> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ken Durling > Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 9:41 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: EOS Digital workflow > > > Chip - > > Thanks a lot for your response. I have only compared the CS RAW > conversion > to the original Canon software that was packaged with my G2, to > which it's > superior IMO. Forgive my ignorance, but what's C1? I typically convert > 20-30 images per session, FWIW. > > > Ken
Hi Ken, Did you download the free ACR 2.1 update? There are other ACR updates going to be made available in the near future that improve the RAW conversion of some supported cameras. But the v2.1 ACR update AFAIK was a global enhancement to the RAW conversion engine. I have tested most of the major Canon RAW conversion programs and C1 1.3 is the best followed a bit back by ACR v2.1 and way back in third is Breeze Browser v2.8, followed by YARC+ 2.3a7 and in dead last is FVU 1.22 an older but stable version. Current RAW conversion image quality is a moving target and continues to get better quickly. I hope that Canon's new RAW converter will improve Canon's RAW image quality. C1 is what people widely use to mean Phase One's Capture One Pro (or SE or LE), DSLR RAW conversion program. Here is a link to Phase One's web site: http://www.phaseone.com/ Phase One is a high-end digital backs and software maker based in Europe. They make high-end stuff and the Phase One RAW conversion technology for Canon's DSLR's has been the best since introduced. The REAL advantage to C1 though (aside from producing the cleanest conversion files), is the ability to do so much within C1 very quickly and batch the output. This continuous RAW correction and processing workflow allows you to produce the highest quality RAW conversions at very high volume levels. The resulting conversion files will require very little external processing from Photoshop because the white balance, black, white and mid-tone points, exposure, contrast curves, color correction (saturation, tint, etc.), and a long list of other items can all be performed in the RAW conversion process with a live WYSIWG interface. Download the time bombed full products, it will make you giddy to see what you are missing in your RAW conversion workflow once you figure it out for yourself. The only down side is that you will need to find another wad of money to buy a license once the demo runs out. HTH * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
