Originally posted by Markpszk thanks!
I have been shooting RAW. I'm still confused about the Custom Image because it does effect the Raw image. whether Auto Select/Bright/Radiant/ Flat/ etc.
Or doesn't it matter where the Raw image starts when you get into Light Room?
My confusion is just that point.
The custom image settings in-camera will not affect the raw file. They will affect the jpeg preview (included in the raw file). It is the latter that you see on the back of the camera screen. When you look at those raw files in LR the profile applied will be what you have set in preferences..... see here .........
Set up raw defaults I have mine set to Adobe default. It does not really matter because none of the pentax profiles or the many Adobe profiles make any permanent changes to the raw file. You can select a profile of your choice and then adjust the sliders to your taste.
Originally posted by Markpszk I'm looking for the proper & best way to produce a Raw image with the best color/ etc. to take to post processing. Some of the Custom Image settings seem to produce a better Raw image.
The custom image settings in-camera will not make permanent changes to the raw file. They will affect the jpeg preview (included in the raw file). It is the latter that you see on the back of the camera screen. This is what I do....
I have the setting in camera to natural. (remember this is not affecting the raw file) but does help when interpreting the histogram.
I import the raw into LR.
In develop module in the BASIC tab I have the profile set to Adobe Color. I find this to be a good starting point. I will then use the colour sliders in the different tabs to get the look I want. You could also look at the other profiles. Use the browse function to see the Pentax ones. When you have done all the adjustments to the raw file then export it a a JPEG. If you want to do something different with that raw file, reset the sliders to zero and start again.
Originally posted by Markpszk So, can I take an image with, lets just say, the Custom Image setting of (Auto Select), then pull that image up on the camera viewfinder and go through the other Custom Image settings and save the best one for post processing??
No. You will not be affecting the raw file. Best is to open the raw file in LR and then look at the various profiles in there, including the Pentax ones.