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Anyone using it?
I did try a trial download for a few days but couldn't get the preview window to show (top left) so abandoned further attempts.
 
Nope. I have DXO 11 for the prime noise reduction. I can’t stand the raw editing side of it.

I did trial photo lab to see what the nix integration was like, but I wasn’t impressed. The only part of the Nik suite that they have introduced is the u point selection tool.
 
gramps said:
Anyone using it?
I did try a trial download for a few days but couldn't get the preview window to show (top left) so abandoned further attempts.
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im using the free dxo optics pro 11 plus the dxo photos app and I like them both but im easily pleased .
 
SsSsSsSsSnake said:
Yes i cant find too much wrong with it,though For Elliot its not a fav
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The tools are there and some of the tools are nice to use. I do like the lens sharpness tool and the prime noise reduction is fantastic. I just don’t like the raw processing as I never seem to be able to get a satisfactory result. The non ability to do local adjustments also put me right off.

Photo lab does now have local adjustments using nik technologhy, but I’m still not a fan of the processing compared to LR or Capture One.

I think like most software out there, it has its plus points and it’s bad points. Capture one is a great raw processor, but no DAM and can be a bit slow, LR has a good DAM but can be a bit slow and less features than CO. etc etc.
 
ecoleman said:
The tools are there and some of the tools are nice to use. I do like the lens sharpness tool and the prime noise reduction is fantastic. I just don’t like the raw processing as I never seem to be able to get a satisfactory result. The non ability to do local adjustments also put me right off.

Photo lab does now have local adjustments using nik technologhy, but I’m still not a fan of the processing compared to LR or Capture One.

I think like most software out there, it has its plus points and it’s bad points. Capture one is a great raw processor, but no DAM and can be a bit slow, LR has a good DAM but can be a bit slow and less features than CO. etc etc.
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Elliot,can you talk a bit more bout the raw processing,wat is it you don't like in particular,I've used LR and dxo and I can't find a fault with the dxo,what should I check for ,I want to find problems if they are there as I'm not bothered wat I use really
Thanjs
 
I’ve been a LR user for years and I just find it quicker to use overall. I’m sure I could get similar results with DXO but it would take longer.

I’m particular I find shadows and highlights recover far better in LR and some of the other tools just seem a bit clunky.

Maybe I’ve just not given it enough time and if you are happy with the results, why look for faults.
 
I often use it as a first time raw processor and upgraded to Photolab, I like the sharpener and noise reduction and the local adjustments in Photolab are pretty good once you crack how to use them although their application is still a bit primitive. I agree with Elliott that the shadows and highlights are fairly crude compared to LR and ACR.
 
ecoleman said:
I’ve been a LR user for years and I just find it quicker to use overall. I’m sure I could get similar results with DXO but it would take longer.

I’m particular I find shadows and highlights recover far better in LR and some of the other tools just seem a bit clunky.

Maybe I’ve just not given it enough time and if you are happy with the results, why look for faults.
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I think the highlights and shadows in LR is one of their best features
 
The app for apple photos doesnt have sliders and auto corrects and applies the raw processing and its pretty good.i then can tweak abit in that and use the prime noise reduction.before sending back to AP for a bit more tweaking.
I dont think the free optics pro11 has primes noise reduction does it?
 
Merluza said:
I often use it as a first time raw processor and upgraded to Photolab, I like the sharpener and noise reduction and the local adjustments in Photolab are pretty good once you crack how to use them although their application is still a bit primitive. I agree with Elliott that the shadows and highlights are fairly crude compared to LR and ACR.
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I don't like the absence of the Move/Zoom slider on Photolab, it seems a pointless pane without that ability.
 
If it only costs £10 & you need that kind of noise reduction then yes. IIRC you were using Apple Photos/iPhoto for processing, so even if it didn't have the noise reduction it would be a big improvement.
 
ancient_mariner said:
If it only costs £10 & you need that kind of noise reduction then yes. IIRC you were using Apple Photos/iPhoto for processing, so even if it didn't have the noise reduction it would be a big improvement.
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Yes and the lens correction also makes it a very good addon for photos,that was one thing that i thought apple should have inc
 
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