setiastrosuitepro 1.6.7__py3-none-any.whl → 1.7.0__py3-none-any.whl

setiastro/saspro/stat_stretch.py

@@ -3,16 +3,45 @@ from __future__ import annotations
 from PyQt6.QtCore import Qt, QSize, QEvent
 from PyQt6.QtWidgets import (
     QDialog, QVBoxLayout, QHBoxLayout, QFormLayout, QLabel, QDoubleSpinBox,
-    QCheckBox, QPushButton, QScrollArea, QWidget, QMessageBox, QSlider, QToolBar, QToolButton
+    QCheckBox, QPushButton, QScrollArea, QWidget, QMessageBox, QSlider, QToolBar, QToolButton, QComboBox,QProgressBar, QApplication
 )
 from PyQt6.QtGui import QImage, QPixmap, QMouseEvent, QCursor
 import numpy as np
 from PyQt6 import sip
-
+from PyQt6.QtCore import QObject, QThread, pyqtSignal, pyqtSlot, Qt, QSize, QEvent, QTimer
+from PyQt6.QtWidgets import QProgressDialog, QApplication
 from .doc_manager import ImageDocument
 # use your existing stretch code
-from setiastro.saspro.imageops.stretch import stretch_mono_image, stretch_color_image
+from setiastro.saspro.imageops.stretch import (
+    stretch_mono_image,
+    stretch_color_image,
+    _compute_blackpoint_sigma,
+    _compute_blackpoint_sigma_per_channel,
+)
+
 from setiastro.saspro.widgets.themed_buttons import themed_toolbtn
+from setiastro.saspro.luminancerecombine import LUMA_PROFILES
+
+class _StretchWorker(QObject):
+    finished = pyqtSignal(object, str)  # (out_array_or_None, error_message_or_empty)
+
+    def __init__(self, dialog_ref):
+        super().__init__()
+        self._dlg = dialog_ref
+
+    @pyqtSlot()
+    def run(self):
+        try:
+            # dialog might be closing; guard
+            if self._dlg is None or sip.isdeleted(self._dlg):
+                self.finished.emit(None, "Dialog was closed.")
+                return
+
+            out = self._dlg._run_stretch()
+            self.finished.emit(out, "")
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.finished.emit(None, str(e))
+
 
 class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
     """
@@ -22,91 +51,266 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
         super().__init__(parent)
         self.setWindowTitle(self.tr("Statistical Stretch"))
 
-        # --- IMPORTANT: avoid “attached modal” behavior on some Linux WMs ---
-        # Make this a proper top-level window (tool-style) rather than an attached sheet.
+        # --- Top-level non-modal tool window (Linux WM friendly) ---
         self.setWindowFlag(Qt.WindowType.Window, True)
-        # Non-modal: allow user to switch between images while dialog is open
         self.setWindowModality(Qt.WindowModality.NonModal)
-        # Don’t let the generic modal flag override the explicit modality
         self.setModal(False)
         try:
             self.setAttribute(Qt.WidgetAttribute.WA_DeleteOnClose, True)
         except Exception:
-            pass  # older PyQt6 versions
+            pass
+
+        # --- State / refs ---
         self._main = parent
         self.doc = document
+
         self._last_preview = None
+        self._preview_qimg = None
+        self._preview_scale = 1.0
+        self._fit_mode = True
+
+        self._panning = False
+        self._pan_last = None  # QPoint
+
+        self._hdr_knee_user_locked = False
+        self._pending_close = False
+        self._suppress_replay_record = False
+
+        # ---- Clip-stats scheduling (define EARLY so init callbacks can't crash) ----
+        self._clip_timer = None
 
+        def _schedule_clip_stats():
+            # Safe early stub; once timer exists it will debounce
+            if getattr(self, "_job_running", False):
+                return
+            if sip.isdeleted(self):
+                return
+            t = getattr(self, "_clip_timer", None)
+            if t is None:
+                return
+            t.start()
+
+        self._schedule_clip_stats = _schedule_clip_stats
+
+        self._thread = None
+        self._worker = None
         self._follow_conn = None
+        self._job_running = False
+        self._job_mode = ""
+
+        # --- Follow active document changes (optional) ---
         if hasattr(self._main, "currentDocumentChanged"):
             try:
-                # store connection so we can cleanly disconnect
                 self._main.currentDocumentChanged.connect(self._on_active_doc_changed)
                 self._follow_conn = True
             except Exception:
                 self._follow_conn = None
-        self._panning = False
-        self._pan_last = None  # QPoint
-        self._preview_scale = 1.0       # NEW: zoom factor for preview
-        self._preview_qimg = None       # NEW: store unscaled QImage for clean scaling
-        self._suppress_replay_record = False
 
-        # --- Controls ---
+        # ------------------------------------------------------------------
+        # Controls
+        # ------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+        # Target median
         self.spin_target = QDoubleSpinBox()
         self.spin_target.setRange(0.01, 0.99)
         self.spin_target.setSingleStep(0.01)
         self.spin_target.setValue(0.25)
         self.spin_target.setDecimals(3)
 
+        # Linked channels
         self.chk_linked = QCheckBox(self.tr("Linked channels"))
         self.chk_linked.setChecked(False)
 
+        # Normalize
         self.chk_normalize = QCheckBox(self.tr("Normalize to [0..1]"))
         self.chk_normalize.setChecked(False)
 
