K5 Camera Raw

Billgscott · 11-14-2011, 07:02 AM

Hi there,

should be getting my K5 this week and I have Photoshop CS3.

Does anyone know what version of Camera Raw first supported the K5 and if it is compatable with CS3?

I have had a look on Adobe website but couldn't see anything.

Bill

areidjr · 11-14-2011, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by Billgscott

Hi there,

should be getting my K5 this week and I have Photoshop CS3.

Does anyone know what version of Camera Raw first supported the K5 and if it is compatable with CS3?

I have had a look on Adobe website but couldn't see anything.

Bill

Shoot DNG and you'll be fine. The version of ACR for CS3 does not support the K-5.

Billgscott · 11-14-2011, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by areidjr

Shoot DNG and you'll be fine. The version of ACR for CS3 does not support the K-5.

Thanks, I was wondering about .dng.

The last version of ACR for CS3 had the Kr in it.

Bill

Ron Kruger · 11-14-2011, 07:29 AM

I think the CPU4 that comes with the K5 is better than any Adobe product for processing and converting RAW images.

elho_cid · 11-14-2011, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by Ron Kruger

I think the CPU4 that comes with the K5 is better than any Adobe product for processing and converting RAW images.

Better output may be, but it is hardly so convenient to use as lightroom.

Bramela · 11-14-2011, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Better output may be, but it is hardly so convenient to use as lightroom.

+1 to that.

I use Lightroom and Elements 10. A brilliant combination.

Bestzoom · 11-14-2011, 12:43 PM

I use CS4 and K5 with DNG. No problems at all.

Billgscott · 11-21-2011, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by areidjr

Shoot DNG and you'll be fine. The version of ACR for CS3 does not support the K-5.

And so it has proved to be!

Thanks - Bill

ross · 11-21-2011, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by Ron Kruger

I think the CPU4 that comes with the K5 is better than any Adobe product for processing and converting RAW images.

Could someone tell me how to sharpen your photos in CPU 4

toooldtocare · 11-21-2011, 12:40 PM

I dumped CS3 in favor of a more modern version of Elements when I switched from a PC to a MAC. I do not miss CS3l, Elements gives me just as much control for 1/6 the price.

kent · 11-21-2011, 01:20 PM

I don't know why but when shooting RAW and editing them in Lightroom or PS CS3 ACR , I never get that rich saturation. Is there any profile for K-5 that could improve color boosting?
I also use Bibble Labs - this is damn good program just for colors,it really can make rich and saturated RAW colors if you need, however I do not like overall Bibble interface - it is not intuitive,not very convenient and also shapening brings too much atrefacts (can't beat here LR and ACR). So is there any solution for LR and ACR for imrpoving K-5 raw colors?

Wheatfield · 11-21-2011, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by toooldtocare

I dumped CS3 in favor of a more modern version of Elements when I switched from a PC to a MAC. I do not miss CS3l, Elements gives me just as much control for 1/6 the price.

I think you'll find that CS3 gives you a lot more control n some areas, though they may not be important to you.

pentup · 11-21-2011, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by kent

I don't know why but when shooting RAW and editing them in Lightroom or PS CS3 ACR , I never get that rich saturation. Is there any profile for K-5 that could improve color boosting?

I don't understand; you mean you can't boost vibrance and saturation enough in Lightroom? I find that hard to believe; I frequently have to tone things down. I believe the default profile for the K-5 is "vibrant" or "vivid" or whatever they call it -- could you have changed it to a more subdued setting by mistake?

Smeggypants · 11-21-2011, 07:47 PM

I use Lightroom and PEFs from my K-5s. No problems at all.

kent · 11-21-2011, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by pentup

I don't understand; you mean you can't boost vibrance and saturation enough in Lightroom? I find that hard to believe; I frequently have to tone things down. I believe the default profile for the K-5 is "vibrant" or "vivid" or whatever they call it -- could you have changed it to a more subdued setting by mistake?

No, I mean the colors of RAW are so dull in Lightroom,that even strong saturation boosting does not really come close to K-5 jpeg colors. I never get a nice, rich and ''tasty'' colors using LR.

