Raw image NEF editor for Vignette, Distortion correction using single click.

Hi Everyone,

 

I am looking for Raw file ( NEF ) editor to correct only Vignette, Geometric Distortion using single click option. I know this sounds lazy, but right now I am focusing on improving my Photo skills.

 

Though of purchasing LR 6.0 but I will end up paying too much for just Vignette and Geometric Distortion correction. On a different note, LR CC subscription doesn't sound good option to me. I tried Nikon's Capture NX-D but saving the edited image is tough job.

 

Please suggest any free Raw editor wherein I can correct vignette and Geometric distortion using single click. I guess this kind of single click editor involves using built-in Lens profiles.

 

Thanks.

There are fine free options, but none of those will make it easier to do what you want than Lightroom or CaptureOne. In fact, for free, Capture NX-D is probably the best bet for Nikon files.

Either way, investing in a good piece of software that will get good quality from your raw files is worth it, even if for now you only use a fraction of its abilities. Down the road, you will want more options than those two, and any bit of learning already invested in good software will continue to pay off. So, in my view, it's just better to bite the bullet straight away and get something that will last. CaptureOne is an excellent alternative to Lightroom, as is DxO, though they're not necessarily cheaper. These will do geometric correction and vignetting correction easy, in case you're using popular lenses they'll even do it automatically without even a single click needed.

I would also suggest the free Capture NX-D package, which has auto distortion correction for Nikon's own lenses: Tool Buttons | Capture NX-D Help | Nikon . If you're spending money mainly to fix this, it might be better invested in different lenses than in software.

There are fine free options, but none of those will make it easier to do what you want than Lightroom or CaptureOne. In fact, for free, Capture NX-D is probably the best bet for Nikon files.

Either way, investing in a good piece of software that will get good quality from your raw files is worth it, even if for now you only use a fraction of its abilities. Down the road, you will want more options than those two, and any bit of learning already invested in good software will continue to pay off. So, in my view, it's just better to bite the bullet straight away and get something that will last. CaptureOne is an excellent alternative to Lightroom, as is DxO, though they're not necessarily cheaper. These will do geometric correction and vignetting correction easy, in case you're using popular lenses they'll even do it automatically without even a single click needed.

 

Thank you Wouter Willemse for your advice . As you suggested, I thought about long term usage and I purchased Lightroom CD version and I am very happy with the editing results. Also I purchased Adobe Lightroom guide Book from Scott Kelby for fast learning. Thanks again.

I would also suggest the free Capture NX-D package, which has auto distortion correction for Nikon's own lenses: Tool Buttons | Capture NX-D Help | Nikon . If you're spending money mainly to fix this, it might be better invested in different lenses than in software.

 

Hi Richard Willaims. Thanks for hinting on Capture NX-D. I downloaded it and installed it to try.

 

I do have many third party lenses from Tokina, Sigma and Tamron. I guess Capture NX-D do not have these third party lens profiles. I also thought about different Nikon lenses, but they too have similar issues on Distortion, Vignette and CA if not on higher degrees. So thinking about about long term photography benefits( like change of Camera System ,easy user interface), I purchased Lightroom Editor DVD. As expected Lightroom is better than Capture NX-D in terms of user interface and utilities. Thanks again for your suggestion on Capture NX-D . This should be very useful for Nikon DSLR users with no intention to buy separate image editor.