Best raw conversion software?
Posted 06/11/2009 - 19:18 - Helpful Comment
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No there is a difference between all of them and they do things differently so therefore there is no such thing as the best.
The most popular ones here are:
silkypix
adobe lightroom / photoshop
capture one
I myself use Lightroom since it's the most complete package and least space consuming.
I did how ever install a trial of the new capture one to see how that is. I've tried Silkypix but the creators think differently then I do so the interface isn't for me.
The most popular ones here are:
silkypix
adobe lightroom / photoshop
capture one
I myself use Lightroom since it's the most complete package and least space consuming.
I did how ever install a trial of the new capture one to see how that is. I've tried Silkypix but the creators think differently then I do so the interface isn't for me.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 06/11/2009 - 19:19
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Same problem here! I battle with Pentax Laboratory. It slows down my computer (which is very much up to today's standards). Can anybody advise me on the best RAW conversion software without spending an arm and a leg?
A friend has recommended Capture NX by that yellow company but that would be like treason. I am open for any advice...
A friend has recommended Capture NX by that yellow company but that would be like treason. I am open for any advice...
Posted 06/11/2009 - 19:24
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Capture One 5 is the cheapest of the three I named but don't know how limited it is against the Pro version I'm trying now.
Simply try them all out I say, they all have a 30 day trial version
Simply try them all out I say, they all have a 30 day trial version
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 06/11/2009 - 19:30 - Helpful Comment
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Try Lightroom 3 Beta, it runs till next March. I'm VERY impressed !!
Never tried LR before but I'm converted.
Now to find a cheap copy of LR2 methinks Any offers ??
Never tried LR before but I'm converted.
Now to find a cheap copy of LR2 methinks Any offers ??
Stu - K10D | DFA 100/2.8 Macro | DA 55-300 | AF-360FGZ |
So much to learn... So little time !
Posted 06/11/2009 - 19:40 - Helpful Comment
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stu49 wrote:
Now to find a cheap copy of LR2 methinks Any offers ??
If you know a family member that is a student he can get the student version I believe. Now to find a cheap copy of LR2 methinks Any offers ??
here you go link £90.85
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 06/11/2009 - 19:47 - Helpful Comment
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Anvh wrote:
If you know a family member that is a student he can get the student version I believe.
I've found copies of LR2 for £14 on a web site. Do not need registering but are fully functional. At first I thought 'Dodgy' but now not sure. It's very open for all to see, so maybe they have bought up a bulk licence !? At this price I think I'll give it a go
If you know a family member that is a student he can get the student version I believe.
Stu - K10D | DFA 100/2.8 Macro | DA 55-300 | AF-360FGZ |
So much to learn... So little time !
Posted 06/11/2009 - 19:48
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For that money Stu I wouldn't trust it, £14 is silly for something that normally cost £200
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 06/11/2009 - 20:18
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Anvh wrote:
For that money Stu I wouldn't trust it, £14 is silly for something that normally cost £200
They have CS2,3 & 4 too ! and Office 2007 ! I wonder For that money Stu I wouldn't trust it, £14 is silly for something that normally cost £200
May give it a try, just to find out. At this price can't really lose
Stu - K10D | DFA 100/2.8 Macro | DA 55-300 | AF-360FGZ |
So much to learn... So little time !
Posted 06/11/2009 - 20:19
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Anvh wrote:
For that money Stu I wouldn't trust it, £14 is silly for something that normally cost £200
Sounds very dodgy!For that money Stu I wouldn't trust it, £14 is silly for something that normally cost £200
I must try the LightRoom 3 beta btw
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Posted 07/11/2009 - 00:05 - Helpful Comment
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It's fairly easy to try before you buy from among the various standard products, which I'd suggest doing. The best is what works best for you.
I tried Lightroom but eventually settled on ACDSee as it roughly the same thing, and a couple of things more, for less than half the price. I found it easy to get on with the way ACDSee works. The next user might feel the opposite. For quite a few things Google's Picasa - which is free - strikes me as fine and it gets updates fairly regularly. In the same way, there is Gimp - again free. This does more or less the same thing as Photoshop. It is not as good, at least imho, but then it doesn't cost hundreds of pounds. You makes your choice ...
I tried Lightroom but eventually settled on ACDSee as it roughly the same thing, and a couple of things more, for less than half the price. I found it easy to get on with the way ACDSee works. The next user might feel the opposite. For quite a few things Google's Picasa - which is free - strikes me as fine and it gets updates fairly regularly. In the same way, there is Gimp - again free. This does more or less the same thing as Photoshop. It is not as good, at least imho, but then it doesn't cost hundreds of pounds. You makes your choice ...
Posted 07/11/2009 - 08:07 - Helpful Comment
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Try RawTherapee, it's free. A £14 copy of Lightroom will be an illegal copy.
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I'd be interested to know if any particular software package is 'the best'?
I appreciate that some software packages are more popular than others, but that might be price not quality?