The thing distinguishing DeepPrime XD from DeepPrime (or rather: PL6 from PL5, because in PL6 the slider is there for both DeepPrime and DeepPrime XD) is the addition of a slider ("Rauschmodell", translates to "noise model") to decide how much noise you are willing to exchange for more sharpness. Here are some samples, utilizing both DeepPrime XD at "magic wand" default levels and the Wide Gamut (K-3 at ISOs 5000, 4000, 2000, and 500, respectively, all processed to taste you can view full-res JPEGs on my SmugMug website by clicking on the samples): I will upgrade from PL5 as soon as my budget allows, although I'm hoping to get a slightly better deal when my trial expires or in the Black Friday sales. I did notice that with some images I will have to use the "Protect saturated colours" slider a bit more to avoid colour clipping, but the results still look better than before. Encouraged by SmugMug's recent announcement that they now retain wider colour spaces of uploaded images, I also gave the DxO Wide Gamut a try, which indeed leads to richer, more natural-looking colours on my BenQ SW2700 when I switch it to AdobeRGB. Played around fairly extensively with the trial version of PL6 and came away quite impressed with the DeepPrime XD noise reduction, which is significantly more effective in removing noise than the regular DeepPrime and also better at retaining meaningful detail. What are your thoughts, will you upgrade or even get it new (209€ for the PL6 Elite version is steep though!)? ViewPoint 4 seems even less enticing when you already have version 3. "Expanded working colour gamut for increased accuracy" and Soft Proofing - don't think I would benefit from that in a significant way. The ReTouch Tool looks nice, but I can achieve what I want within FastStone I will probably have a look at the test version though. I don't think I need more or better than what DeepPrime already offers. So if that stays true for the next major version, I will probably upgrade then. I currently have PL5 Elite and could upgrade for 99€. See DxO PhotoLab 6: The most advanced RAW photo editing software and Why upgrade? - Compare your version - DxO to compare what the newest version has that yours has not. The reply from Steven (DXO) seems to indicate the Windows version is trailing behind Mac and I presume we need to wait on catchup.Just launched. My request basically is to obtain parity with the Mac version where an option bar does appear on selecting Local Adjustments. The result is you cannot just use a quick mouse click or tablet pen to select. However on selecting Local Adjustments no option bar appears and consequently you are forced to use key strokes to trigger - Add Control Points, Protect an area or Show/ Hide/Enable/Disable/Duplicate/Invert/Delete Masks. I will try to clarify the issue: In the Windows version when you select from the Command Bar any of the following Crop, White Balance, Horizon, Perspective options, Repair, Read Eye or Miniature Effect what appears either just above the Image Browser or just below the Command Bar are various options pertaining to the selection made. Hi John, Yes I’m well aware of the Workspace pallete however the Local Adjustments options are not available here. However, It is unclear when updates to the Windows version to resolve any of these differences will be implemented. on DXO’s staff has indicated on a few occasions that these differences will eventually be addressed. There are a significant number of differences between the Mac and Windows versions of PhotoLab… Many of them are at least partly cosmetic, and some are features differences that affect the workflow. Maybe this oversight will be included in the next minor update … here’s hoping. Just why this tool bar is omitted is a mystery as a tool bar is designed in for Crop, Horizon, Red Eye & DXO Viewpoint, etc.Īnother omission occurs in the floating ‘Local Adjustments Panel’ where Automask, Brush, Graduated Filter & Control Point appear on the Mac version but again unavailable to Windows users. Whether using mouse or tablet the missing tool bar is far from conducive to a seemless workflow. When I contacted support I was directed to the non-floating pop-up activated via the Radial menu (?) which provides info on the short keys required to activate the above functions. Sadly this tool bar does not appear in the Windows version. Activating ‘Local Adjustments’ on the Mac version triggers a lower tool bar containing the following: Control Points (+/-), Show masks, New mask, Reset & Close. I was hoping for inclusion in Photolab 4. I make no apology for the following request previously submiitted on 30th January.
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