Problems & Improvements

[HRW]

I just started using beta two days ago to do processing on some raw images of architecture that required perspective change. Here are my first thoughts on improvements.

 

When doing a perspective transformation in Photo Persona, the grid distorts along with the image, which does not make sense to me. the grid itself should remain rectilinear so that it provides a reference for horizontal and vertical.

 

Similarly, in Develop Persona, the lens distortion corrections provide a perfect means for perspective correction in RAW. However, there is no grid whatsoever to provide horizontal-vertical references. It would be very valuable to have an option to show such a horizontal/vertical grid.

 

In the lens correction, will there eventually be a range of files for different lenses, or will the user have to create them him/herself? This especially relates to issues like barrel/pincushion for ultra wide angle lenses.

 

The chromatic aberration correction seems very good. Thanks!

 

For crop, you certainly want a 3:2 constraint option. This is the standard 35 mm format.

 

I cannot get Affinity to print. The printing dialog comes up, but when I click OK, the printer simply runs a sheet through without printing.

 

Thanks for developing a really powerful Mac product!

Hugh

 

[billtils]

Generally agree with where you are coming from.  For a beta, the image editing capabilities are outstanding, but my hair would have gone grey with the hassles of getting it to print what I want, were it not that the same issues have already made me pull out my hair :)

 

Could we PLEASE have a print UI like that in LR????

[MEB]

Hello HRW and billtils,

Welcome to Affinity Forums :)

Thanks for your comments and suggestions.

There's still a long way to go until Affinity Photo is finished. We are still adding/improving several features.

Bear with us while we develop it. I'm sure all print problems will be solved as soon as possible.

[billtils]

Thanks for responding MEB.  I'll take it as at least "It's a beta and there's a lot to do yet, but printing will get its turn".  I can live with that  :)