In the press
digitalhomethoughts.com
Matthew Shanks
02/17/2010
DxO Optics Pro 6 Elite Reviewed
"I was impressed with the software's performance and recommend it as a standalone program or integrated with Lightroom..."
"Users of new high ISO digital cameras will be able to shoot in even more challenging low light situations with the knowledge that Optics Pro 6 can automatically correct their images."
"DxO's Optics Pro 6 does a terrific job of correcting the problems inherent in specific camera bodies and lenses, and in automatically applying corrections for noise reduction and geometry."
CNET
Stephen Shankland
12/17/2009
Stephen Shankland explains the benefits of shooting in RAW and refers to DxO Optics Pro.
"With An Eye To The Future, Try Raw Photos Today"
Digitalbenchmarks.com
Sally Grotta
12/04/2009
"DxO Optics: Thinking Like a Photographer"
"I’ve been following that French software company for many years, and I have learned to respect the way they do things, specifically because they think about photography like photographers." "Optics Pro has one of the best noise reduction engines." " [...] I was pleased with the redesign of the interface in version 6; I am sure it will be much more accessible for non-experts."
Photography Blog
Jon Canfield
12/01/2009
"DxO has an extremely strong offering with version 6 of Optics Pro.[...] Many people have a difficult time adapting to a RAW workflow, and here DxO Optics Pro 6 helps out with a step by step guide."
"The noise handling is the best I've seen in any of the conversion programs, and the workflow is straight forward and intuitive. [...] The ability to correct for fringing and lens optical deficiencies is really stunning. "
Kenrockwell.com
Ken Rockwell
11/24/2009
"DxO Optics Pro is software that perfectly and automatically [...] corrects lens distortion, improves lens sharpness as needed, and does the best job I've ever seen of automatically optimizing highlights and shadows."
"Not only does it do a perfect job of correcting the complex distortion of ultra-wide zooms, it creates perfect straightening of fisheye images, regardless of focused distance, and that was even in version 4 that I've been using.
Unlike other shadow and highlight programs (or Photoshop or Lightroom themselves), DxO magically knows how to apply just the right amount of whatever to get my photos to sing, automatically."
twin-pixels.com
Armand Niculescu
11/20/2009
"RAW deathmatch – Lightroom 3 vs DXO 6 vs Capture One 5 vs Bibble 5"
"DXO is the unchallenged master in optical corrections. If you have a supported camera and lens, the precise corrections are great, and even if the lens is not recognized, you can still apply most of the corrections – sharpness falloff, light falloff, distortion corrections, even fish-eye corrections. The most impressive feature would be the keystoning, which lets you easily correct perspective distortions – a must-have for architectural shots." "In terms of features and quality over price, DXO 6 is an absolute steal."
Four Thirds Users
Ian Burley
11/04/2009
"DxO Optics Pro is a pretty remarkable RAW image processing package"
“Although automatic corrections make Optics Pro stand out, there are plenty of options for manual fine tuning. I hope that [this review] will give you a taste for what Optics Pro aims to do and why it's different from your average RAW image processor.”
Cnet News
Stephen Shankland
11/03/2009
"With DxO Optics Pro [...] a photographer could shoot at a faster shutter speed or in dimmer conditions"
"Getting a one F-stop improvement means a photographer could use ISO 25,600 instead of holding the line at 12,800. Alternatively, for a camera such as Canon's G10 high-end compact that tops out at ISO 1,600, photographers can effectively shoot at ISO 3,200 by underexposing the image by a full stop then brightening it later in software."
Nikonians.org
Nikonians
11/03/2009
"The DxO software [...] is recognized for its unique automated optical corrections (distortion, vignetting, chromatic aberrations, lens softness) and its state-of-the-art RAW conversion"
Luminous Landscape
Michael Reichmann
11/03/2009
"The interface of Optic Pro 6 has also been significantly enhanced [...] with a wide range of available prompts and help screens to aid newcomers and beginners become familiar with the program."
Imaging resource
Michael R. Tomkins
11/03/2009
"The new noise processing capability is probably the standout feature of DxO Optics Pro 6"
PHOTO Technique
Paul Schranz
09/21/2009
This is a powerful program that offers more accuracy than general converters and some unique qualities that make it a truly worthwhile investment.
British Journal of Photography
04/29/2009
"DxO Optics Pro is much more than a RAW conversion program"
Shutterbug
Howard Millard
03/01/2009
DxO Optics Pro 5.3: Raw Converter & Image Enhancer With Auto Or Manual Transmission
"DxO Optics Pro 5.3 is a powerful professional-level tool that offers unusually extensive controls for either automated or manual raw conversion with noise removal…"
Digital Photo
Paul Carroll
03/01/2009
DxO Optics Pro offers more features than most RAW conversion packages
The noise reduction is impressive – on images shot at ISO 25,600, Optics Pro removed more Noise than was possible with Adobe Camera Raw and with better colour saturation, too.
