That doesn’t apply to linear DNG exports, John.
Color rendering is a non-linear process. This is why PL6 clarifies the DNG export options by adding “except color rendering” to one of them. Functionally, this option is the same as it was in PL5. So neither option includes color rendering. The linear DNG image is only partially demosaiced and remains in the camera’s native color space. So, as I understand it:
- No.
- Yes, if you want those additional corrections sent to Lr.
- Essentially, yes. Nevertheless, what you get in Lr from a DxO linear DNG might not match what you get in Lr directly from the RAW file.
- I thought no, but this post says otherwise: PL6 DNG export options - #28 by jorismak
- No, soft proofing doesn’t matter since your export will not have color rendering applied.
For greater clarification, including explanations from DxO staff and the as-yet-unsettled concern about #4, see this post and those that follow: PL6 DNG export options - #33 by Barbara-S
Maybe someone who has actually used this workflow can help more than I.