this software is NOT as capable as Ps, or even PsE. If you find using Adobe photo software easy to learn/use, you will not have any problems with Franzis Projects software Don't misunderstand me. I personally have had very favorable results with Franzis photo software. From comparing the two applications, OP10 was the clear winner. I use LR for low-medium noise, and only use OP10 for higher noise images. It's been at least a year since I used NN, but I'll agree with what you said. All professional reviews that i have seen show that results very per image. The truth is that every Noise Reduction tools has it's strengths and weaknesses regarding types of noise. For low to moderate levels, NN is perfectly fine. For images with moderate to high levels of noise, Prime is definitely superior in removing noise while preserving detail, contrast and color. But, I do not agree that Noise Ninja (inside Photo Ninja) embarrasses DxO Prime NR. It is my main raw converter, because it beats every other program in terms of the quality of raw conversions. However, my workflow is cluttered enough (often throwing in OnOne's Suite), so I'm very hesitant to throw another wrinkle into the mix. If Noise Ninja does a better job, that's something I'll look into if they have a demo or their latest version. Same sequence for noisy images, except I add the Prime NR.įor low/medium noise, I've found LR to be more than adequate. No adjustments in OP10, just an immediate export back to LR in DNG format. If the image is a landscape shot that benefits from OP10's camera/lens profiling (eg, sharper center with better color and less edge distortion), it immediately gets exported from LR to OP10. I generally use LR for the heavy PP lifting. Not having used Photo Ninja, I can't really comment on it's RAW converter vs. The only program that I have found that even approaches PN's quality is Iridient Developer (Mac only), but it has an even more limited feature set, and noise reduction is mediocre. Otherwise, PN does a much better job than DxO overall. However, this is only relevant for very noisy images. Noise Ninja is very good, but not as good as DxO Prime. My feeling is that even though Photo Ninja is still on version 1, there are no other programs that can match it regardless of how frequently they may issue updates. If it was difficult or esoteric, that wouldn't speak very well for the application, would it? In spite of your patronizing comment, it's not rocket science figuring out "how to use properly". Oh, and OP10 also has the best lens/camera profiles in the business, making it an ideal RAW convertor. Nobody else offers lens/noise profiles specific camera AND specific lenses FOR those cameras. I can only assume you haven't tried OP10. One update a year, if you're lucky? No thanks. And what can we say about Picturecode's support for their flagship product. In fact, LR's native NR does a better job. My conclusion - PN is not even close to DxO. If it was difficult or esoteric, that wouldn't speak very well for the application, would it? It embarrasses Optics Pro's PRIME NR, and is as quick as the "standard" NR to apply. Then you either haven't tried Photo Ninja, or haven't figured out how to use it properly. There is nothing that comes close to DxO's Prime NR. It (the company) is not yet ready for the global market. However, I would NOT pay full list price for this software. I would say, if you are curious, and they make a really attractive price available to you, buy it. I've gotten the UI figured out and can get some interesting effects with it, though they tend to be a bit 'over the top' for my tastes, but you never know, it might be useful at some point. I still have their B&W effects program even though I never really use it. I stopped using their HDR program and bought Photomatix. The HDR program seems incapable of doing more subtle HDRs, but makes it pretty easy to get those plastic neon over the top effects, that people are getting tired of. This is a German company and all the help external to the program seems to be in German. There is no help beyond a VERY minimal help file, or tutorials in English. I found the user interface (which both titles shared) very obtuse and unnecessarily complex. I bought their HDR program, and got a free copy of a B&W effects program. I'm always afraid of installing software from untrusted companies. I'm having a hard time finding much about the company.
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