I started using Qimage back in 2001/2, switched to shooting raw in 2004
You have a similar profile
to me, except I am a little later.
However, I may be ahead on:
Will have to do a bit of practice with raw processing in Qimage now that I have profiles for my cameras
If you've not already done so, a MUST is to read this
http://ddisoftware.com/tech/qimage/qimage-raw-processing-a-guide/Terry