Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/05/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for the comments. I just wonder if CS5 will correct for chromatic aberrations automatically like NX2? If not, NX2 might be worth the trouble? Any recommendations for a better micro-laptop? Jim On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 11:18 AM, J. Newell <john.o.newell at comcast.net> wrote: > My opinions... > > 1. I think (if it were me) that a bigger screen and lots of RAM (min 4GB) > and lots of CPU horsepower are all somewhere between highly desireable to > necessary for any photoediting (YMMV) > > 2. NX2 has the worst user interface since DOS3. Actually, it's both worse > and more frustrating. > > 3. NX2 is, to a greater extent than any software I've used, a resource > pig, although you can take some steps to reduce its impact by tweaking > program settings > > 4. NX2 gives overall better results than Adobe products with .nef files, > though whether the improvement is worth the trouble is a matter of > individual choice > > 5. NX2 has some tools that Adobe products really don't yet offer, although > you can buy them from NIK (although I found that it was cheaper to buy NX2 > than to buy the NIK product > > Bon chance! > John Newell > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Chris Williams" <zoeica at mac.com> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 11:46:30 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern > Subject: Re: [Leica] Acer Aspire One with CS4 vs Capture NX 2 > > Right, Nikon NX has the software built in to detect what lens you are > using and what corrections need to be made. I'm told LR3 will have > this once it passes the Beta stage as well. I would assume if LR will > have it so will CS5. You can download a lens profile program from > Adobe for free right now. > > > Chris Williams > www.zoeicaimages.net > www.rebirthworkshops.com > 504-231-6261 > > > > > On May 13, 2010, at 10:30 AM, James Laird wrote: > >> Yea I noticed NX2 was slow, but I thought maybe it was the demo >> version slowing it up. I considered it because I use mostly Nikon >> lenses and it will correct lens abberations, but I've heard CS5 is >> supposed to do that now? >> >> Jim >> >> On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 9:52 AM, Gerry Walden <gwpics at me.com> wrote: >>> Capture NX2 is a very difficult program to get to grips with in my >>> opinion (and most others feel the same) especially if you have any >>> reasonable volume to handle as it is VERY slow and not very >>> ituitive. And Abobe CS5 is already available for download and >>> purchase. I know which way I would jump. >>> >>> Gerry >>> >>> Gerry Walden LRPS >>> +44 (0)23 8046 3076 (Office) >>> +44 (0)797 287 7932 (Mobile) >>> Web: www.gwpics.com >>> Blog: www.gerrywalden.wordpress.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 13 May 2010, at 15:48, James Laird wrote: >>> >>>> I have an Acer Aspire One which I plan to use on a trip soon. With >>>> the >>>> 600 pixel height screen ADR with CS4 will work, sort of. You can't >>>> see >>>> the entire dialog but you can workaround it using the keyboard. I >>>> also >>>> have the option of purchasing Nikon's Capture NX 2 for use with my >>>> Nikon DSLR. I've tried the trial version and it works well with the >>>> Aspire, but I don't know whether to buy it or not with CS5 about >>>> to be >>>> released. Anyone familiar with Capture NX 2? Or should I just get a >>>> laptop with a larger screen? Is there a good one that's as small as >>>> the Aspire? Any recommendations would be appreciated. >>>> >>>> Jim laird >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >