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08/12/2006 07:13:31 PM · #1 |
I just discovered the firmware update that will allow my lowly P&S Nikon to shoot in RAW. I know the benefits of RAW vs. JPG, and I know I want the option and I'm looking forward to experimenting. I've got Nikon View, but I know that there are other free RAW conversion software out there and that not all converters are created equal. So which RAW converter is the best and why? I am upgrading the camera while you all hash it out. 
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08/12/2006 07:49:53 PM · #2 |
Well, it WAS Raw Shooter Essential. :(
Maybe someone has the old install they can send you. I think I deleted it.
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08/12/2006 07:53:59 PM · #3 |
| iPhoto does a pretty good job. |
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08/12/2006 07:59:34 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by wavelength:
Well, it WAS Raw Shooter Essential. :(
Maybe someone has the old install they can send you. I think I deleted it. |
It's still there, for now.
//www.pixmantec.com/products/rawshooter_essentials.asp |
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08/12/2006 08:03:33 PM · #5 |
Sweet, I just checked that myself and was about to correct myself.
For free, there ain't nutin better.
I'm sure DxO, CaptureOne, Bibble, or Adobe CameraRaw might be more powerful. I tried Lightroom, but it ate my processor and almost crashed my PC.
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08/12/2006 08:21:57 PM · #6 |
I see RSE is still free. In case they put a price on it, I have it saved.
Message edited by author 2006-08-12 20:22:13. |
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08/12/2006 08:27:11 PM · #7 |
I use Adobe Bridge and Lightroom, although lightroom (as posted above) likes to eat your processor, and bridge isn't free.
My friend used to use RSE I believe.
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08/12/2006 09:34:19 PM · #8 |
RawShooter all the way to the end!
Let's do a petticion so adobe doesen't ruin it.....
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08/12/2006 09:38:21 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Nuno:
RawShooter all the way to the end!
Let's do a petticion so adobe doesen't ruin it..... |
They already have, it's called Lightroom. :P
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08/12/2006 10:21:31 PM · #10 |
Thanks for the RSE vote - I'm glad it was so unanimous instead of being a big argument with no conclusion. :-) Too bad it's appearing to be on the outs, though. Hopefully it turn out like 1stPage, in that the company stopped supporting it but has left it out there for download due to popular demand.
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08/12/2006 10:37:55 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by karmabreeze:
Thanks for the RSE vote - I'm glad it was so unanimous instead of being a big argument with no conclusion. :-) Too bad it's appearing to be on the outs, though. Hopefully it turn out like 1stPage, in that the company stopped supporting it but has left it out there for download due to popular demand. |
I think the only thing going forward is that they will not update the file conversion settings for new cameras, and then you'll have to buy something. (if you buy a new camera that is)
Message edited by author 2006-08-12 22:38:31.
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08/13/2006 01:11:33 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by karmabreeze:
I just discovered the firmware update that will allow my lowly P&S Nikon to shoot in RAW. |
That's one powerful firmware upgrade. |
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08/13/2006 01:24:46 AM · #13 |
Adobe lightroom is the best in my opinion, i used rawshooter essentials for a little bit, and the thumbnails on lightroom are lightning fast, and it has more adjustments that you can do to the RAW image aswell... you can download it straight from the adobe website (its a beta version, thats why its free)
-Dan |
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08/13/2006 11:00:42 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by faidoi:
Originally posted by karmabreeze:
I just discovered the firmware update that will allow my lowly P&S Nikon to shoot in RAW. |
That's one powerful firmware upgrade. |
Ahh yes. Hence the happy dance. :) |
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