Raw Converter Showdown By DPreview (LR4, Capture One Pro 7, DxO Optics Pro 8)
DPreview posted an exhaustive review comparing three RAW converters: Adobe Lightroom 4, Capture One Pro 7 (which is the only one that yet supports he X-Trans format) and DxO Optics Pro 8. The following features are examined:
- Speed
- Image quality and editing tools
- Imaging workflow
- Output options
- Asset management
- Additional features
The review goes deep. DPreviews conclusion:
[...] the choice of which of these raw converters to use comes down to how you work. Shoot primarily in the studio and need robust tethering capability? Then you’ll be very happy with Capture One Pro 7. If you work on a relatively small number of images and/or already have an existing asset management system in place, DxO Optics Pro 8 offers perhaps the best starting point for your edits. And if you’re all about workflow efficiency, need tight integration with Adobe Bridge or Photoshop and want the most feature-rich cross-platform app on the market, Lightroom 4 can fit the bill. As raw-shooting photographers we’ve really got an embarrassment of riches at our disposal right now. You can create some great images no matter which one you choose.
Adobe Lightroom 4 price check: Amazon, Adorama, DigitalRev, J&R, Canon USA, B&H, eBay
DxO Optics Pro 8 price check: Amazon, Adorama, DigitalRev, J&R, Canon USA, B&H, eBay
Capture One Pro 7 price check: Amazon, Adorama, DigitalRev, J&R, Canon USA, B&H, eBay
[via dpreview]
Some bloke
4 months ago |CP1 is pretty powerful but I don’t like the way it manages files. So I use LR for file management and CP1 for serious fuji editing.
For canon et al I use LR alone.
When I owned a d800e CP1 gave much better results. It can really squeeze out details. Great for landscapes and the like.
For events I prefer LR because it’s faster to wizz through 1000 photos etc. I don’t need super pixel peeping quality for event shoots.
Lelle
4 months ago |Since this is a Fuji dedicated site, I guess after all I’ve read so far, the only RAW converter that really applies to Fuji right now is Capture One Pro 7?
Aqua
4 months ago |Lelle, DxO Optics 8 is the only one mentioned in the DPR’s showdown that does NOT officially support the X-Trans sensor (currently only on Fujifilm X-Pro1 and X-E1 cameras).
fred
4 months ago |@Lelle :
Silkypix is fine too it delivers more finer details (interface is not tiptop, and quite slow though). C1 looks a bit coarse at times, doesn’t deal as well with the highlights nevertheless it remains quite good (provided you know how to use it correctly). RAW EX (powered by silkypix) is bundled with X-trans fuji camera.