LR3 vs NX2 VS C1 v6 Skin tones (watch out 56k)

Here is a comparison of some skin tones, you decide.

I wanted to test for good balance for pleasing, accurate, and how well each program handles near blown out skin tones. I allow ONE simple adjustment for each program.

NX2 : Set to Neutral Picture control.
http://evisionphotos.smugmug.com/photos/1233087752_dyFBS-X2.jpg

LR 3.3 : -32 exposure
http://evisionphotos.smugmug.com/photos/1233086605_8ehVu-X2.jpg

C1 v6 : used portrait starting curve
http://evisionphotos.smugmug.com/photos/1233085504_bayWp-X2.jpg

NX2 : Portrait Picture control with -.2 exposure.
http://evisionphotos.smugmug.com/photos/1233106868_wvq4P-X2.jpg

Sure you could get similar look with any program, but with how much effort? Skin tones are important to some people, and for some one that wants the best with the least amount of effort a good program will do this. When I shoot an event, I want the best, fastest with the least effort. So I can spend time with my family.
In my opinion, Capture One 6 blows them all away.

Paul Steunebrink

March 29, 2011 20:59

I think I like the CO6 conversion most as well.

What is that 'portrait starting curve'?

LadyRainbows

March 29, 2011 21:11

[quote="Paul_E" wrote:
I think I like the CO6 conversion most as well.

What is that 'portrait starting curve'?

In the Base characteristics Curve setting.

(I think it only applies to certain Nikon cameras)

March 30, 2011 07:35

[quote="ben43456" wrote:
[quote="Paul_E" wrote:
I think I like the CO6 conversion most as well.

What is that 'portrait starting curve'?

In the Base characteristics Curve setting.

(I think it only applies to certain Nikon cameras)

Thanks, I assumed the Nikon part as well (beyond my comprehension as a Canon shooter 😉 )

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