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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
01-01-2018, 11:22 AM
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Hi and thanks for all the help and encouragement....much appreciated.
After playing with both RawTherapee and Darktable for a couple of days it's still difficult to choose, both do more than I need but I have to decide.
So..... I'm going with Darktable. I like the split screen "before and after" feature, the manual is very clear and there are plenty of tools which are fairly easy to understand and plenty more to find out about. Sorted!
Thanks again
Jon
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
12-28-2017, 11:45 AM
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Wow, that's a lot to take in. Thanks.
Ok, here's the history: Film SLRs (Cosina, Nikon) then Canon G2 digital. Sony A350 and A580 DSLRs then Sony point and shoot. I sold the A580 (took great photos) as it hoovered up dust. Still got the Sony pos and now the K-5 (same sensor as A580?).
What do I take of photos of: for pleasure, mainly landscapes, family etc and for work/web site photos of furniture I make. The little Sony is OK for all of these but there are shortcomings!!
How many: A few hundred a month.
I asked the original question because I've had a quick look at RawTherapee and Darktable. They both do more than I think I'll ever need, but that's now...in a years time I'll discover more of the other features they can offer and wonder how I survived this long without them!
Still can't decide, RT interface looks easier to use, DT has that useful split screen snapshot feature and so on.....more experimenting clearly needed.
Cheers
Jon
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
12-27-2017, 12:16 PM
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Hi,
A couple of months ago I bought a secondhand K-5 and I'm now experimenting with shooting in RAW (DNG files).
But what is the best (preferably free) program to develop them?
I've tried out the Digital Camera Utility, which seems to work ok, then I tried out RawTherapee which looks better (and more complicated!) and I've just downloaded a copy of Darktable. There's a lot to learn so I'd rather pick one early on and learn it well.
What do Pentaxians prefer?
Cheers
Jon
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
11-19-2017, 10:19 AM
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Hi and thanks,
Ok, decision made, I'll go with DNG. K-5 is now set!
Cheers
Jon
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
11-16-2017, 12:15 PM
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Hi and thanks,
My plan was to stick with .PEF (only because the K-5 defaults to it), well, that was until I started to read about the various RAW file formats.
Is there a good reason to stick with .PEF?
Do most seasoned Pentaxians use .DNG?
I'll probably stick with DCU 5 in the short term. Will it handle both file formats the same?
So many questions...
Cheers
Jon
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
11-15-2017, 10:52 AM
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Thanks, I was hoping that would be the answer.
Cheers
Jon
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
11-15-2017, 05:52 AM
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Hi,
I've just bought my first Pentax....upgrade from Sony point and shoot to second hand K-5.
Lots to learn about....I'm sure I'll have a few questions to ask you knowledgeable folk.
My first question one is: Can I use the Digital Camera Utility 5 with my K-5 or do I have to stick with version 4 which is supplied on the CD with the camera.
V.5 looks a bit easier to use (I'm trying out shooting with RAW) than the V.4.
The reason I ask is that on the Pentax software update page the V.4 is for K-5 (and a a few others of similar age) and V.5 is reserved for newer models. Are both versions suitable for my K-5?
Thanks
Jon
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
11-12-2017, 11:41 AM
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Hi,
Thanks for the welcome and tips.
One question I have to ask the experts is: Can I use the Digital Camera Utility 5 with my k-5 or do I have to stick with version 4 which is supplied on the CD with the camera.
V.5 looks a bit easier to use (I'm trying out shooting with RAW) than the V.4.
The reason I ask is that on the Pentax software update page the V.4 is for K-5 (and a a few others of similar age) and V.5 is reserved for newer models. Are both versions suitable for my K-5?
Thanks
Jon
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
10-29-2017, 11:04 AM
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Hi,
I've just bought my first Pentax....upgrade from Sony point and shoot to second hand K-5.
Lots to learn about....I'm sure I'll have a few questions to ask you knowledgeable folk.
But first of all do any of you have any must do tips for such a novice.
Thanks
Jon
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