PhotoKit Sharpener 2.0

[Jeff D. Welker]

Wondering if any AzAP folks are using this plug-in for LR3 or CS5? Comments, thoughts or experiences?

http://www.pixelgenius.com/sharpener2/index.html

I've read some good reviews and the developers have been very involved in the alpha/beta development of PS and LR over the years. While some folks don't like his personality, Jeff Schewe is one of the primary developers and helped the late Bruce Fraser write some very good books on Camea Raw and Image Sharpening for PS.

I'm somewhat fanatical about tack-sharp images and was just wondering if this particular tool has proved beneficial in your workflow?

Thanks.

Jeff

[Jay Beckman]

There are a billion and one add ons, plug ins and after market processing solutions out there but if you're bent on upgrading to a whole new world of dSLR and lenses, I would strongly suggest you hold off on stock piling such things until you've had a chance to asses how the migration to new gear goes.

I truly think you'll be very pleasantly surprised at the quality level you'll see from a MkIV and good glass.

FWIW, everything I've posted here or on my website has come primarily from Lightroom (both capture and export sharpening) and some occasional use of CS5 (I prefer High Pass Sharpening.)

[Jeff D. Welker]

Jay;

I appreciate the feedback - point well taken. It is my nature to get my cart out in front of my horse on occasion. This is a classic example.

Thanks,

Jeff