-        # NEW: Curves boost
+        # --- Black point sigma row ---
+        self.row_bp = QWidget()
+        bp_lay = QHBoxLayout(self.row_bp)
+        bp_lay.setContentsMargins(0, 0, 0, 0)
+        bp_lay.setSpacing(8)
+
+        bp_lay.addWidget(QLabel(self.tr("Black point σ:")))
+
+        self.sld_bp = QSlider(Qt.Orientation.Horizontal)
+        self.sld_bp.setRange(50, 600)   # 0.50 .. 6.00
+        self.sld_bp.setValue(500)       # 5.00 default (matches your label)
+        bp_lay.addWidget(self.sld_bp, 1)
+
+        self.lbl_bp = QLabel(f"{self.sld_bp.value()/100:.2f}")
+        bp_lay.addWidget(self.lbl_bp)
+
+        bp_tip = self.tr(
+            "Black point (σ) controls how aggressively the dark background is clipped.\n"
+            "Higher values clip more (darker background, more contrast), but can crush faint dust.\n"
+            "Lower values preserve faint background, but may leave the image gray.\n"
+            "Tip: start around 2.7–5.0 depending on gradient/noise."
+        )
+        self.row_bp.setToolTip(bp_tip)
+        self.sld_bp.setToolTip(bp_tip)
+        self.lbl_bp.setToolTip(bp_tip)
+
+        # No black clipping
+        self.chk_no_black_clip = QCheckBox(self.tr("No black clipping (Old Stat Stretch behavior)"))
+        self.chk_no_black_clip.setChecked(False)
+        self.chk_no_black_clip.setToolTip(self.tr(
+            "Disables black-point clipping.\n"
+            "Uses the image minimum as the black point (preserves faint background),\n"
+            "but the result may look flatter / hazier."
+        ))
+
+        # --- HDR compress ---
+        self.chk_hdr = QCheckBox(self.tr("HDR highlight compress"))
+        self.chk_hdr.setChecked(False)
+        self.chk_hdr.setToolTip(self.tr(
+            "Compresses bright highlights after the stretch.\n"
+            "Use lightly: high values can flatten the image and create star ringing."
+        ))
+
+        self.hdr_row = QWidget()
+        hdr_lay = QVBoxLayout(self.hdr_row)
+        hdr_lay.setContentsMargins(0, 0, 0, 0)
+        hdr_lay.setSpacing(6)
+
+        # HDR amount row
+        row_a = QHBoxLayout()
+        row_a.setContentsMargins(0, 0, 0, 0)
+        row_a.setSpacing(8)
+        row_a.addWidget(QLabel(self.tr("Amount:")))
+
+        self.sld_hdr_amt = QSlider(Qt.Orientation.Horizontal)
+        self.sld_hdr_amt.setRange(0, 100)
+        self.sld_hdr_amt.setValue(15)
+        row_a.addWidget(self.sld_hdr_amt, 1)
+
+        self.lbl_hdr_amt = QLabel(f"{self.sld_hdr_amt.value()/100:.2f}")
+        row_a.addWidget(self.lbl_hdr_amt)
+
+        self.sld_hdr_amt.setToolTip(self.tr(
+            "Compression strength (0–1).\n"
+            "Start low (0.10–0.15). Too much can flatten the image and ring stars."
+        ))
+        self.lbl_hdr_amt.setToolTip(self.sld_hdr_amt.toolTip())
+
+        # HDR knee row
+        row_k = QHBoxLayout()
+        row_k.setContentsMargins(0, 0, 0, 0)
+        row_k.setSpacing(8)
+        row_k.addWidget(QLabel(self.tr("Knee:")))
+
+        self.sld_hdr_knee = QSlider(Qt.Orientation.Horizontal)
+        self.sld_hdr_knee.setRange(10, 95)
+        self.sld_hdr_knee.setValue(75)
+        row_k.addWidget(self.sld_hdr_knee, 1)
+
+        self.lbl_hdr_knee = QLabel(f"{self.sld_hdr_knee.value()/100:.2f}")
+        row_k.addWidget(self.lbl_hdr_knee)
+
+        self.sld_hdr_knee.setToolTip(self.tr(
+            "Where compression begins (0–1).\n"
+            "Good starting point: knee ≈ target median + 0.10 to + 0.20.\n"
+            "Example: target 0.25 → knee 0.35–0.45."
+        ))
+        self.lbl_hdr_knee.setToolTip(self.sld_hdr_knee.toolTip())
+
+        hdr_lay.addLayout(row_a)
+        hdr_lay.addLayout(row_k)
+
+        self.hdr_row.setEnabled(False)
+
+        # --- Luma-only row (checkbox + dropdown on one line) ---
+        self.luma_row = QWidget()
+        lr = QHBoxLayout(self.luma_row)
+        lr.setContentsMargins(0, 0, 0, 0)
+        lr.setSpacing(8)
+
+        self.chk_luma_only = QCheckBox(self.tr("Luminance-only"))
+        self.chk_luma_only.setChecked(False)
+
+        self.cmb_luma = QComboBox()
+        keys = list(LUMA_PROFILES.keys())
+
+        def _cat(k):
+            return str(LUMA_PROFILES.get(k, {}).get("category", ""))
+
+        keys.sort(key=lambda k: (_cat(k), k.lower()))
+        self.cmb_luma.addItems(keys)
+        self.cmb_luma.setCurrentText("rec709")
+        self.cmb_luma.setEnabled(False)
+
+        lr.addWidget(self.chk_luma_only)
+        lr.addWidget(QLabel(self.tr("Mode:")))
+        lr.addWidget(self.cmb_luma, 1)
+
+        # --- Luma blend row (only meaningful when Luma-only is enabled) ---
+        self.luma_blend_row = QWidget()
+        lbr = QHBoxLayout(self.luma_blend_row)
+        lbr.setContentsMargins(0, 0, 0, 0)
+        lbr.setSpacing(8)
+
+        lbr.addWidget(QLabel(self.tr("Luma blend:")))
+
+        self.sld_luma_blend = QSlider(Qt.Orientation.Horizontal)
+        self.sld_luma_blend.setRange(0, 100)   # 0=normal linked, 100=luma-only
+        self.sld_luma_blend.setValue(60)       # nice default: “mostly luma” but tame
+        lbr.addWidget(self.sld_luma_blend, 1)
+
+        self.lbl_luma_blend = QLabel(f"{self.sld_luma_blend.value()/100:.2f}")
+        lbr.addWidget(self.lbl_luma_blend)
+
+        tip = self.tr(
+            "Blend between a normal linked RGB stretch (0.00) and a luminance-only stretch (1.00).\n"
+            "Use this to tame the saturation punch of luma-only."
+        )
+        self.luma_blend_row.setToolTip(tip)
+        self.sld_luma_blend.setToolTip(tip)
+        self.lbl_luma_blend.setToolTip(tip)
+
+        self.luma_blend_row.setEnabled(False)
+
+        # --- Curves boost ---
         self.chk_curves = QCheckBox(self.tr("Curves boost"))
         self.chk_curves.setChecked(False)
 
         self.curves_row = QWidget()
-        cr_lay = QHBoxLayout(self.curves_row); cr_lay.setContentsMargins(0,0,0,0)
+        cr_lay = QHBoxLayout(self.curves_row)
+        cr_lay.setContentsMargins(0, 0, 0, 0)
         cr_lay.setSpacing(8)
+
         cr_lay.addWidget(QLabel(self.tr("Strength:")))
         self.sld_curves = QSlider(Qt.Orientation.Horizontal)
-        self.sld_curves.setRange(0, 100)           # 0.00 … 1.00 mapped to 0…100
-        self.sld_curves.setSingleStep(1)
-        self.sld_curves.setPageStep(5)
-        self.sld_curves.setValue(20)               # default 0.20
-        self.lbl_curves_val = QLabel("0.20")
-        self.sld_curves.valueChanged.connect(lambda v: self.lbl_curves_val.setText(f"{v/100:.2f}"))
+        self.sld_curves.setRange(0, 100)
+        self.sld_curves.setValue(20)
         cr_lay.addWidget(self.sld_curves, 1)
+
+        self.lbl_curves_val = QLabel(f"{self.sld_curves.value()/100:.2f}")
         cr_lay.addWidget(self.lbl_curves_val)
-        self.curves_row.setEnabled(False)          # disabled until checkbox is ticked
-        self.chk_curves.toggled.connect(self.curves_row.setEnabled)
 