11-14-2011, 07:02 AM	#1
Billgscott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: York Posts: 241	K5 Camera Raw Hi there, should be getting my K5 this week and I have Photoshop CS3. Does anyone know what version of Camera Raw first supported the K5 and if it is compatable with CS3? I have had a look on Adobe website but couldn't see anything. Bill

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11-14-2011, 07:08 AM	#2
areidjr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 529	Originally posted by Billgscott Hi there, should be getting my K5 this week and I have Photoshop CS3. Does anyone know what version of Camera Raw first supported the K5 and if it is compatable with CS3? I have had a look on Adobe website but couldn't see anything. Bill Shoot DNG and you'll be fine. The version of ACR for CS3 does not support the K-5.

11-14-2011, 07:26 AM	#3
Billgscott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: York Posts: 241 Original Poster	Originally posted by areidjr Shoot DNG and you'll be fine. The version of ACR for CS3 does not support the K-5. Thanks, I was wondering about .dng. The last version of ACR for CS3 had the Kr in it. Bill

11-14-2011, 07:29 AM	#4
Ron Kruger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 534	I think the CPU4 that comes with the K5 is better than any Adobe product for processing and converting RAW images.

11-14-2011, 07:53 AM	#5
elho_cid Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by Ron Kruger I think the CPU4 that comes with the K5 is better than any Adobe product for processing and converting RAW images. Better output may be, but it is hardly so convenient to use as lightroom.

11-14-2011, 12:35 PM	#6
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Quote: Better output may be, but it is hardly so convenient to use as lightroom. +1 to that. I use Lightroom and Elements 10. A brilliant combination.

11-14-2011, 12:43 PM	#7
Bestzoom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 232	I use CS4 and K5 with DNG. No problems at all.

11-21-2011, 02:49 AM	#8
Billgscott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: York Posts: 241 Original Poster	Originally posted by areidjr Shoot DNG and you'll be fine. The version of ACR for CS3 does not support the K-5. And so it has proved to be! Thanks - Bill

11-21-2011, 11:54 AM	#9
ross Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hobart Posts: 40	Originally posted by Ron Kruger I think the CPU4 that comes with the K5 is better than any Adobe product for processing and converting RAW images. Could someone tell me how to sharpen your photos in CPU 4

11-21-2011, 12:40 PM	#10
toooldtocare Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lake Saint Louis Posts: 126	I dumped CS3 in favor of a more modern version of Elements when I switched from a PC to a MAC. I do not miss CS3l, Elements gives me just as much control for 1/6 the price.

11-21-2011, 01:20 PM	#11
kent Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 344	I don't know why but when shooting RAW and editing them in Lightroom or PS CS3 ACR , I never get that rich saturation. Is there any profile for K-5 that could improve color boosting? I also use Bibble Labs - this is damn good program just for colors,it really can make rich and saturated RAW colors if you need, however I do not like overall Bibble interface - it is not intuitive,not very convenient and also shapening brings too much atrefacts (can't beat here LR and ACR). So is there any solution for LR and ACR for imrpoving K-5 raw colors?

11-21-2011, 06:15 PM	#12
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,986	Originally posted by toooldtocare I dumped CS3 in favor of a more modern version of Elements when I switched from a PC to a MAC. I do not miss CS3l, Elements gives me just as much control for 1/6 the price. I think you'll find that CS3 gives you a lot more control n some areas, though they may not be important to you.

11-21-2011, 07:01 PM	#13
pentup Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Flushing NY Photos: Albums Posts: 413	Originally posted by kent I don't know why but when shooting RAW and editing them in Lightroom or PS CS3 ACR , I never get that rich saturation. Is there any profile for K-5 that could improve color boosting? I don't understand; you mean you can't boost vibrance and saturation enough in Lightroom? I find that hard to believe; I frequently have to tone things down. I believe the default profile for the K-5 is "vibrant" or "vivid" or whatever they call it -- could you have changed it to a more subdued setting by mistake?

11-21-2011, 07:47 PM	#14
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	I use Lightroom and PEFs from my K-5s. No problems at all.

11-21-2011, 10:41 PM	#15
kent Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 344	Originally posted by pentup I don't understand; you mean you can't boost vibrance and saturation enough in Lightroom? I find that hard to believe; I frequently have to tone things down. I believe the default profile for the K-5 is "vibrant" or "vivid" or whatever they call it -- could you have changed it to a more subdued setting by mistake? No, I mean the colors of RAW are so dull in Lightroom,that even strong saturation boosting does not really come close to K-5 jpeg colors. I never get a nice, rich and ''tasty'' colors using LR.