I haven't used Pentax Laboratory in over a year. But using PSCS, RAW conversions of most shots don't take very long. Once default settings have been established, minor tweaks can be done in seconds. Batch processing is also possible for groups of shots taken under the same conditions. Paul
> Converting the 22 RAW files to best JPG with the Laboratory > last night was a real time-eater -- on a 350MHz system. > > And when I did the best TIFF format, Micrografx Picture Publisher (I forgot > which version) wouldn't load them properly. > So it was redone to JPG. 2x the fun. > > So next is a faster computer. $500 > Photoshop CS $whatever > > And I think a tube will remain for viewing images. > My good LCD @ work has noticably less color depth > than the tube @ home. Or is there a recommended > LCD that has a good color depth? > > Sincerely, > > Collin > > > > > ________________________________________________________________ > Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net > > > > >

