Anyone Using DxO Optics Pro? From what I understand, DxO Optics Pro corrects distortion in images, much the same a LR. So what's the appeal, then? Does it do a better job correcting...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

From what I understand, DxO Optics Pro corrects distortion in images, much the same a LR. So what's the appeal, then? Does it do a better job correcting distortion? Does it offer other features?

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

From what I understand, DxO Optics Pro corrects distortion in images, much the same a LR. So what's the appeal, then? Does it do a better job correcting distortion? Does it offer other features?

Jerry, I haven't used it, but it seems to average 4 out or 5 stars. Having said that, it apparently has camera and lens restrictions and/or limitations.

You like Rockwell, don't you. See what he thinks:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/dxo/optics-pro.htm

FilmFanatic Loc: Waikato, New Zealand

Oh noes, not another KR link...

OK, I have used DxO and it was freakin awesome. I used the trial only, and I downloaded it specifically to fix an image. This was taken with my 30D Canon and 17-85 at the widest setting where it was soft and distorted. DxO corrected both issues and generally improved the image. That was in 2008 I think. This image is printed A0 size I believe, it's bloody big. I have several of them up in the training rooms at our aero club as a training aid.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

FilmFanatic wrote:

Oh noes, not another KR link...

OK, I have used DxO and it was freakin awesome. I used the trial only, and I downloaded it specifically to fix an image. This was taken with my 30D Canon and 17-85 at the widest setting where it was soft and distorted. DxO corrected both issues and generally improved the image. That was in 2008 I think. This image is printed A0 size I believe, it's bloody big. I have several of them up in the training rooms at our aero club as a training aid.

Man, that is some game console you have there. :thumbup:

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Mogul wrote:

jerryc41 wrote:

From what I understand, DxO Optics Pro corrects distortion in images, much the same a LR. So what's the appeal, then? Does it do a better job correcting distortion? Does it offer other features?

Jerry, I haven't used it, but it seems to average 4 out or 5 stars. Having said that, it apparently has camera and lens restrictions and/or limitations.

You like Rockwell, don't you. See what he thinks:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/dxo/optics-pro.htm

Thanks for the link. Once again, he's either all in or all out. He liked it in 2009, but what would he say today?

deej

jerryc41 wrote:

From what I understand, DxO Optics Pro corrects distortion in images, much the same a LR. So what's the appeal, then? Does it do a better job correcting distortion? Does it offer other features?

From my understanding, DXO has most all the corrections already loaded for many lens/camera combinations. In LR, you have to provide your own with the exception of a scant few. DXO also updates their listing frequently as lens are released. I do not have a copy of DXO but am considering it.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

deej wrote:

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I used a trial a few years ago and was impressed, but then I found that LR does about the same thing as far as distortion is concerned. I don't have any exotic lenses, so the ones I use are covered in LR.

jimberton Loc: Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Hey Jerry...I tried out DXO..it's pretty nice... But since Lightroom 4 came out...I am totally in to Lightroom. Does great job with lens corrections. Most camera profiles and lenses are included.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

jimberton wrote:

Hey Jerry...I tried out DXO..it's pretty nice... But since Lightroom 4 came out...I am totally in to Lightroom. Does great job with lens corrections. Most camera profiles and lenses are included.

I have a pretty distorted view of the world, so my images don't require much correction. :D

jimberton Loc: Michigan's Upper Peninsula

jerryc41 wrote:

jimberton wrote:

Hey Jerry...I tried out DXO..it's pretty nice... But since Lightroom 4 came out...I am totally in to Lightroom. Does great job with lens corrections. Most camera profiles and lenses are included.

I have a pretty distorted view of the world, so my images don't require much correction. :D

hahahahahaha...yes you do...and that's what makes you so likeable.

I'm still waiting for you to go pro!!! I really want that job carrying your gear.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

jimberton wrote:

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I think I'll go pro tomorrow. As for carrying my gear, I'd appreciate that. Could you also pay my bills? That would be most helpful.

jimberton Loc: Michigan's Upper Peninsula

jerryc41 wrote:

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Jerry, if i could get the job carrying your gear...of course i would pay your bills. what an honor. anything else you would like?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

jimberton wrote:

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I'll start making a list. :D

FilmFanatic Loc: Waikato, New Zealand

jerryc41 wrote:

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It's a console that goes upside down at 200mph !

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

FilmFanatic wrote:

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Then you'd better stay below that speed. :D