Canon DPP with PSE 8 ?

[LTB1967]

Hi all,

Is it possible to use Canon DPP as rawconverter and proceed on to PSE8 with the alterations made ?
Or is it only possible with the ACR ?

Thank you and have a nice day or night depending

Tonnya

[Michel B]

Originally Posted by LTB1967

Hi all,

Is it possible to use Canon DPP as rawconverter and proceed on to PSE8 with the alterations made ?
Or is it only possible with the ACR ?

Thank you and have a nice day or night depending

Tonnya

I don't have DPP on this computer, but I am sure you can export from DPP in Tiff format that you can open in PSE without using ACR.

[speters]

Yes it is possible as Michel was saying. I have DPP on my computer and ever since I've had ACR, I have not used DPP anymore, since ACR is so much more versatile and the noise remover is so much better. I have never missed it.
Stephan

[LTB1967]

Thank you both.
Im only considering using DPP because I was told at my photography class that using a canon camera the best converter is DPP, but I have never used it before. Maybe its not worth the hassle ?

[LeeOtsubo]

Originally Posted by LTB1967

Thank you both.
Im only considering using DPP because I was told at my photography class that using a canon camera the best converter is DPP, but I have never used it before. Maybe its not worth the hassle ?

I noticed you're in Denmark. I don't know how prices there compare to the US but it's possible your instructor is making recommendations based on local prices and conditions. After all, DPP is included with the purchase of a Canon dSLR. What does he/she recommend for Nikon users?

In my workshops, I always recommend ACR because PSE in the US is usually US$79 (~DKK415) and can be found on sale for as little as US$49 (~DKK260.) Is it possible PSE in Denmark costs more than most students are willing to pay?

It's possible the instructor has a Canon bias. Have you asked the instructor about his/her workflow? You might also ask the instructor to compare/contrast DPP vs ACR. I'd be curious to know why he/she recommends DPP. As others have said, DPP is fine but having to convert adds an extra step.

[Michel B]

Originally Posted by LTB1967

Thank you both.
Im only considering using DPP because I was told at my photography class that using a canon camera the best converter is DPP, but I have never used it before. Maybe its not worth the hassle ?

From what I have read on forums, there may be good reasons for Nikon users to prefer Nikon software... For Canon users, I think it's a personal choice. It is much simpler for me to use ACR but I really can't tell which is better quality wise. There are differrences which can be more significant for you. It's easier to use batch edition in DPP, you have curves and other tools missing in the limited ACR version of PSE. With Canon lenses, you have camera distortion removal in DPP. Is it worth the hassle ? Probably not, but you might enjoy experimenting with two good raw converters.

[LTB1967]

Well my teacher is working with Canon ;-)
He claims that DDP software is best for Canon 'Hardwrare' as it is made especiallly for it.
Yes DPP is Free with the purchase of a DSLR, but I bought PSE anyway..
Think I got PSE6 with my Mac and PSE8 with Bamboo.

Thing is, if you use the 'dust-remover' function on the Canon-camera then it wont show in PSE...

I will have a look at the camera distortion. I have only used the one in PSE.

Even though I only use the limited ACR Im pretty content.
But I might have a go at DPP and compare.

Thank you for pointing out all the things I should consider