It took a bit of time and research, not to mention savings, but I finally have 10-bit color operational under CS5. I am eagerly awaiting 10-bit support on additional ADOBE software.ie Lightroom 3.
Improvement is most noticeable in shadow detail, light and color. This is consistent with what I have read. The investment in video card and monitor is considerable to get this moderate benefit.
There is a spin-off benefit, that I wasn't expecting..........Photoshop and specially Nikon Capture NX2 runs faster than I've ever experienced. NX2 renders a 10-15 step (layer) .nef file in seconds............All this, thanks to the upgraded video card, that I needed to buy to support 10 bit color. The ATI firepro 8800, now discounted, but still very expensive, has cut my work flow time considerably. NX2 now runs like it is on steroids. Whether all this is worth the investment, only time will tell, but the early benefits look encouraging.
Whoops, I probably should have posted this to the Digital Photography Workflow forum.............can one of the moderators move this for me......thanks







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