“The technology is, as far as can be determined, impressive. Technically the software seems designed to be used without great complexity. What's desperately lacking is the necessary formal protocols to follow in the practical application of the functionality in each of the working environments: Adobe, Capture One, etc. Or exactly how many of the "base" packs are needed for application across a wide array of camera models generating files in a user's catalog... one for each model of a camera regardless of replication of API data across a Developer's (e.g., Sony, Canon...) or are there singularities that coincide with or replicate other models. It's onerous financially to shell out a fee for each iteration of a camera model family, e.g. Sony a7R, Mk2, Mk3, mk4, mk4a, a7c, a7cr, a7c2, etc. Very poor marks for documentation and clarity of tutorial materials. This is not only poor CRM, but poor marketing.”
“My stock Fujifilm profiles are pretty close to what Cobalt offers. They are not a 1:1 match, but very close. I would be completely happy if this was my only goal when purchasing these profiles.
The absolute biggest benefit, however, and the reason I purchased the base pack for all my cameras, is that for once I can get consistent colors across all my cameras.
I frequently use both my Ricoh GR and my Fujis during trips and events. When I select the same Cobalt profile for both cameras, the end result is as close to identical as you can get! This makes it a breeze to apply your own presets on top of the files and achieve a consistent look.
As a bonus, the Cobalt base profiles offer a superb starting point if you enjoy building presets from the ground up. By using the flatter, low-contrast profiles as a base, you have endless flexibility for your editing, while keeping the look synced between camera systems. Very happy with the solution Cobalt offers - 5/5.”
“I was a bit anxious when buying the Ricoh profile pack due to the high-price and lack of reviews online, but I have to say I'm extremelly impressed and don't regret it for a second. I think it's definitely worth the money if you want to have the Ricoh colors using a different camera system, I've tried different options in the past but this is the first that I've found trully convincing.”
“Anteriormente habia comprado los perfiles base para Lightroom y sinceramente no creo que valgan la pena. Pero en esta ocasión los compré para Capture One y puedo decir que vale la pena totalmente”
“The Fuji color space emulations gave me a fantastic starting point for creating custom color presets for my Sony digital camera, which I had never really been completely happy with previously. Great product, I feel like I'm getting the best of both worlds now.”
“I am loving the digital emulations... they are very subtle which is what I was looking for. Most prests are drastic or over the top. These profile look realistic and subtle at least for the digital emulations. I really don't want to emulate film as much but want a little character to my images. Cobalt has great customer service as well.”
“Using Cobalt's products have freed me from the "need" to upgrade my photography gear every time I want a different look. For example I have always loved Fuji's jpeg engine but I prefer Olympus for their smaller camera sizes and weather resistance. Now I can have both! Shooting with my Olympus OM1 II I can have Fuji's modern colors or their slide film look. I have also purchased the CCD pack so I can get the Lecia M9 and older Fuji medium format looks. I also shoot RAW on my iPhone and have the base pack for that - Fuji colors on the iPhone! Best camera money I've spent and will save me $1000's on gear.”
We provided the correct support and resolved the issue caused by the customer mistakenly purchasing the A7r2 package for use with A7r3A files. After we swapped the packages for free, the customer stopped responding to our emails and did not update or remove his review, despite the resolution of his problem.
“I'm incredibly impressed with Cobalt Image. I've ordered a couple of their Capture One profiles for my Camera. I now use their neutral daylight profiles as a the starting block for all of my edits. I also shoot film, on a whim after seeing the profile of Ektachome & Ektar 100 film, I decided to give the Elite Kodak pack a go for my Nikon Zf. I am absolutely blown away, especially by the Ektachrome - the first image I changed the profile of, instant love for the rendering of tonality. I highly recommend this company and their excellent profiles.”
“I own multiple digital emulations and a base pack for my Sony camera using Adobe. The order process is straightforward and easy. The products are great and very accurate. I definitely recommend Cobalt Image color products.”
“It has been approximatlely 6 months since my purchase of the Cobalt Elite Film Emulations. I wanted to give it some time before leaving a review so I could use them in multiple scenarios.
I have shot and edited every lighting scenario (besides astro) using the profiles and I must say they are brilliant. Admitedly it took me some time to get used to how they behave and how to get the most out of them. Once I did, I fell in love with them.
Working with the flat profiles is my preference. I am able to achieve beautiful results for both my professional and personal work. (Wedding and portrait photography)
The Cobalt profiles have speed up my workflow and given me new depth to my images that was previously very difficult to achieve using Adobe's standard profiles. Very impressed.
I shoot Sony a7rIII and a7rV and use the profiles in Adobe LRC.”
“Ho acquistato il pacchetto COBALT per Z 6 III e l'estensione monochrom LEICA.
Avevo già la versione per Z6.
Il profilo COBAL MODULAR è eccezionale e tutti i profili sono ottimi, nulla a che vedere con i profili ADOBE che, spesso, restituiscono colori ingestibili.
Straconsiglaito, provateli!”
“All of my cams from different brands run with Cobolt! It allows me to get a common look, regardless which cam I use. Also, it allows me to get "vintage" looks e.g. via CCD Fever :) :)”
“I was reccomended Cobalt from an admired photography colleague, and I didn't know I needed calibrated color profiles so badly until I started using these!”
