Just an FYI, the newest version of PureRAW will work on raw files, such as ARWs, no need to convert to DNG. If DXO would add that in the next version, it'd be golden!
Same, the only time I need to open another program is to make panoramas. I have no need or use for Lightroom in addition.
Learn to use them and your post processing will be taken to another level.ĭXO Photolab 5 has been excellent for RAW editing. The new masking features in LR are awesome. Is PL5 missing some key LR editing features? I waited a year for Canon Colour profiles and now files come back a little off. PR is very good but only sends files back to LR as DNG and the exposure is off and it is more saturated. That was what I focused on for my workflow. You have choices of sending files as DNG or TIFF to retain colour or have colour profiles available back in LrC, if that is what you require. I have P元 and have not used it for quite some time. I also included the Optic corrections in PL and turned them off in LrC. As for myself I just exported a file from LrC to PL, did the NR thing and then sent it back to LrC. Go to the DXO site and it will have LrC/PL workflow tutorials. I know it's not complex just wondering if experienced combo users have any insights. I'm going to play with Photolab over the winter but in the interim I'm curious as to the best workflow to incorporate the NR component. That's how I ended up with a second full-feature program. I've been hearing that dxo noise reduction was superior to Topaz so when the Black Friday sales came up I popped for Photolab over Pure Raw as it was suggested that it was a better product and value. I have been using the Topaz suite for problem images. I know LR really well have bunch of presets/profiles for it. In the end just bought the PureRaw as I do use LR catalog so didn't want to do all my processing in PL5.
#Dxo photolab vs lightroom trial
If you aren't using LR for database/catalog functions then why not just go all in with PL5? Wouldn't it do all the stuff LR does? I may be missing something as I don't have much experience with PL5.I had the trial but didn't explore much other than to see if there was a good workflow to use PL5 just for NR roundtrip from LR. Indeed the noise was my reason too, then I stayed for the quality of the program. I know that it is better to get rid of any intrinsic noise before further development. Either way, you'll grow to appreciate PL5 Just a friendly tip: take the time to learn PL5 and you'll discover that, other than serving as a DAM, it can do all that LR does. It will set up the export/import tools for you so you can round-trip files. In the lower right corner of PL5 you'll see the familiar share button - click that and choose Export to Lightroom. So since you, like me, are using your own file structure, you can open your raw file in PL5, process, then hand it off to LR as a dng for non-destructive work. While you can go either way with a workflow, I preferred to start with PL5, then hand off to LR for cataloguing, which is not an issue for you. PL5 (IMHO) is superior as a raw converter and with its Deep Prime. I gave up Adobe products, but had a little experience with your intent. (The raw is copied from Photo Mechanic into the watched folder and auto-imported into LR)
I would prefer to send it to LR first (if it makes no difference) as I utilize a "watched folder" to bring images into LR. Should I just send the file direct to Photolab or is it equally fine to send it to LR first ?
What's the best way to incorporate Photolab5? In my workflow I do not use LR for its database abilities so it is not important for me to send the image there for database inclusion. I bought that package over the Pure Raw app as many here felt that it is a better product and a better value.Īgain, for the moment I am only looking for its NR abilities. I recently purchased Photolab5 for the express purpose of utilizing its NR abilities. If this has already been asked please forgive !
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