Lightroom. need help.

<p>hi, <br /><br />I am experiencing a problem using the lightroom trial version 2.<br />I have already imported the pictures but as soon as I browse them I see the images colour and tone slightly changes as if the software applyed automatically some picture settings o presets mofidying the colour rendition. For exemple: blue, well saturated sky became weaker blue. I tryed to modify in the preferences the tab relating presets and declicked auto adjusting. but problem is still present. can anybody help me?<br />thanks for looking / helping, <br /><br />Antonio</p>

<p>On import, you're given a choice to apply some basic settings to the photos. You can turn this off and just have the photos come in as is. Click on import and look at the options. </p>

<p>Rich, <br /> <br />the problem is still present and seems to afflict just raw files. As I shot Raw+Jpg I tryed to import jpgs alone and no problem arise, whilst the raws change. It also seems that when the raw file is browsed prior the full preview is rendered it is equal to the original Jpg, then, once preview rendering finishes, images get slight different color. Just to explain, it slightly changes color as when color profile is changed.<br /> <br /><br /> </p>

<p>Antonio,<br>

Your camera's setting may be set to apply certain contrast and saturation adjustments to the images as they're taken.<br>

When shooting in RAW, all of those adjustments are discarded upon import. I believe that's why you're seeing those quick glimpses of the adjustments and then they disappear.<br>

RAW is RAW. You get what the camera recorded without any fluff. You can create your own presets to apply to the images as they're imported. It might seem like more work, but, RAW do have a lot more latiitude for editing that JPG files, so to me, it'worth it.<br>

Marcus</p>

<p>It's true. JPG's are processed in camera first. Think of RAW as a digital negative that you have to develop. Much more latitude to work with and you can set Lightroom up to work specifically with your camera.</p>

<p>Read this for the explanation: <a href="http://www.lightroomforums.net/index.php?topic=1500.0">Why did Lightroom 'ruin' my photo?</a></p>

<p>The initial image that you see in Lightroom is the low quality JPEG thumbnail that is embedded in the RAW file. This JPEG has been processed by the camera based on the camera presets. When lightroom then replaces this with a higher quality image for you to work with, it generates it using the actual RAW data and applies whatever presets you have specified in lightroom.<br>

The default lightroom settings may not be what you want - they are typically more neutral (in my experience) which has the advantage of being easier to manipulate but also requires manipulation. If you want something closer to your JPEGs right out of lightroom, the latest version allows you to apply profiles that match your specific camera settings - in the camera calibration tab of the develop module (not all cameras are supported, though). Alternately, you can download/create your own presets and apply them to all images directly on import.</p>

<p>Thank you very much for helping, <br /><br />I am already working on. This Lightroom feature is really excellent but I think it needs practice.<br />I have also tryed with .nef files and it works perfectly. Sadly I did non find any presets for the lx3, so i think i'll do it by myself. <br /> <br />Thanks again,<br /><br />Antonio </p>