Capture One Pro versus Sony: I had downloaded the free Capture One Sony Express when I got my camera. Nice, easy to use quick raw editor. With release of Capture 20, I believe they now...

Bike guy Loc: Atlanta

I had downloaded the free Capture One Sony Express when I got my camera. Nice, easy to use quick raw editor. With release of Capture 20, I believe they now have Sony Pro.
My question is can you edit photos using Sony Pro that are not Sony .arw files? I have a lot of old Canon cr3 and Nikon Nef photos. Would I be able to use the software on them?
Anyone have experience?

I can't find the answer on their website.
TIA

a6k Loc: Detroit & Sanibel

Bike guy wrote:

I had downloaded the free Capture One Sony Express when I got my camera. Nice, easy to use quick raw editor. With release of Capture 20, I believe they now have Sony Pro.
My question is can you edit photos using Sony Pro that are not Sony .arw files? I have a lot of old Canon cr3 and Nikon Nef photos. Would I be able to use the software on them?
Anyone have experience?

I can't find the answer on their website.
TIA

The Pro version for Sony was available in version 12 (I have it). I don't know about v20 but v12 can edit JPG. You probably cannot use a Sony version for Canon or Nikon but maybe. If you want to PM me with an example I will try it for you and let you know.

Bike guy Loc: Atlanta

a6k wrote:

The Pro version for Sony was available in version 12 (I have it). I don't know about v20 but v12 can edit JPG. You probably cannot use a Sony version for Canon or Nikon but maybe. If you want to PM me with an example I will try it for you and let you know.

Thanks
I am going to download the trial version and try it out.

Ltgk20 Loc: Salisbury, NC

I think the Sony version will only open Sony RAW files and non raw files. I don't believe it will open any other manufacturer's RAW files.

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

Try to open one! You'll know in an instant.

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

Bike guy wrote:

I had downloaded the free Capture One Sony Express when I got my camera. Nice, easy to use quick raw editor. With release of Capture 20, I believe they now have Sony Pro.
My question is can you edit photos using Sony Pro that are not Sony .arw files? I have a lot of old Canon cr3 and Nikon Nef photos. Would I be able to use the software on them?
Anyone have experience?

I can't find the answer on their website.
TIA

I am not sure if you can edit jpegs other than Sony ones, but you will only be able to edit .arw raw files. You would want the full C1 Pro if you want to edit everything you listed. The Pro version, whether dedicated to Sony or the full all-camera version is an awesome raw editor. Much more capable than the Express version.

Bike guy Loc: Atlanta

Thanks everyone

morkie1891

Capture one comes in 3 flavors - Sony, Fuji, and all the rest. All 3 come as either license or subscription. I have the “all the rest” version. The difference is cost. Suggest you look a little mor e closely at its website.

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

Gene51 wrote:

I am not sure if you can edit jpegs other than Sony ones, but you will only be able to edit .arw raw files. ...

The restriction applies only to the raw files. You can edit JPEGs, TIFFs and other images so long as they are RGB files.

The only other restriction is that they must be 3 channel RGB files. If you have an image with only a single channel most editors will not touch it.

If you have other camera brands it's well worth the price.

Lille Loc: Upstate, NY

I have both Sony and Fuji cameras. Will the " full C1 Pro " work with both ?
Thank you !

morkie1891

It should suggest you look at descriptions on the product pages. Also you can download Free 30 trial

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

Lille wrote:

I have both Sony and Fuji cameras. Will the " full C1 Pro " work with both ?
Thank you !

Yes. I use it for Sony, Fuji, Nikon and Panasonic raw files. It even works with iPhone 8 raw files.

Lille Loc: Upstate, NY

selmslie wrote:

Yes. I use it for Sony, Fuji, Nikon and Panasonic raw files. It even works with iPhone 8 raw files.

Thank you !

Bike guy Loc: Atlanta

Update. Downloaded the Sony Express version, only opens Sony raw files. You can see the image of other raw images, but can’t open them. The message says, ‘read only’.
Downloaded the 30 day trial and learning how to use it. Got time on my hands.

a6k Loc: Detroit & Sanibel

Try DNG from other cameras.