[Digikam-users] converting Pentax RAW problem

[Arnd Baecker]

On Fri, 8 Jun 2007, Martin Schmettow wrote:

> Hi Sebastian,
>
> when you load a raw image directly with the editor the gamma is not set,
> meaning that the original linear curve of the cameras sensor is used.
> You can either shape the lightness correction curve to a convex form
> (last tab in the CM dialog). Or, which is easier,  use the
> Lightness/Contrast/Gamma filter afterwards and set the gamma to a value
> usually between 1.8 and 2.2. You may have to enhance the contrast
> afterwards. See the attachment. This is your raw image with gamma=2.2
> and contrast=80.
>
> Btw. I'm of the opinion, that opening a raw in the editor should set
> gamma and contrast to a reasonable value by default (or at least ask the
> user). I recently reported this as a bug, so I suggest you vote for it:
>
> http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=146393

Well, that bug is closed, because it is fixed in current svn.

Martin, have you tried the svn version?

Best, Arnd

> Sebastian Kraft wrote:
> > http://www.hey-you-freaks.de/photo/digikam_without_CM.jpg

I get:

The requested URL /photo/digikam_without_CM.jpg was not
found on this server.

> > This is the converted RAW without any color management and converted in 8bit
> > mode. It's different, but far away from good.