Which Software to use?

megkris · 16th April 2007

Hi guys,

I just switch from Nikon to canon and i have been using the Nikon view software to process my raw. Its been extremely friendly with the edit tool easy to use.

However, this software couldnt read canon raw files. As such, i have been using the canon prop software provided by the camera package (Canon image browser, raw utilities). Its been a PAIN

Any software to recommend thats easier to use. I primarily process the raw files and save it to a folder before importing to my Mac's iphoto.(to save HDD space and keep file size small)

Am thinkin along the line of Photoshop elements or maybe aperture? Hate the way the iphoto store the files...

Advice appreciated

Thanks

jmmtn4aj · 16th April 2007

Lightroom, once you learn it's features, is pretty intuitive and efficient when it comes to workflow, so you might want to check that out

Michael · 16th April 2007

LR is also my recommendation... as long as you do not start painting in your photos its all you need. crop, exposure correction, spot/red eye/ healing tool

jamelaw · 18th April 2007

i use DPP for my raw photos..if need further editing, it will be export to photoshop

ihub88 · 18th April 2007

LR gets my vote too.

1Ds · 18th April 2007

Originally Posted by ihub88

LR gets my vote too.

+1

photobum · 19th April 2007

Personally, I migrated from Capture One Pro to Lightroom. I yield better results and simplier workflow.

Zhiliang · 19th April 2007

Actually whats the difference between processing RAW images from CS2 itself and from Lightroom? I am a Nikon user. Thanks

megkris · 20th April 2007

Just bot LR, thanks guys...much better and easier workflow.

Nice presentation too.

16th April 2007	#1
megkris Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: East/west Posts: 239	Which Software to use? Hi guys, I just switch from Nikon to canon and i have been using the Nikon view software to process my raw. Its been extremely friendly with the edit tool easy to use. However, this software couldnt read canon raw files. As such, i have been using the canon prop software provided by the camera package (Canon image browser, raw utilities). Its been a PAIN Any software to recommend thats easier to use. I primarily process the raw files and save it to a folder before importing to my Mac's iphoto.(to save HDD space and keep file size small) Am thinkin along the line of Photoshop elements or maybe aperture? Hate the way the iphoto store the files... Advice appreciated Thanks

16th April 2007	#2
jmmtn4aj Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 996	Re: Which Software to use? Lightroom, once you learn it's features, is pretty intuitive and efficient when it comes to workflow, so you might want to check that out Last edited by jmmtn4aj; 17th April 2007 at 12:22 AM.

16th April 2007	#3
Michael Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Woodlands Posts: 706	Re: Which Software to use? LR is also my recommendation... as long as you do not start painting in your photos its all you need. crop, exposure correction, spot/red eye/ healing tool

18th April 2007	#4
jamelaw Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 碧山 Posts: 236	Re: Which Software to use? i use DPP for my raw photos..if need further editing, it will be export to photoshop

18th April 2007	#5
ihub88 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 590	Re: Which Software to use? LR gets my vote too.

19th April 2007	#7
photobum Deregistered Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,080	Re: Which Software to use? Personally, I migrated from Capture One Pro to Lightroom. I yield better results and simplier workflow.

19th April 2007	#8
Zhiliang Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Serangoon Posts: 205	Re: Which Software to use? Actually whats the difference between processing RAW images from CS2 itself and from Lightroom? I am a Nikon user. Thanks

20th April 2007	#9
megkris Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: East/west Posts: 239	Re: Which Software to use? Just bot LR, thanks guys...much better and easier workflow. Nice presentation too.