I find the interfaces a little clunky but I suppose that is part of learning a new system. When I did try these out, I had some trouble viewing ORF files, so maybe I would have to use OM workspace to do a TIFF conversion or something first?Ģ. I don’t particularly like subscriptions but I could see Lightroom being a decent choice.
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I also don’t really like Adobe as a company though. I know Luminar Neo is available as a subscription but I think I would pay for lifetime license. I’m looking more towards DXO, luminar, or maybe ON1. What has been your experience with some of these options and what would you recommend?ġ. Open source RAW developers rely on 3rd party lens profiles (lensfun) these days and they are slow in supporting new cameras (it takes 6-12 months for them to prepare a camera profile). The latest editions of DT 4.2 and RT 5.9 are very capable - if you don't require the best denoiser and functions. If there is a bug it takes some time to fix it.
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You have to learn the UI and workflow, a raw might look too flat by default sometimes and you have to learn how to (quickly) adjust it.Ģ. Lightroom has not flattering rendering for Oly cameras (colours) long term but some users are fine with that.
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Capture one has better colours out of the box and really comprehensive set of tools but is even more expensive these days. Since February 2023 you have to be on subscription to get new features, the one-year licence covers only bug fixes and new camera/lens profiles.