SATOBI approximations anyone?

que es tu · 05-15-2022, 07:05 AM

I have been using modified custom image settings lately and enjoying the results and experiments with them. I am currently liking @Christianrock’s unmuted-muted profile as it gives a more subdued older style look. I have been intrigued by the Satobi profile and was wondering if anyone has tweaked an existing profile to mimic the Satobi one.

maw · 05-15-2022, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by que es tu

I have been using modified custom image settings

In the K-30 I found some similarity to the 'Satobi' with the 'Muted' setting, basically desaturates the colors making them closer to pastel colors.

kypfer · 05-15-2022, 10:30 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by que es tu

I have been using modified custom image settings lately and enjoying the results and experiments with them. I am currently liking @Christianrock’s unmuted-muted profile as it gives a more subdued older style look. I have been intrigued by the Satobi profile and was wondering if anyone has tweaked an existing profile to mimic the Satobi one.

If you use the Pentax Digital Camera Utility (latest version) SATOBI is now one of the options … you can even apply it to an image taken with a *istD let alone anything newer … click, click, done

que es tu · 05-15-2022, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by kypfer

If you use the Pentax Digital Camera Utility (latest version) SATOBI is now one of the options … you can even apply it to an image taken with a *istD let alone anything newer … click, click, done

I got my KP in 2020, so it probably isn’t the latest version. I will have to look into it. I have been busy lately and haven’t used DCU, just jpeg and then transferring files with any minor tweaks on my computer at work (but don’t tell my boss!!)

que es tu · 05-15-2022, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by maw

In the K-30 I found some similarity to the 'Satobi' with the 'Muted' setting, basically desaturates the colors making them closer to pastel colors.

Ok, I have been using a “muted modification” lately and like it. I looked at the Ricoh website with the custom image settings, but it is hard to judge.

kypfer · 05-15-2022, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by que es tu

I got my KP in 2020, so it probably isn’t the latest version. I will have to look into it. I have been busy lately and haven’t used DCU, just jpeg and then transferring files with any minor tweaks on my computer at work (but don’t tell my boss!!)

The latest version (v5.9.4) is available here Software Downloads : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING
The easiest way to install it is as an update to the program from the CD that came with your camera, but there's a relatively simple "workaround" if you haven't installed the program and/or the CD isn't "immediately available".
The latest version is somewhat more "user friendly" as well as having more options.
There are also some "undocumented" features discussed here https://pentaxofficial.com/tsukaitaose/3469/ (in Japanese, you'll probably need a translator) and onwards through the links at the bottom of the page.
They really get quite enthusiastic about the program and apologise for the lack of documentation!

que es tu · 05-15-2022, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by kypfer

The latest version (v5.9.4) is available here Software Downloads : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING
The easiest way to install it is as an update to the program from the CD that came with your camera, but there's a relatively simple "workaround" if you haven't installed the program and/or the CD isn't "immediately available".
The latest version is somewhat more "user friendly" as well as having more options.
There are also some "undocumented" features discussed here https://pentaxofficial.com/tsukaitaose/3469/ (in Japanese, you'll probably need a translator) and onwards through the links at the bottom of the page.
They really get quite enthusiastic about the program and apologise for the lack of documentation!

Ok I checked it out. I have the CD in the camera box. I’ll see what I can do in the near future. Thank you!

Jeff · 05-16-2022, 03:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by que es tu

I have been using modified custom image settings lately and enjoying the results and experiments with them. I am currently liking @Christianrock’s unmuted-muted profile as it gives a more subdued older style look. I have been intrigued by the Satobi profile and was wondering if anyone has tweaked an existing profile to mimic the Satobi one.

I have created a User profile (which I have called Satobi!) on my KP and have used it where I have thought it would work. When I get home I can have a look and give you the recipe - it isn't mine as I found it here on the forum.[COLOR="Silver"]

---------- Post added 05-16-22 at 11:14 AM ----------

Made by fellow forum member Pid...

