Better Alternative to Canon DPP to process RAW?

Hi
Just wondering if there is a better alternative to Canon DPP for processing RAW. My understanding is that only DPP will recognize Picture Settting data set in-camera.

You mean "Picture Styles"?

There may be better tools than DPP for RAW, but I haven't looked recently. I used to use Raw Shooter Professional until Adobe bought that and rolled it into LightRoom. That got me a free copy of LightRoom 1, but it had so much trouble handling raw files that DPP breezed through that I abandoned it and went back to DPP.

I use lightroom 3, and love it no complains.

I use three different raw processors, LR3s, PSCS4s and DPP. They each have advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes LR3 does better than the other two and sometimes DPP does better.

I'd say Lightroom 3.2, I like being able to selectively dodge and burn.

I like to use DPP for the initial save of raw files then use PS5 or lightroom to further enhance.

I prefer to use DPP as well to process and only pull out PS if I need to anything special.

eco_bach wrote in post #11661624
Hi
Just wondering if there is a better alternative to Canon DPP for processing RAW. My understanding is that only DPP will recognize Picture Settting data set in-camera.

This is correct but you can change the settings using DPP..

I like DPP.. I use it to aquire, tweak and convert my RAW files.. Jpegs are further processed using CS4..

I didn't know this before but the performance of these converters differ quite a lot! Look at the Resolution images on this review for the 7D. Isn't that odd? DPP seems to do very well.

http://www.dpreview.co​m/reviews/canoneos7d/p​age14.asp

I use the CR program and Bridge that comes as a part of Photoshop CS5. I can do a lot of non-destructive editing there and only need minimal stuff in PS to finalize for printing.

Does Lightroom 2 handle RAW files? Or only Lightroom 3 ?

LR has always been about processing raw files. It is the same basic engine as in Adobe Camera Raw that is part of the larger Photoshop product package. LR is about importing, processing raw files, and building up a photo catalog of file folders, and logical collections. LR will also let you build slideshows and presentatons from your photos.

Download LR 3 from Adobe as a 30 day trial.

Thanks, MCAsan !

Hmm...based on the results in this comparison

http://www.twin-pixels.com …dxo-capture-one-bibble-5/

I may need to rethink my investment in CaptureOne and switch to DXO.

Look at the image samples with flare.

My wife got my LR for Christmas, and I love it and recommend it.