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Comparison
This is a comparison between the Photoshop RAW conversion and Nikon Capture conversion of an NEF file from my D70. The full black and white version of the image can be found here. Make sure to look at the full size image to really see the difference. All settings were left to their defaults, using the recorded color temperature.
The reason for this is compare how Photoshop processes RAW images compared to Nikon's supplied software. Photoshop appears to ignore all data in the file besides the color temperature. It also uses a less contrasty response curve, resulting in images that appear very flat.
The left half is the Nikon Capture image and the right half is the Photoshop RAW image. The Nikon conversion definitely lifts values more and provides better separation between dark areas and midtones. The difference between the concrete and the dirt at the top, along with the increased detail on the metal fixture, shows this off nicely.
Comparison
This is a comparison between the Photoshop RAW conversion and Nikon Capture conversion of an NEF file from my D70. The full black and white version of the image can be found here. Make sure to look at the full size image to really see the difference. All settings were left to their defaults, using the recorded color temperature.
The reason for this is compare how Photoshop processes RAW images compared to Nikon's supplied software. Photoshop appears to ignore all data in the file besides the color temperature. It also uses a less contrasty response curve, resulting in images that appear very flat.
The left half is the Nikon Capture image and the right half is the Photoshop RAW image. The Nikon conversion definitely lifts values more and provides better separation between dark areas and midtones. The difference between the concrete and the dirt at the top, along with the increased detail on the metal fixture, shows this off nicely.