Northlight Images
Keith Cooper
03/01/2009
Using DxO to make great pictures
"Very high quality RAW processing software that makes the process of getting the most out of your camera much easier."
Popular Photography
John Owens
01/01/2009
DxO Optics Pro v5.3 by John Owens
"DxO Optics Pro Version 5.3 is -as you might have guessed- one heck of a RAW converter."
Software editorial
01/01/2009
DxO Optics Pro: The most advanced and automated optical corrections
DxO Optics Pro clearly leads the way when it comes to correcting the optical imperfections of cameras and lenses.
What Digital Camera Guide
12/15/2008
DxO Optics Pro rated 87% from What Digital Camera.
"DxO Optics Pro is a versatile application that automatically corrects and enhances digital camera files"
"DxO is a unique solutions that resolves aberrations in an instant"
"DxO processes images superbly"
Imaging Resource
Dave Etchells
10/22/2008
“DxO Optics Pro 5.3 brings dramatic improvements in Raw file processing (...) Noise is filtered before demosaicing, which prevents the effects of noise at each pixel location from spreading to neighboring pixels.”
At the Photokina tradeshow in Germany, Dave Etchells recorded an almost twenty-minute video, which includes an introduction to all the new features, as well as a demonstration of Optics Pro 5.3 in use.
PCWorld
08/02/2008
DxO Labs Optics Pro 5
"Excellent tools for batch processing Raw files; superb colour rendition."
OutbackPhoto
Uwe Steinmueller
07/16/2008
DxO Optics Pro 5.2
For the "Look" DxO clearly deserves a "Highly Recommended"
American Photo
Editor's Choice 2008 Award
06/19/2008
For the fourth year, DxO Optics Pro wins prestigious American Photo Top Imaging Software 2008.
PCWorld.com
Andrew Brandt
06/16/2008
Editor's Review of DxO Optics Pro
"The program fine-tunes your digital photos based on the unique optical characteristics of the camera model and lens you used to take the shots,
removing excess noise and dust, correcting uneven perspective geometry and optical distortion, modestly adjusting exposure, correcting wacky color problems, and sharpening softly-focused photos--all automatically, at the click of a button, and incredibly well."
Inside Digital Photo
Scott Sheppard
03/17/2008
Interview of Deborah Gallin, Press and External Relations Manager, DxO Labs.
Deborah Gallin-Soussan, Manager DxO, joins Inside Digital Photo TV’s host, Scott Sheppard live from their WPPI 2008 booth to explain some features of their newly released DxO Optics Pro v5 and the DxO FilmPack.
Beautiful Landscape
Alain Briot
03/01/2008
DxO Optics Pro v5: A Review and Tutorial (Courtesy of Alain Briot)
Which Digital Camera
03/01/2008
Buyers' Guide Software
DigitalArts
Joanne Carter
03/01/2008
DxO Optics Pro 5
"As automatic image-quality enhancement software goes, DxO Optics Pro stands out from the crowd..."
"... DxO Labs' astute auto-correction and superb colour rendition that makes Optics Pro such a powerful tool."
What Digital Camera
Vincent Oliver
02/01/2008
Tried and Tested DxO Optics Pro Software
"To say it's a RAW file converter is an understatement; I would describe DxO Optics Pro as a RAW file converter on steroids."
"DxO handles these [RAW files] really well…"
"DxO…processes images superbly…"
Imaging Resources
Dave Etchells
02/01/2008
Interview of Luc Marin, VP DxO Labs.
Dave Etchells, Managing Editor Imaging Resources, interviews Luc Marin, VP DxO Labs at PMA-Las Vegas.
What Digital Camera
12/01/2007
What Digital Camera Awards 2007
"If you really want to ge the best out of your camera download a trial of DxO and see for yourself…" "DxO Optics Pro just keeps getting better and really offers something unique from the myriad photo software packages available."
Amateur Photographer
Ian Farrell
12/01/2007
Essential Software: DxO Optics Pro
"Comparing before and after images reveals a brighter, sharper result that has more punch."
Popular Photography
10/01/2007
High 5: Five must-have software programs
“Most serious photographers scorn automatic corrections, but this program is different: It fixes problems inherent to your specific lens/camera combination, lets you do quick and accurate color correction, optimizes dynamic range, and helps zap noise.”
EISA Award
09/01/2007
EUROPEAN PHOTO SOFTWARE 2007-2008
DxO Optics Pro 4.5 receives the very prestigious European EISA award. This award is the result of the vote by editors-in-chief of 49 leading photomagazines from 19 European countries.
Amateur Photographer
Barney Britton
08/01/2007
Fast & loose with my art
"…is by far the more versatile program for correcting optical problems, because it contains profiles designed specifically for various camera/lens combinations."
