Help with Digital Camera Utility 5.

VE2CJW · 02-20-2019, 05:29 PM

I want to use the pixel shift resolution feature on my K70. I understand how to take pictures but can't do anything with them. I know that I should use the Digital Camera Utility software that I got with my camera. The problem is that the help file included in the software doesn't mention how to process these special pixel shifted files. I have the latest version. Is there a document or text or anything in the forum that would explain it? Can anyone help me? Is there another way to process these files? I don't have Photoshop but I do have Photoshop Elements and Lightroom. Any plugins I could use? Thanks for any info.

Last edited by VE2CJW; 02-20-2019 at 05:50 PM. Reason: Typo.

**tduell** · 02-20-2019, 05:53 PM

One approach you could use, is to process your pixel shift raw file with dcrawps to combine the 4 images, handle any motion blur, and produce a TIFF file which you can further process with any competent image processing tools.

Cheers,
Terry

Not a Number · 02-20-2019, 06:02 PM

If the Raw files are "standard" Pixel Shift images (as opposed to Hand Held or Dynamic PS) then as I recall DCU 5 will by default process the files properly. I'd have to switch over to my Windows 10 system to find the exact menu options.

Rawtherapee will also handle standard Pixel Shift files. I don't recall off hand which Adobe products work with Pixel Shift.

Paul the Sunman · 02-20-2019, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

If the Raw files are "standard" Pixel Shift images (as opposed to Hand Held or Dynamic PS) then as I recall DCU 5 will by default process the files properly. I'd have to switch over to my Windows 10 system to find the exact menu options.

Rawtherapee will also handle standard Pixel Shift files. I don't recall off hand which Adobe products work with Pixel Shift.

Lightroom handles basic pixel shift, but not the motion version.

VE2CJW · 02-20-2019, 07:40 PM

Thanks guys. I'll look into that.

Paul the Sunman · 02-21-2019, 04:38 AM - **1 Like**

Here's an interesting comparison of pixel shift in Lightroom, Silkpix, and CaptureOne. See the comparison sliders near the end.

Not a Number · 02-21-2019, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Here's an interesting comparison of pixel shift in Lightroom, Silkpix, and CaptureOne. See the comparison sliders near the end.

Excellent review, thanks for sharing.

tryerse · 05-08-2019, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Here's an interesting comparison of pixel shift in Lightroom, Silkpix, and CaptureOne. See the comparison sliders near the end.

Gorgeous shots.
Have you any experience with PS and Rawtherapee?

02-20-2019, 05:29 PM	#1
VE2CJW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Candiac, QC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 403	Help with Digital Camera Utility 5. I want to use the pixel shift resolution feature on my K70. I understand how to take pictures but can't do anything with them. I know that I should use the Digital Camera Utility software that I got with my camera. The problem is that the help file included in the software doesn't mention how to process these special pixel shifted files. I have the latest version. Is there a document or text or anything in the forum that would explain it? Can anyone help me? Is there another way to process these files? I don't have Photoshop but I do have Photoshop Elements and Lightroom. Any plugins I could use? Thanks for any info. Last edited by VE2CJW; 02-20-2019 at 05:50 PM. Reason: Typo.

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02-20-2019, 05:53 PM	#2
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,515	One approach you could use, is to process your pixel shift raw file with dcrawps to combine the 4 images, handle any motion blur, and produce a TIFF file which you can further process with any competent image processing tools. Cheers, Terry

02-20-2019, 06:02 PM	#3
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	If the Raw files are "standard" Pixel Shift images (as opposed to Hand Held or Dynamic PS) then as I recall DCU 5 will by default process the files properly. I'd have to switch over to my Windows 10 system to find the exact menu options. Rawtherapee will also handle standard Pixel Shift files. I don't recall off hand which Adobe products work with Pixel Shift.

02-20-2019, 06:48 PM	#4
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Originally posted by Not a Number If the Raw files are "standard" Pixel Shift images (as opposed to Hand Held or Dynamic PS) then as I recall DCU 5 will by default process the files properly. I'd have to switch over to my Windows 10 system to find the exact menu options. Rawtherapee will also handle standard Pixel Shift files. I don't recall off hand which Adobe products work with Pixel Shift. Lightroom handles basic pixel shift, but not the motion version.

02-20-2019, 07:40 PM	#5
VE2CJW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Candiac, QC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 403 Original Poster	Thanks guys. I'll look into that.

02-21-2019, 04:38 AM - 1 Like	#6
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Here's an interesting comparison of pixel shift in Lightroom, Silkpix, and CaptureOne. See the comparison sliders near the end.

02-21-2019, 06:52 AM	#7
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Here's an interesting comparison of pixel shift in Lightroom, Silkpix, and CaptureOne. See the comparison sliders near the end. Excellent review, thanks for sharing.

05-08-2019, 11:38 AM	#8
tryerse New Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Northwest Posts: 5	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Here's an interesting comparison of pixel shift in Lightroom, Silkpix, and CaptureOne. See the comparison sliders near the end. Gorgeous shots. Have you any experience with PS and Rawtherapee?