Silver Efex Pro from Nik Software is the most powerful tool for creating professional quality black and white images from your photographs. For the first time, all the advanced power and control required for professional results have been brought together in one convenient tool.
Featuring Nik Software’s patented U Point technology to selectively control the tonality and contrast of the image, Silver Efex Pro includes advanced imaging algorithms to protect against unwanted artifacts, a comprehensive collection of emulated black and white film types, a variable toning selector for adding traditional toning techniques, over 20 one-click preset styles, and a state-of-the-art grain reproduction engine that help produce the highest quality black and white images possible from your color images while providing more freedom to experiment.
A recognized leader in digital imaging technology, Nik Software has developed class-leading solutions to specific challenges photographers face when creating black and white images and packaged them in one convenient tool.
Strengths: Infinite scalability
easy to understand/use interface
ability to save custom presets
tons of film property options
many useful presets included allowing for one-click editing
filters to tweek output
Weaknesses: none found
Bottom Line:
As with the rest of NiKs offerings, I LOVE this plug-in! Loads quickly and is very easy to use without spending hours going over the documentation. The layout is logical and intuitive. When used in photoshop, it creates the adjusted image on a new layer so it's non destructive