Muted colour profile, then

saturation:+1
toning: Magenta
Hi-Low-Key: -1
contrast: -2
highlight adjustment: -3
shadow adjustment: -1
sharpness: -2

que es tu · 06-23-2022, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by Jeff

I have created a User profile (which I have called Satobi!) on my KP and have used it where I have thought it would work. When I get home I can have a look and give you the recipe - it isn't mine as I found it here on the forum.[COLOR="Silver"]

---------- Post added 05-16-22 at 11:14 AM ----------

Made by fellow forum member Pid...

Muted colour profile, then

saturation:+1
toning: Magenta
Hi-Low-Key: -1
contrast: -2
highlight adjustment: -3
shadow adjustment: -1
sharpness: -2

I just returned from a 3-week trip through Philadelphia, Boston, Acadia NP, and New York City! I used a similar muted profile for most of the trip and was very pleased with it!

**c.a.m** · 08-15-2022, 08:18 AM

For those who use DxO PhotoLab Elite, I have found that the 'Old School' preset in the Atmospheres group gives a treatment that is similar to SATOBI, with slightly higher brightness in some colours.

I don't know whether this preset is available in the basic PhotoLab package, or in the FilmPack add-on (I have FilmPack).

EDIT: After further experimentation, I would say that the Fuji CLASSIC CHROME emulation in DxO Photolab comes close to SATOBI. Select CLASSIC CHROME under Color Rendering, then set global vibrancy to -20, saturation -10, and reduce HSL green to -10.

- Craig

Unregistered User · 08-15-2022, 08:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by c.a.m

For those who use DxO PhotoLab, I have found that the 'Old School' preset in the Atmospheres group gives a treatment that is similar to SATOBI, with slightly higher brightness in some colours.

I don't know whether this preset is available in the basic PhotoLab package, or in the FilmPack add-on (I have FilmPack).

- Craig

It is in the Elite version.

05-15-2022, 07:05 AM	#1
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602	SATOBI approximations anyone? I have been using modified custom image settings lately and enjoying the results and experiments with them. I am currently liking @Christianrock’s unmuted-muted profile as it gives a more subdued older style look. I have been intrigued by the Satobi profile and was wondering if anyone has tweaked an existing profile to mimic the Satobi one.

05-16-2022, 03:09 AM - 1 Like	#8
Jeff Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 837	Originally posted by que es tu I have been using modified custom image settings lately and enjoying the results and experiments with them. I am currently liking @Christianrock’s unmuted-muted profile as it gives a more subdued older style look. I have been intrigued by the Satobi profile and was wondering if anyone has tweaked an existing profile to mimic the Satobi one. I have created a User profile (which I have called Satobi!) on my KP and have used it where I have thought it would work. When I get home I can have a look and give you the recipe - it isn't mine as I found it here on the forum.[COLOR="Silver"] ---------- Post added 05-16-22 at 11:14 AM ---------- Made by fellow forum member Pid... Muted colour profile, then saturation:+1 toning: Magenta Hi-Low-Key: -1 contrast: -2 highlight adjustment: -3 shadow adjustment: -1 sharpness: -2 Last edited by Jeff; 05-16-2022 at 03:15 AM.

08-15-2022, 08:18 AM	#10
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	SATOBI approximation in DxO PhotoLab For those who use DxO PhotoLab Elite, I have found that the 'Old School' preset in the Atmospheres group gives a treatment that is similar to SATOBI, with slightly higher brightness in some colours. I don't know whether this preset is available in the basic PhotoLab package, or in the FilmPack add-on (I have FilmPack). EDIT: After further experimentation, I would say that the Fuji CLASSIC CHROME emulation in DxO Photolab comes close to SATOBI. Select CLASSIC CHROME under Color Rendering, then set global vibrancy to -20, saturation -10, and reduce HSL green to -10. - Craig Last edited by c.a.m; 07-04-2023 at 12:24 PM.

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05-15-2022, 10:23 AM	#2
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	Originally posted by que es tu I have been using modified custom image settings In the K-30 I found some similarity to the 'Satobi' with the 'Muted' setting, basically desaturates the colors making them closer to pastel colors.

