here. No, really ; ) There are just a couple of tools I want that only come as plugins. Like this one: <No> 1) Does it still exist? 2) If yes - can I get it without installing a whole other bunch of effects I really don't need/want, ie by itself? 3) If no - anyone know of another, similar plugin? (I've looked and looked and can only find that one so far)