Digital Camera Utility update v5.9.2 available

Not a Number · 04-28-2021, 06:51 AM

As reported by other DCU update v5.9.2 is available for download.

Digital Camera Utility 5 Update for Macintosh : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING
Digital Camera Utility 5 Update for Windows : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

The Windows version corrects the menu language bug in Laboratory.

The Mac version supports Big Sur (11.0).

Numerous additions and corrects. See changes notes in above links.

**cdw2000** · 04-28-2021, 08:59 AM - **1 Like**

I'm most excited by this statement: "Added a tooltip when hovering the mouse cursor over the icon in the Custom Image panel." I'm hoping that means they added tooltips (plural) for all the icons in the Custom Image panel - I can never remember which is which and the icons themselves are not very informative. I won't be able to load the update until this evening.

Smolk · 04-28-2021, 09:01 AM

Never used this software; is it any good? Do you need it before using CaptureOne or LightRoom ?

Kwong · 04-28-2021, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

As reported by other DCU update v5.9.2 is available for download.

Digital Camera Utility 5 Update for Macintosh : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING
Digital Camera Utility 5 Update for Windows : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

The Windows version corrects the menu language bug in Laboratory.

The Mac version supports Big Sur (11.0).

Numerous additions and corrects. See changes notes in above links.

Thanks been waiting for this

**cdw2000** · 04-28-2021, 10:03 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Smolk

Never used this software; is it any good? Do you need it before using CaptureOne or LightRoom ?

It's free. It does basic editing and RAW development. It works well to reproduce the Custom Settings and lens corrections that your Pentax camera has built-in for JPEGs plus additional features to support additional adjustments, pixel-shift images, etc. The menu system and layout is a little quirky, but did I mention it's free?

**Kevin B123** · 04-28-2021, 10:38 AM

I'll download for the PS functionality.

Kobayashi.K · 04-28-2021, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by cdw2000

I'm most excited by this statement: "Added a tooltip when hovering the mouse cursor over the icon in the Custom Image panel." I'm hoping that means they added tooltips (plural) for all the icons in the Custom Image panel - I can never remember which is which and the icons themselves are not very informative. I won't be able to load the update until this evening.

Yep, all the icons in Laboratory | Custom Image got tooltips.
The new version replaces the old one, no side-by-side installation.

stevebrot · 04-28-2021, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by Smolk

Never used this software; is it any good? Do you need it before using CaptureOne or LightRoom ?

It sort of sucks for general use, but can be very useful, say for processing pixel-shift RAW where motion correction is part of the mix, converting PEF to Pentax-generated DNG (equivalent to in-camera DNG and not the same as using the Adobe DNG converter to make a DNG), basic processing of pixel-shift RAW to TIFF with additional work done with other tools, and other stuff. I keep an up-to-date copy on both of my computers for forensic tasks and for as a quick route means to work with DNG/PEF files.

Steve

Paul the Sunman · 04-28-2021, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

The Mac version supports Big Sur (11.0).

It crashed immediately I tried to resize the image window (Big Sur 11.1). Sigh.

**DWS1** · 04-28-2021, 08:13 PM

I only use it for pixel shift processing. I hope they made it easier to use, but I won't hold my breath.

Smolk · 04-28-2021, 11:51 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

It sort of sucks for general use, but can be very useful, say for processing pixel-shift RAW

Thanks - as soon the camera arrives, I'll try it out. Will take some time but worth the effort I guess.

**Roam Redway** · 04-30-2021, 10:48 AM - **1 Like**

With DCU 5.9.2, I've noticed a large general performance improvement. Unexepctedly positive. Nothing in the release notes suggested such an improvement.

As for using DCU in general, here're my experiences.

I'm an enthusiast, not a professional. I've never used either LR or PS and won't since I don't like paying subscriptions.
I've generally just used the built-in Apple Photos app. It has a decent set of basic RAW editing tools that are generally all I need (although it lacks dodging.)

