Been using X4 (14.1.0.5) since the first week of December, 2011. Everything has been fine; no complaints until this morning.
Looking for help with some nasty artifacts I'm seeing displayed in X4. I have attached several files to demonstrate what I'm seeing. The files I have uploaded are screen shots of what I see (which is exactly what I see). I only see these artifacts in X4. I also have X3 installed on this machine and I don't see this in X3. Neither do I see this in any other image viewing software I have on this machine. If seeing is believing I would be happy to supply any screenshot requested.
For what its worth, my workflow for modifying/creating files is: Nikon NEF > Uncompressed TIFF > JPG. I follow this same workflow in PSP and Lightroom 3. You'll see notes on each of the attached files that describes which programs created which files. These example screenshots were not modified in any way except to re-size them for uploading to this forum. I really wish I could have uploaded a larger file - the harshness of these artifacts just don't show up as well in a small image displayed in a web browser. Can you download these files for a better look???
I would point you directly to file numbers "1a" and "2a" - both of which were created in X4. The artifacts should be obvious but I'm looking at the front of the dog's paws and around the eye. I've tested with multiple photos and I'm seeing this very consistently. You'll see the same artifacts in the file created in Lightroom 3 but it isn't as pronounced as the X4-generated files.
I have made zero configuration changes to X4 since the first couple of days of installing it. I've racked my brain and I just can't think of anything that has changed. I would be happy to test any config changes you think might help.
The only thing I've noticed odd about my X4 is that I noticed a "reset" of my "routine" TIFF and JPG "save-as" options. I don't know how that could be related but I thought I would mention it.
Please help and thanks!
Kevin