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kevco · 02-18-2008

Does anyone here actually like Olympus master 2? What implements does the "upgrade" bring? Is it worthwhile? I really just want to tinker a bit more with manipulations and such... Any decent freeware out there?

Just a poor man, making an expensive hobby as inexpensive as possible....

Mr. Pickles · 02-18-2008

I think a lot of people like the results of Oly Master. They just don't like the time it takes. Oly software is slow, but they are not the only camera manufacturer with "native software" issues. If none had issues, there wouldn't be as much need for other software to do the job...

Look in our Image Editing section here for threads about other software. Some decent "freebies" are discussed in there that you could try until you save a bit more money. Google's Picasa is one...

But have you tried Master? Why don't you use it?

Paul Shields · 02-20-2008

It's a bit slow as Pickles says. I also think Studio is a lot better, based on the trial software I've used. I simply keep Master installed for lens/body firmware upgrades - it's great for that

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dannn · 02-23-2008

I agree that Google's Picasa does a lot of nice stuff. It is basic, but still good.

02-18-2008	#1 (permalink)
kevco Guanaco Posts: 250 CamelKarma: 56 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	opinion (I know, I know....) Does anyone here actually like Olympus master 2? What implements does the "upgrade" bring? Is it worthwhile? I really just want to tinker a bit more with manipulations and such... Any decent freeware out there? Just a poor man, making an expensive hobby as inexpensive as possible.... __________________ __________________ Members don't see this ad. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.

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Mr. Pickles Camel Breath Location: Old Folks Home Posts: 11,317 CamelKarma: 2456 Gallery \| Blog	Re: opinion (I know, I know....) I think a lot of people like the results of Oly Master. They just don't like the time it takes. Oly software is slow, but they are not the only camera manufacturer with "native software" issues. If none had issues, there wouldn't be as much need for other software to do the job... Look in our Image Editing section here for threads about other software. Some decent "freebies" are discussed in there that you could try until you save a bit more money. Google's Picasa is one... But have you tried Master? Why don't you use it?
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Paul Shields senses working overtime Location: right here, right now Posts: 10,862 CamelKarma: 1334 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: opinion (I know, I know....) It's a bit slow as Pickles says. I also think Studio is a lot better, based on the trial software I've used. I simply keep Master installed for lens/body firmware upgrades - it's great for that .
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dannn Vicuna Location: Encino, Ca. USA Posts: 80 CamelKarma: 42 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: opinion (I know, I know....) I agree that Google's Picasa does a lot of nice stuff. It is basic, but still good. __________________ __________________ Members don't see this ad. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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