-        # Preview area
+        self.curves_row.setEnabled(False)
+
+        # ------------------------------------------------------------------
+        # Preview UI
+        # ------------------------------------------------------------------
         self.preview_label = QLabel(alignment=Qt.AlignmentFlag.AlignCenter)
         self.preview_label.setMinimumSize(QSize(320, 240))
-        self.preview_label.setScaledContents(False) 
+        self.preview_label.setScaledContents(False)
+        self.preview_label.setAttribute(Qt.WidgetAttribute.WA_TransparentForMouseEvents, True)
+
         self.preview_scroll = QScrollArea()
-        self.preview_scroll.setWidgetResizable(False)           # <- was True; we manage size
+        self.preview_scroll.setWidgetResizable(False)
         self.preview_scroll.setWidget(self.preview_label)
         self.preview_scroll.setHorizontalScrollBarPolicy(Qt.ScrollBarPolicy.ScrollBarAsNeeded)
         self.preview_scroll.setVerticalScrollBarPolicy(Qt.ScrollBarPolicy.ScrollBarAsNeeded)
+        self.preview_scroll.viewport().installEventFilter(self)
 
-        self._fit_mode = True       # NEW: start in Fit mode
-
-        # --- Zoom buttons row (place before the main layout or right above preview) ---
-        # --- Zoom buttons row ---
+        # Zoom buttons
         zoom_row = QHBoxLayout()
-
-        # Use themed tool buttons (consistent with the rest of SASpro)
         self.btn_zoom_out = themed_toolbtn("zoom-out", "Zoom Out")
         self.btn_zoom_in  = themed_toolbtn("zoom-in", "Zoom In")
         self.btn_zoom_100 = themed_toolbtn("zoom-original", "1:1")
         self.btn_zoom_fit = themed_toolbtn("zoom-fit-best", "Fit")
 
-
         zoom_row.addStretch(1)
         for b in (self.btn_zoom_out, self.btn_zoom_in, self.btn_zoom_100, self.btn_zoom_fit):
             zoom_row.addWidget(b)
@@ -116,48 +320,475 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
         self.btn_preview = QPushButton(self.tr("Preview"))
         self.btn_apply   = QPushButton(self.tr("Apply"))
         self.btn_close   = QPushButton(self.tr("Close"))
-
-        self.btn_preview.clicked.connect(self._do_preview)
-        self.btn_apply.clicked.connect(self._do_apply)
-        self.btn_close.clicked.connect(self.close)
-
-        # --- Layout ---
+        self.btn_reset = QPushButton(self.tr("Reset ⟳"))  
+
+        self.btn_clipstats = QPushButton(self.tr("Clip stats"))
+        self.lbl_clipstats = QLabel("")
+        self.lbl_clipstats.setWordWrap(True)
+        self.lbl_clipstats.setTextInteractionFlags(Qt.TextInteractionFlag.TextSelectableByMouse)
+        self.lbl_clipstats.setMinimumHeight(38)
+        self.lbl_clipstats.setFrameShape(QLabel.Shape.StyledPanel)
+        self.lbl_clipstats.setFrameShadow(QLabel.Shadow.Sunken)
+        self.lbl_clipstats.setContentsMargins(6, 4, 6, 4)
+
+        # --- In-UI busy indicator (Wayland-friendly) ---
+        self.busy_row = QWidget()
+        br = QHBoxLayout(self.busy_row)
+        br.setContentsMargins(0, 0, 0, 0)
+        br.setSpacing(8)
+
+        self.lbl_busy = QLabel(self.tr("Processing…"))
+        self.lbl_busy.setStyleSheet("color:#888;")
+        self.pbar_busy = QProgressBar()
+        self.pbar_busy.setRange(0, 0)          # indeterminate
+        self.pbar_busy.setTextVisible(False)
+        self.pbar_busy.setFixedHeight(10)
+
+        br.addWidget(self.lbl_busy)
+        br.addWidget(self.pbar_busy, 1)
+
+        self.busy_row.setVisible(False)        # hidden until needed
+
+        # ------------------------------------------------------------------
+        # Layout
+        # ------------------------------------------------------------------
         form = QFormLayout()
         form.addRow(self.tr("Target median:"), self.spin_target)
         form.addRow("", self.chk_linked)
+        form.addRow("", self.row_bp)
+        form.addRow("", self.chk_no_black_clip)
+        form.addRow("", self.chk_hdr)
+        form.addRow("", self.hdr_row)
+        form.addRow("", self.luma_row)
+        form.addRow("", self.luma_blend_row)
         form.addRow("", self.chk_normalize)
         form.addRow("", self.chk_curves)
         form.addRow("", self.curves_row)
 
         left = QVBoxLayout()
         left.addLayout(form)
-        row = QHBoxLayout()
-        row.addWidget(self.btn_preview)
-        row.addWidget(self.btn_apply)
-        row.addStretch(1)
-        left.addLayout(row)
+
+        btn_row = QHBoxLayout()
+        btn_row.addWidget(self.btn_preview)
+        btn_row.addWidget(self.btn_apply)
+        btn_row.addWidget(self.btn_clipstats)
+        btn_row.addStretch(1)        
+        btn_row.addWidget(self.btn_reset)  
+        btn_row.addStretch(1)
+        left.addLayout(btn_row)
+
+        left.addWidget(self.lbl_clipstats)
+        left.addWidget(self.busy_row)
         left.addStretch(1)
 
+        right = QVBoxLayout()
+        right.addLayout(zoom_row)
+        right.addWidget(self.preview_scroll, 1)
+
         main = QHBoxLayout(self)
         main.addLayout(left, 0)
-
-        # NEW: right column with zoom row + preview
-        right = QVBoxLayout()
-        right.addLayout(zoom_row)                # ← actually add the zoom controls
-        right.addWidget(self.preview_scroll, 1)  # preview below the buttons
         main.addLayout(right, 1)
 
