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Tiffen Dfx Essentials, Full Version Digital Filter Software for Win/Mac (Windows XP Pro/XP Home/Vista, 7 and Macintosh) 37 Filters with Hundreds of Presets

SKU: TFDFXESS

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Shopper : Is this runs with Windows8? GabrielJIM S : No.jimDON W : I am running Windows8 and it works fine.EVAN A : I really can't say. I use it on a Mac.Ryan R : Sorry, I am actually only using this on windows 7PHILLIP J : I don't know if it will run on Windows 8. I am running it on Windows XP. It's a great program for adding special effects.DAVID C : The above description does not list Windows 8.. I am not running WIN8 - sorryRyan R : Yes
KENNETH T : This is DFX "Essentials" which I can not find on Tiffen's web site. Does anyone know what the current version of DFX "Essentials" is?ROBERT T : Tthe latest version I believe is v3.0.1.. September 2011.ROBERT S : I have not been able to use it. I let a friend see if he could get it to work and he said yes, so I have to see how he did it. I am not that much of a computer jock.
BARRY G : Will it run as a Photoshop CS5 or Lightroom 4 plugin?JOSEPH H : Barry, I can't help you with your question. I am using Tiffen Dfx Essentials with Photoshop Elements 10. Dfx Essentials does not run as a plug in with PSE 10. I'm not positive, but am pretty sure it is only a stand-alone program.RONALD A Y : No, Essentials will not run as a plugin. Tiffen Dfx 3, the full program, is available as a stand alone or plugin version. for Photoshop or Lightroom. I liked the Essentials so much that I upgraded through Tiffen's website- if you enter the license number from your Essentials you can get a significant discount on an upgrade. Dfx 3 works like Essentials, but with a lot more filters, and is available in 64 bit.TODD D : I have DFX Essentials and a was almost certain it did not have plug-ins but just to make sure before I answered I did a text search on the .pdf users guide for "CS5" "Photoshop" and "Lightroom" and did not get a single hit on any of them. Sorry, no plug-ins. Some of the filters are pretty good though. Just the other day I made an almost white sky turn blue in a pic of an eagle in a tree. The Bald Eagle's head stayed white.JIM K : ...believe it or not, i've yet to try out this product...you may have just given me the kick in the pants i need to work with this...sorry i couldn't be of any help...'j'TAD P : No, this program will not run as a plugin for CS5 or Lightroom, only as a stand-alone. Unfortunately Tiffen sells the full versions of DFX separately either as a plugin or as stand alone and you have to choose which version (plugin only or stand-alone only) to buy when you purchase it. I also own the stand-alone full version of DFX in addition to the essentials, and the full version has way more filters than essentials, but should have got the plugin version, for workflow convenience.ROB L : No. It will only run as a stand alone app. For what it's worth, after using this for a while, I've abandoned it. It has a terrible UI and the effects are mediocre at best. Waste of time and $.PAUL G : I'm running Lightrooom 4 and it doesn't show up as an option for editing or export. I use Elements 9 vs. the full version of PS and again, it doesn't show up as an option in that program. I usually don't purchase such programs that aren't accessable from either of my primary editing software programs but my recollection was tha this was such a bargain at the time I felt it was worth the purchase.JAMES L : Continue your research, but I think the upgrade will. I know the upgraded version has a CS 4 plugin. HOWARD H : I have It as a Lightroom plug-in,

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2014-01-27T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Easy software

Very easy to use. Has enough filters for basic creativity. Good for starting out!

TONYA S.

2014-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Tiffen DFX Essentials Digital Filter Sof

This is a great addition to any software editing program. It adds to the art of photography.

Angela S.

2014-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good free-standing filter set

There are several filter plug-ins for Photoshop and other programs; this one is very good for just a quick fix without having to wait for the big programs. I like some filters better than those in Photoshop or NIK, for example, and some not so well. At the current discounted price, however, it is worth having.

Andrew J.

2014-01-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I Love Tiffen Dfx Essential

This software has some really good features.. It's not made for windows 7, but after I lowered the account control setting I was able to installed Tiffen Dfx Essential on my 64 bit windows 7 pc... this is a great software program for anyone who takes pictures.. I Love Tiffen Dfx Essential !!!!!

Glenn M.

