Pentax K-7.Which RAW converter do you use to process images ?

k-sw · 07-18-2010, 11:38 PM

Hi!

I have recently bought the Pentax K-7.But before it i used Pentax K200D.Now i try to understand how to process images because i can't get good results with settings which I used for K200D RAW files.I am using Silkypix Developer Studio Pro.

So i want to ask which RAW converter do you use and what settings do you apply to achieve sharp images?Because when i use Silkypix for K200D RAW i set Outline Emphasis to 20 and with K-7 RAW to get sharp images i set it to 35-40.

Sorry for my english.

deejjjaaaa · 07-19-2010, 07:47 AM

Originally posted by k-sw

Hi!

I have recently bought the Pentax K-7.But before it i used Pentax K200D.Now i try to understand how to process images because i can't get good results with settings which I used for K200D RAW files.I am using Silkypix Developer Studio Pro.

So i want to ask which RAW converter do you use and what settings do you apply to achieve sharp images?Because when i use Silkypix for K200D RAW i set Outline Emphasis to 20 and with K-7 RAW to get sharp images i set it to 35-40.

Sorry for my english.

[joking]

ACR 6.1,

150 / 0.5 / 25

[/joking]

robgo2 · 07-19-2010, 03:51 PM

Personally, I use Capture One 5 Pro, having previously used Lightroom/ACR and DxO (which Pentaxians should avoid like the plague.) SilkyPix has a reputation for being rather difficult to learn. As for your own best choice, there is simply no substitute for trying several programs for yourself to see which one provides the best results and has a workflow that suits you. Free trial downloads are available for virtually every raw converter on the market.

Rob

mithrandir · 07-19-2010, 06:07 PM

Lightroom 3.0

baldrick · 07-20-2010, 02:16 AM

Hmmmm, I`m confused one poster says lightroom - avoid it like the plague, the next post recommends it.
Personally I use Silkypix, love the results and haven`t found it the least bit difficult to learn.

Winder · 07-20-2010, 07:57 AM

I have not used Capture One in years so I do not know how the current version compares. I have been using Lightroom for the past few years and LR3 is a very capable RAW converter with a lot of support material available for new users.

robgo2 · 07-20-2010, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by baldrick

Hmmmm, I`m confused one poster says lightroom - avoid it like the plague, the next post recommends it.
Personally I use Silkypix, love the results and haven`t found it the least bit difficult to learn.

If you are referring to my earlier post, it was DxO that I said should be avoided, not Lightroom. The reason for this is that DxO does not seem to be committed to supporting Pentax cameras and lenses. For instance, the K-x is still not covered, even though it is Pentax's best-selling DSLR ever. Lightroom is a very capable program, although I prefer the ease of use and the results that I get from Capture One for my K-7.

Rob

ChatMechant · 07-25-2010, 03:09 AM

I use Adobe camera raw, but.... recently have done almost nothing in ACR, just going thru to get to CS4, which as far as sharpening/noise removal/exposure, seems to do more subtle enhancements.

pop4 · 07-25-2010, 03:18 AM

Lightroom 2.7. Might go to LR3.x once the first update comes out

rawr · 07-27-2010, 12:47 AM

I just have to chip in and say (caveat- not a K-7 user) that I am very impressed with my trial of LR3 as a RAW converter.

It pulls detail out of my K-x and K200D DNG's very impressively, and the output from even noisy 12800 ISO DNG's has never looked so good. LR3 noise reduction in particular is very sophisticated and subtle.

Howdy · 07-31-2010, 02:01 PM

I will dare to differ

. I use UFRaw (UFRaw - Home) as my everyday RAW processor. Why? Super-fast, small, does the job without too much clutter. I do 95% of the work in Gimp (GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program) so I do not need super feature-rich RAW developer. Try this one out! It is NOT a replacement for a Lightroom but can do wonders if you need something that loads quickly and has super-simple interface.

If I need additional power, I use RawTherapee (RawTherapee 3.0 alpha 1 and license changes, if you want the bleeding edge version, you can download it at rawtherapee.com :: View topic - Latest builds - test the latest unstable RT). RawTherapee is a big, slow, clunky beast, comparable to Lightroom. The interface needs some time to get used to but it has everything a non-pro will ever need.

Oh, I have forgotten to add that all of this software is completely free (GNU GPL license), even for a commercial use and available for Windows and Linux.