+        # ------------------------------------------------------------------
+        # Behavior / wiring
+        # ------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+        # Blackpoint slider -> label + debounced clip stats
+        def _on_bp_changed(v: int):
+            self.lbl_bp.setText(f"{v/100:.2f}")
+            self._schedule_clip_stats()
+
+        self.sld_bp.valueChanged.connect(_on_bp_changed)
+
+        # No-black-clip toggles blackpoint UI + triggers stats
+        def _on_no_black_clip_toggled(on: bool):
+            self.row_bp.setEnabled(not on)
+            self._schedule_clip_stats()
+
+        self.chk_no_black_clip.toggled.connect(_on_no_black_clip_toggled)
+        _on_no_black_clip_toggled(self.chk_no_black_clip.isChecked())
+
+        # Curves
+        self.chk_curves.toggled.connect(self.curves_row.setEnabled)
+        self.sld_curves.valueChanged.connect(lambda v: self.lbl_curves_val.setText(f"{v/100:.2f}"))
+
+        # HDR enable toggles HDR row
+        self.chk_hdr.toggled.connect(self.hdr_row.setEnabled)
+        self.sld_hdr_amt.valueChanged.connect(lambda v: self.lbl_hdr_amt.setText(f"{v/100:.2f}"))
+        self.sld_hdr_knee.valueChanged.connect(lambda v: self.lbl_hdr_knee.setText(f"{v/100:.2f}"))
+        self.sld_hdr_knee.sliderPressed.connect(lambda: setattr(self, "_hdr_knee_user_locked", True))
+
+        # Auto-suggest HDR knee from target (unless user locked)
+        def _suggest_hdr_knee_from_target():
+            if getattr(self, "_hdr_knee_user_locked", False):
+                return
+            t = float(self.spin_target.value())
+            knee = float(np.clip(t + 0.10, 0.10, 0.95))
+            self.sld_hdr_knee.blockSignals(True)
+            self.sld_hdr_knee.setValue(int(round(knee * 100)))
+            self.sld_hdr_knee.blockSignals(False)
+            self.lbl_hdr_knee.setText(f"{knee:.2f}")
+
+        self.spin_target.valueChanged.connect(_suggest_hdr_knee_from_target)
+
+        # Zoom buttons
         self.btn_zoom_in.clicked.connect(lambda: self._zoom_by(1.25))
         self.btn_zoom_out.clicked.connect(lambda: self._zoom_by(1/1.25))
         self.btn_zoom_100.clicked.connect(self._zoom_reset_100)
         self.btn_zoom_fit.clicked.connect(self._fit_preview)
 
-        self.preview_scroll.viewport().installEventFilter(self)
-        self.preview_label.installEventFilter(self)
+        # Main buttons
+        self.btn_preview.clicked.connect(self._do_preview)
+        self.btn_apply.clicked.connect(self._do_apply)
+        self.btn_reset.clicked.connect(self._reset_defaults)   
+        self.btn_close.clicked.connect(self.close)
+        self.btn_clipstats.clicked.connect(self._do_clip_stats)
+
+        # Debounced clip stats timer
+        self._clip_timer = QTimer(self)
+        self._clip_timer.setSingleShot(True)
+        self._clip_timer.setInterval(500)
+        self._clip_timer.timeout.connect(self._do_clip_stats)
+
+        # Initialize UI state
+        _suggest_hdr_knee_from_target()
+        self.sld_luma_blend.valueChanged.connect(
+            lambda v: self.lbl_luma_blend.setText(f"{v/100:.2f}")
+        )
+
+        # Luma-only: one unified handler for all dependent UI state
+        def _on_luma_only_toggled(on: bool):
+            # enable luma mode dropdown only when luma-only is on
+            self.cmb_luma.setEnabled(on)
+
+            # linked channels doesn't make sense in luma-only mode
+            self.chk_linked.setEnabled(not on)
+
+            # luma blend row only meaningful when luma-only is enabled
+            self.luma_blend_row.setEnabled(on)
 
+            # mode-affecting => refresh clip stats
+            self._schedule_clip_stats()
+
+        self.chk_luma_only.toggled.connect(_on_luma_only_toggled)
+        _on_luma_only_toggled(self.chk_luma_only.isChecked())
+
+
+        # Initial preview + clip stats
         self._populate_initial_preview()
 
