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03/30/2006 08:04:24 PM · #1 |
I need some advice from the DPC oracles. My tax return is here and I'm looking for some decent RAW adjustment software so I can start shooting RAW. I've heard that PhotoMechanic is good? How about the others? Who out there likes/dislikes what?
Thanks!
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03/30/2006 08:05:21 PM · #2 |
| i personally like RSE from pixmantec. It's free too ;) |
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03/30/2006 08:09:22 PM · #3 |
I bought RAW shooters Premium and it's work flow is good but the image colour is sometime iffy. It's worth a look first and see what you think (and as Rikki says the essentials is free) but I would also have a look at Bibble because the output looks good.
Also did you get DPP with the camera? I did with the 20D but not sure if it was included with the 300D (you could always download from the Canon site and see if it will install - might need the first install from the CD). I believe the viewer tool can convert RAW also (never used it so not sure).
Message edited by author 2006-03-30 20:10:20. |
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03/30/2006 08:09:35 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by Rikki:
i personally like RSE from pixmantec. It's free too ;) |
Rikki, if you hadn't posted this, I would have. RSE is definitely a great way to get into RAW conversion, and you simply cannot beat the price :-)
Yes, it is totally free, not a trial version. The "Pro" version is not free and offers more functionality, but the free version is very good indeed.
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03/30/2006 08:15:56 PM · #5 |
| How does this s/w compare in performance to that, for instance, supplied by Canon with their cameras? Is there any reason to switch from the OEM s/w to third party RAW conversion s/w? |
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03/30/2006 08:17:31 PM · #6 |
| Let's just say I haven't even used Canon's OEM version ;) RSE offers a bit more functionality it seems ;) |
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03/30/2006 08:20:40 PM · #7 |
| I seem to spend very little time in the RAW conversion s/w - most of my time is spent in PS (7.0). CS2 deals with RAW conversion directly, I understand. |
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03/30/2006 08:20:49 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by pineapple:
How does this s/w compare in performance to that, for instance, supplied by Canon with their cameras? Is there any reason to switch from the OEM s/w to third party RAW conversion s/w? |
I find the workflow of RS much better than the Cannon tools. It really does have the best workflow I have seen and is very very fast. Personally I find it lacking in places for the images but then none of the converters are perfect. I suggest you download and try it out - the essentials is free and Premium has a free time based trial. There is an additional colour engine (really just more tuned profiles) that can be used in the Premium version. |
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03/30/2006 08:33:20 PM · #9 |
RSE 2006 recently came out and it's still free.
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03/30/2006 08:37:39 PM · #10 |
Wow, fast response - thank you all! I don't think anything came with the 300D for RAW, so I'm going to download the RSE software and give it a try. With a price like that, how can I refuse?
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03/30/2006 08:57:43 PM · #11 |
| How much was your tax return? You could always give this a try ;) |
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03/30/2006 08:59:54 PM · #12 |
I'll just chime in here and agree with RSE.
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03/30/2006 09:06:39 PM · #13 |
How does RSE compare with Adobe Camera RAW?
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03/30/2006 09:29:55 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by bfox2:
How much was your tax return? You could always give this a try ;) |
Haha, that's a hoot! I don't know if my to-date-lifetime tax returns would pay for that!
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