[digiKam-users] Batch DNG/RAW processing give different colors to Preview/Editor

[Maik Qualmann]

All queuing tools and all settings can be saved as a workflow in the BQM. 
These can be restored with just one click. Please send me a test DNG image to 
reproduce the problem.

Maik

Am Sonntag, 15. März 2020, 19:59:56 CET schrieb Martin Althoff:
> Hi all,
> 
> So far I have set up a color managed digikam 6.4.0 on Linux, where colors
> look quite consistent all the way, also with external programmes.
> 
> Now I have batch processed a series of DNG with embedded RAW files. Yet the
> outcome is with the typical murky (dark and greatly reduced color
> intensity) unprocessed RAW look. Processing, "assigned tools" were only a
> size reduction and conversion to jpeg.
> 
> Within the batch-prozessor window on the RAW Decoding tab, I chose 16 bit
> color depth, auto brightness, camera profile = embedded. All the rest at
> default. Essentially the same settings as the main digikam settings.
> 
> Why the difference?
> 
> a) Does Digikam do automatic processing of DNG/RAW files for the preview or
> when opening them in the editor? Thereby giving me the "illusion" of a
> correct image? How to disable those? The Editor setting "Raw Default
> Settings > Auto brighness" seems to have no effect.
> 
> b) Do I need to activate some other setting in the batch processor?
> 
> As an aside: it would be a great thing if queue settings could be saved and
> applied by default to new queues...
> 
> Thanks for any pointers!!
> 
> Martin