BC Sci/Tech
T. Michael Testi
07/27/2007
Software Review: Adobe Photoshop plug-in DxO FilmPack from DxO Labs
"While DxO FilmPack is not going to be used for every situation, it does provide for a lot of creative artistic expression. It is very easy to use and very functional."
BC Sci/Tech
T. Michael Testi
07/23/2007
Software Review: DxO Optics Pro v4.5 from DxO Labs
"If you take your photography seriously and you want a professional image correction product that will analyze your images and apply corrections; whether manually or automatically, then DxO Optics Pro will make a fine addition to your tool chest."
Popular Photography
07/01/2007
EDITOR'S CHOICE Imaging Software
“DxO FilmPack follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, DxO Optics Pro, and wins prestigious American Photo Editor's Choice 2007.”
Popular Photography
07/01/2007
Gear/The Goods: Film Festival
"While the film-versus-digital debate is pretty much dead (guess who won), that doesn’t stop former film buffs from getting nostalgic. The DxO FilmPack v1.1..., a plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and DxO Optics Pro, recreates the results of shooting in more than 20 of your favorites,..."
Outdoor Photographer
Rob Sheppard
07/01/2007
Digital horizons: Optics in a digital world
"DxO is quite a remarquable program."
Amateur Photographer
Angela Nicolson
06/01/2007
Roll change
"…I am certainly impressed by its results. The colours are characteristic of the selected emulsion and the grain has a filmic quality." "FilmPack wins over some other film-simulation programs in its grain dispersal." "DxO's in-depth understanding of grain size distribution and its relationship to exposure and luminance results in variable, realistic texture being applied to shots." "If the measure of a good piece of software is whether it does what it is supposed to, and is simple and enjoyable to use, then DxO FilmPack is excellent." "Using DxO FilmPack is simplicity itself."
What Digital Camera
Chris Gatcum
06/01/2007
Recreate the look of film with DxO's lastest offering.
"…the results are fantastic and the ability to customise them (emulsions) is something film users could never do."
Photo Techniques
Paul Schranz
06/01/2007
DxO Optics Pro v4.1: RAW-Conversion software
"DxO offers some of the most accurate, if not THE most accurate RAW-conversion control in the industry." "When it absolutely has to be the very best." DxO Filmpack v1.1: "The results are exceptional."
What Digital Camera
Jamie Harrison
05/13/2007
Tried & Tested: DxO Optics Pro v4.2 Elite
"If you really want to get the best out of your camera -- with the least work -- download a trial of DxO and see for yourself." "Often, the improvements will be subtle; improved sharpness, reduced noise and better exposure and contrast. In more extreme cases, the improvements will be remarkable. Distortion, shadow detail and more can be vastly improved, especially if you use Raw files."
Studio Photography
Elizabeth Friszell-Neroulas
05/07/2007
House of NyghtFalcon: The unique business model behind the name
"Without a doubt, DxO Lab's Pro Elite is the most important product we use, as far as productivity is concerned." "Not only has it been indispensable for processing the huge volume of photos we turn out each month, but it has opened new forms of artistic expression for us, as well. We can now, for example, create sepia and monochrome photos reminiscent of the period between 1918 and 1952, while the images are still in RAW format. The results, we've been told, are breathtaking."
IT Enquirer
Erik Vlietinck
04/19/2007
Editor's Choice
"My own experience with Kodak Portra negative film and Kodak Ektachrome positive film tells me that FilmPack does a wonderful job of resembling those films’ look and feel." "If you want to give your photos character without having to tamper and play around too much with Photoshop’s many filters and adjustments, FilmPack makes miracles happen."
Photography Monthly
04/01/2007
RAW Software Options
"To say that DxO's package is a Raw software processor is to undersell its abilities. It's a very advanced package that can automatically correct for lens distortions and aberrations, among other things..."
Photography Monthly
04/01/2007
RAW Software options
"To say that DxO's package is a Raw software processor is to undersell its abilities. It's a very advanced package that can automatically correct for lens distortions and aberrations, among other things…"
Photography Press
Stuart Miles
03/28/2007
DxO Optics Pro v4.2 - Mac Review: Can this package make your photos better?
"Pro Optics v4.2 <sic> is an essential piece of software…"
Northlight Images
Keith Cooper
03/07/2007
DxO Optics Pro v4.2 review: Using DxO to Improve your images
"The image processing was always great, but v4.2 will get fired up for more than just special images." "Provides a wide range of corrections to image problems--some of which you might not realise you had, until you see DxO processed images."
Which Digital Camera
03/01/2007
DxO Optics Pro v4.1
"Excellent automated image enhancement and Raw conversion utility…"
Think Camera
James Corrin
02/19/2007
Review: DxO Optics Pro
"Capable of amazing results.--so good you might want to use it on all your pictures."
