APh beta 2.3.0.2114 Raw files opening very dark

[Steve Wimbledon]

Hi, 

Just downloaded 2.3.0.2114 and opened several CR2 files in the develop window. All are opening with histogram all crushed towards the dark end. All working fine with Retail version and previous beta (2.3.0.2096)

[EmT]

Hi @Steve Wimbledon
Could you provide a copy of your example file so we can look into this further? 

[Steve Wimbledon]

Hi Em,

Thanks for getting back.

This file is typical of all my Canon CR2s

Have included a log from HWinfo so you have all my PC's specs... I haven't tried the mac yet but will do so tonight.

IMG_32906.CR2 HWinfoLOG.HTM

[Hangman]

Hi @Steve Wimbledon,

If you have your Develop Assistant settings set as follows you should find your image displays correctly...

 

[Steve Wimbledon]

Thanks for that, Hangman.

Playing side by side AB comparisons this configuration may actually give a slightly better balance. Nice to know I can turn off the default NR. This has been useful.

The current public version with settings as before, opened a perfectly balanced result. Can you describe what was changed that necessitated turning off exposure bias and applying a tone curve? Just interested

[EmT]

@Steve Wimbledon

The setting to Apply tone curve, is what is causing the change as expected. If you read this comment here from James Ritson it should give a better explanation on what is occurring. 

[Hangman]

20 minutes ago, Steve Wimbledon said:

Can you describe what was changed that necessitated turning off exposure bias and applying a tone curve? Just interested

Hi @Steve Wimbledon, James Ritson's link provided by @EmT explains it far better than I could so hopefully that helps...

[Steve Wimbledon]

Many thanks to all of you for your input. Was a decision made to switch off the curve adjustment that was on by default in the previous versions? I had to give up on Exposure X6 a couple of years ago because they couldn’t give me control over their ‘always on’ application of a very clumsy tone curve which kept losing my hi light detail on low light shots. I am an early adopter of Affinity photo and designer and absolutely love the products. To be in on its development like this is very satisfying and enlightening. Support is unmatched. Keep up the good work.