gurtch Posted October 18, 2006 Share #1 Posted October 18, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I use DXO Optics Pro with my 1DSII, and several supported lenses. It is superb. Some shots I made with Canon L wide zooms, had curved horizons to the point they were unusable. Using DXO, the images are now outstanding in comparison to the originals. I actually use it not only for lens faults, but for RAW conversion. It allows "highlight recovery" (3 levels), noise reduction, etc. They make modules for the 1DSII and several popular second party lenses (I use it with the Sigma 12-24 zoom---outstaning results for architectural interiors, that I shoot for local builders and developers). NOW to my point: It would seem like a NATURAL for DXO to develop modules for the M8, and second party, non coded lenses!! Many of us plan on using second party lenses along with Leica glass (CV, ZM, and older screw mount Leica, Canon glass with adapters). With the proper DXO modules, it could correct vignetting, CA, etc, no coding or Photoshop fixes needed. Anyone have any pull with the DXO people that could put in a word for us future M8 users? I know it would be a small nich for DXO, albeit a prestigious nich, as many M8 users are/will be top pros. Best Regards Dave Gurtcheff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jrgeoffrion Posted October 18, 2006 Share #2 Posted October 18, 2006 I use DXO Optics Pro with my 1DSII, and several supported lenses. It is superb. Some shots I made with Canon L wide zooms, had curved horizons to the point they were unusable. Using DXO, the images are now outstanding in comparison to the originals. I actually use it not only for lens faults, but for RAW conversion. It allows "highlight recovery" (3 levels), noise reduction, etc. They make modules for the 1DSII and several popular second party lenses (I use it with the Sigma 12-24 zoom---outstaning results for architectural interiors, that I shoot for local builders and developers).NOW to my point: It would seem like a NATURAL for DXO to develop modules for the M8, and second party, non coded lenses!! Many of us plan on using second party lenses along with Leica glass (CV, ZM, and older screw mount Leica, Canon glass with adapters). With the proper DXO modules, it could correct vignetting, CA, etc, no coding or Photoshop fixes needed. Anyone have any pull with the DXO people that could put in a word for us future M8 users? I know it would be a small nich for DXO, albeit a prestigious nich, as many M8 users are/will be top pros. Best Regards Dave Gurtcheff Yes, DxO could do what you want. HOWEVER, it does so by pulling the EXIF information from the file. The mean that you would have to manually tell DxO which lens was used for each image. From there, it would work. Because their lens modules are pretty sophisticated and the small narket, it is possible but doubtful that they would consider doing so for the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdb Posted October 19, 2006 Share #3 Posted October 19, 2006 Acttually, I wrote them a couple of times when they sent me mails about their new releases, asking them if they would consider adapting their software to Leica's lenses and to the Digital Module, but they didn't even have the politeness to answer. I think we are not enough people in the Leica community to increase their sales... Laws of business, I think... Gérard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal_meheut Posted October 19, 2006 Share #4 Posted October 19, 2006 The mean that you would have to manually tell DxO which lens was used for each image. From there, it would work. Not only the lens but also the focusing distance and the f-stop. And developping a new lens/camera module is a lot of work so forget about exotic lenses, small markets... And as gdb said, their relation with their customers and prospects is not the best ever seen... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurtch Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share #5 Posted October 19, 2006 Not only the lens but also the focusing distance and the f-stop. And developping a new lens/camera module is a lot of work so forget about exotic lenses, small markets... And as gdb said, their relation with their customers and prospects is not the best ever seen... Yea, I forgot about the Fstop being needed data. You would need to manually enter f stop, focal length, etc. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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