which raw converter for your nex raw files?

[ampguy]

I'm finding the in-camera noise reduction (default settings) to be ideal, and often will use the JPG for up to 8.5 x 11 prints instead of the RAW.

I do see addl. detail, and sometimes shifted histograms between the RAW and JPG files though.

Which raw processors work best with the ARW files for those who have used multiple converters?

 

[Matthieu]

I've tried DXO Optics Pro and Lightroom, and bought the latter. I liked DXO mostly automatic process, but the results looked overprocessed. Lightroom is much easier to work with.

This said, I now shoot only jpg: RAW conversion takes too long for too little gain.

 

[kshapero]

I am an ACDSEE Pro 4 kind of guy but the Sony converter does some cool things, too.

 

[pbo]

Bridge with Adobe DNG converter (need dng's for cornerfix) and Adobe Camera RAW works pretty well - the colors look good and denoise works well, and you can always open in photoshop if you fee like doing more processing. Probably not the quickest combo, though.

 

[douglasf13]

Lightroom 3 most of the time and RPP (Raw Photo Processor) when I need the highest quality.