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Eggbutt · 03-27-2015, 04:06 PM

What are the advantages, (If any) of using PEF files rather than DNG?

Rimfiredude · 03-27-2015, 04:28 PM

PEF files are somewhat smaller.

comprock · 03-30-2015, 08:59 PM

DNG though are more of a professional standard based upon my learnings. It's using the complete color profile than the sRGB subset.

If you're going to sell your images or use a quality RAW converter, then use the Adobe color profile. Otherwise, no worries.

r0ckstarr · 04-02-2015, 01:07 AM

Old thread, but lots of info here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/32-digital-processing-software-printing/1...ef-vs-dng.html

elektrolitr · 04-02-2015, 10:51 AM

I've switched from DNG to PEF recently, because C1 has annoying issue with Pentax DNG files (these open and convert fine, but have magenta artifact strip on right edge, some 5-10 px wide). Otherwise, I see no difference.

If I will ever need DNGs, I can use Adobe DNG converter on PEFs at any time

comprock · 04-02-2015, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by elektrolitr

I've switched from DNG to PEF recently, because C1 has annoying issue with Pentax DNG files (these open and convert fine, but have magenta artifact strip on right edge, some 5-10 px wide). Otherwise, I see no difference.

If I will ever need DNGs, I can use Adobe DNG converter on PEFs at any time

Really? I've not encountered that magenta strip with capture one and my k-5 ii dng files.

I've encountered that kind of funkiness with aperture though.

I wonder if it's a camera thing.

elektrolitr · 04-02-2015, 09:25 PM

This problem is with K-3 DNGs, all K-5 files are converted properly.

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03-27-2015, 04:28 PM	#2
Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	PEF files are somewhat smaller.

03-30-2015, 08:59 PM	#3
comprock Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, Montreal, Menton, Dubai, Pondicherry, Singapore, Kaohsiung, Coupeville Photos: Gallery Posts: 529	DNG though are more of a professional standard based upon my learnings. It's using the complete color profile than the sRGB subset. If you're going to sell your images or use a quality RAW converter, then use the Adobe color profile. Otherwise, no worries.

04-02-2015, 01:07 AM	#4
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Old thread, but lots of info here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/32-digital-processing-software-printing/1...ef-vs-dng.html

04-02-2015, 10:51 AM	#5
elektrolitr Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Riga Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 47	I've switched from DNG to PEF recently, because C1 has annoying issue with Pentax DNG files (these open and convert fine, but have magenta artifact strip on right edge, some 5-10 px wide). Otherwise, I see no difference. If I will ever need DNGs, I can use Adobe DNG converter on PEFs at any time

04-02-2015, 03:18 PM	#6
comprock Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, Montreal, Menton, Dubai, Pondicherry, Singapore, Kaohsiung, Coupeville Photos: Gallery Posts: 529	Originally posted by elektrolitr I've switched from DNG to PEF recently, because C1 has annoying issue with Pentax DNG files (these open and convert fine, but have magenta artifact strip on right edge, some 5-10 px wide). Otherwise, I see no difference. If I will ever need DNGs, I can use Adobe DNG converter on PEFs at any time Really? I've not encountered that magenta strip with capture one and my k-5 ii dng files. I've encountered that kind of funkiness with aperture though. I wonder if it's a camera thing.

04-02-2015, 09:25 PM	#7
elektrolitr Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Riga Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 47	This problem is with K-3 DNGs, all K-5 files are converted properly.