Raw Conversion Technique

[freedom]

I tried out raw conversion using Canon's File Viewer Utility and Photoshop CS2 using default settings at 300 dpi. Mostly converted from CS2 like better in color but however also more noise.

Could anyone share what is the best way to convert from raw to jpg for both web & print?

[panzerpunk]

Originally Posted by freedom I tried out raw conversion using Canon's File Viewer Utility and Photoshop CS2 using default settings at 300 dpi. Mostly converted from CS2 like better in color but however also more noise. Could anyone share what is the best way to convert from raw to jpg for both web & print?

Why not use the Digital Photo Professional in the Canon CD? It can export images at 60,000 DPI but 300 DPI is more than enough?

DPP can help you do lots of wonderful stuff before exporting it in JPG for editing in CS2

[rickygck]

Originally Posted by panzerpunk Why not use the Digital Photo Professional in the Canon CD? It can export images at 60,000 DPI but 300 DPI is more than enough? DPP can help you do lots of wonderful stuff before exporting it in JPG for editing in CS2

Fully agreed.

[calebk]

Sorry to dig this up, but with DPP, is there any real way to tweak the exact amount noise reduction?

Also, what are the recommended DPIs for

1) On-screen viewing
2) Small to medium print (A3 is probably the biggest I'll ever print)

[lightning]

Originally Posted by calebk Sorry to dig this up, but with DPP, is there any real way to tweak the exact amount noise reduction? Also, what are the recommended DPIs for 1) On-screen viewing 2) Small to medium print (A3 is probably the biggest I'll ever print)

on screen 72dpi
print - depend on your printer....

[scoobydoo]

i can't open my RAW file in photoshop cs2. would appreciate if someone can help..thanks

[Zaknafein]

u need to d/l a plugin at the photoshop website

[lightning]

RAW Plugin