Maczero
Regular
- Location
- Fife, Scotland
- Name
- Andrew
I'm asking this question here because X3F files are specialised.
I have a DP2 and a DP1X. I use a Mac.
I need to convert the X3F files into TIFFs or JPEGs before bringing them into my library (currently Aperture, may be C1 7 in future), where you can carry out further image editing (e.g. straightening). The options I have are to:
1. Convert in SPP 4.2.
2. Convert in SPP 5.5.
3. Convert in Iridient Developer.
4. Convert to DNG and then further develop in Raw Photo Processor.
I can't see the advantage of converting to DNG and then using RPP. So, I am basically left with a choice of SPP or Iridient Developer.
Is there any advantage in using SPP 5.5 over SPP 4.2 given I don't have a Merrill camera?
Iridient Developer seems to produce sharper but flatter files at default settings. It also seems to apply adjustments quite quickly. Is it possible to approximate the SPP colours in ID? How does ID deal with Foveon noise?
Now that my only truly compact cameras are Sigma DPs, I need to get to grips with image developing in a more serious way than I have before. I would welcome any advice on the best way forward. I don't want to buy any more software!
Andrew
I have a DP2 and a DP1X. I use a Mac.
I need to convert the X3F files into TIFFs or JPEGs before bringing them into my library (currently Aperture, may be C1 7 in future), where you can carry out further image editing (e.g. straightening). The options I have are to:
1. Convert in SPP 4.2.
2. Convert in SPP 5.5.
3. Convert in Iridient Developer.
4. Convert to DNG and then further develop in Raw Photo Processor.
I can't see the advantage of converting to DNG and then using RPP. So, I am basically left with a choice of SPP or Iridient Developer.
Is there any advantage in using SPP 5.5 over SPP 4.2 given I don't have a Merrill camera?
Iridient Developer seems to produce sharper but flatter files at default settings. It also seems to apply adjustments quite quickly. Is it possible to approximate the SPP colours in ID? How does ID deal with Foveon noise?
Now that my only truly compact cameras are Sigma DPs, I need to get to grips with image developing in a more serious way than I have before. I would welcome any advice on the best way forward. I don't want to buy any more software!
Andrew