Adobe Lightroom - Now Subscription Only
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Posted 21/10/2017 - 08:11
I thinks it's been heading that way for some time, and the price isn't too bad as you get CC, Bridge etc. I actually hate Lightroom anyway 😂
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K3, K3 II, 100MM 2.8 Macro, Sigma 10-20 3.5, Sigma 17-50 2.8, Nikon D7500, Tamron 150 600 G2
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Posted 21/10/2017 - 08:16
Is Lightroom 6 not still available? I have been forced into a subscription based software for work, where what would been a one-off payment now only buys three years. It is a trend many are moving into for obvious financial benefit to the company but none for the user, as it appears the loss of incentive to develop the software is resulting in diminishing upgrades. Hopefully other developers will see the opportunity to launch viable alternatives as I for one will not buy into a subscription service for a hobby nor when other options are available.
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Posted 21/10/2017 - 09:15
The routine updates I feel are an advantage. I use Photoshop CC and Bridge but never use Lightroom. For my £8.50 or so per month I reckon that's fine value. Better than forking out £650 as a lump sum every two or three years.
Best regards, John
Best regards, John
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Posted 21/10/2017 - 10:05
If you're a Pro I don't see it as an issue - you just charge the fee to your clients. If you're a 'hobby' photographer it's just a rip off by Adobe to try an force amateurs to support their revenue stream.
I'll keep using Lightroom 6 (+ PS Elements) until I get new kit (and/or operating system) that won't work with them. At which point I'll find another piece of software that does similar.
Phil
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I'll keep using Lightroom 6 (+ PS Elements) until I get new kit (and/or operating system) that won't work with them. At which point I'll find another piece of software that does similar.
Phil
K-5iiS; K-r; ME Super; ME; DA* 16-50 f2.8; DA 18-135 WR; DA 55-300 WR; HD DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited; FA 50mm f1.4; A50mm f1.7; DAL 18-55mm; M40mm f2.8; + assorted non-Pentax lenses
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Posted 21/10/2017 - 13:51
Just stupidly clicked on ‘upgrade’ and my stand-alone Lightroom 6 changed to Lightroom Classic on a 1 week trial with log-in required. You can guess what will happen in seven days! Had to reload my original software but suppose I will be plagued with messages now telling me my trial has expired.
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Posted 21/10/2017 - 14:06
I'm happy new version seems faster and new colour/luminance mask on Grad/Radiant filter and brushes are a really nice new feature 
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Posted 21/10/2017 - 15:47
It seems that despite Adobe's promise that Lightroom would stay stand-alone 'indefinitely' they have now reneged so unless you go over to subscription and write off your original purchase cost then there will be no more updates including new lens profiles. Disgraceful behaviour and Adobe not to be trusted, what's the bet that once enough have been hooked the subs will increase? I will keep Lightroom 6 as long as possible but want no more dealings with this outfit.
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Posted 21/10/2017 - 16:05
swarf wrote:
If you're a Pro I don't see it as an issue
Phil
If you're a Pro I don't see it as an issue
Phil
Suppose your on location with a client using a laptop without internet access? Are you buggered
It's similar to renting a house after 25 years you have nothing to show wheras if took out a mortgage you would have a house. Once you stop paying for PS monthly your left with nothing
ACDSee once brilliant, before it went bloatware is supposed to be getting better.
I still use ACDSee 3.1 as a viewer.... nothing beats it. It's 17 years old
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Last Edited by Algernon on 21/10/2017 - 16:12
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Posted 21/10/2017 - 17:01
It's certainly not necessary to spend a lot of money for high quality processing capability. I use the Sagelight 4.5 RAW converter, with its very powerful and intuitive functioning .....£25 for life with occasional free updates.
Zoner Photo Studio (Free version) provides good photo management. And I use the free PhotoShop CS2 (old version, about 11 years old now) which has all the basics needed.
So we shouldn't feel trapped or locked in by Adobe, unless there's a real professional or efficiency need for those big sophisticated packages.
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Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Zoner Photo Studio (Free version) provides good photo management. And I use the free PhotoShop CS2 (old version, about 11 years old now) which has all the basics needed.
So we shouldn't feel trapped or locked in by Adobe, unless there's a real professional or efficiency need for those big sophisticated packages.
My Guides to the Pentax Digital Camera Flash Lighting System : Download here from the PentaxForums Homepage Article .... link
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Last Edited by McGregNi on 21/10/2017 - 17:02
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Posted 21/10/2017 - 18:56
Macphun is supposed to be excellent, if you have a Mac.
I use Elements,which does pretty much all I want. I upgrade every few years.
I use Elements,which does pretty much all I want. I upgrade every few years.
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Posted 21/10/2017 - 20:26
Maybe this is the time that the photography magazines should advise photographers that there are alternatives to Adobe products, such as Paintshop Pro, ACDSee and Serif Affinity etc......
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Posted 21/10/2017 - 21:16
We'd all have to renew our magazine subscriptions to find out then!
My Guides to the Pentax Digital Camera Flash Lighting System : Download here from the PentaxForums Homepage Article .... link
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
My Guides to the Pentax Digital Camera Flash Lighting System : Download here from the PentaxForums Homepage Article .... link
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
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Posted 22/10/2017 - 10:45
johnriley wrote:
The routine updates I feel are an advantage. I use Photoshop CC and Bridge but never use Lightroom. For my £8.50 or so per month I reckon that's fine value. Better than forking out £650 as a lump sum every two or three years.
The routine updates I feel are an advantage. I use Photoshop CC and Bridge but never use Lightroom. For my £8.50 or so per month I reckon that's fine value. Better than forking out £650 as a lump sum every two or three years.
Like John I use PS Creative Cloud which comes bundled with Lightroom which for some reason I'm unable to open up so I've never used it. I'm not bothered, I've always used Photoshop and I'm happy with it. By going for CC you get automatic updates and the cost is spread in easy monthly payments.
David
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Posted 22/10/2017 - 13:06
I use Lightroom 5 which as it is is quite satisfactory for my needs. Luckily we use Pentax cameras which will save raw as a DNG file so no need to convert. My other camera is a Panasonic FZ1000 bridge camera. On import into Lightroom I convert to DNG.
My concern is that as long as Lightroom 5 works ok then I'm happy, but should I change computers and LR5 becomes unavailable to download (which it will) and Adobe then scraps the free DNG convertor then I'm stuffed.
That is why I'm currently investigating Paintshop Pro and ACDSee.
I also have Serif Affinity which I bought as an introductory offer for £29.
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My concern is that as long as Lightroom 5 works ok then I'm happy, but should I change computers and LR5 becomes unavailable to download (which it will) and Adobe then scraps the free DNG convertor then I'm stuffed.
That is why I'm currently investigating Paintshop Pro and ACDSee.
I also have Serif Affinity which I bought as an introductory offer for £29.
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What do forum members think about Adobe now making Lightroom subscription only, getting rid of the buy now standalone versions?
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