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ftpaddict · 03-10-2009, 05:51 AM

Nothing new to report over here, but I'd like to express my support for applications already mentioned here. I use all of them on a regular basis:

XNView, Raw Therapee, Hugin and Virtual Photographer are incredibly useful tools.

**newmikey** · 03-10-2009, 06:20 AM

Gimp
DCRAW
UFRaw
RawStudio
CinePaint
ImageMagick
Exiv2
Phatch
Digikam
Krita

Quension · 03-15-2009, 04:46 PM

I haven't found my perfect setup yet, but I've recently been playing with the free version of Lightbox Image Editor. It's been working quite well for me so far.

falconeye · 03-15-2009, 05:21 PM

GPS Babel
GPSBabel: convert, upload, download data from GPS and Map programs
Most versatile tool to convert GPS track files (geotagging). Best when used in conjunction with Geosetter.de (cf. previous posts).

Histogrammar
GUILLERMO LUIJK**-**b i t s & f o t o g r a f í a
To really view raw data 16 bit histogramms before the raw converter changes them

pingflood · 03-15-2009, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by Nick Siebers

I like FastStone too, with UFRaw/GIMP as the big guns. I will say, it would be hard to have a user interface LESS intuitive than GIMP's. There are things I know it can do, but that I cannot do with it. Ah well, another thing to learn! :-)

GIMP is a perfect example of why us programmers should never design user interfaces.

Blue · 03-15-2009, 07:58 PM

We have mentioned some "stacking" options in this thread:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-processing-software/52007-any-other-...e-choices.html

Edit:

Here are links to the software:

CombineZM News

Image stacking freeware

3D Micro Macro Photography

Workflow Technique #072 @Digital Outback Photo __________________

falconeye · 03-16-2009, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by Blue

Here are links to the software:

@Blue, could you please edit your post to include my contribution as well?
(Post #5, with the fly eyes -- I had even run and posted a comparison test...)

Thanks :ugh:

Blue · 03-16-2009, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

@Blue, could you please edit your post to include my contribution as well?
(Post #5, with the fly eyes -- I had even run and posted a comparison test...)

Thanks :ugh:

PhotoAcute is not Freeware! I submitted a lens for the lens profile DA 35 ltd 2 weeks ago and haven't heard anything back as far as obtaining a complimentary copy. I wasn't trying to stiff you.

Here's Falconeye's fly comparisons from the DOF thread. However, PhotoAcute isn't Freeware.

First attachment: Helicon
Second attachment: PhotoAcute Attached Images

Edit: Here is the link provided by Falconeye from the DOF thread. While it is not FreeWare, it sells for $49 for standared and $119 for Professional unless you can get a complimentary copy for agreeing to submit a lens profile. http://www.photoacute.com/

Arpe · 03-16-2009, 04:45 PM

Microsoft Pro Photo Tools 2
"Microsoft Pro Photo Tools provides a set of tools for photographers to perform various tasks with their images—including RAW captures. The current version enables you to quickly geotag your photos, view and edit metadata, and more"

marcdsgn · 03-16-2009, 09:24 PM

RAW PHOTO PROCESSOR.
In lieu of upgrading to Adobe Creative Suite CS4 to make my system compatible with later model Nikons and Canons, I use this app. It's enough to allow me to make a straight TIF copy of the RAW file - no modifications in the app (although I can if I want to) - then do all PP work in Photoshop.

falconeye · 03-17-2009, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by Blue

I submitted a lens for the lens profile DA 35 ltd 2 weeks ago and haven't heard anything back as far as obtaining a complimentary copy. I wasn't trying to stiff you.

Yeah, you're absolutely right. I already forgot why I didn't pay

I consider PhotoAcute to be underrated. It can do a lot of things and doubling the resolution from a burst of images is my favorite

Taff · 03-17-2009, 07:17 AM

Photoshop CS4 LOL

Blue · 03-17-2009, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by falconeye

Yeah, you're absolutely right. I already forgot why I didn't pay

I consider PhotoAcute to be underrated. It can do a lot of things and doubling the resolution from a burst of images is my favorite

I just got the approval to submit a profile for the DA 35mm ltd on the K20d. I'm looking forward to evaluating this software!

Mitch34 · 03-24-2009, 02:44 AM

The freeware I use:
XNVIEW
and more recently I discovered a little gem for photomontage called:
shape collage

great to use for quick montage with easy and various controls.
End result can be save in jpg or you can save in photoshop psd with all layers....

Great for making posters of several images quickly (and very good looking.)

it is also mac and linux friendly...

I find it useful when you end up with too many pictures of one subject (like a series of portrait)

have a try, have fun, and keep shooting

xjjohnno · 03-24-2009, 04:03 AM

Picassa for the RAW and Paint dot net for the JPEGs.

