Post-processing on a Mac

nstclicks · 11th May 2009

What are people using for post-processing Olympus Raw files on a Mac ? I've just been using iPhoto so far because it's convenient, but I've noticed that the ORF files imported into iPhoto are softer than the images converted to jpg using Olympus Master/Studio. Problem of course, is that Olympus Studio is pay-ware and it's a bit of pain to have to convert raw files using Studio and then import the images into iPhoto for cataloging etc.

What are the alternatives ? I imagine the Aperture raw converter will be no different from iPhoto since they're both from Apple. Unfortunately, Olympus Studio doesn't behave properly when it's set as the external editor in iPhoto, so that easy solution is out.

Suggestions, anyone ? Ironically, the jpegs straight out of the camera seem sharper than the raw files converted by iPhoto (but not as sharp as the raw files converted by Olympus Studio)

bousozoku · 11th May 2009

I use Phase One Capture One for Mac, though I cannot upgrade any longer as they don't support my CPU with updates.

Aperture is unlikely to use the same image processing as iPhoto and Preview.

Lightroom is also available, as well as Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.

Hitman · 11th May 2009

I'm not sure if I'm helping here because I don't shoot RAW. I use Lightroom on my Mac Mini for general viewing and processing. I don't do photography for a living, so to me, the Jpegs from Olympus DSLR is more than good enough for what I want to show people.

You may want to try the Mac version of Picassa. It's still in beta though...

microcosm · 11th May 2009

I am using Silkypix RAW developer for all RAW conversions. Their support for RAW files are quite fast too. The ability to go 16bit at conversion from source is good for further processing work in Photoshop.

For the cheap, there is always Olympus Master.

11th May 2009	#1
nstclicks Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 72	Post-processing on a Mac What are people using for post-processing Olympus Raw files on a Mac ? I've just been using iPhoto so far because it's convenient, but I've noticed that the ORF files imported into iPhoto are softer than the images converted to jpg using Olympus Master/Studio. Problem of course, is that Olympus Studio is pay-ware and it's a bit of pain to have to convert raw files using Studio and then import the images into iPhoto for cataloging etc. What are the alternatives ? I imagine the Aperture raw converter will be no different from iPhoto since they're both from Apple. Unfortunately, Olympus Studio doesn't behave properly when it's set as the external editor in iPhoto, so that easy solution is out. Suggestions, anyone ? Ironically, the jpegs straight out of the camera seem sharper than the raw files converted by iPhoto (but not as sharp as the raw files converted by Olympus Studio)

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bousozoku Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: No dust, no auto focus area Posts: 802	Re: Post-processing on a Mac I use Phase One Capture One for Mac, though I cannot upgrade any longer as they don't support my CPU with updates. Aperture is unlikely to use the same image processing as iPhoto and Preview. Lightroom is also available, as well as Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. __________________ Excellence is only adequate

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Hitman Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 22° 11' N, 113° 33' E Posts: 793	Re: Post-processing on a Mac I'm not sure if I'm helping here because I don't shoot RAW. I use Lightroom on my Mac Mini for general viewing and processing. I don't do photography for a living, so to me, the Jpegs from Olympus DSLR is more than good enough for what I want to show people. You may want to try the Mac version of Picassa. It's still in beta though... __________________ Pictures always should have a special story behind it or a special meaning to the photographer.

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microcosm Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,986	Re: Post-processing on a Mac I am using Silkypix RAW developer for all RAW conversions. Their support for RAW files are quite fast too. The ability to go 16bit at conversion from source is good for further processing work in Photoshop. For the cheap, there is always Olympus Master. __________________ Discuss and Share on Facebook