Raw.

[postcardcv]

DPP is a decent RAW converter for Canon flies but sadly doesn't work for others (in fact it doesn't even work with all Canon files which seems a bit mad to me). Personally I now use Lightroom for dealing with RAW files and love it. It is quite and easy bit of software to use and I can do the vast majority of my PP in it, only switching to photoshop on odd occasions. Lightroom isn't the cheapest option but I reckon it is worth the money.

[Nigel G]

Another vote for Lightroom. I do all my PP with it and only switch to PS if I want to seriously alter my image. Lightroom will also look after all your cataloguing and publishing requirements.

[wolfie]

Must agree with Lightroom, I've been using it since when it was called Rawshooter.

Harry

[gordon g]

Ditto for lightroom - been using it since version 1 and very rarely need anything else for the journey from sensor to print.

[Gidders]

Another +1 for Lightroom

[magicsam]

I also own a Lumix G5 and use Adobe Camera RAW to process my photos.
Silcypics that came bundled with the camera is also good in terms of quality, but I can't get used to the interface.

[pbowler]

I've downloaded Adobe Camera RAW and can't do anything with it, I click onto browse, then pictures, then the file I want to edit and all I get is no items match your search.

[magicsam]

That must be frustrating
Maybe you need to also install the DNG converter from here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloa...atform=Windows

[pbowler]

Thanks magicsam, I've done that and I can now get good results with RAW.

[Springfield Photo]

A number of people in my camera club use the Lumix and use Faststone to do basic processing. It's available from http://www.faststone.org/. As a point of interest it even supports most high end cameras even recent releases.