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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

04/26/2005 10:50:22 AM · #1

I have discovered why my photos are coming out much softer than normal... when i convert them from Raw->Jpeg they get really soft... i use the canon software to convert the photos... are the settings on the software wrong or is not the program any good? please help me improve this.

Plexxoid

Canon EOS-30D

04/26/2005 10:51:32 AM · #2

Use DPP. I'd never dream of shooting RAW without it. Free on Canoneos.com, can be hard to find...

whiteroom

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/26/2005 10:51:54 AM · #3

stop using raw [just kidding, whats raw?] ;-)

sabphoto

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

04/26/2005 10:52:02 AM · #4

Not sure how the canon stuff works but in the Adobe CS RAW converter there is a selection for sharpening...there is probably one there somewhere that is set way to low. Hope it helps.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

04/26/2005 10:53:02 AM · #5

If you plan on editing afterwards I would suggest RAW -> tiff and only convert to jpeg once you are finished.

If you don't plan to edit afterwards then convert to the highest quality jpeg. The quality can be adjusted in the Canon software.

sabphoto

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

04/26/2005 10:53:11 AM · #6

Originally posted by goodman:

stop using raw [just kidding, whats raw?] ;-)

Raw is a digital negitave, it contains all the information you shot the photo with and allows you to "fix" or adjust these setting much easier...but they are huge files.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

04/26/2005 10:54:40 AM · #7

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Yes but it is at the best quality...

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

04/26/2005 11:00:33 AM · #8

Originally posted by Discraft:

Originally posted by cpanaioti:
If you plan on editing afterwards I would suggest RAW -> tiff and only convert to jpeg once you are finished.

If you don't plan to edit afterwards then convert to the highest quality jpeg. The quality can be adjusted in the Canon software.

Yes but it is at the best quality...

Then either convert to tiff and use your editing software to convert to jpeg or use different conversion software. The Canon software is very basic compared to others available.

Message edited by author 2005-04-26 11:00:51.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

04/26/2005 11:05:38 AM · #9

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Originally posted by Discraft:

Originally posted by cpanaioti:
If you plan on editing afterwards I would suggest RAW -> tiff and only convert to jpeg once you are finished.

If you don't plan to edit afterwards then convert to the highest quality jpeg. The quality can be adjusted in the Canon software.

Yes but it is at the best quality...

Then either convert to tiff and use your editing software to convert to jpeg or use different conversion software. The Canon software is very basic compared to others available.

Any good one you would sujest? and thanks for the explanaition.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

04/26/2005 11:09:55 AM · #10

Originally posted by Discraft:

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Originally posted by Discraft:

Originally posted by cpanaioti:
If you plan on editing afterwards I would suggest RAW -> tiff and only convert to jpeg once you are finished.

If you don't plan to edit afterwards then convert to the highest quality jpeg. The quality can be adjusted in the Canon software.

Yes but it is at the best quality...

Then either convert to tiff and use your editing software to convert to jpeg or use different conversion software. The Canon software is very basic compared to others available.

Any good one you would sujest? and thanks for the explanaition.

I use PS CS but that might be overkill. Capture One offers different editions and has a trial version available. Also, I believe some people here use Bibble. I've never used that one.

A google search might be helpful to bring up other options and links to the ones I've mentioned.

edit: misplaced quote

Message edited by author 2005-04-26 11:10:32.

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

04/26/2005 11:52:15 AM · #11

Have you tried Raw Shooter essentials ? It's free.

04/26/2005 11:58:39 AM · #12

Originally posted by coolhar:

Have you tried Raw Shooter essentials ? It's free.

Yes but i have a problem i don't know where i convert the image.. hehe. i didnot spend many time with it.

04/26/2005 12:11:54 PM · #13

I have figured it out... doesn't the raw shooter have the sharpen tool.. it seems deactivated... does it really work i don't see nay improvements.