What Freeware software do you use? Share ideas/ links.

[ftpaddict]

Nothing new to report over here, but I'd like to express my support for applications already mentioned here. I use all of them on a regular basis:

XNView, Raw Therapee, Hugin and Virtual Photographer are incredibly useful tools.

[newmikey]

Gimp
DCRAW
UFRaw
RawStudio
CinePaint
ImageMagick
Exiv2
Phatch
Digikam
Krita

[Quension]

I haven't found my perfect setup yet, but I've recently been playing with the free version of Lightbox Image Editor. It's been working quite well for me so far.

[falconeye]

GPS Babel
GPSBabel: convert, upload, download data from GPS and Map programs
Most versatile tool to convert GPS track files (geotagging). Best when used in conjunction with Geosetter.de (cf. previous posts).

Histogrammar
GUILLERMO LUIJK**-**b i t s & f o t o g r a f í a
To really view raw data 16 bit histogramms before the raw converter changes them

[pingflood]

Originally Posted by Nick Siebers

I like FastStone too, with UFRaw/GIMP as the big guns. I will say, it would be hard to have a user interface LESS intuitive than GIMP's. There are things I know it can do, but that I cannot do with it. Ah well, another thing to learn! :-)

GIMP is a perfect example of why us programmers should never design user interfaces.

[Blue]

We have mentioned some "stacking" options in this thread:

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/p...e-choices.html

Edit:

Here are links to the software:

CombineZM News

Image stacking freeware

3D Micro Macro Photography

Workflow Technique #072 @Digital Outback Photo __________________

[falconeye]

Originally Posted by Blue

Here are links to the software:

@Blue, could you please edit your post to include my contribution as well?
(Post #5, with the fly eyes -- I had even run and posted a comparison test...)

Thanks

[Blue]

Originally Posted by falconeye

@Blue, could you please edit your post to include my contribution as well?
(Post #5, with the fly eyes -- I had even run and posted a comparison test...)

Thanks

PhotoAcute is not Freeware! I submitted a lens for the lens profile DA 35 ltd 2 weeks ago and haven't heard anything back as far as obtaining a complimentary copy. I wasn't trying to stiff you.

Here's Falconeye's fly comparisons from the DOF thread. However, PhotoAcute isn't Freeware.

First attachment: Helicon
Second attachment: PhotoAcute Attached Images

Edit: Here is the link provided by Falconeye from the DOF thread. While it is not FreeWare, it sells for $49 for standared and $119 for Professional unless you can get a complimentary copy for agreeing to submit a lens profile. http://www.photoacute.com/

[Arpe]

Microsoft Pro Photo Tools 2
"Microsoft Pro Photo Tools provides a set of tools for photographers to perform various tasks with their images—including RAW captures. The current version enables you to quickly geotag your photos, view and edit metadata, and more"

[marcdsgn]

RAW PHOTO PROCESSOR.
In lieu of upgrading to Adobe Creative Suite CS4 to make my system compatible with later model Nikons and Canons, I use this app. It's enough to allow me to make a straight TIF copy of the RAW file - no modifications in the app (although I can if I want to) - then do all PP work in Photoshop.

[falconeye]

Originally Posted by Blue

I submitted a lens for the lens profile DA 35 ltd 2 weeks ago and haven't heard anything back as far as obtaining a complimentary copy. I wasn't trying to stiff you.

Yeah, you're absolutely right. I already forgot why I didn't pay

I consider PhotoAcute to be underrated. It can do a lot of things and doubling the resolution from a burst of images is my favorite

[Taff]

Photoshop CS4 LOL

[Blue]

Originally Posted by falconeye

Yeah, you're absolutely right. I already forgot why I didn't pay

I consider PhotoAcute to be underrated. It can do a lot of things and doubling the resolution from a burst of images is my favorite

I just got the approval to submit a profile for the DA 35mm ltd on the K20d. I'm looking forward to evaluating this software!

[Mitch34]

The freeware I use:
XNVIEW
and more recently I discovered a little gem for photomontage called:
shape collage

great to use for quick montage with easy and various controls.
End result can be save in jpg or you can save in photoshop psd with all layers....

Great for making posters of several images quickly (and very good looking.)

it is also mac and linux friendly...

I find it useful when you end up with too many pictures of one subject (like a series of portrait)

have a try, have fun, and keep shooting

[xjjohnno]

Picassa for the RAW and Paint dot net for the JPEGs.