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Halco · 04-28-2015, 08:16 PM

Is it possible to change the jpeg custom image settings after it has been shot in camera or otherwise? i.e. change a jpeg from 'Natural' to 'Bright' profile?

Thanks

Adam · 04-28-2015, 08:29 PM

If you shot in RAW, then it's possible and you can do so either in-camera or via the PDCU software (or via third-party profiles). Otherwise no.

rawr · 04-28-2015, 11:32 PM

A JPEG produced in-camera has an initial shooting setting applied and 'baked in', so it's hard to 'unbake' the JPEG image once it's saved.

But, of course, you can simply use any image editor you like to modify your saved JPEG directly, and change a few brightness, saturation and contrast levels yourself. The result will probably bring you close to what a 'Vivid' custom image JPEG would look like.

asp1880 · 04-29-2015, 12:53 AM

The Pentax DCU software can actually do a decent job of this - changing a jpeg from one custom image to the next. It knows the intricacies of all custom image settings and is able to "unroll" one and apply another. It looks ok if the custom image in question is not too extreme.

Obviously it doesn't work with eg. the B&W custom image setting.

Regards,
--Anders.

Halco · 04-29-2015, 03:42 AM

Thanks guys, I figured out how to use the software to do it to the RAW files. I was shooting RAW+JPEG in a kayak and didn't realize the camera was changing the WB and custom image frequently as it rubbed on my life jacket. K-5 buttons never did that!

rawr · 04-29-2015, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by Halco

didn't realize the camera was changing the WB and custom image frequently as it rubbed on my life jacket.

I hate that. Similar things happens to me.
I wish there was a setting for 'lock all back buttons' when the camera is on, perhaps assignable/toggleable with one of the front buttons.

04-28-2015, 08:16 PM	#1
Halco Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 128	K-3 JPEG Custom Image Settings Is it possible to change the jpeg custom image settings after it has been shot in camera or otherwise? i.e. change a jpeg from 'Natural' to 'Bright' profile? Thanks

04-28-2015, 08:29 PM	#2
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04-28-2015, 11:32 PM	#3
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	A JPEG produced in-camera has an initial shooting setting applied and 'baked in', so it's hard to 'unbake' the JPEG image once it's saved. But, of course, you can simply use any image editor you like to modify your saved JPEG directly, and change a few brightness, saturation and contrast levels yourself. The result will probably bring you close to what a 'Vivid' custom image JPEG would look like.

04-29-2015, 12:53 AM	#4
asp1880 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lyngby, Copenhagen Photos: Albums Posts: 742	The Pentax DCU software can actually do a decent job of this - changing a jpeg from one custom image to the next. It knows the intricacies of all custom image settings and is able to "unroll" one and apply another. It looks ok if the custom image in question is not too extreme. Obviously it doesn't work with eg. the B&W custom image setting. Regards, --Anders.

04-29-2015, 03:42 AM	#5
Halco Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 128 Original Poster	Thanks guys, I figured out how to use the software to do it to the RAW files. I was shooting RAW+JPEG in a kayak and didn't realize the camera was changing the WB and custom image frequently as it rubbed on my life jacket. K-5 buttons never did that!

04-29-2015, 05:48 AM	#6
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Halco didn't realize the camera was changing the WB and custom image frequently as it rubbed on my life jacket. I hate that. Similar things happens to me. I wish there was a setting for 'lock all back buttons' when the camera is on, perhaps assignable/toggleable with one of the front buttons.

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