Experience with Perfectly Clear
Aug 7, 2021 15:40:33 #
Aug 7, 2021 16:46:56 #
I've been looking at it, haven't bought it yet. PC Mag says the interface is 'clunky' and the noise reduction isn't as good as it should be; other than that they seem to like it.
I think I'm going to pass on it.
I think I'm going to pass on it.
Aug 7, 2021 18:16:45 #
Aug 7, 2021 18:29:21 #
Do you have no digital editors today? Ken Rockwell is big on Perfectly Clear. Maybe 6 years ago I took his discount and purchased a copy. I'd say it has a few positives although it doesn't fit my shooting style nor needs. I'd recommend PC for the following photographer:
a. JPEG shooter
b. High volume shooter as the software operates in batch
I'm of the school that all digital images need some editing / post processing. SOOC is a false myth. Therefore, PC is a benefit over no processing, but it is the minimalist approach to processing. If you follow Rockwell closely, you know he configures his camera already to maximize his JPEGs and the minimalist processing is all he needs afterward.
a. JPEG shooter
b. High volume shooter as the software operates in batch
I'm of the school that all digital images need some editing / post processing. SOOC is a false myth. Therefore, PC is a benefit over no processing, but it is the minimalist approach to processing. If you follow Rockwell closely, you know he configures his camera already to maximize his JPEGs and the minimalist processing is all he needs afterward.
Aug 8, 2021 00:32:57 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Do you have no digital editors today? Ken Rockwell... (show quote)
Thanks for your comments, I am happy with LR and Topaz Denoise AI.
Aug 8, 2021 06:41:50 #
rrmerkov wrote:
Does anybody out there have any experience with Perfectly Clear?
It's not perfect. . .
Aug 8, 2021 07:26:12 #
tramsey wrote:
..the interface is 'clunky' and the noise reduction isn't as good as it should be; other than that they seem to like it.
Funny combination of words. Their stands seem to be rather low.
Aug 8, 2021 14:29:30 #
Aug 8, 2021 15:10:11 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Do you have no digital editors today? Ken Rockwell... (show quote)
I agree. As a hobbyist who has always shot jpg's, PC has become my go to editor for ease of use along with FastStone Image Viewer to cull images before using PC.
Aug 8, 2021 19:57:53 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
rrmerkov wrote:
Does anybody out there have any experience with Perfectly Clear?
I have used it for years...it works as advertised. Having said this, there are options...
Cheers!
Aug 11, 2021 19:13:58 #
I have it and usually start out with it on JPEGs. The problem is that it never seems to make much of a difference in my JPEGs. Then I go over to Photolemur 3 which makes a little more of a difference. I usually end up in Luminar 4 which can make quite a difference. I don't know if you can try PC3 for free, but it would be worth a try. If you are a Canon user, you have a completely free program in Digital Photo Professional (4.15).
Aug 11, 2021 19:24:00 #
weedhook wrote:
I have it and usually start out with it on JPEGs. The problem is that it never seems to make much of a difference in my JPEGs. Then I go over to Photolemur 3 which makes a little more of a difference. I usually end up in Luminar 4 which can make quite a difference. I don't know if you can try PC3 for free, but it would be worth a try. If you are a Canon user, you have a completely free program in Digital Photo Professional (4.15).
Thanks for your comments, I do have a Canon 7d that I use exclusively for birds.
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