jackpi Loc: Southwest Ohio

Have you switched from Lightroom to Capture One Pro or had experience with both? It appears that Capture One Pro, while more expensive, does a significantly better job of rendering raw images from the camera. It also appears that Capture One Pro can do everything Lightroom does plus much more.

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

I have downloaded and installed the 30 day trial of Capture One Pro, but so far have not seen where it is better than Lightroom specifically. Maybe I just have not found where it is better and will be surprised. :)

Edit:

Taking a close look at Lightroom vs Capture One Pro for raw processing - so far I prefer Lightroom for the overall look of a NEF file - without touching any of the default settings in either package I see Capture One seems off a shade or two from the same image displayed in Lightroom.

I would suspect that editing defaults might correct/change things, but I have my doubts that it would be worthwhile for me at least to consider switching at this point, BUT at least Capture One followed Adobe in the use of a catalog for image management.

I would guess that your mileage may vary of course depending on the review being read and or the actual use and experience with Lightroom.

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

Capture One is not necessarily better, but you get there quicker will less work. I used C1 until v6 when I switched over to LR. I have used DXO Optics Pro since v4 and it does things that neither LR nor C1 can do as well, and in some cases some things that are not handled at all, like volume deformation (anamorphosis). In the big picture, LR is the software that "does it all" and that includes playing nice in the sandbox with other applications, plugins, XRite's ColorChecker Passport (which I use extensively when color accuracy is critical) and such, and it is the only software mentioned that uses a catalog system for organization. Oh, and it is cheaper, particularly when you consider that you also get the best pixel-level photo editing package on the planet for a paltry $10/mo. Kind of a no-brainer.

SueMac Loc: Box Elder, SD

I just upgraded to v9. I've found that you can make much more precise adjustments with C1 over LR and now they have added the ability to use keywords more effectively. But in my instance hunting up by keyword is way slower in C1. LR is more advanced in that. Also, C1 does have a spot remover, but LR and/or ACR is better in that department. I don't see C1 replacing Photoshop. But I find it a great RAW editor.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

I plan to try C1 out this winter when I have some time. I have so much time and images invested in Lightroom that C1 will have to be significantly better in order for me to make the switch (changing my workflow, importing legacy images, all that will take time).

Can you expand on your comment "... plus much more"?

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

It would also be interesting to hear from people who have converted from LR to C1 regarding how well their LR catalog converted - what converted well, what didn't.

SueMac Loc: Box Elder, SD

I did not import my LR catalog into C1. What I did try was to import my folders from 2000-2015 and found that it took C1 a long time to open. When hunting up a keyword, I had to choose "all photos", then click on a button next to the keyword I wanted. It took quite a while for the photos to pop up, way too long when you're used to the speed of LR for this. So I'm not going to use C1 as a data base, and will just use it for RAW processing, then export a Tiff file to either finish in PS or as the final done photo. My workflow is probably different than anyone else, but it works for me.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

In June of 2014 I evaluated a multitude of programs as replacements for Aperture. It came down to Adobe Photographers special or Capture One (C1). I couldn't decide between them so I got them both. Adobe CC for a year and C1 Pro7 (the latest at that time).

I found that I liked the way C1 rendered RAW images. Something about them had more "pop". Other people would say the same thing. It was more work and time spent to get to that same point using the Adobe software.

The C1 interface was not as intuitive to me, I felt when editing was needed, it was harder to use C1 than the Adobe software. For example there was no red eye removal tool. So that required several steps. Per eye.

Then about a month after I purchased C1 Pro 7 the new version, Pro 8, came out and it was a PAID upgrade. I had literally just bought Pro 7. That rubbed me the wrong way. Then I bought a new camera and naturally Pro 7 wouldn't work with my new camera. And it never will. I would have to buy Pro 8 for C1 to work with my new camera.

But guess what, about that same time, Adobe released a CC update and the CC software was able to read files from my new camera. At no additional cost.

So fast forward to today, Adobe has continued to update the CC. I renewed the CC, at the end of the year, and I will continue to use the CC. I don't use C1 much at all these days.

AlohaBob Loc: Los Angeles, CA

CaptureOne has special pricing for Sony users. There is a free version and you can buy the full blown CaptureOne pro (sony cameras only) for $50.00. You can upgrade to the regular product for the difference any time you like. One of the few times it's an advantage to be a Sony user when dealing with third parties :)

anotherview Loc: California

LR does not do Layers.

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

Which is why the CC deal is great, $10.00 a month, Lightroom AND Photoshop - need layers, ship it to Photoshop for a round trip edit session.