I appreciate the comment of Mr. Janes and others concerning the sharpening tools available on The Light's Right site.
I have done my best over the last year to avoid any inflammatory comments in forums re. PixelGenius, Photokit Sharpener, and the like. I am disappointed to see Jess Schewe still feels the need to continue posting abusive messages.
Jeff, you both really need to let the past go. I encourage you to discuss the merits of your software without the need to attack me or others.
I have been quite reasonable in my descriptions of PixelGenius software. I have found Photokit Sharpener to be a competent product and I have said that on several forums. I do not agree that it is the best tool for sharpening. That's my honest opinion.
I do not believe there is a "best" tool for sharpening. I own PhotoKit Sharpener, Focal Blade, nik! Sharpener, Power Retouche Sharpness, etc. I have found that you can obtain equally good results with any of these products or with my actions and Javascripts.
As I have stated on many occasions, the choice of sharpening tools is largely a matter of personal preference. The implementation of some feature that one person finds easy and intuitive can be awkward for another.
I have always encouraged people to download trials of the various sharpening tools that are available. Download my actions or Javascripts. Use them all. Compare the results. Then work with the tools that best serve your needs.
If you download my tools and find you prefer another tool, I have no quarrel. I will be equally pleased if you find my tools useful or you decide to use another tool. What is most important to me is that as many people as possible have the opportunity to derive as much satisfaction from digital photography as I do.
I wish the best to the digital photography community.
Cheers,
Mitch
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