GR IV Monochrome RAW converter - what are you using?

[Samir]

Hi all, I've just started shooting with the GR IV Monochrome and am finding Capture One's rendition of the DNG files disappointing — the tonal rendering feels flat and uninspiring, and I'm not convinced it's doing justice to what the sensor is capable of. It also adds a glow.
Curious what RAW converters others are using with this camera. I tried Iridient Developer and the quality is amazing compared to capture. Details, microcontrast and tonal rendering are superb. I stopped using Lightroom a while ago, but would love to hear from anyone who has experimented with Darktable, or anything else, or even capture one.
What's working for you?

 

[Harry_UK]

I am in the same position - looking for a DNG converter for my GR IV monochrome.
Currently, I am using GIMP. Seems to work well.

However, I have a higher level question.
What is the difference in the results when a JPG and a DNG is modified using software ?

Harry

 

[Hilldragon]

I am in the same position - looking for a DNG converter for my GR IV monochrome.
Currently, I am using GIMP. Seems to work well.

However, I have a higher level question.
What is the difference in the results when a JPG and a DNG is modified using software ?

Editing a jpeg you will have a lot less scope to change anything. You will only change brightness saturation or tint a relatively small amount. Whereas with a raw file like DNG you will have a lot more information in the file and therefore you can affect greater change to your photographs.