07-18-2010, 11:38 PM	#1
k-sw Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 13	Pentax K-7.Which RAW converter do you use to process images ? Hi! I have recently bought the Pentax K-7.But before it i used Pentax K200D.Now i try to understand how to process images because i can't get good results with settings which I used for K200D RAW files.I am using Silkypix Developer Studio Pro. So i want to ask which RAW converter do you use and what settings do you apply to achieve sharp images?Because when i use Silkypix for K200D RAW i set Outline Emphasis to 20 and with K-7 RAW to get sharp images i set it to 35-40. Sorry for my english.

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07-19-2010, 07:47 AM	#2
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	Originally posted by k-sw Hi! I have recently bought the Pentax K-7.But before it i used Pentax K200D.Now i try to understand how to process images because i can't get good results with settings which I used for K200D RAW files.I am using Silkypix Developer Studio Pro. So i want to ask which RAW converter do you use and what settings do you apply to achieve sharp images?Because when i use Silkypix for K200D RAW i set Outline Emphasis to 20 and with K-7 RAW to get sharp images i set it to 35-40. Sorry for my english. [joking] ACR 6.1, 150 / 0.5 / 25 [/joking]

07-19-2010, 03:51 PM	#3
robgo2 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 1,125	Personally, I use Capture One 5 Pro, having previously used Lightroom/ACR and DxO (which Pentaxians should avoid like the plague.) SilkyPix has a reputation for being rather difficult to learn. As for your own best choice, there is simply no substitute for trying several programs for yourself to see which one provides the best results and has a workflow that suits you. Free trial downloads are available for virtually every raw converter on the market. Rob

07-19-2010, 06:07 PM	#4
mithrandir Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,895	Lightroom 3.0

07-20-2010, 02:16 AM	#5
baldrick Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bulli, NSW Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 67	Hmmmm, I`m confused one poster says lightroom - avoid it like the plague, the next post recommends it. Personally I use Silkypix, love the results and haven`t found it the least bit difficult to learn.

07-20-2010, 07:57 AM	#6
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	I have not used Capture One in years so I do not know how the current version compares. I have been using Lightroom for the past few years and LR3 is a very capable RAW converter with a lot of support material available for new users.

07-20-2010, 08:09 AM	#7
robgo2 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 1,125	Originally posted by baldrick Hmmmm, I`m confused one poster says lightroom - avoid it like the plague, the next post recommends it. Personally I use Silkypix, love the results and haven`t found it the least bit difficult to learn. If you are referring to my earlier post, it was DxO that I said should be avoided, not Lightroom. The reason for this is that DxO does not seem to be committed to supporting Pentax cameras and lenses. For instance, the K-x is still not covered, even though it is Pentax's best-selling DSLR ever. Lightroom is a very capable program, although I prefer the ease of use and the results that I get from Capture One for my K-7. Rob

07-25-2010, 03:09 AM	#8
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,284	I use Adobe camera raw, but.... recently have done almost nothing in ACR, just going thru to get to CS4, which as far as sharpening/noise removal/exposure, seems to do more subtle enhancements.

07-25-2010, 03:18 AM	#9
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	Lightroom 2.7. Might go to LR3.x once the first update comes out

07-27-2010, 12:47 AM	#10
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	I just have to chip in and say (caveat- not a K-7 user) that I am very impressed with my trial of LR3 as a RAW converter. It pulls detail out of my K-x and K200D DNG's very impressively, and the output from even noisy 12800 ISO DNG's has never looked so good. LR3 noise reduction in particular is very sophisticated and subtle.

07-31-2010, 02:01 PM	#11
Howdy Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 86	I will dare to differ . I use UFRaw (UFRaw - Home) as my everyday RAW processor. Why? Super-fast, small, does the job without too much clutter. I do 95% of the work in Gimp (GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program) so I do not need super feature-rich RAW developer. Try this one out! It is NOT a replacement for a Lightroom but can do wonders if you need something that loads quickly and has super-simple interface. If I need additional power, I use RawTherapee (RawTherapee 3.0 alpha 1 and license changes, if you want the bleeding edge version, you can download it at rawtherapee.com :: View topic - Latest builds - test the latest unstable RT). RawTherapee is a big, slow, clunky beast, comparable to Lightroom. The interface needs some time to get used to but it has everything a non-pro will ever need. Oh, I have forgotten to add that all of this software is completely free (GNU GPL license), even for a commercial use and available for Windows and Linux.