On Dec 16, 2006, at 3:15 PM, mike wilson wrote: >>> If you prefer a sharper shot to a softer feel, then you will >>> probably wish to shoot in the DNG RAW format instead of PEF RAW >>> or JPG. >>> >>> If you prefer a smoother image, then you will want to shoot in >>> PEF RAW or JPG. >> >> This implies one of two things: >> >> Either there is some image processing applied to the RAW data in PEF >> and JPEG output modes that isn't applied to the DNG output mode, or >> Dorian is assuming Pentax Lab for PEF conversion which performs >> different smoothing/cleanup compared to when it processes K10D PEFs. > > Now I'm confused. As I understand it, Pentax files are generally > agreed > to be softer than other manufacturers' - because there is less > processing applied in camera? So I would then assume that sharper DNG > files would have _more_ processing.
Yes, it's confusing. And possibly not even an accurate statement. Haven't thought of a decent test just yet, though. I'm busying myself working on some photographs... Remember them? ;-) Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
