Nikon pre-processing - why can't Canon do this?

Maybe because that would make the in-camera conversion from RAW to RGB, which involves extensive alteration to the data, pre-processing when it is, in fact, simply processing, without prefix. However, Nikon's marketing dept. will tell you that a word without a prefix is not catchy enough.

BestVisuals wrote in post #7916334
The semantic error over pre- or post- processing is amazing.

Why isn't pre- processing everything done before the file is saved, and post- everything after the image is saved? That makes total sense to me.

As observed, pre-processing for CA probably means lens manufacturers will make less sharp lenses, depending upon software to clean up the image. And it'll also encourage you to buy OEM lenses, as the camera will only correct THEIR brand, not anyone else's.

Great religious arguments in photography:

RAW vs. JPEG
Pre- vs Post- processing
Natural light vs. fill flash

I don't understand how someone could argue JPEG over
Raw...unless you just don't want to process raws.

There are probably a half dozen other things I'd rather see Canon add to their non-pro cameras besides this.

How about a real customizable Auto ISO, 5 and 7 frame bracketing, manual video control, horizon indicator, flash trigger with in-camera flash, better weather sealing and so on.

Is it me, or not? When I look at the two images from the OP, I see the second one having a bit more contrast and saturation, but noticeably softer, and if there is some CA reduction, it doesn't make for a better picture.

If I'm "missing the point" somewhere, fill me in!

tonylong wrote in post #7918635
Is it me, or not? When I look at the two images from the OP, I see the second one having a bit more contrast and saturation, but noticeably softer, and if there is some CA reduction, it doesn't make for a better picture.

If I'm "missing the point" somewhere, fill me in!

It looks to me like the first had the CA reduction done. Am I wrong?

gooble wrote in post #7918651
It looks to me like the first had the CA reduction done. Am I wrong?

I don't know, it looks like the first one is a "flat" file and the second one has had some contrast and saturation but totally blew on sharpness. I hope Nikon shooters aren't having to make this type of trade-off.