Topaz DeNoiseAI and SharpenerAI on the way out!

[Woodyg3]

In my opinion DXO pure raw4 is far superior to any Topaz product and works very fast on both of my Mac’s. I still use topaz denoise at times but haven’t been real pleased with photo AI.

I have a friend who has been after me to give DXO a try. I guess I should

 

[CoyoteCreationsNW]

I have several of the programs for RAW import and denoise. At this point in time, I prefer PureRaw 4 for wildlife images. With high resolution sensors and good glass the rendering of fur and feather details looks a little better to me (Z9 and 400 TC lens) For portrait type worrk I use Topaz Photo AI (not Auto Pilot) I seems to do a little better rendering skin details. Adobe LR denoise does just as good for skin details as Topaz. The only reason I do not use it is processing speed. My graphics card is not as up to date as my main board and it seems to be a bottleneck. I have heard good things about Capture 1 but have no personal experience. ANy one of hte programs is a vast improvement over the best available 2 years ago.