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TomTextura · 07-17-2012, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by Snydly

The reason I set RAW+ is because of the viewer I use to look through my shots. I use Windows (XP) to manage all my photos and process them in either PSE8 or CS5. Downloading them in windows, you can't see the RAW thumbnail, just the jpeg. When you select a file the Picasa viewer opens and you see the RAW and jpeg full screen and can zoom to look at details. Is there a better viewer that shows the RAW thumbnail?

If you were using Windows 7, I'd recommend the DNG Codec - Adobe Labs but since you're not, I'm not sure. I have a nice desktop back home with Windows XP that I will need to figure out a solution for viewing RAW files on, so I'm interested to find out too. I'm sure there are solutions out there but they might have to bought.

Snydly · 07-17-2012, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by TomTextura

If you were using Windows 7, I'd recommend the DNG Codec - Adobe Labs but since you're not, I'm not sure. I have a nice desktop back home with Windows XP that I will need to figure out a solution for viewing RAW files on, so I'm interested to find out too. I'm sure there are solutions out there but they might have to bought.

I figure most will say just use Bridge, but I'm not sure about the viewing characteristics. I don't think I'll be using this (XP) machine TOO much longer, but it still works so I don't want to break something that ain't broke. It's a little slow at times with CS5, but I'm considering a video card to see if that will speed things up.

Thanks Tom, I'll check that out when I transition...

Bill

TomTextura · 07-17-2012, 06:42 AM

The great thing about the DNG Codec from Adobe is that you can view the pics right inside the Windows Explorer folder just like you can with JPEGS.

CrazyNuts · 07-17-2012, 08:12 PM

I use a program called FasTone Image Viewer to look through my RAW files. This program is great in the sense that it has it's own "explorer" and it even has some processing features, media conversion, cropping etc.

Gray · 07-17-2012, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by Snydly

... I use Windows (XP) ... Is there a better viewer that shows the RAW thumbnail?

Yes, it's a simple procedure to get XP to show DNG thumbnails: see How to view DNG thumbnails in Windows

TomTextura · 07-18-2012, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by Gray

Yes, it's a simple procedure to get XP to show DNG thumbnails: see How to view DNG thumbnails in Windows

That's very helpful Gray, thanks! So now there's even less reason to shoot JPEG.

bwDraco · 07-23-2012, 08:57 AM

I don't always shoot RAW, but when I do, it is RAW+JPEG. I do this because when I process the RAW image (using RawTherapee), I use the out-of-camera JPEG as a reference point. To start, under the Exposure section, I set the contrast to 30 and saturation to 25, and adjust from there.

--DragonLord

robgo2 · 07-26-2012, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by Ameiji

Wow, that again shows the impressive dynamic range of K5.

That's why I just purchased a K-5.

Personally, I think that the posted image is overcooked, but that is just one man's opinion.

Rob

ducdao · 07-26-2012, 09:43 AM

Ever since I started doing digital photography, I only used RAW, I never bothered with in camera JPG.

Granted it takes a little of more work with the computer to get to the final product with RAW but then I love to have the feeling of security when using RAW.

photoleet · 07-26-2012, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by robgo2

That's why I just purchased a K-5.

Personally, I think that the posted image is overcooked, but that is just one man's opinion.

Rob

It is overcooked. I wanted to see how far I could go.

robgo2 · 07-27-2012, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by StDevious

It is overcooked. I wanted to see how far I could go.

Understood. I am very eager to test my K-5 when it arrives.

Rob

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07-17-2012, 06:18 AM	#46
TomTextura Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denver Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by Snydly The reason I set RAW+ is because of the viewer I use to look through my shots. I use Windows (XP) to manage all my photos and process them in either PSE8 or CS5. Downloading them in windows, you can't see the RAW thumbnail, just the jpeg. When you select a file the Picasa viewer opens and you see the RAW and jpeg full screen and can zoom to look at details. Is there a better viewer that shows the RAW thumbnail? If you were using Windows 7, I'd recommend the DNG Codec - Adobe Labs but since you're not, I'm not sure. I have a nice desktop back home with Windows XP that I will need to figure out a solution for viewing RAW files on, so I'm interested to find out too. I'm sure there are solutions out there but they might have to bought.

07-17-2012, 06:38 AM	#47
Snydly Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Albums Posts: 242	Originally posted by TomTextura If you were using Windows 7, I'd recommend the DNG Codec - Adobe Labs but since you're not, I'm not sure. I have a nice desktop back home with Windows XP that I will need to figure out a solution for viewing RAW files on, so I'm interested to find out too. I'm sure there are solutions out there but they might have to bought. I figure most will say just use Bridge, but I'm not sure about the viewing characteristics. I don't think I'll be using this (XP) machine TOO much longer, but it still works so I don't want to break something that ain't broke. It's a little slow at times with CS5, but I'm considering a video card to see if that will speed things up. Thanks Tom, I'll check that out when I transition... Bill

07-17-2012, 06:42 AM	#48
TomTextura Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denver Photos: Albums Posts: 570	The great thing about the DNG Codec from Adobe is that you can view the pics right inside the Windows Explorer folder just like you can with JPEGS.

07-17-2012, 08:12 PM	#49
CrazyNuts Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 180	I use a program called FasTone Image Viewer to look through my RAW files. This program is great in the sense that it has it's own "explorer" and it even has some processing features, media conversion, cropping etc.

07-17-2012, 08:49 PM	#50
Gray Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cape Town Photos: Gallery Posts: 536	Originally posted by Snydly ... I use Windows (XP) ... Is there a better viewer that shows the RAW thumbnail? Yes, it's a simple procedure to get XP to show DNG thumbnails: see How to view DNG thumbnails in Windows

07-18-2012, 12:30 PM	#51
TomTextura Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denver Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by Gray Yes, it's a simple procedure to get XP to show DNG thumbnails: see How to view DNG thumbnails in Windows That's very helpful Gray, thanks! So now there's even less reason to shoot JPEG.

07-23-2012, 08:57 AM	#52
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071	I don't always shoot RAW, but when I do, it is RAW+JPEG. I do this because when I process the RAW image (using RawTherapee), I use the out-of-camera JPEG as a reference point. To start, under the Exposure section, I set the contrast to 30 and saturation to 25, and adjust from there. --DragonLord

07-26-2012, 09:36 AM	#53
robgo2 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 1,125	Originally posted by Ameiji Wow, that again shows the impressive dynamic range of K5. That's why I just purchased a K-5. Personally, I think that the posted image is overcooked, but that is just one man's opinion. Rob

07-26-2012, 09:43 AM	#54
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Ever since I started doing digital photography, I only used RAW, I never bothered with in camera JPG. Granted it takes a little of more work with the computer to get to the final product with RAW but then I love to have the feeling of security when using RAW.

07-26-2012, 03:43 PM	#55
photoleet Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: DMV Photos: Albums Posts: 431 Original Poster	Originally posted by robgo2 That's why I just purchased a K-5. Personally, I think that the posted image is overcooked, but that is just one man's opinion. Rob It is overcooked. I wanted to see how far I could go.

07-27-2012, 03:26 PM	#56
robgo2 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 1,125	Originally posted by StDevious It is overcooked. I wanted to see how far I could go. Understood. I am very eager to test my K-5 when it arrives. Rob

I have discovered RAW with this shot - My jaw is on the floor!!

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