I know this has been covered before would like to try one more time would like something new just for me
I am looking for a good and not to expensive Workflow and RAW Conversion program. Would like to have some constructive opinions on what would be a good one and user friendly not to complicated tried NC did not like. How is Bibble? does any one have any good ones. I would like to know from you the users on your experiences good or bad and what you think from use. thank you very much for all your help.
Lost

What didn't you like about NC? All the software has their ups and downs. I have tried all of them and keep coming back to Capture because it fits my workflow and IMHO does the best color rendering of any of the raw converters. I use Nikon View to download the CF card, add the ITPC info, rename the files and to install the files in my folders. I use Nikon Capture to do any post processing. I use Qimage to do my printing. I try very hard to get the photo right in the camera so that I do as little post processing as possible. My average job will supply 3000-5000 files to work with. I do my culling with Nikon View and only post process what is sold. I take around 150,000 photos per year.

I'm not familiar with Nikon Capture so I can't comment. Since I end up editing all my images to some degree in PhotoShop, I stay within that environment for file sorting and RAW processing.

I sort in Bridge (not great but it works for me) and do my RAW processing in Adobe Camera Raw. On some images, it's not as good as Capture One or Bibble; on others it's better. On average, it works just fine for my images which are lighted with either studio strobes or with on-camera fill flash.

I sharpen in PhotoKit Sharpener which uses a 3-stage approach: pre-sharpening of the original image out of RAW (I do no sharpening or color correction other than white balance in ACR); creative sharpening if necessary and output sharpening for the particular device you'll use to make the prints (usually either Continuous Tone or InkJet). I make final color corrections in ICorrect Professional.

Again, because I print everything out of PhotoShop, I feel that staying within that environment removes some chances for error (mine) and streamlines the process overall. If I were printing some other way, I'd probably be using a different workflow.

As for RAW processors, I've used Canon's Digital Photo Professional, Capture One and Bibble in addition to ACR and each has it's own strengths in terms of image quality. Bibble's workflow is not as intuitive for me but I'm very embedded into PhotoShop. The others each have their unique bell or whistle. But, like David, my workflow tends to be production oriented. As a dog show photographer, I'm processing hundreds of images for each show so I have to get to the proofing or printing stage as seemlessly and as efficiently as possible based on my skills and experiences. I've been a PhotoShop user for over 10 years so that's the workflow environment that works for me.

My advice, try all the demo programs and see which ones meet your specific needs. Then create a workflow that matches what you shoot and how you produce your final products.

Good luck,

Jim

Hey Lost,

I just dl'd bibble and have an extended trial code as I am going to do a short review on Bibble (I am very curious about workflow with Bibble). My typical product of choice is Capture One...I often shoot upwards of 1,000 shots in a wedding session and CO has had the best interface for me up to this point.

I am always looking for something better and I look forward to taking a crack at bibble. You can download their software and get a 2 week trial for free at their site.

James