| Why would you choose the linear 16-bit mode? RAW files converted to Linear 16-bit mode have broader dynamic range and color information (larger color gamut). In addition, linear 16-bit files are free of any sharpening algorithms and therefore images will have even lower noise levels then non-linear (normal) 16-bit images. Previously, the linear 16-bit mode could not batch several images, and it was a bit complicated to use if you didin't feel comfortable editing images in Photoshop. Now, it is a dream come true for those who strive for the highest image quality and control in post processing. With the new LPbatch, all users now have access to the best image output the Canon Powershot G2 can provide. A very high quality custom linear ICC profile is included with this action for ultimate image accuracy. The combination of linear file + Custom ICC profile eliminates banding completely and provides accurate colors + cleaner files for your professional needs. In addition the most sophisticated custom made sharpening technique is built-in and available for every saturation option.
Another added feature is that LPbatch can be used efficiently with Photoshop's batch mode. Just choose your desired parameter and let Photoshop run though hundreds of images at once! (It's a bit slower than the D30 LPbatch but with much higher quality now!)
*Not compatible with Photoshop 5, 5.5, LE or Elements Canon provided us with the tools on how to convert our G2 RAW files into 16-bit linear mode files, but forgot to tell us what to do with them afterwards. The result is a dark, unusable image, that is difficult to profile. Now the G2 LPbatch Photoshop action comes to the rescue! With these actions, the linear mode offers similar or better parameter choices than the normal (non-linear) RAW files are capable of. As you can see below there are two different sets of output available. 1. sRGB: Optimized for web or monitor presentation output. 2. Adobe RGB: a larger color-space gamut. The preferred choice when printing your images.
Everything is automated for you! LPbatch provides: Four (4) levels of saturation. (Low, Normal, High, and Very high) FIVE (5) levels of sharpening (no, low, normal, high, and Very high) Two (2) levels of Contrast (low and normal) However, it does not use the usual Photoshop saturation features that have been known to shift colors and increase noise and artifacts in images. The new saturation increase technique used in this action is a unique concept. It works in 16-bit mode and there is NO color shifting or noise/artifact increase. The sharpening algorithms are sophisticated and sharpen no only the edges of your subjects but the global image as well (without noise or artifact increase). This results in cleaner and more natural looking images. Examples workflow: G2 LPbatch samples workflow: Linear tiff 16-bit, G2 LPbatch, resized to width: 400 pixels, USM: 400, 0.2, 0 G2 non-linear file samples workflow: Non-linear tiff 16-bit, resized to width: 400 pixels, USM: 400, 0.2, 0
Above you can see that the image processed with LPbatch has better shadow/highlight detail. Colors are also dead on. This is due to the high quality ICC profile included with the action.
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