+
     # ----- helpers -----
+    def _show_busy(self, title: str, text: str):
+        # title kept for signature compatibility; not shown
+        try:
+            self.lbl_busy.setText(text or self.tr("Processing…"))
+            self.busy_row.setVisible(True)
+            # make sure UI repaints before thread work starts
+            QApplication.processEvents()
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+    def _hide_busy(self):
+        try:
+            if getattr(self, "busy_row", None) is not None:
+                self.busy_row.setVisible(False)
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+
+    def _set_controls_enabled(self, enabled: bool):
+        try:
+            self.btn_preview.setEnabled(enabled)
+            self.btn_apply.setEnabled(enabled)
+            if getattr(self, "btn_reset", None) is not None:
+                self.btn_reset.setEnabled(enabled)  # <-- NEW
+            if getattr(self, "btn_clipstats", None) is not None:
+                self.btn_clipstats.setEnabled(enabled)
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+    def _reset_defaults(self):
+        """Reset all controls back to factory defaults."""
+        if getattr(self, "_job_running", False):
+            return
+
+        # Defaults (must match your __init__ setValue/setChecked calls)
+        DEFAULT_TARGET = 0.25
+        DEFAULT_LINKED = False
+        DEFAULT_NORMALIZE = False
+        DEFAULT_BP_SLIDER = 500          # 5.00
+        DEFAULT_NO_BLACK_CLIP = False
+
+        DEFAULT_HDR_ON = False
+        DEFAULT_HDR_AMT = 15             # 0.15
+        DEFAULT_HDR_KNEE = 75            # 0.75
+
+        DEFAULT_LUMA_ONLY = False
+        DEFAULT_LUMA_MODE = "rec709"
+        DEFAULT_LUMA_BLEND = 60          # 0.60
+
+        DEFAULT_CURVES_ON = False
+        DEFAULT_CURVES_STRENGTH = 20     # 0.20
+
+        # Avoid cascading signal storms while we set everything
+        widgets = [
+            self.spin_target,
+            self.chk_linked,
+            self.chk_normalize,
+            self.sld_bp,
+            self.chk_no_black_clip,
+            self.chk_hdr,
+            self.sld_hdr_amt,
+            self.sld_hdr_knee,
+            self.chk_luma_only,
+            self.cmb_luma,
+            self.sld_luma_blend,
+            self.chk_curves,
+            self.sld_curves,
+        ]
+
+        old_blocks = []
+        for w in widgets:
+            try:
+                old_blocks.append((w, w.blockSignals(True)))
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+
+        try:
+            # Reset “user locked” HDR knee behavior
+            self._hdr_knee_user_locked = False
+
+            # Core controls
+            self.spin_target.setValue(DEFAULT_TARGET)
+            self.chk_linked.setChecked(DEFAULT_LINKED)
+            self.chk_normalize.setChecked(DEFAULT_NORMALIZE)
+
+            # Black point
+            self.chk_no_black_clip.setChecked(DEFAULT_NO_BLACK_CLIP)
+            self.sld_bp.setValue(DEFAULT_BP_SLIDER)
+            self.lbl_bp.setText(f"{DEFAULT_BP_SLIDER/100:.2f}")
+
+            # HDR
+            self.chk_hdr.setChecked(DEFAULT_HDR_ON)
+            self.sld_hdr_amt.setValue(DEFAULT_HDR_AMT)
+            self.lbl_hdr_amt.setText(f"{DEFAULT_HDR_AMT/100:.2f}")
+            self.sld_hdr_knee.setValue(DEFAULT_HDR_KNEE)
+            self.lbl_hdr_knee.setText(f"{DEFAULT_HDR_KNEE/100:.2f}")
+
+            # Luma-only + mode + blend
+            self.chk_luma_only.setChecked(DEFAULT_LUMA_ONLY)
+            if DEFAULT_LUMA_MODE:
+                self.cmb_luma.setCurrentText(DEFAULT_LUMA_MODE)
+            self.sld_luma_blend.setValue(DEFAULT_LUMA_BLEND)
+            self.lbl_luma_blend.setText(f"{DEFAULT_LUMA_BLEND/100:.2f}")
+
+            # Curves
+            self.chk_curves.setChecked(DEFAULT_CURVES_ON)
+            self.sld_curves.setValue(DEFAULT_CURVES_STRENGTH)
+            self.lbl_curves_val.setText(f"{DEFAULT_CURVES_STRENGTH/100:.2f}")
+
+        finally:
+            # Restore signal states
+            for w, _prev in old_blocks:
+                try:
+                    w.blockSignals(False)
+                except Exception:
+                    pass
+
+        # Re-apply dependent enable/disable states exactly like normal interactions
+        try:
+            # no-black-clip disables BP row
+            self.row_bp.setEnabled(not self.chk_no_black_clip.isChecked())
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+        try:
+            # HDR enables HDR row
+            self.hdr_row.setEnabled(self.chk_hdr.isChecked())
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+        try:
+            # Curves enables curves row
+            self.curves_row.setEnabled(self.chk_curves.isChecked())
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+        try:
+            # Luma-only enables dropdown + blend row, disables linked
+            luma_on = self.chk_luma_only.isChecked()
+            self.cmb_luma.setEnabled(luma_on)
+            self.luma_blend_row.setEnabled(luma_on)
+            self.chk_linked.setEnabled(not luma_on)
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+        # Auto-suggest HDR knee from target (since we cleared lock)
+        try:
+            t = float(self.spin_target.value())
+            knee = float(np.clip(t + 0.10, 0.10, 0.95))
+            self.sld_hdr_knee.setValue(int(round(knee * 100)))
+            self.lbl_hdr_knee.setText(f"{knee:.2f}")
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+        # Refresh baseline preview + clip stats
+        self._populate_initial_preview()
+
+
+    def _clip_mode_label(self, imgf: np.ndarray) -> str:
+        # Mono image
+        if imgf.ndim == 2 or (imgf.ndim == 3 and imgf.shape[2] == 1):
+            return self.tr("Mono")
+
+        # RGB image
+        luma_only = bool(getattr(self, "chk_luma_only", None) and self.chk_luma_only.isChecked())
+        if luma_only:
+            return self.tr("Luma-only (L ≤ bp)")
+
+        linked = bool(getattr(self, "chk_linked", None) and self.chk_linked.isChecked())
+        if linked:
+            return self.tr("Linked (L ≤ bp)")
+
+        return self.tr("Unlinked (any channel ≤ bp)")
+
+
+    def _do_clip_stats(self):
+        imgf = self._get_source_float()
+        if imgf is None or imgf.size == 0:
+            self.lbl_clipstats.setText(self.tr("No image loaded."))
+            return
+
+        sig = float(self.sld_bp.value()) / 100.0
+        no_black_clip = bool(self.chk_no_black_clip.isChecked())
+
+        # Modes that affect how we count / threshold
+        luma_only = bool(getattr(self, "chk_luma_only", None) and self.chk_luma_only.isChecked())
+        linked = bool(getattr(self, "chk_linked", None) and self.chk_linked.isChecked())
+
+        # Outputs we’ll fill
+        bp = None            # float threshold (mono / L-based modes)
+        bp3 = None           # per-channel thresholds (unlinked RGB)
+        clipped = None       # [H,W] bool
+
+        # --- Compute blackpoint threshold(s) exactly like stretch.py ---
+        if imgf.ndim == 2 or (imgf.ndim == 3 and imgf.shape[2] == 1):
+            mono = imgf.squeeze().astype(np.float32, copy=False)
+            if no_black_clip:
+                bp = float(mono.min())
+            else:
+                bp, _ = _compute_blackpoint_sigma(mono, sig)
+
+            clipped = (mono <= bp)
+
+        else:
+            rgb = imgf.astype(np.float32, copy=False)
+
+            if luma_only or linked:
+                # One threshold for the pixel: use luminance proxy
+                L = 0.2126 * rgb[..., 0] + 0.7152 * rgb[..., 1] + 0.0722 * rgb[..., 2]
+                if no_black_clip:
+                    bp = float(L.min())
+                else:
+                    bp, _ = _compute_blackpoint_sigma(L, sig)
+
+                clipped = (L <= bp)
+
+            else:
+                # Unlinked: per-channel thresholds
+                if no_black_clip:
+                    bp3 = np.array(
+                        [float(rgb[..., 0].min()),
+                        float(rgb[..., 1].min()),
+                        float(rgb[..., 2].min())],
+                        dtype=np.float32
+                    )
+                else:
+                    bp3 = _compute_blackpoint_sigma_per_channel(rgb, sig).astype(np.float32, copy=False)
+
+                # Pixel considered clipped if ANY channel would clip
+                clipped = np.any(rgb <= bp3.reshape((1, 1, 3)), axis=2)
+
+        # --- Count pixels (NOT rgb elements) ---
+        clipped_count = int(np.count_nonzero(clipped))
+        total = int(clipped.size)
+        pct = 100.0 * clipped_count / max(1, total)
+
+        # --- Optional masked-area stats ---
+        masked_note = ""
+        m = self._active_mask_array()
+        if m is not None:
+            affected = (m > 0.01)
+            aff_total = int(np.count_nonzero(affected))
+            aff_clip = int(np.count_nonzero(clipped & affected))
+            aff_pct = 100.0 * aff_clip / max(1, aff_total)
+            masked_note = self.tr(f" | masked area: {aff_clip:,}/{aff_total:,} ({aff_pct:.4f}%)")
+
+        mode_lbl = self._clip_mode_label(imgf)
+
+        # --- No-black-clip message (must be mode-aware) ---
+        if no_black_clip:
+            if imgf.ndim == 2 or (imgf.ndim == 3 and imgf.shape[2] == 1):
+                bp_text = self.tr(f"min={float(bp):.6f}")
+            else:
+                if luma_only or linked:
+                    bp_text = self.tr(f"L min={float(bp):.6f}")
+                else:
+                    # bp3 exists here
+                    bp_text = self.tr(
+                        f"R min={float(bp3[0]):.6f}, G min={float(bp3[1]):.6f}, B min={float(bp3[2]):.6f}"
+                    )
+
+            self.lbl_clipstats.setText(
+                self.tr(f"Black clipping disabled ({mode_lbl}). Threshold={bp_text}: "
+                        f"{clipped_count:,}/{total:,} pixels ({pct:.4f}%)") + masked_note
+            )
+            return
+
+        # --- Normal message: show correct threshold(s) ---
+        if (imgf.ndim == 3 and imgf.shape[2] == 3) and not (luma_only or linked):
+            # Unlinked RGB: show per-channel thresholds
+            bp_disp = self.tr(
+                f"R={float(bp3[0]):.6f}, G={float(bp3[1]):.6f}, B={float(bp3[2]):.6f}"
+            )
+        else:
+            # Mono or L-based: single threshold
+            bp_disp = self.tr(f"{float(bp):.6f}")
+
+        self.lbl_clipstats.setText(
+            self.tr(f"Black clip ({mode_lbl}) @ {bp_disp}: "
+                    f"{clipped_count:,}/{total:,} pixels ({pct:.4f}%)") + masked_note
+        )
+
+
+    def _start_stretch_job(self, mode: str):
+        """
+        mode: 'preview' or 'apply'
+        """
+        if getattr(self, "_job_running", False):
+            return
+
+        self._job_running = True
+        self._job_mode = mode
+
+        self._set_controls_enabled(False)
+        self._show_busy("Statistical Stretch", "Processing preview…" if mode == "preview" else "Applying stretch…")
+
+
+        self._thread = QThread(self._main)
+        self._worker = _StretchWorker(self)
+        self._worker.moveToThread(self._thread)
+
+        self._thread.started.connect(self._worker.run)
+        self._worker.finished.connect(self._on_stretch_done)
+        self._worker.finished.connect(self._thread.quit)
+        self._worker.finished.connect(self._worker.deleteLater)
+        self._thread.finished.connect(self._thread.deleteLater)
+
+        self._thread.start()
+
+
     def _get_source_float(self) -> np.ndarray:
         """
         Return a float32 array scaled into ~[0..1] for stretching.
@@ -211,12 +842,43 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
         self._update_preview_scaled()
 