With my 2014 MacBook Air, however, since Mac OS 10.13 (High Sierra), the Photos App really can't handle the files generated first by my K5 (16 +MB) and now K3-ii (24+ MB.) It either takes forever or just plain crashes. (I don't even try with my legacy but highly upgraded 2011 MacBook Pro.) So I taught myself how to use DCU5. What a clunky interface! Feels like it was designed for Windows 3.0. Anyway, it handles the same size RAW files without any hangups or crashing. I expect that the time loading the the RAW photos in the first place and then processing them to .jpeg would benefit from a faster computer, but It would only be a matter of saving 10 - 15 seconds a photo.

After I invested a modest amount of time learning the clunky interface, I find that I now have a decent workflow and can get good results.

I have several other applications that seem popular on this forum (Affinity Photo, RAW Therapee), but I'm holding off on learning them until I'm fully retired!

With the new (2021) release of the 23" iMac, I'm looking forward to upgrading my aging hardware (again, after I'm fully retired.) If I can, I'll hold off until Apple releases an updated version of the 27" iMac. With my still decent 2002 20" Apple Cinema Display, the 27" iMac should give me all the screenspace I could possibly use.

mtkeller · 05-03-2021, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

It crashed immediately I tried to resize the image window (Big Sur 11.1). Sigh.

Didn't crash for me on Big Sur.

myrdinn · 05-03-2021, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by DWS1

I only use it for pixel shift processing. I hope they made it easier to use, but I won't hold my breath.

Does it process pixel shift with motion correction on?

gatorguy · 05-03-2021, 03:47 PM

So I have this software and other than a curiosity I used once a couple of years ago I've not had any more experience with it. I have LR. PS, DxO, and some Topaz AI's as my primaries so I'm asking you that do use it: Should I also be using Digital Camera Utility for anything other than Pixelshift images?

04-28-2021, 06:51 AM	#1
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Digital Camera Utility update v5.9.2 available As reported by other DCU update v5.9.2 is available for download. Digital Camera Utility 5 Update for Macintosh : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING Digital Camera Utility 5 Update for Windows : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING The Windows version corrects the menu language bug in Laboratory. The Mac version supports Big Sur (11.0). Numerous additions and corrects. See changes notes in above links.

04-30-2021, 10:48 AM - 1 Like	#12
Roam Redway Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: California's Gold Country Posts: 98	Using DCU 5.9.2 with OS X 10.15 (Catalina); other Mac OS X notes With DCU 5.9.2, I've noticed a large general performance improvement. Unexepctedly positive. Nothing in the release notes suggested such an improvement. As for using DCU in general, here're my experiences. I'm an enthusiast, not a professional. I've never used either LR or PS and won't since I don't like paying subscriptions. I've generally just used the built-in Apple Photos app. It has a decent set of basic RAW editing tools that are generally all I need (although it lacks dodging.) With my 2014 MacBook Air, however, since Mac OS 10.13 (High Sierra), the Photos App really can't handle the files generated first by my K5 (16 +MB) and now K3-ii (24+ MB.) It either takes forever or just plain crashes. (I don't even try with my legacy but highly upgraded 2011 MacBook Pro.) So I taught myself how to use DCU5. What a clunky interface! Feels like it was designed for Windows 3.0. Anyway, it handles the same size RAW files without any hangups or crashing. I expect that the time loading the the RAW photos in the first place and then processing them to .jpeg would benefit from a faster computer, but It would only be a matter of saving 10 - 15 seconds a photo. After I invested a modest amount of time learning the clunky interface, I find that I now have a decent workflow and can get good results. I have several other applications that seem popular on this forum (Affinity Photo, RAW Therapee), but I'm holding off on learning them until I'm fully retired! With the new (2021) release of the 23" iMac, I'm looking forward to upgrading my aging hardware (again, after I'm fully retired.) If I can, I'll hold off until Apple releases an updated version of the 27" iMac. With my still decent 2002 20" Apple Cinema Display, the 27" iMac should give me all the screenspace I could possibly use. Last edited by Roam Redway; 04-30-2021 at 10:50 AM. Reason: formatting

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04-28-2021, 08:59 AM - 1 Like	#2
cdw2000 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: New Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 244	I'm most excited by this statement: "Added a tooltip when hovering the mouse cursor over the icon in the Custom Image panel." I'm hoping that means they added tooltips (plural) for all the icons in the Custom Image panel - I can never remember which is which and the icons themselves are not very informative. I won't be able to load the update until this evening.

