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Affinity vs PSP vs Lightroom
Nov 4, 2017 16:39:54 #
truetexan wrote:
We signed up for PSP last year along with LR. Both... (show quote)
PSP is the acronym for Corel Paint Shop Pro, which is not a subscription product.
I think you must mean PS or Adobe Photo Shop, since both LR and PS come together in the $10 a month subscription.
Nov 4, 2017 16:49:11 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I bet you're confused because each program has str... (show quote)
Maybe -- but the way I read it the OP -- really means PS (Photoshop) not PSP, he just used the wrong acronym for Photoshop.
Your suggestion is a good one. Affinity at $50 is a small investment and the OP can make comparisons against LR and PS and make an assessment on what he and his wife prefer over the long term.
Nov 4, 2017 17:09:28 #
There is a lot of items in Photoshop CC that I don't use and probably never will, but it is still my go to program as I love Bridge.
Ednsb wrote:
Agreed both Luminar and Affinity are Photoshop competitors not Lightroom. Until they both have DAM (both saying coming in 2018) PS still is a better photo editor for a serious photographer. I say serious but it takes a real commitment of time to learn and use PS, Affinity, etc. Luminar is a bit easier to use and learn in my opinion. On1 gives you both a DAM and photo editor but I feel it is a Lightroom competitor more than PS.
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Nov 4, 2017 19:17:31 #
I own and have used Photoshop for 17 years. I've been using Affinity for only ae month and already prefer to use it for most of my landscapes. But I still prefer to use Capture One for all of my raw processing. IMO PS is better suited for pro graphic design work and Infinity is better for every day photographers. Infinity is an absolute bargain. The inpainting brush tool, blend ranges and live brushes are great!
Nov 4, 2017 19:41:33 #
Thanks to all for the info and comments. Will be reviewing all and come to a decision in the next couple days. Leaning towards the Affinity path strickly because of cost ...In the meantime enjoy a few from our trip to Maine recently...Thanks Ya'll...
Boothbay Morning
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Beautiful Maine Coastline
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The Permaquid Lighthouse
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Nov 4, 2017 19:42:47 #
I started with PSP, then moved to Affinity Photo when it was first introduced. Lived through the startup bugs, then just yesterday downloaded their new release 1.6. I have no regrets.
Nov 4, 2017 19:56:18 #
All these programs will do a decent job of PP. I use PSP 2018 and Aftershot Pro 3. Aftershot Pro is like Lightroom and PSP 2018 is like PSE on steroids. Every one here has their favorite programs for PP. Part of their "likeability" is due to the users comfort and familiarity with using them.
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Nov 4, 2017 22:07:19 #
mffox wrote:
I started with PSP, then moved to Affinity Photo when it was first introduced. Lived through the startup bugs, then just yesterday downloaded their new release 1.6. I have no regrets.
mffox, please keep us updated on your experience with the new version.
olc
Nov 7, 2017 17:30:54 #
dls1
Loc: Massachusetts
I understand Affinity works well with and was originally designed for the Mac. Does anyone using Affinity with a Mac, use Apple Photo as the organizer to go with Affinity?
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