RAW Deathmatch: LR3 vs DxO 6 vs Capture One vs Bibble 5

Found this interesting article this morning and thought I’d pass it along. RAW Deathmatch

 

I have used all of these except Capture One and would agree with the reviewers conclusion.

Flames

Flames, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

B/W testing

B/W testing , originally uploaded by Music Man5.

I was curious as to how well the monochrome picture style on the 5D worked. This is one of my test shots.

So if I want to shoot b/w portraits is it better to shoot color and create the B/W copy in Lightroom or is it better to shoot in monochrome?

DxO Optics Pro version 6

There is a new version of DxO Optics Pro currently available. I have downloaded the free trial version and I must admit it is very impressive.

I have always been a DxO Optics Pro fan but previous versions were so darned slow. When I shoot an event I might have 300-500 images to process and previous versions were just too slow for that many images.

I have not tested version 6 on a high number of images yet as I have not done a shoot with a lot of photos lately. But I did take 20 photos and ran them through versions 6 and 5.4. Version 6 was done in less than half the time 5.4 took and a few minutes faster than Lightroom. (Bibble 5 still beat them all though.)

You still cannot beat DxO for perspective and lens correction and now they have added an automatic exposure tool to handle photos taken under the most difficult lighting conditions.

Click <a href=”http://www.dxo.com/us/photo/dxo_optics_pro/new_in_V6″>HERE</a> to go to their website and download your free trial. I highly recommend it.

the wall

the wall, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

another kind of lines

another kind of lines, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

a thank you cake!

a thank you cake!, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

blue sky after 5 days of rain!!!!!

blue sky after 5 days of rain!!!!!, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

Lastolite 24×24 Ezybox in action

Lastolite 24×24 Ezybox in action, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

DxO Optics Pro version 6 test shot

20091115_003610_DxO.jpg, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

I like version 6. Works a lot faster.

Lastolite Ezybox bracket with Canon flash

Lastolite Ezybox bracket with Canon flash, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

Recenty got a Lastolite 24×24 Ezybox and I really like the ‘look’ I get from it. Had a little difficulty figuring out how a Canon flash mounted on the bracket, but I finally figured it out!

MetalPrints are here!!!

We are pleased to announce that we can now offer you “MetalPrints” as an option for your photos. We have been using these for our photos for awhile now and they are stunning. It is an eye-popping way to display your favorite images.

Look over the following for more information about MetalPrints.

MetalPrints™ represent a new art medium for preserving photos by infusing dyes directly into specially coated aluminum sheets. The high gloss coating takes on an almost magical luminescence. Because the image is infused into the surface and not on it, the archival qualities of this unique process are unparalleled. You’ve never seen a more brilliant impressive print before! Colors are vibrant and the luminescence is breathtaking. Detail and resolution are unsurpassed. To compliment this unique printing method, we have also developed a variety of ultra-modern ways to hang and display your Metal Prints.

Durable archival prints without glass
Brilliant luminescent images
Ultra-Hard scratch-resistant surface
Waterproof/weatherproof
Can be cleaned easily with any commercial glass cleaner

If there is a Music Man5 Photo image that you would like to order in MetalPrint just contact us through the website and we can make it happen for you.

Funk by “Here Come the Mummies”

Funk by “Here Come the Mummies”, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

Portfolio Mosaic

Portfolio Mosaic, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

Found a interesting tool called Mosaic Maker. You can make collages using your Flickr photos. Works fairly well.

Home at Last!

Home at Last!, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

view from the dugout

view from the dugout, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

taking a break

taking a break, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

calendars for 2010

calendars for 2010, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

The new calendars arrived today and they are great. Order yours today.

13.5″ x 19″, coil binding, white interior paper (100# weight), full-color interior ink.

Go to www.musicman5photos.com/Business/Calendars to look them over and place your order.

old surface – new surface

20091109_003448, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

 

ready for stain! (or boy are my hands tired!)

ready for stain! (or boy are my hands tired!), originally uploaded by Music Man5.

 

beautiful morning

beautiful morning , originally uploaded by Music Man5.

having breakfast

having breakfast, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

leafy trail

leafy trail, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

work continues next door

20091106_003330, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

odd place to bake bread

odd place to bake bread, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

split personality

split personality, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

split personality

split personality, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

 

not much happening on College

not much happening on College, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

 

resurfacing Linden St

resurfacing Linden St, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

 

20091101_003230

20091101_003230, originally uploaded by Music Man5.