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Silkypix Raw File Converter settings

Started Dec 11, 2016 | Discussions thread
RMGoodLight
OP RMGoodLight Forum Member • Posts: 93
Re: Silkypix Raw File Converter settings

Thank you for the input. I tested the mentioned tipps and found it very usefull.

I tried to better match high ISO sharpening Vs. noise reduction. OOC colors where another point that I checked. And I got some surprising conclusions.

Reduce demosaic sharpness to zero! The presharpening will work out like Clarity slider in Lightroom. It enhances clear edges BUT it changes the image colors drastically. It reduces the vivid suptle colors and makes them more uniform, muted and harsh.

To get better Fuji OOC colors with RAW file converter EX2, you have to dial down the demosaic sharpness to 0 (Manual ) and a slight push of contrast gets you a little more pop.

I tried to match the output of Irident Developer but that is difficult. ID is that good. There are textures that EX2 will handle better (pink, slight red cloth that is clipping easily with other RAW converters) but ID has a very good compromise between sharpening and noise reduction. I can offer samples if you guys want.

Following settings is my new attempt to ballance out noise and sharpness with high ISO images (ISO2500 - 6400)

Sharpening

  • Demosaic sharpness 0
  • Outline emphasis 75, Detail emphasis 20, Type Pure Detail

Noise Reduction

  • Color distortion 25, Noise reduction 0, Noise Level 0, Noise cancel 0
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