Originally posted by whafrog I can't really say I like the change. Both aren't useable IMHO, but the K1 image still looks "organic" and recognizable, while the K1ii image looks like a cardboard cutout. The new algorithm seems to create hard sharp lines, then make a global decision about colours inside and outside those lines. It's not just "sharpening", it's chopping detail out. I can't see how this is useful.
I take your point, but I think we need to wait and see what the results are like from RAW files in a range of situations. Hopefully it won't be too long before we get to see some comparative RAW samples from reviews and members here.
The thing with noise is that it gives the
illusion of detail. I've even
added grain to an image to give that illusion of detail when it isn't really there. So long as the new accelerator and / or algorithm isn't removing detail, there should be plenty of control in post-processing to get a more "organic" look... I guess we'll see soon enough