Adaptive Wide Angle software options?

[russellsnr]

Hi, In PS CS 6 there is a filter to straighten edges "Adaptive Wide Angle"
I have CS 5 and really don't want to upgrade just for this one filter so is there an alternative software out there?
I have looked at PTLens but it seems more work intensive than the Adaptive Wide Angle in PS CS 6.
Thanks
Russ

 

[swanseamale47]

I'd start with a duplicate layer, then lens correction tool (under filters) and transform warp, maybe using a grid to see whats square. Thats all in Cs5 which you already have so no extra expense.

 

[russellsnr]

Hi, Thanks for the reply.
Don't no if you have seen the new Adaptive Wide Angle filter in CS 6 but it does a more precise correction than the warp in CS 5.
Thanks again
Russ

 

[swanseamale47]

It does do a fair job, and the beauty is you can ajust all the angles yourself if you need to "tweek" it. But for CS5 apart from pt lens I can't think of any other software that will work.
Looks like your going to be upgrading soon.

 

[Broto]

I have CS6 and the Adaptive Wide Angle Filter does a good job with the Nikkor 10,5mm fish eye lens.
But if you want an alternative, you can take a look here:
http://www.imagetrendsinc.com/products/prodpage_hemi.asp

Not too expensive and they have a trial available

 

[ah5168]

You could try DXO ViewPoint which is on offer at the moment for £39 http://www.dxo.com/intl/photo/dxo_viewpoint/features

 

[Broto]

I have DXO viewPoint and I think it's not worth the money: it's not an alternative to the CS6 Adaptive Wide Angle Filter.

 

[russellsnr]

Hi, Thank you all for replies. I bought DXO Viewpoint