05-15-2022, 10:30 AM - 2 Likes	#3
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,594	Originally posted by que es tu I have been using modified custom image settings lately and enjoying the results and experiments with them. I am currently liking @Christianrock’s unmuted-muted profile as it gives a more subdued older style look. I have been intrigued by the Satobi profile and was wondering if anyone has tweaked an existing profile to mimic the Satobi one. If you use the Pentax Digital Camera Utility (latest version) SATOBI is now one of the options … you can even apply it to an image taken with a *istD let alone anything newer … click, click, done

05-15-2022, 10:37 AM	#4
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602 Original Poster	Originally posted by kypfer If you use the Pentax Digital Camera Utility (latest version) SATOBI is now one of the options … you can even apply it to an image taken with a *istD let alone anything newer … click, click, done I got my KP in 2020, so it probably isn’t the latest version. I will have to look into it. I have been busy lately and haven’t used DCU, just jpeg and then transferring files with any minor tweaks on my computer at work (but don’t tell my boss!!)

05-15-2022, 10:41 AM	#5
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602 Original Poster	Originally posted by maw In the K-30 I found some similarity to the 'Satobi' with the 'Muted' setting, basically desaturates the colors making them closer to pastel colors. Ok, I have been using a “muted modification” lately and like it. I looked at the Ricoh website with the custom image settings, but it is hard to judge.

05-15-2022, 01:25 PM	#6
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,594	Originally posted by que es tu I got my KP in 2020, so it probably isn’t the latest version. I will have to look into it. I have been busy lately and haven’t used DCU, just jpeg and then transferring files with any minor tweaks on my computer at work (but don’t tell my boss!!) The latest version (v5.9.4) is available here Software Downloads : Support & Service \| RICOH IMAGING The easiest way to install it is as an update to the program from the CD that came with your camera, but there's a relatively simple "workaround" if you haven't installed the program and/or the CD isn't "immediately available". The latest version is somewhat more "user friendly" as well as having more options. There are also some "undocumented" features discussed here https://pentaxofficial.com/tsukaitaose/3469/ (in Japanese, you'll probably need a translator) and onwards through the links at the bottom of the page. They really get quite enthusiastic about the program and apologise for the lack of documentation!

05-15-2022, 01:31 PM	#7
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602 Original Poster	Originally posted by kypfer The latest version (v5.9.4) is available here Software Downloads : Support & Service \| RICOH IMAGING The easiest way to install it is as an update to the program from the CD that came with your camera, but there's a relatively simple "workaround" if you haven't installed the program and/or the CD isn't "immediately available". The latest version is somewhat more "user friendly" as well as having more options. There are also some "undocumented" features discussed here https://pentaxofficial.com/tsukaitaose/3469/ (in Japanese, you'll probably need a translator) and onwards through the links at the bottom of the page. They really get quite enthusiastic about the program and apologise for the lack of documentation! Ok I checked it out. I have the CD in the camera box. I’ll see what I can do in the near future. Thank you!

06-23-2022, 01:13 PM	#9
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jeff I have created a User profile (which I have called Satobi!) on my KP and have used it where I have thought it would work. When I get home I can have a look and give you the recipe - it isn't mine as I found it here on the forum.[COLOR="Silver"] ---------- Post added 05-16-22 at 11:14 AM ---------- Made by fellow forum member Pid... Muted colour profile, then saturation:+1 toning: Magenta Hi-Low-Key: -1 contrast: -2 highlight adjustment: -3 shadow adjustment: -1 sharpness: -2 I just returned from a 3-week trip through Philadelphia, Boston, Acadia NP, and New York City! I used a similar muted profile for most of the trip and was very pleased with it!

08-15-2022, 08:38 AM - 1 Like	#11
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by c.a.m For those who use DxO PhotoLab, I have found that the 'Old School' preset in the Atmospheres group gives a treatment that is similar to SATOBI, with slightly higher brightness in some colours. I don't know whether this preset is available in the basic PhotoLab package, or in the FilmPack add-on (I have FilmPack). - Craig It is in the Elite version.