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Rating:  - To speed through your RAW conversions Bibble is the tool!
Bibble Pro 4.9 (Win/Mac/Linux)
I shoot only Raw format as a matter of choice. I prefer the flexibility that raw gives me. When I cover the types of events I like to photograph I will end up with 300 to 400 images.
So I need several things from my conversion software: ease of use, speed, dependability and flexibility. Bibble provides me with all of these things.
I have used Bibble Lite for a number of years and recently switched over to the Pro version. I upgraded to Pro for the additional color management and Noise Ninja capabilities.
Some will suggest that the interface needs to be updated and most likely will be in the next version. But I have used Bibble for several years so it doesn't bother me. I open my images, make basic changes to one image and once I am satisfied with it I apply those same changes to all the images. I then review every photo to prioritize them and tweak those that need it.
I enjoy the flexibility that the plug-ins give me to adjust an image over and above the normal settings. I can do most everything I need to do to an image from with Bibble and that includes opening an image in Photoshop Elements to deal with more serious problems.
If I ever figure out a way for Bibble to handle my back up processes I will have a complete workflow.
Rating:  - Great quality but maddeningly awful interface
I am a professional retoucher and have used Aperture, Lightroom, Capture One Pro, RAW Developer and Bibble Pro extensively but I can barely stand to use Bibble Pro because the interface is so impossibly broken that it makes it a chore to use. I've used niche 3-D software developed by programmers with a complete disregard for usability and not found it as frustrating to use as this program - which I want to love since it produces very good results, especially when combined with Noise Ninja Registered. If you are wondering what I mean about bad interface design, it all has to do with how the panel stacking tries to be customizable but just ends up in all sorts of weird configurations of doubled panes, wasted space and any time you would save by Bibble Pro's fast processing is instantly gobbled up by the constant fixing of crazy configurations you will inevitably find these in. I anxiously await a new interface design that doesn't feel like it was spat out of the bowels of a sadist. Then, maybe I'll drop some coin on this capable app.
Rating: - Simply stated the best I've used!
After several trial software downloads and weeks spent attempting to find ONE program that allows me to work with my RAW images taken with my Sony Alpha100 DSLR. BibblePro works the best, has a user friendly interface, and most importantly when I contacted them their response was timely, friendly and complete. They care about their customers needs and attempt to help. It is very difficult to find one program that will handle all the various issues involving digital imaging. Every camera and lens has a different effect. Each camera manufacturer includes some utility for image transfers and minor processing but few can, or, do a complete job.
This product BibblePro has some Ninja Noise filters included, but for the full benefit, I suggest you do as I did and also purchase the full version Noise Ninja 2. Combined there is not a program that is as easy to make "developing" digital images easier.
Now I use Adobe PhotoShop for image enhancing post production work and BibblePro to make sure that the RAW to TIF processing is the finest available. In many cases I do not even need to use my old favorite Adobe PhotoShop for simple web postings and JPG output. Though I do not think I will ever stop using it.
The combination of BibblePro4.9.9, NoiseNinja 2 and Adobe PhotoShop is a great work flow for digital imaging. All three cooperate with each other for their special abilities through plug-ins or as stand alone programs.
Someday one program might handle the whole "process" of RAW or JPG digital images, but for now this is the best system I could assemble.
Rating:  - BIBBLE PRO 4.9
IT'S OK BUT THERE ARE BETTER ONES OUT THERE
I'M USING AN XP LAPTOP SO THAT MY BE THE REASON
Rating: - Slow starter
Sorry I am not much help at the moment as I have not as yet downloaded the softwear. As well as being a photographer I also organise orchestras for the movies - Babe, The Dish Snowy River etc. At the moment the orchestral side is keeping me very busy however I have read the Bibble information book and am very impressed. Can't wait to get on with it.
Ronald Layton
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