03-15-2009, 07:58 PM	#21
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	We have mentioned some "stacking" options in this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-processing-software/52007-any-other-...e-choices.html Edit: Here are links to the software: CombineZM News Image stacking freeware 3D Micro Macro Photography Workflow Technique #072 @Digital Outback Photo __________________ Last edited by Blue; 03-15-2009 at 08:01 PM. Reason: added links

03-16-2009, 07:57 AM	#23
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by falconeye @Blue, could you please edit your post to include my contribution as well? (Post #5, with the fly eyes -- I had even run and posted a comparison test...) Thanks :ugh: PhotoAcute is not Freeware! I submitted a lens for the lens profile DA 35 ltd 2 weeks ago and haven't heard anything back as far as obtaining a complimentary copy. I wasn't trying to stiff you. Here's Falconeye's fly comparisons from the DOF thread. However, PhotoAcute isn't Freeware. First attachment: Helicon Second attachment: PhotoAcute Attached Images Edit: Here is the link provided by Falconeye from the DOF thread. While it is not FreeWare, it sells for $49 for standared and $119 for Professional unless you can get a complimentary copy for agreeing to submit a lens profile. http://www.photoacute.com/ Last edited by Blue; 03-16-2009 at 08:07 AM. Reason: added link

03-24-2009, 02:44 AM	#29
Mitch34 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oman - Muscat Photos: Albums Posts: 57	freeware used and photomontage/collage The freeware I use: XNVIEW and more recently I discovered a little gem for photomontage called: shape collage great to use for quick montage with easy and various controls. End result can be save in jpg or you can save in photoshop psd with all layers.... Great for making posters of several images quickly (and very good looking.) it is also mac and linux friendly... I find it useful when you end up with too many pictures of one subject (like a series of portrait) have a try, have fun, and keep shooting

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03-10-2009, 05:51 AM	#16
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Nothing new to report over here, but I'd like to express my support for applications already mentioned here. I use all of them on a regular basis: XNView, Raw Therapee, Hugin and Virtual Photographer are incredibly useful tools.

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Quension Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: west coast USA Posts: 206	I haven't found my perfect setup yet, but I've recently been playing with the free version of Lightbox Image Editor. It's been working quite well for me so far.

03-15-2009, 05:21 PM	#19
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	GPS Babel GPSBabel: convert, upload, download data from GPS and Map programs Most versatile tool to convert GPS track files (geotagging). Best when used in conjunction with Geosetter.de (cf. previous posts). Histogrammar GUILLERMO LUIJK-b i t s & f o t o g r a f í a To really view raw data 16 bit histogramms before the raw converter changes them

03-15-2009, 07:00 PM	#20
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Originally posted by Nick Siebers I like FastStone too, with UFRaw/GIMP as the big guns. I will say, it would be hard to have a user interface LESS intuitive than GIMP's. There are things I know it can do, but that I cannot do with it. Ah well, another thing to learn! :-) GIMP is a perfect example of why us programmers should never design user interfaces.

03-16-2009, 07:40 AM	#22
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by Blue Here are links to the software: @Blue, could you please edit your post to include my contribution as well? (Post #5, with the fly eyes -- I had even run and posted a comparison test...) Thanks :ugh:

03-16-2009, 04:45 PM	#24
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Microsoft Pro Photo Tools 2 "Microsoft Pro Photo Tools provides a set of tools for photographers to perform various tasks with their images—including RAW captures. The current version enables you to quickly geotag your photos, view and edit metadata, and more"

03-16-2009, 09:24 PM	#25
marcdsgn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery Posts: 265	RAW PHOTO PROCESSOR. In lieu of upgrading to Adobe Creative Suite CS4 to make my system compatible with later model Nikons and Canons, I use this app. It's enough to allow me to make a straight TIF copy of the RAW file - no modifications in the app (although I can if I want to) - then do all PP work in Photoshop.

03-17-2009, 07:14 AM	#26
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by Blue I submitted a lens for the lens profile DA 35 ltd 2 weeks ago and haven't heard anything back as far as obtaining a complimentary copy. I wasn't trying to stiff you. Yeah, you're absolutely right. I already forgot why I didn't pay I consider PhotoAcute to be underrated. It can do a lot of things and doubling the resolution from a burst of images is my favorite

03-17-2009, 07:17 AM	#27
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612	Photoshop CS4 LOL

03-17-2009, 09:37 AM	#28
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by falconeye Yeah, you're absolutely right. I already forgot why I didn't pay I consider PhotoAcute to be underrated. It can do a lot of things and doubling the resolution from a burst of images is my favorite I just got the approval to submit a profile for the DA 35mm ltd on the K20d. I'm looking forward to evaluating this software!

03-24-2009, 04:03 AM	#30
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Picassa for the RAW and Paint dot net for the JPEGs.

What Freeware software do you use? Share ideas/ links.

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