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10/18/2004 04:10:36 PM · #1 |
| Are Nikon RAW files (NEF , Nikon Electronic Image Format) accepted for validation purposes ? Or should they first be processed into JPEG ? |
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10/18/2004 04:14:11 PM · #2 |
I think that the "original" file is required, raw or nef.
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10/18/2004 04:50:30 PM · #3 |
| submit the original -- do not convert to JPEG first. this could potentially alter some of the data. |
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10/18/2004 05:18:59 PM · #4 |
Now that we are talking about NEF files, is it allowed in Basic editing to use Nikon Capture 4's dust-off and moiré correction tools on the NEF?
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10/18/2004 06:10:33 PM · #5 |
I am not admin and/or and expert, but I think any of the RAW conversion sliders/actions is fair game.
From the rules "...so long as the modification is applied to the whole image....
...Any filter or stand-alone utility designed and used to preserve the integrity of the image and/or reduce the effects of noise, scratches, etc, are permitted. These include but are not limited to the Sharpen, Unsharp Mask, and Dust & Scratches filters, and standalone image cleanup utilities such as NeatImage.
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10/18/2004 07:16:12 PM · #6 |
I'm not an admin too but as far as I know working on a RAW file is not POST-editing so you can do pretty much whatever you want with it before converting it to JPEG.
Message edited by author 2004-10-18 19:16:30.
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10/18/2004 08:11:32 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Now that we are talking about NEF files, is it allowed in Basic editing to use Nikon Capture 4's dust-off and moiré correction tools on the NEF? |
If those tools apply to the entire image and not just selective pixels then it would be ok but just from the names leads me to believe that they are selective so can't be used for basic editing. There are number of things in the RAW converters that wouldn't be allowed in basic editing.
SC clarification on this would be good though.
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10/18/2004 11:08:50 PM · #8 |
What in (I guess I have PS CS) your RAW converter, cannot be done in camera?
CS, everything can be done in camera, to my knowledge.
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10/18/2004 11:27:36 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Now that we are talking about NEF files, is it allowed in Basic editing to use Nikon Capture 4's dust-off and moiré correction tools on the NEF? |
If those tools apply to the entire image and not just selective pixels then it would be ok but just from the names leads me to believe that they are selective so can't be used for basic editing. There are number of things in the RAW converters that wouldn't be allowed in basic editing.
SC clarification on this would be good though. |
From the basic editing rules:
Any filter or stand-alone utility designed and used to preserve the integrity of the image and/or reduce the effects of noise, scratches, etc, are permitted.
thus these tools are permitted, since the purpose is not to apply an effect, but to preserve (improve) image quality.
Message edited by author 2004-10-18 23:27:53. |
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