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04/13/2005 05:32:17 PM · #1 |
I'm starting to try the Nikon Capture ver. 4 and I would like to know other uses opinion about it.
what do you do in it?
It seems to give a lot of control over raw (this case nef) files. does Photoshop do the same? Or do you open the nef file in it, make the necessary adjustmentes, save a jpeg or tiff and then work in Photoshop?
just cusious: what do you think that are the strong and weak points?
fell free to talk... or write :)
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04/13/2005 05:47:43 PM · #2 |
| I installed the software and used it a couple of times but went back to CS to do my RAW conversions. I have read where a few folks are using and like it, but for me it was a extra step. |
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04/13/2005 05:49:37 PM · #3 |
When you open the RAW file in PS you only get the option to change EV and white balance settings. You have much more options within Capture. I usually work the image in Capture and then open it up in PS for cropping, filters, and sharpening. I have been using Rawshooter Essentials more lately, though.
Message edited by author 2005-04-13 17:50:54. |
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04/13/2005 05:57:01 PM · #4 |
i use it lot / i think with ver 4.1 it was my #1 choice of tool & 4.2 made it more so -
i think if you want to do bulk modification or convert to jpg is is better (not necess. faster .) for nikon files ... and you can always revert to original .nef (though same for PSCS since you cant save over a nef )
things that i use PSCS for though
#1 - healing brush
#2 - L*a*b lightness channel USM
#3 - printing !!
#4 - funky CYMK color corrections ..
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04/13/2005 06:02:17 PM · #5 |
I prefer the CS RAW pluggin. I find it easier to use and it saves me a step. I've since deleted Nikon Capture.
Moodville, you need to get the CS plugin which will give you full access to all ajustment functions. :-) I also heard somewhere that Capture automatically installs a Photoshop RAW plugin which only does what you say so you must remove that plugin and the REAL pluggin should work. :-)
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04/13/2005 06:04:03 PM · #6 |
Can one send custom curves to the camera without Capture?
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04/20/2005 09:08:48 AM · #7 |
I REALLY like Nikon Capture (even though I had to pay for it...grrrrrr). It's a little slow opening the files sometimes, but I find the adjustments and the pallettes are really powerful (and I've been a Photoshop junkie for about 12 years -- eep).
I tried the CS RAW converter a few times and it really didn't float my boat. I particularly like the ability to set my own gray point in Capture while adjusting the white balance, and couldn't figure out how to do that in frodoshop.
and the BEST thing about it is that you can batch a group of files and apply the same adjustments to all of the files in the batch (really handy for studio shots, etc.)
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04/20/2005 09:21:36 AM · #8 |
In my travels the concensus seems to be that for NEF conversion, Capture provides the highest quality output output at the expense of being the slowest tool ever designed. That's not to say it's a day and night difference in quality, but it seems to be "better". You'll still need PS for the occasional tweak, but a good converter does most of your common activities on a well exposed and composed image.
Capture is also the only way to use 100% of the camera's functionality with custom curves. I don't use them, so it's not an issue for me.
If I were using a Mac or Windows, I would probably be using Capture in place of Bibble as my converter. Their price is competitive with other high end converters, although it is frustrating having to purchase it after you've bought a $1000+ camera.
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04/20/2005 10:08:49 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by cghubbell:
If I were using a Mac or Windows, I would probably be using Capture in place of Bibble as my converter. |
Not to hijack the thread, but how IS life with a Linux machine? I've got a Linux server that I'm wading my way through administering, but I've been toying with the idea of setting up a Linux desktop station...
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04/20/2005 10:10:49 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by muckpond:
Originally posted by cghubbell:
If I were using a Mac or Windows, I would probably be using Capture in place of Bibble as my converter. |
Not to hijack the thread, but how IS life with a Linux machine? I've got a Linux server that I'm wading my way through administering, but I've been toying with the idea of setting up a Linux desktop station... |
I'll post a new thread to avoid hijacking...
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04/20/2005 10:38:35 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by cghubbell:
I'll post a new thread to avoid hijacking... |
Linux info thread posted here.
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04/16/2006 09:34:29 PM · #12 |
| I use it just for the camera control, that's real good. |
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