I look at DxO as a raw converter with some unique features that can make the difference between a great image and one that either ends up in the trash or takes more time to edit than I want to invest but has promise. Both versions include DxO smart lighting, optical corrections from over 20,000 lens and camera configurations, and the essential editing tools. Along with their PRIME denoising and ClearView, you get a moire reduction tool, ICC color management, the ability to create presets, customize palattes, and select multiple types of output. The Elite version, which I looked at is where all the great stuff is found.
One of the nicer changes is the ability to work with the white balance and dust removal tools in full screen mode.ĭxO 10 is available in two versions - Essential, at $129, and Elite at $199. And, while there is not a long list of new features in version 10, there are some welcome improvements to speed, camera and lens support, and a very nice addition by way of ClearView which removes atmospheric haze, and a increase in quality to their noise reduction, which was already one of the best available. There are some minor tweaks that feel intuitive, but most of the tools you’ve used work like they did before.
Thankfully, DxO has stayed on track with their interface - a good choice as it’s an easy program to navigate through compared to some of the competition. If you’ve been using previous versions, a consistent look and feel is important - after all, you don’t want to throw away the investment in time you have to relearn an application. By the time an application gets to version 10, you stop expecting major new features and changes.