Could you send me the file so I can check the Autopilot behavior?
You can securely submit your image(s) to my Dropbox using the link below. Please be sure to send me a note to let me know you sent something. Dropbox File Request
In addition to sending the image I would like to report the following results of tests I have conducted:
Case 1, raw file is loaded into ACR and processed with no sharpening, but sliders are used to correct the too-dark image
. Result: when opened in Photoshop, the file is processed using Topaz Photo AI plugin. The auto-pilot reports “Medium noise”, but does not do noise reduction, but does sharpening.
Case 2, raw file is loaded into ACR and processed with no sharpening, but no further processing. Result: when opened in Photoshop, the file is processed using Topaz Photo AI plugin. The auto-pilot reports “Low noise” and does not do noise reduction, but does sharpening.
Case 3, raw file is loaded into Topaz Photo AI standalone, which reports “High noise”, reduces the noise, and does sharpening.