     def _zoom_by(self, factor: float):
-        """Incremental zoom around the current center; exits Fit mode."""
+        vp = self.preview_scroll.viewport()
+        center = vp.rect().center()
+        self._zoom_at(factor, center)
+
+    def _zoom_at(self, factor: float, vp_pos):
+        """Zoom keeping the image point under vp_pos (viewport coords) stationary."""
+        if self._preview_qimg is None:
+            return
+
+        old_scale = float(self._preview_scale)
+
+        # Content coords (in scaled-image pixels) currently under the mouse
+        hsb = self.preview_scroll.horizontalScrollBar()
+        vsb = self.preview_scroll.verticalScrollBar()
+        cx = hsb.value() + int(vp_pos.x())
+        cy = vsb.value() + int(vp_pos.y())
+
+        # Convert to image-space coords (unscaled)
+        ix = cx / old_scale
+        iy = cy / old_scale
+
+        # Apply zoom
         self._fit_mode = False
-        new_scale = self._preview_scale * float(factor)
-        self._preview_scale = max(0.05, min(new_scale, 8.0))
+        new_scale = max(0.05, min(old_scale * float(factor), 8.0))
+        self._preview_scale = new_scale
+
+        # Rebuild pixmap/label size
         self._update_preview_scaled()
 
+        # New content coords for same image-space point
+        ncx = int(ix * new_scale)
+        ncy = int(iy * new_scale)
+
+        # Set scrollbars so that point stays under the mouse
+        hsb.setValue(ncx - int(vp_pos.x()))
+        vsb.setValue(ncy - int(vp_pos.y()))
+
 
     # --- MASK helpers ----------------------------------------------------
     def _active_mask_array(self) -> np.ndarray | None:
@@ -239,10 +901,13 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
             elif m.ndim == 3:  # RGB/whatever → luminance
                 m = (0.2126*m[...,0] + 0.7152*m[...,1] + 0.0722*m[...,2])
 
