Sigma Raw Conversion Photoshop Plugin
Posted: Fri 28 Dec 2018, 11:36
I am probably the only person on this forum who is excited by the news that Sigma has released a Photoshop plug-in to process the Raw files from its more recent Foveon sensors. If you can live with the downsides, which are many, used within their limitations the Sigma Merrill* cameras are capable of producing results which are quite unlike anything else. This move is a significant advance as it eliminates one of the hassles when it comes to producing images. The Sigma software, which leaves a lot to be desired, is one of the very few options for converting the Raw files, especially for Windows. In the past, I have resorted to using it solely for producing TIFFs before importing them into Lighroom where I make most of the adjustments. That is not ideal in terms of maximising image quality.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/412689167 ... -photoshop
It does look as though some of the Merriil cameras might be acquiring cult status, if the asking prices on eBay are anything to go by. I am sure that they were more reasonably priced not so long ago.
* I cannot speak for the latest models with the Quattro sensor, but some of those do have the option to produce Raw files in DNG format which is compatible with many image editors.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/412689167 ... -photoshop
It does look as though some of the Merriil cameras might be acquiring cult status, if the asking prices on eBay are anything to go by. I am sure that they were more reasonably priced not so long ago.
* I cannot speak for the latest models with the Quattro sensor, but some of those do have the option to produce Raw files in DNG format which is compatible with many image editors.