Nik Silver Exfex Pro

[Haydn23]

Hi

I recently downloaded a free trial version on B&W conversion software by Nik called Silver Exfex Pro. I have attached RD1s frame shot on a 28mm Ultron wide open processed through the software. Its not perfect but if you use it with channels it can get pretty close and its quicker too!

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

I quite like that photo.

 

[Haydn23]

I would complain that there are to many controls that are confusing or fiddly, but digital B&W is always a bit hit and miss I find.

 

[Haydn23]

Thanks for the compliment Mabel

 

[Haydn23]

One more

One more

Would you be able to show a frame you have processed with Exposure 2, Leicasniper??? Here's another but I wasn't happy with the impact of this one. It was a difficult exposure to begin with though.

 

[sevres_babylone]

Thanks for posting. I had a look at their website, and expect I will try it out.

 

[tensai]

I like this software. I also use Exposure 2. Both have their good points. Exposure 2 has a lot more options available; but, Silver Efx Pro produces a better default rendering to my eye.

I was just about to start a thread to ask if somebody had used both a bit more extensively. I know I can download a trial and have to do some testing of my own - but would still like to hear what do you think is better, or where does exposure 2 lack a bit in your opinion? Any comparison of the same shot?

 

[tensai]

Good to hear, will download them both when I have time to do some testing. Cheers.

 

[victoriapio]

Hi

I recently downloaded a free trial version on B&W conversion software by Nik called Silver Exfex Pro. I have attached RD1s frame shot on a 28mm Ultron wide open processed through the software. Its not perfect but if you use it with channels it can get pretty close and its quicker too!

Never tried the other but I really like Silver Exfex Pro. Very fast imo. Seems to have all the tools I need for not only digital color conversions but making b&w scans look better and process easier.
O.C.

 

[dcsang]

Ya know.. sometimes I really feel under appreciated in this forum... 😀

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61374

Dave

 

[sevres_babylone]

I like C in the the blown up crop, but not so much the full image. I suspect it would make an effective print though.

At least I'm consistent in my tastes. Which is a good thing, since I can't seem to remember anything from one day to another. Sorry Dave.

 

[Haydn23]

Dave

I can see why you feel unappreciated. It was a great test mate. Thanks for that - it IS appreciated!

Haydn

 

[victoriapio]

Dave

I can see why you feel unappreciated. It was a great test mate. Thanks for that - it IS appreciated!

Haydn

Ditto what Haydn said Dave. That was a very interesting thread.

O.C.