04-28-2021, 09:01 AM	#3
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Never used this software; is it any good? Do you need it before using CaptureOne or LightRoom ?

04-28-2021, 09:20 AM	#4
Kwong Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 198	Originally posted by Not a Number As reported by other DCU update v5.9.2 is available for download. Digital Camera Utility 5 Update for Macintosh : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING Digital Camera Utility 5 Update for Windows : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING The Windows version corrects the menu language bug in Laboratory. The Mac version supports Big Sur (11.0). Numerous additions and corrects. See changes notes in above links. Thanks been waiting for this

04-28-2021, 10:03 AM - 3 Likes	#5
cdw2000 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: New Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 244	Originally posted by Smolk Never used this software; is it any good? Do you need it before using CaptureOne or LightRoom ? It's free. It does basic editing and RAW development. It works well to reproduce the Custom Settings and lens corrections that your Pentax camera has built-in for JPEGs plus additional features to support additional adjustments, pixel-shift images, etc. The menu system and layout is a little quirky, but did I mention it's free?

04-28-2021, 10:38 AM	#6
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,176	I'll download for the PS functionality.

04-28-2021, 12:42 PM	#7
Kobayashi.K Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 716	Originally posted by cdw2000 I'm most excited by this statement: "Added a tooltip when hovering the mouse cursor over the icon in the Custom Image panel." I'm hoping that means they added tooltips (plural) for all the icons in the Custom Image panel - I can never remember which is which and the icons themselves are not very informative. I won't be able to load the update until this evening. Yep, all the icons in Laboratory \| Custom Image got tooltips. The new version replaces the old one, no side-by-side installation.

04-28-2021, 01:04 PM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Smolk Never used this software; is it any good? Do you need it before using CaptureOne or LightRoom ? It sort of sucks for general use, but can be very useful, say for processing pixel-shift RAW where motion correction is part of the mix, converting PEF to Pentax-generated DNG (equivalent to in-camera DNG and not the same as using the Adobe DNG converter to make a DNG), basic processing of pixel-shift RAW to TIFF with additional work done with other tools, and other stuff. I keep an up-to-date copy on both of my computers for forensic tasks and for as a quick route means to work with DNG/PEF files. Steve

04-28-2021, 01:34 PM	#9
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by Not a Number The Mac version supports Big Sur (11.0). It crashed immediately I tried to resize the image window (Big Sur 11.1). Sigh.

04-28-2021, 08:13 PM	#10
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	I only use it for pixel shift processing. I hope they made it easier to use, but I won't hold my breath.

04-28-2021, 11:51 PM	#11
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by stevebrot It sort of sucks for general use, but can be very useful, say for processing pixel-shift RAW Thanks - as soon the camera arrives, I'll try it out. Will take some time but worth the effort I guess.

05-03-2021, 03:16 PM	#13
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman It crashed immediately I tried to resize the image window (Big Sur 11.1). Sigh. Didn't crash for me on Big Sur.

05-03-2021, 03:41 PM	#14
myrdinn Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: belgium Posts: 96	Originally posted by DWS1 I only use it for pixel shift processing. I hope they made it easier to use, but I won't hold my breath. Does it process pixel shift with motion correction on?

05-03-2021, 03:47 PM	#15
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	So I have this software and other than a curiosity I used once a couple of years ago I've not had any more experience with it. I have LR. PS, DxO, and some Topaz AI's as my primaries so I'm asking you that do use it: Should I also be using Digital Camera Utility for anything other than Pixelshift images?