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I consider to buy the DXO optics pro Elite software. http://www.dxo.com Have anybody here tried this software? Does the Elite version covers Canon 450D? If I understand the software-site right, the Elite version don't support 450D. Does that means that I need 2 different versions of this software?
Do I need to take pictures in the raw-format to edit them in the program?
I do not use DXO, but as I understand Elite version includes standard version plus additional features for high end cameras. Elite version will not offer more for 450D than standard one. You can download trial version and find out is it suitable.
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What exactly do you plan to use DxO for?
For some functions there are alternatives (far less costly).
Just a thought...Rainer
Hi
Thanks for the answeres. If everything from the standard version like 450D is included in the Elite version, that is very good news.
Well, it's a shame that I have never used any software for photo before except mspaint <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='  ' />
I liked the feature that you choose camera and lens, and the program edit every picture for chromatic aberraction, vignetting, distortions, and more. I don't know if this is available in other software. I have not heard about this feature before so I felt in love with dxo when I saw the webpages. :-) If there is other alternatives that is as easy as dxo to use, I will receive every tips with thanks :-)
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I own DxO Optics Pro Elite, generally for batch processing stuff. It s convenient fo rthat, but I do find I uese it less and less each year, basically because I have my in-camera settings for jpegs sorted out, and that'll do an adequate job for having pictures available instantly.
As Arv mentions, the Elite version covers more cameras, essentially it includes semi-pro and pro cameras, whereas the standard one only covers (serious) amateur cameras. These are covered by Elite as well.
Anyway, for anything else, i.e., non-batch processing, I use Photoshop and a bunch of add-ins (specifically, Nik Software and Topazlabs plugins). These allow me to work more or less I used to do in the chemical darkroom, which works well for me, at least, for those special photographs which I process from RAW (I shoot both jpg and RAW).
HTH, kind regards, Wim
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[quote name='Bjørn Tore' timestamp='1295470711' post='5666']
I liked the feature that you choose camera and lens, and the program edit every picture
for chromatic aberraction, vignetting, distortions, and more.
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Canons own raw-converter (DPP) will also do this for you.
It should be on the CD that came with the camera.
Another option is the "ptlens" plugin ... but as the name says ...
it plugs in into another program ... typically Photoshop or
Photoshop-Elements ... Irfanview does also work with it.
Ptlens is not free, but doesn't cost much.
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[quote name='Rainer' timestamp='1295479501' post='5670']
Canons own raw-converter (DPP) will also do this for you.
It should be on the CD that came with the camera.
Another option is the "ptlens" plugin ... but as the name says ...
it plugs in into another program ... typically Photoshop or
Photoshop-Elements ... Irfanview does also work with it.
Ptlens is not free, but doesn't cost much.
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Wouldn't DPP be largely limited to Canon's own lenses?
I did go with DxO for the whole package of raw converter and corrections in one, and easy set and forget batch processing.
The latest versions of PS CS5 and Lightroom have corrections too don't they? I haven't tried it out as I don't really need/want those packages in order to get it.
ptlens is something I see that comes up all the time, and I think I'm overdue checking it out... the FAQ on their sight does offer comparison with the other utilities, but while the price isn't free, it's close enough compared to other software!
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[quote name='popo' timestamp='1295512389' post='5673']
Wouldn't DPP be largely limited to Canon's own lenses?
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Yes indeed ... and depending on the lenses you have, this is (or is not) a show stopper.
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