2013-10-28T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Tiffen

I use the program for fun. Photography is a hobby that I have had for over 50 years

Randy

2013-07-15T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

nice adition

Good value for the money.

jim

2013-07-15T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Does not work with MAC

works fine with windows but not with new Mac iOS. Very Disapointed

DPC

2013-07-08T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

A nice filter collection

This is a decent collection of digital filters, many of which mimic physical filters. I find the use somewhat limited, and feel there are better filters and presets out there. It is a fairly simple program, however, so if you want to quickly apply filters to images without any real editing, this could be the software for you.

ANDREW G.

2013-07-08T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Love Tiffen Products

Great little program, especially at the price Adorama was selling it on special. It is another choice to use to work your photographs to the image you saw in your mind when you took the picture. The filters, the presets, the knowledge you can learn using the project does indeed make your pictures stand out in the crowd.

Thomas K.

2013-03-15T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Adds interesting effects to your photos

Looked at this software before, but when it went one sale for one third price, I could not pass it up. Fun to use, make some interesting changes to your photos!

EDWARD H.

2013-03-07T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Plug-in

I added this program, because I use Tiffin Filters in my photography. I am very impressed with this program and it is a great addition to my plug-in library.

paw1105

2013-03-06T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Easy entry into filter by software

Low cost chance to try filter by software. I like the split screen to see the effect. Just started to use it --so far, so good.

HENRY B.

2012-09-16T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A very handy program

I used the filters to change the colors of the sky.

Melvyn C.

2012-05-24T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Tiffen Dfx Essentials

To provide the small adjustments to photos that just make them standout.

terry

2012-04-09T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Amazing

To really appreciate this software you will have to upgrade. It is really awesome. You will not need anything else.

James J.

2012-03-02T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Entry Level but more than basic

I bought this while looking for a circular polarizer filter. The price was initially [$], but Adorama had it on sale for [$]. I thought that for [$] it was worth a try. Hey, I spend that much for lunch and a beer at my local brew pub!It was a little difficult to get the hang of it, but after playing with it a while I am very satisfied. The only drawback is that photo retreival is cumbersome, as it is a stand-alone software. I feel it nicely compliments Photoshop Elements 10.At [$] I definitely recommend it; at [$], maybe.

JOSEPH H.

2012-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great creative value

I'm still rather new to using this, but I'm almost overwhelmed at the amount of effect choices it offers and the ease of use. Highly customizable interface so you don't have to work around controls you don't use.

Curt

2012-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Hard to use

Has detailed uses but they are hard to put together.

kny

2011-12-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple-Easy-Fun

Adorama had Tiffen DFX on sale and I figured I would give it a whirl, I mean its Tiffen right? From the time I installed the program it was very easy to use without even getting to the instructions. You can do some quick alterations and special effects on photos that are lab quality. If you just want to have some fun or looking to push the game of teaching yourself or somebody else about light and effects, this is a perfect program to build with. When you get to the advanced features you'll be that much more ahead. Great for entry level, semi pro, and pro photographers.

KEITH C.

2010-10-30T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Hello Effects !!!!

This scaled down version of dfx still allows for some good filters and effects to be applied very easily. Controls are very easy and clear to use.

DONNY J.

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Simple-Easy-Fun

By KEITH C.

Adorama had Tiffen DFX on sale and I figured I would give it a whirl, I mean its Tiffen right? From the time I installed the program it was very easy to use without even getting to the instructions. You can do some quick alterations and special effects on photos that are lab quality. If you just want to have some fun or looking to push the game of teaching yourself or somebody else about light and effects, this is a perfect program to build with. When you get to the advanced features you'll ...

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I Love Tiffen Dfx Essential

By Glenn M.

This software has some really good features.. It's not made for windows 7, but after I lowered the account control setting I was able to installed Tiffen Dfx Essential on my 64 bit windows 7 pc... this is a great software program for anyone who takes pictures.. I Love Tiffen Dfx Essential !!!!!

Based on the success of its original award-winning Dfx Digital Filter software, Tiffen has now introduced Dfx Essentials, a selective version of its predecessor. Dfx Essentials software is an introduction to digital photo enhancement available for Windows or Macintosh users. This easy-to-use digital filter simulation software is a "select, click and apply" application that comes with a step-by-step video tutorial with audio.