5/16/2023 0 Comments Dxo photolab vs lightroom![]() Indeed the noise was my reason too, then I stayed for the quality of the program. I know that it is better to get rid of any intrinsic noise before further development. Either way, you'll grow to appreciate PL5 Just a friendly tip: take the time to learn PL5 and you'll discover that, other than serving as a DAM, it can do all that LR does. It will set up the export/import tools for you so you can round-trip files. In the lower right corner of PL5 you'll see the familiar share button - click that and choose Export to Lightroom. So since you, like me, are using your own file structure, you can open your raw file in PL5, process, then hand it off to LR as a dng for non-destructive work. While you can go either way with a workflow, I preferred to start with PL5, then hand off to LR for cataloguing, which is not an issue for you. PL5 (IMHO) is superior as a raw converter and with its Deep Prime. I gave up Adobe products, but had a little experience with your intent. (The raw is copied from Photo Mechanic into the watched folder and auto-imported into LR) I would prefer to send it to LR first (if it makes no difference) as I utilize a "watched folder" to bring images into LR. Should I just send the file direct to Photolab or is it equally fine to send it to LR first ? What's the best way to incorporate Photolab5? In my workflow I do not use LR for its database abilities so it is not important for me to send the image there for database inclusion. I bought that package over the Pure Raw app as many here felt that it is a better product and a better value.Īgain, for the moment I am only looking for its NR abilities. I recently purchased Photolab5 for the express purpose of utilizing its NR abilities. Now.If this has already been asked please forgive ! ![]() Also important to note that for whatever weird reason the DxO Nix collection doesn’t yet run as a plug inside PhotoLab. Overall for me PhotoLab is my absolute favorite and by miles and miles although and as I mentioned it’s not particularly a cheap solution. I do like both Luminar and PhotoLab’s file management/library protocol infinitely better than Lightroom’s. It’s more feature rich than PhotoLab and of course is not a subscription based solution. They’ve steadfastly been bringing this software along to the point where I do believe it’s a worthy competitor to Lightroom. If however you’re looking for a feature to feature (or almost feature to feature) alternative to Lightroom I do like Luminar 3 a lot. I think there is a 30 day trial available. My best photos always look that much better in DxO. If however you’re not into making major broad edits I’m really really comfortable recommending PhotoLab. It’s “clear view” module (haze reduction) when used sparingly is also the best, by far, I’ve used. PhotoLab does lack the all encompassing tools that the current Lightroom provides so if a broad umbrella editor is what you’re after PhotoLab may be behind in that area. Their color correction, both in PhotoLab and in Nix, is a good deal more pleasing than others I am currently or have used in the past. That alone is worth the price (and it is pricey) of entry. Their noise reduction algorithm is also the best I’ve encountered. PhotoLab 2 Elite lens correction is worth its weight in gold (although they haven’t yet addressed my Sigma 20mm prime). I’m always uncomfortable with even moderately over processed pics. I’m one who strives for best “in camera” shot and although I do love to sit and tinker with post production stuff my best shots are always minimum post fiddling. ![]() There’s a lot to this question but I’ll try to distill a bit at least from my perspective and needs. I currently have LR6 and don’t want the monthly cost to upgrade my LR, can anyone tell me their thoughts or opinions on DxO PhotoLab? Current users that have switched from LR-is it basically the same/different? What do you like/dislike?
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