Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/07/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim - PS does not support LX3 raw - strange Joseph Low -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+joelct=singnet.com.sg at leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+joelct=singnet.com.sg at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jim Nichols Sent: Saturday, 4 July, 2009 6:38 AM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] D-LUX4: the straight truth! Joseph, I am not sure what extension the Lumix RAW files use. PSE 6.0 accepts a number of different RAW formats, including the .ORF files used by Olympus. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Low" <joelct at singnet.com.sg> To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 5:30 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] D-LUX4: the straight truth! > Jim > > Thanks for the advice - I found the bundled software very confusing - will > use the PS Elements 6.0 > and see how it progresses - hopefully the PS will work with the Lumix RAW > > Appreciate your kind advice > > Joseph Low > > -----Original Message----- > From: lug-bounces+joelct=singnet.com.sg at leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+joelct=singnet.com.sg at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of > Jim > Nichols > Sent: Saturday, 4 July, 2009 6:24 AM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] D-LUX4: the straight truth! > > Joseph, > > I'm sure Ernie can give you his procedure. I have never bothered with the > Olympus software that came with my E-510. I use PS Elements 6.0, which > allows me to connect my camera directly to a USB port and place the jpeg > and > > RAW files in a folder of my choice. I then use the jpegs to get a rough > assessment of the images, and load the ORF images of my choice into the > RAW > converter for processing. > > The entire process is very straightforward. > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joseph Low" <joelct at singnet.com.sg> > To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 5:14 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica] D-LUX4: the straight truth! > > >> Hello Ernie >> >> I bought the LX3 after reading your comments on LUG - also the >> Lensmate hood - it's a great little camera >> >> Can you share your experience on how to convert RAW to JPEG without using >> the bundled software >> >> Thanks for sharing >> >> Joseph Low / Singapore >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: lug-bounces+joelct=singnet.com.sg at leica-users.org >> [mailto:lug-bounces+joelct=singnet.com.sg at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of >> Charcot >> Sent: Monday, 18 May, 2009 10:55 AM >> To: Leica Users Group >> Subject: Re: [Leica] D-LUX4: the straight truth! >> >> I love my LX-3 version - got the aftermarket lens hood and cap. I now >> only have it as my digital camera and it's a blast. >> >> ernie >> On May 17, 2009, at 8:45 PM, Slobodan Dimitrov wrote: >> >>> How about sharpness. >>> Check the face, big difference. >>> Ok, I guess I get one, now that my wife has taken the G10. >>> S.d. >>> >>> >>> On May 17, 2009, at 7:11 PM, Rei Shinozuka wrote: >>> >>>> i'd heard about the Leica software correction logic in the >>>> D-LUX4, where the screen and JPGs and included software correct >>>> for distortion. out of curiosity, i used an open-source raw >>>> converter >>>> (libraw) rather than the bundled software to see what actually >>>> comes out >>>> of the camera. >>>> >>>> i shot images with camera set to store both jpg and raw, then >>>> converted the RAW (RWL) without the bundled software. >>>> >>>> in the RWL, the barrel distortion is clearly visible (ignore the >>>> other >>>> sharpness and contrast settings, i didn't try to make an exact >>>> match between RWL and JPG. the raw is also a little more loosely >>>> cropped--notice >>>> that some writing is visible on the bus at the extreme left on >>>> the RWL-derived image, and not on the jpg. from what i've read, >>>> the software correction may do other enhancements, but i haven't >>>> found these as apparent as the barrel correction. >>>> >>>> direct jpg from camera: >>>> >>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/73894551 at N00/3541195208/ >>>> >>>> rwl (RAW) converted: >>>> >>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/73894551 at N00/3541196214/ >>>> >>>> -rei >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Rei Shinozuka shino at panix.com >>>> Ridgewood, New Jersey >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. 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