Posted by Bill Chambers on August 28, 2006 at 1:24 PM
I posted this the other day in one of the regional forums but only got 1 person who used it so I thought I would give it a shot here.
I know several fellow NPN'ers use the Joseph Holmes colorspace. I noticed the other day where he now has developed 5 colorspaces specifically for digital cameras. Has anyone switched over, and if so which one did you choose and how do you like it?
I've used Ekta Space for the past few years with film scans (actually a mix of Ekta and Adobe RGB, depending on where the scan was made). I haven't used the newer digital-oriented profiles so I'll be curious to hear any first hand experiences too.
Guy
Posted by Bill Chambers on August 28, 2006 at 2:56 PM
Hi Guy - I've been using his Chrome Space 100 for about 9 months now and have been very pleased overall, using it for approx. 80-85% of my images, but there are instances where it doesn't does work or isn't needed. I don't know whether this is just normal or because it wasn't intended originally for digital images. I would also love to hear some first hand experience before plunking out the cash for a new colorspace that may or may not be significantly different than what I'm using now.
I've have used the Ekta Space for almost 5 years and like it. Since I dont have digital cameras for the large prints I make, I have not tried any of his camera profiles - yet
Posted by Doug Dolde on August 29, 2006 at 4:51 PM
I use both Ekta Space and Chrome Space both with their variant sets. I scan into Ekta Space then assign a variant for saturation control. If you assign a Chrome Space variant to a file that is in Ekta Space it has the effect of opening up the shadows considerably. If I don't want to open the shadows this way then I assign the Ekta Space variant.
I know you asked about the new digital camera profiles but I don't have any experience with these since I am still shooting 4x5 film.
These profiles (and especially his new revised sets) are exceptionally good for saturation control that looks natural and is totally non destructive. You can even change the variant after sharpening with no ill effect.
Posted by Bill Chambers on August 30, 2006 at 5:32 PM
Well Guys, since the digital colorspaces are so new I guess no one has tried them yet, so I broke down and called Joe Holmes and chatted with him. On his recommendation I ordered the Dcam3 colorspace (kinda middle of the road). I'll let you know how I like it!
Posted by Bill Chambers on September 1, 2006 at 10:33 AM
Just a quick update. Haven't had a chance to actually print anything as yet. According to Holmes, I should notice a difference in prints. I have had some issues with colors (primarily reds, oranges) clipping in some prints. He said as long as I don't go over +25 to +31 variant, which I never do, the Dcam3 vs. K3 inks should be reproduce exactly as on screen for reds, oranges. The only area where Dcam deviates from K3 inks is in the deeper green/cyan area which, according to him, is seen very seldon in nature. I hope I relayed this correctly - he talks fast and WAY over my head most of the time.
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7 repliesI know several fellow NPN'ers use the Joseph Holmes colorspace. I noticed the other day where he now has developed 5 colorspaces specifically for digital cameras. Has anyone switched over, and if so which one did you choose and how do you like it?
Guy
I know you asked about the new digital camera profiles but I don't have any experience with these since I am still shooting 4x5 film.
These profiles (and especially his new revised sets) are exceptionally good for saturation control that looks natural and is totally non destructive. You can even change the variant after sharpening with no ill effect.