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Currently my workflow is as follows:
FWIW, i did notice some difference in RAW images in PNP/DX compared to how aperture processed them. DXO seemed to do a pretty good job of sharpening RAW files, but I couldn't help but notice the same file in PNP seems slightly less sharp, but PNP seemed to handle highlights slightly better.
It's customary to make sharpening the last processing stage you do in the image editing software (I do break this rule for a particular subject I shoot).
So I am not sure why you are using the raw converter to sharpen....unless of course you have no intention of doing further processing on the file....in which case, why not just use the jpeg?
I agree with JK, in that the more convoluted you make image processing, the more it takes over.
I use an older ACR into CS3 ( lot faster than into CS6 Jonathan) for all my work apart from Fuji, which HAS to go through the latest ACR into CS6.
While there may be subtle differences between how raw converters work I find the ACR route to give the least unadulterated neutral file....leaving more scope for YOUR adjustments.
Last edited on Mon Dec 23rd, 2013 11:42 by Eric
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