-            m = m.astype(np.float32, copy=False)
-            # normalize if integer / out-of-range
-            if m.dtype.kind in "ui":
-                m /= float(np.iinfo(m.dtype).max)
+            orig = m
+            # normalize if integer
+            if orig.dtype.kind in "ui":
+                m = orig.astype(np.float32) / float(np.iinfo(orig.dtype).max)
+            else:
+                m = orig.astype(np.float32, copy=False)
+
             m = np.clip(m, 0.0, 1.0)
 
             th, tw = self.doc.image.shape[:2]
@@ -273,6 +938,14 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
         imgf = self._get_source_float()
         if imgf is None:
             return None
+        blackpoint_sigma = float(self.sld_bp.value()) / 100.0
+        hdr_on = bool(self.chk_hdr.isChecked())
+        hdr_amount = float(self.sld_hdr_amt.value()) / 100.0
+        hdr_knee = float(self.sld_hdr_knee.value()) / 100.0
+        luma_only = bool(getattr(self, "chk_luma_only", None) and self.chk_luma_only.isChecked())
+        luma_mode = str(self.cmb_luma.currentText()) if getattr(self, "cmb_luma", None) else "rec709"
+        no_black_clip = bool(self.chk_no_black_clip.isChecked())
+        luma_blend = float(self.sld_luma_blend.value()) / 100.0 if getattr(self, "sld_luma_blend", None) else 1.0
 
         target = float(self.spin_target.value())
         linked = bool(self.chk_linked.isChecked())
@@ -287,6 +960,11 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
                 normalize=normalize,
                 apply_curves=apply_curves,
                 curves_boost=curves_boost,
+                blackpoint_sigma=blackpoint_sigma,
+                no_black_clip=no_black_clip,
+                hdr_compress=hdr_on,
+                hdr_amount=hdr_amount,
+                hdr_knee=hdr_knee,
             )
         else:
             out = stretch_color_image(
@@ -296,6 +974,14 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
                 normalize=normalize,
                 apply_curves=apply_curves,
                 curves_boost=curves_boost,
+                blackpoint_sigma=blackpoint_sigma,
+                no_black_clip=no_black_clip,
+                hdr_compress=hdr_on,
+                hdr_amount=hdr_amount,
+                hdr_knee=hdr_knee,
+                luma_only=luma_only,
+                luma_mode=luma_mode,
+                luma_blend=luma_blend,   # <-- NEW
             )
 
         # ✅ If a mask is active, blend stretched result with original
@@ -349,6 +1035,10 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
             return
         self.doc = doc
         self._populate_initial_preview()
+        try:
+            self._schedule_clip_stats()
+        except Exception:
+            pass        
 
     # ----- slots -----
     def _populate_initial_preview(self):
@@ -356,56 +1046,68 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
         src = self._get_source_float()
         if src is not None:
             self._set_preview_pixmap(np.clip(src, 0, 1))
+        try:
+            self.lbl_clipstats.setText(self.tr("Calculating clip stats…"))
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+        try:
+            self._schedule_clip_stats()
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
 
     def _do_preview(self):
-        try:
-            out = self._run_stretch()
-            if out is None:
-                QMessageBox.information(self, "No image", "No image is loaded in the active document.")
-                return
-            self._set_preview_pixmap(out)
-        except Exception as e:
-            QMessageBox.warning(self, "Preview failed", str(e))
+        self._start_stretch_job("preview")
+
 
     def _do_apply(self):
-        try:
-            out = self._run_stretch()
-            if out is None:
-                QMessageBox.information(self, "No image", "No image is loaded in the active document.")
-                return
+        self._start_stretch_job("apply")
 
-            # Preserve mono vs color shape
-            if out.ndim == 3 and out.shape[2] == 3 and (self.doc.image.ndim == 2 or self.doc.image.shape[-1] == 1):
-                out = out[..., 0]
-
-            # --- Gather current UI state ------------------------------------
-            target = float(self.spin_target.value())
-            linked = bool(self.chk_linked.isChecked())
-            normalize = bool(self.chk_normalize.isChecked())
-            apply_curves = bool(getattr(self, "chk_curves", None) and self.chk_curves.isChecked())
-            curves_boost = 0.0
-            if getattr(self, "sld_curves", None) is not None:
-                curves_boost = float(self.sld_curves.value()) / 100.0
-
-            # Build human-readable step name
-            parts = [f"target={target:.2f}", "linked" if linked else "unlinked"]
-            if normalize:
-                parts.append("norm")
-            if apply_curves:
-                parts.append(f"curves={curves_boost:.2f}")
-            if self._active_mask_array() is not None:
-                parts.append("masked")
-            step_name = f"Statistical Stretch ({', '.join(parts)})"
-
-            # Apply to document
-            self.doc.apply_edit(out.astype(np.float32, copy=False), step_name=step_name)
-
-            # Turn off display stretch on the active view, if any
-            mw = self.parent()
-            if hasattr(mw, "mdi") and mw.mdi.activeSubWindow():
-                view = mw.mdi.activeSubWindow().widget()
-                if getattr(view, "autostretch_enabled", False):
-                    view.set_autostretch(False)
+    def _apply_out_to_doc(self, out: np.ndarray):
+        # Preserve mono vs color shape
+        if out.ndim == 3 and out.shape[2] == 3 and (self.doc.image.ndim == 2 or self.doc.image.shape[-1] == 1):
+            out = out[..., 0]
+
+        # --- Gather current UI state ------------------------------------
+        target = float(self.spin_target.value())
+        linked = bool(self.chk_linked.isChecked())
+        normalize = bool(self.chk_normalize.isChecked())
+        apply_curves = bool(getattr(self, "chk_curves", None) and self.chk_curves.isChecked())
+        curves_boost = float(self.sld_curves.value()) / 100.0 if getattr(self, "sld_curves", None) is not None else 0.0
+        blackpoint_sigma = float(self.sld_bp.value()) / 100.0
+        hdr_on = bool(self.chk_hdr.isChecked())
+        hdr_amount = float(self.sld_hdr_amt.value()) / 100.0
+        hdr_knee = float(self.sld_hdr_knee.value()) / 100.0
+        luma_only = bool(getattr(self, "chk_luma_only", None) and self.chk_luma_only.isChecked())
+        luma_mode = str(self.cmb_luma.currentText()) if getattr(self, "cmb_luma", None) else "rec709"
+        no_black_clip = bool(self.chk_no_black_clip.isChecked())
+        luma_blend = float(self.sld_luma_blend.value()) / 100.0 if getattr(self, "sld_luma_blend", None) else 1.0
+
+        parts = [f"target={target:.2f}", "linked" if linked else "unlinked"]
+        if normalize:
+            parts.append("norm")
+        if apply_curves:
+            parts.append(f"curves={curves_boost:.2f}")
+        if self._active_mask_array() is not None:
+            parts.append("masked")
+        parts.append(f"bpσ={blackpoint_sigma:.2f}")
+        if hdr_on and hdr_amount > 0:
+            parts.append(f"hdr={hdr_amount:.2f}@{hdr_knee:.2f}")
+        if luma_only:
+            parts.append(f"luma={luma_mode}")
+            parts.append(f"blend={luma_blend:.2f}")
+        if no_black_clip:
+            parts.append("no_black_clip")
+
+        step_name = f"Statistical Stretch ({', '.join(parts)})"
+        self.doc.apply_edit(out.astype(np.float32, copy=False), step_name=step_name)
+
+        # Turn off display stretch on the active view, if any
+        mw = self.parent()
+        if hasattr(mw, "mdi") and mw.mdi.activeSubWindow():
+            view = mw.mdi.activeSubWindow().widget()
+            if getattr(view, "autostretch_enabled", False):
+                view.set_autostretch(False)
 
