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Posted: 2/10/2017 10:32:14 AM EDT
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there are free options like paint.net which you can get from getpaint.net or you can use photoscape from photoscape.org then spend the money later on photoshop and lightroom
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Posted: 2/10/2017 1:10:27 PM EDT
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what kind of camera?
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Posted: 2/10/2017 6:00:24 PM EDT
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what kind of camera? Canon 7d mark ii |
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Posted: 2/10/2017 8:15:15 PM EDT
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Nikon has free software to view their raws, I can't imagine Canon doesn't as well.
Poke around the software support section of canon's website. |
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Posted: 2/10/2017 9:10:18 PM EDT
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I set my camera to RAW and took a few exposures but I can view them on my pc. If you want the microsoft viewers to show them, you will need to download the codecs from Nikon or Canon. Most image viewers you pay for will do them already. Quoted:
Do I have to buy Lightroom or Photoshop? Are there free options? Adobe, Corel, etc, all the big name graphics makers are all good options for the money. The camera makers will give you free software with limited editing abilities. There are also free third-party software you can download. In my opinion, you get what you pay for. Quoted:
I'm not sure how much editing I will be doing at this point but in the future I may that's why I plan to shoot RAW. All DSLR photos need to be processed to bring out their best. JPG vs raw is about the amount of room you have to play in. The camera can do some or all of the processing if you don't want to do it, but the camera's abilities are limited. |
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Posted: 2/10/2017 9:22:13 PM EDT
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The thing is, RAW isn't a picture format; it's the raw sensor data. It's going to be different for each combination of image sensor and software. In order to view a RAW file the software you're using has to understand the sensor data for your particular camera and interpret that to create an actual image. That's why different software can sometimes produce drastically different images from the same RAW file.
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Posted: 2/10/2017 11:44:09 PM EDT
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Canon 7d mark ii The DPP program (CD) that came with your camera will read the file. |
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Posted: 2/11/2017 7:37:46 AM EDT
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The thing is, RAW isn't a picture format; it's the raw sensor data. It's going to be different for each combination of image sensor and software. In order to view a RAW file the software you're using has to understand the sensor data for your particular camera and interpret that to create an actual image. That's why different software can sometimes produce drastically different images from the same RAW file. True. Raw files require an interpreter. Everyone reverse engineers their own because the camera makers won't share the specs. I wouldn't say the resulting differences would be drastic, but slightly to noticeably different. |
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Posted: 2/11/2017 7:53:30 PM EDT
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Lightroom or Photoshop?
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Posted: 2/11/2017 7:55:07 PM EDT
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Lightroom or Photoshop? You'll find that lightroom excels at some things, and photoshop shines for others. The $10 a month bundle isn't a bad way to go. |
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Posted: 2/11/2017 8:19:38 PM EDT
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You're going to want Lightroom for raw processing (exposure, contract, levels, color correction, etc.) and Photoshop for image editing (getting rid of photobombs, powerlines, etc.). You'll "develop" the frame in LR, then bring it into PS for the rest (if needed. I rarely use PS).
The $10 subscription includes both. |
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Posted: 2/12/2017 1:46:29 AM EDT
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So you don't just buy the software? Can you guys fill me in on a subscription?
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Posted: 2/12/2017 2:20:22 AM EDT
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The DPP program (CD) that came with your camera will read the file. This. Did you get CD(s) with your camera? If you did, one of them should have the camera's manual and some applications, one of which is Canon's "Digital Photo Professional", which offers processing utilities for RAW files. Not the most sophisticated program out there, but that may not be what you want. As a hobby photographer, DPP gives me all the tools I need most of the time. Just being able to adjust white balance in post production makes shooting in RAW format WELL worth the increased file size for me. You can download DPP and other Canon software here: Canon downloads Good luck! |
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Posted: 2/12/2017 3:19:27 AM EDT
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This. Did you get CD(s) with your camera? If you did, one of them should have the camera's manual and some applications, one of which is Canon's "Digital Photo Professional", which offers processing utilities for RAW files. Not the most sophisticated program out there, but that may not be what you want. As a hobby photographer, DPP gives me all the tools I need most of the time. Just being able to adjust white balance in post production makes shooting in RAW format WELL worth the increased file size for me. You can download DPP and other Canon software here: Canon downloads Good luck! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The DPP program (CD) that came with your camera will read the file. This. Did you get CD(s) with your camera? If you did, one of them should have the camera's manual and some applications, one of which is Canon's "Digital Photo Professional", which offers processing utilities for RAW files. Not the most sophisticated program out there, but that may not be what you want. As a hobby photographer, DPP gives me all the tools I need most of the time. Just being able to adjust white balance in post production makes shooting in RAW format WELL worth the increased file size for me. You can download DPP and other Canon software here: Canon downloads Good luck! I will check. Thanks. |
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Posted: 2/12/2017 4:11:49 AM EDT
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So you don't just buy the software? Can you guys fill me in on a subscription? Many of the big software companies are moving to a subscription model instead of individual sales. It makes the revenue stream more predictable. Photoshop is only available via subscription. Lightroom 6.0 can be purchased, but the new features introduced between 6.1 and 6.9 are only available in the subscriptions until 7.0 is released. The Lightroom and Photoshop bundle available as a subscription is $120 per year, payable yearly or $10 monthly. |
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Posted: 2/12/2017 11:44:44 AM EDT
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So you don't just buy the software? Can you guys fill me in on a subscription? $10/month gets you a license for LR, PS, and the Creative Cloud. Updates included. Considering that they would probably charge $600-$800 for a one-time charge, and you get free upgrades, it's not a bad deal. |
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Posted: 2/19/2017 2:48:40 PM EDT
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A good free program that might work for what you need is rawtherapee. It's kinda like lightroom but at a lot better price.
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