When the SL2 came out, I started with my SL (Typ 601) preset as a starting point. There’s no magic here, just a set of saved adjustments.Īs I start using a new camera model, I will generally adapt a previous preset from a similar camera. Past that, if I see some color weirdness, I might input small tweaks in the HSL/Color (Hue/Saturation/Lightness) panel. At a bare minimum, we’re talking about camera profile, sharpening, lens corrections, basic tone and presence. My goal is to offload the settings that I always change, for every image, for a given camera. Leica S (Typ 007) with 45mm Elmarit-S ASPH What’s in the presets? Not out of camera, but rather the best version of reality Just like in cooking, sometimes “just a pinch” is all you need to elevate the final product. With digital capture and the ever-improving capabilities of the sensors, the possibilities for post processing are almost limitless. And truthfully, this balancing act isn’t always easy. My goal is to create what I refer to as “the best version of reality.” Look, I don’t want a flat and dull image, nor do I care for an over-processed, artificial-looking mess. The desired result isn’t necessarily accurate but is pleasing to my eye. And honestly, I don’t think it matters anyway.įor my own workflow, I’ve created presets for each Leica camera that I shoot with. The default rendering of an image depends on a multitude of variables, like how a program handles the de-Bayering algorithm, which camera profile is used, and whatever default adjustments Lightroom pre-applies. If you shoot in any RAW format, be it DNG for Leica files, or otherwise, OOC simply doesn’t exist. There is no such thing as “Out of Camera,” unless you are shooting JPG. But aren’t Leica files out of camera amazing? Why would I need to change anything? Also, older non-CC standalone versions may not work with the newer XML file type. I have not tested them with Lightroom CC, which is more of a light version, or with Lightroom Mobile. Now before we get too far along, I do want to clarify that these presets are designed to work with Adobe Lightroom Classic CC, which is the latest version. Ultimately, incorporating presets into your Lightroom workflow can be a massive time saver. This makes the selecting and editing process much more streamlined and efficient. And while the main advantage is to offload all the repetitive work for you, a notable and welcome benefit is that once imported, all the images will have your preferred treatment, even before touching a single slider. Or, if you want to harness their true power, have Lightroom automatically apply to all files during the Import process. When you select a preset in the Develop module, this recipe of adjustments will be applied to a single file. They are simply a saved set of instructions, a recipe of sorts. I’ve taken advantage of Develop Presets when importing and processing my Leica DNG files since switching to Adobe Lightroom in 2009.
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