             # Existing logging, now using the same values as above
             if hasattr(mw, "_log"):
@@ -414,6 +1116,10 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
                 mw._log(
                     "Applied Statistical Stretch "
                     f"(target={target:.3f}, linked={linked}, normalize={normalize}, "
+                    f"bp_sigma={blackpoint_sigma:.2f}, "
+                    f"hdr={'ON' if hdr_on else 'OFF'}"
+                    f"{', amt='+str(round(hdr_amount,2))+' knee='+str(round(hdr_knee,2)) if hdr_on else ''}, "
+                    f"luma={'ON' if luma_only else 'OFF'}{', mode='+luma_mode if luma_only else ''}, "
                     f"curves={'ON' if curves_on else 'OFF'}"
                     f"{', boost='+str(round(boost_val,2)) if curves_on else ''}, "
                     f"mask={'ON' if self._active_mask_array() is not None else 'OFF'})"
@@ -427,6 +1133,14 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
                 "normalize": normalize,
                 "apply_curves": apply_curves,
                 "curves_boost": curves_boost,
+                "blackpoint_sigma": blackpoint_sigma,
+                "no_black_clip": no_black_clip,
+                "hdr_compress": hdr_on,
+                "hdr_amount": hdr_amount,
+                "hdr_knee": hdr_knee,
+                "luma_only": luma_only,
+                "luma_mode": luma_mode,
+                "luma_blend": luma_blend,
             }
 
             # ✅ Remember this as the last headless-style command
@@ -454,13 +1168,9 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
                 # optional debug
                 print("Statistical Stretch: replay recording suppressed for this apply()")
 
-            self.close()
-            return
+        self.close()
 
 
-        except Exception as e:
-            QMessageBox.critical(self, "Apply failed", str(e))
-
     def _refresh_document_from_active(self):
         """
         Refresh the dialog's document reference to the currently active document.
@@ -478,13 +1188,57 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
         except Exception:
             pass
 
+    @pyqtSlot(object, str)
+    def _on_stretch_done(self, out, err: str):
+        # dialog might be closing; guard
+        if sip.isdeleted(self):
+            return
+
+        self._hide_busy()
+        self._set_controls_enabled(True)
+        self._job_running = False
+
+        if err:
+            QMessageBox.warning(self, "Stretch failed", err)
+            return
+
+        if out is None:
+            QMessageBox.information(self, "No image", "No image is loaded in the active document.")
+            return
+
+        if getattr(self, "_job_mode", "") == "preview":
+            self._set_preview_pixmap(out)
+            return
+
+        # apply mode: reuse your existing apply logic, but using `out` we already computed
+        self._apply_out_to_doc(out)
+
+        if getattr(self, "_pending_close", False):
+            self._pending_close = False
+            self.close()
+
     def closeEvent(self, ev):
-        # disconnect the “follow active document” hook
+        # If a job is running, DO NOT close (WA_DeleteOnClose would delete the QThread)
+        if getattr(self, "_job_running", False):
+            self._pending_close = True
+            try:
+                self._hide_busy()
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+            try:
+                self.hide()
+            except Exception:
+                pass
+            ev.ignore()
+            return
+
+        # disconnect follow behavior
         try:
             if self._follow_conn and hasattr(self._main, "currentDocumentChanged"):
                 self._main.currentDocumentChanged.disconnect(self._on_active_doc_changed)
         except Exception:
             pass
+
         super().closeEvent(ev)
 
 
@@ -509,30 +1263,24 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
 
     def eventFilter(self, obj, ev):
         # Ctrl+wheel zoom
-        if ev.type() == QEvent.Type.Wheel and (obj is self.preview_scroll.viewport() or obj is self.preview_label):
+        if ev.type() == QEvent.Type.Wheel and obj is self.preview_scroll.viewport():
             if ev.modifiers() & Qt.KeyboardModifier.ControlModifier:
-                factor = 1.25 if ev.angleDelta().y() > 0 else 1/1.25
-                self._fit_mode = False                       # ← ensure we exit Fit mode
-                self._preview_scale = max(0.05, min(self._preview_scale * factor, 8.0))
-                self._update_preview_scaled()
+                factor = 1.25 if ev.angleDelta().y() > 0 else (1/1.25)
+                self._zoom_at(factor, ev.position())
                 return True
             return False
 
         # Click+drag pan (left or middle mouse)
-        if obj is self.preview_scroll.viewport() or obj is self.preview_label:
+        if obj is self.preview_scroll.viewport():
             if ev.type() == QEvent.Type.MouseButtonPress:
-                if ev.buttons() & (Qt.MouseButton.LeftButton | Qt.MouseButton.MiddleButton):
+                if ev.button() in (Qt.MouseButton.LeftButton, Qt.MouseButton.MiddleButton):
                     self._panning = True
-                    self._pan_last = ev.position().toPoint()
-                    # show a "grab" cursor where the drag begins
-                    if obj is self.preview_label:
-                        self.preview_label.setCursor(Qt.CursorShape.ClosedHandCursor)
-                    else:
-                        self.preview_scroll.viewport().setCursor(Qt.CursorShape.ClosedHandCursor)
+                    self._pan_last = ev.globalPosition().toPoint()
+                    self.preview_scroll.viewport().setCursor(Qt.CursorShape.ClosedHandCursor)
                     return True
 
             elif ev.type() == QEvent.Type.MouseMove and self._panning:
-                pos = ev.position().toPoint()
+                pos = ev.globalPosition().toPoint()
                 delta = pos - self._pan_last
                 self._pan_last = pos
 
@@ -543,12 +1291,11 @@ class StatisticalStretchDialog(QDialog):
                 return True
 
             elif ev.type() == QEvent.Type.MouseButtonRelease and self._panning:
-                self._panning = False
-                self._pan_last = None
-                # restore cursor
-                self.preview_label.unsetCursor()
-                self.preview_scroll.viewport().unsetCursor()
-                return True
+                if ev.button() in (Qt.MouseButton.LeftButton, Qt.MouseButton.MiddleButton):
+                    self._panning = False
+                    self._pan_last = None
+                    self.preview_scroll.viewport().unsetCursor()
+                    return True
 
         return super().eventFilter(obj, ev)