I'm getting my new Canon 7D today, yes, I am excited. ; And it got me wondering, does anyone use the software that comes bundled with the camera they buy? I have always just relied on my Apple software for importing/editing/printing. Anyone? ; Bueller? Boris
Hi Boris, ; I use the Canon transfer software that came with my 50D, that's about it. I do my editing in PS7.0 and I view the pics with microsoft office picture manager. I guess it comes down to personal preference (as everything always does!). ; So you have 20 days to learn all the ins and outs before you unleash it in Disney...have fun!
I loaded the Sony RAW converter and downloader/editing/gallery program that came with my A550, but I only occasionally have used the RAW converter, and don't use the editing or gallery software at all. ; I also let Windows handle the uploads from camera to computer, rather than the camera software. The only reason I loaded the Sony software is that occasionally I will open photos in the Sony software, and get much more detailed EXIF data in categories that don't show up in regular editing software or online (such as DRO setting, Steadyshot setting, HDR mode, etc.).
I mainly use acdsee pro. it covers importing, organizing, and most of the editing I do. I use corel only so that I can use the nik filters. I have never used the nikon software that came with the camera. Its only because I know acdsee pro and havent wanted to take the time to learn a new program. Nothing against Nikon, I havent even tried acdsee pro 3 yet.
I used Canon's Digital Photo Professional software before. ; Not the most robust, but it was the first to market with their lens data and lens "fixing" abilities...plus you could use picture styles after the fact. I think that there is a reason[nb]Because DPP was free. [/nb]why [nb]Nikon charges for theirs...[/nb]Canon now has a pay-to-play RAW software (Studio Solution).
back in the day, i found the canon software to be weak at best, compared to a 3rd party converter program called breezebrowser. i then eventually migrated into larger versions of ps, plus the eventual acquisition of lightroom. so i just throw away whatever software comes with the body, being really lazy at heart, why learn any new programs if not necessary, i'm driving a mac these days, with lightroom, ps cs4, and the full nik suite of plugins for lightroom, i still have enormous amounts to learn about these, i doubt if i'll be taking on any new software soon
Re: Does anyone use the software that comes with t I haven't used the Canon DPP at all, but I may have to give it a try since as Roger mention it has the lens "fixing" function. ; I recall it can also show the actual focus point if that is useful.
Re: Does anyone use the software that comes with t I think Zoombrowser will do this too. ; And it's one of the best upgrades in A3.
I use the DPP software that came with my T1i; mainly out of cheapness. ; It covers most of what I want to do now anyway. ; For some vignetting, straightening and borders, I've been using GIMP. ; I hear PS Elements is pretty decent, and doesn't cost too much; so maybe I'll look more into getting that. ; Any other cost conscience suggestions would be great!!!
i wholeheartedly recommend just waiting until you can afford to purchase lightroom and a couple of kelby books to go with it, it's a pretty good program, covers 99% of the processing i do, and more and more plugins are coming on the market for it. it's an especially nice alternative to the much higher priced photoshop suite, especially if you don't have any time and effort invested in learning ps yet
Good to see some GIMP love, Scott. ; If you want to try Elements, be sure and download the 30-day free trial to see if it does what you need. ; If you decide to buy, there's a $20 rebate deal going on for most of 2010.
