RogerN

I'm new to post editing of photos. Looking at LR 6 as a one time purchase, i'm a beginner...... Anyone have LR 6 and can comment on it's editing quality? Or editing tools? Please only responses for LR6, thanks Roger.

brucewells Loc: Central Kentucky

It was a great upgrade from version 5.7. I never took issue with it’s capabilities. Unfortunately, it is no longer supported.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Roger, I use the standalone disk of LR6. It is a program that can do about 85 percent of what you need to do to your image. I like the fact I own the LR6 and don't have to pay a monthly fee. I also use LR6 to catalogue my images.

I also have a standalone Photoshop to do the other 15 percent that LR 6 does not do.

It is a superb program.Good investment.
Welcome to our forum.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

I too use the standalone v6 software. I have no plans to buy a new digital camera in the next few years. Therefore, LR6 supports the RAW files of all my current cameras. I'm to the point of doing 100% of all editing / post processing in LR, with the exception of high ISO noise work in Topaz Denoise.

You'd be fine in buying a stand along copy of LR6. It's still available from Adobe, although you have to root around or ask for help to find the purchase option. What you need to confirm to yourself, before buying, are the following:

a) What camera(s) do you shoot? Whether you shoot in RAW or not, confirm the RAW format of your cameras are supported by the v6 software. You can find this information on the Adobe website.

b) Do you plan to buy a new camera in the next 15-months. If yes, here's where you might have to move to the subscription model before the breakeven point on the 1-time purchase.

For a new photographer / new post processing, LR has a learning curve, but all software will. You can move down that curve relatively quickly and sticking with market- and industry-leading software is worthwhile for skill development.

RogerN

Canon 80d and this will be my camera for several years. Thanks for info.

RogerN

Thanks, and yes, I can see months where I may not be post editing. Prefer a one time purchase. If I have some basic editing tools that's fine. LR6 is available at Best Buy with disc. I'm thinking in that direction.

RogerN

Thanks, not concerned about not being supported. I have several friends that still use the early versions only, and are very happy.

RogerN

Thanks to all that responded. Down the Road, ...."if" I get heavy into post editing, I have no problem starting over with a rented LR-PS package.

Robert R Loc: Indianapolis and Naples

I use LR 6 as a one time purchase. I must be in the minority, but I find the program difficult to learn and master. When I can get it to work, the editing is very good and basically get good results. But I have problems importing and exporting among other things. I have taken a short course, and purchased a book of instructions, but at times I find it very frustating. If you are more computer literate than I am, it should give you excellent results.

GLKTN Loc: TN

I got LR 6 as a Christmas gift. Huge learning curve. I still have trouble just reviewing photos on an card, never mind how to start a catalogue. I think it will be great once I can figure put how to use it.

sabfish

If you get LR6, I highly recommend Scott Kelby's Photoshop Lightroom 6 book. It is a simple, straightforward guide with recommended settings to get started and solutions for fixing particular problems. It will help you immensely in getting started.

GLKTN Loc: TN

Figure out.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

GLKTN - try utube videos from Anthony Morganti. Or, simply google "best lightroom utube" and just click down the results list. They're free to watch so it's only your time spent trying to learn more and get your LR journey started.

GLKTN Loc: TN

Thanks I will.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Great software. But not a complete editing solution. And it is a dead-end product without support. I used LR 6 when it was current, but it is no longer current or supported, so getting it at this time would be completely pointless. Besides, if you shoot raw, a complete solution requires a raw converter AND a bit map editor. Lightroom only does the raw conversion.