![]() And every time I use Photomatix and run across those final adjustments, my thoughts are they were just an afterthought. Instead of changing the way the main program works, they sort of tacked that wedge onto the end. It has always been my belief that was just a wedge added to the end of their existing program. In version 5 they stuck that adjustment routine in at the end. However, I would disagree on one - the part about not fixing something that was not broke. Sometimes not taking a photograph can be as problematic as taking one. There's never going to be one HDR software to rule them all and maybe these full 'pro' HDR suites are a little outdated anyway. High Dynamic Range (HDR) image generation and tone mapping software. Whether they release another version or not, the present offering still excels at what it does and if one finds it unsuitable, you state the case very well that there are other options available. At the very least it is an indicator that the state of things is no more dire now than it was then. ![]() It offers a different perspective in that long periods between releases in the case of HDRsoft may have more to do with not fixing it if it isn't broken rather than giving up the ghost. Consider that the time between the releases of version 4 and 5 was a little over 3 years. There is still a strong demand for the product and support remains good. If you look at articles, reviews and general recommendations for HDR software you'll still find that in 2016, Photomatix features quite prominently among the 'best of/recommended' lists. That's one way to look at things I guess. And from a product management point of view, I can't say I would not make the same decision. HDRsoft appears to be slowing down development and perhaps giving up the ghost on Photomatix. The only thing left is creation of that particular tonemapped look which also can be done with plugins and other editing FX. On the other, other imaging apps add and improve their HDR options. One one the technology of sensors continues improving to widen dynamic ranges. Workspace You can pan around the photo by just holding the right or left mouse button down and moving the mouse. If it is configured this way in the system, loading those files is done by just double clicking on them. Photomatix is getting hit from both ends. EasyHDR can be registered (at installation step) to be the default application for opening Radiance RGBE and OpenEXR image formats. Adding new cameras and adapting OS'es just ensures they continue to sell a stale product and maximize their profits as long as possible. But true product development is found in improving functions and adding features, none of which has been done to Photomatix in over three years. But I don't think it addresses the suspicion that HDRsoft may be abandoning their product. ![]() I thought I saw someone around the forum mention an update for OsX Sierra as well but I may be wrong about that one. They have a beta build that includes support for the 5D4 so it looks like they are still developing the software. ![]()
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