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tarheel
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p.1 #1 · Lightroom for Sony RX100 Raw Files

I have always struggled with the software/computer side of digital photography, as the very basic nature of my post illustrates!

I have Lightroom 3 on a Mac - purchased directly from Adobe. At B&H Photo (Nov 11, 2011) I can purchase Lightroom 4 for $69.95. The only reason I am going to LR 4 is for the RAW support for my little Sony RX100 camera.

I believe there are several "versons?" of LR 4 - such as 4, 4.1, 4.2 - so essentially my questions is if I buy LR 4 from B&H will it be the latest version that supports the Sony Rx100? I can buy the latest version of LR 4 from Adobe for about $15. more than from B&H (shipping & taxes + a little higher cost from Adobe). $15. isn't really that much money so.....
what's the verdict? I don't qualify for any student/educational discounts.

Thx
Bill

Nov 11, 2012 at 08:48 AM

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p.1 #2 · Lightroom for Sony RX100 Raw Files

Once you purchase LR4, you're entitled to ALL updates to the 4.x series which are dowloadable from adobe.com

If you want to save yourself some money, just download the Adobe DNG converter and convert your Sony RAW to .dng which LR3 can then open.

Nov 11, 2012 at 09:19 AM

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p.1 #3 · Lightroom for Sony RX100 Raw Files

Keep in mind, though, that LR4 is a significant upgrade from LR3. There are lots of new features. Definitely worth a serious look at upgrading as opposed to remaining with LR3.

Nov 11, 2012 at 10:24 AM

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p.1 #4 · Lightroom for Sony RX100 Raw Files

That's very true. Some people complain about the speed of LR4 but for me, the new 2012 process and other improvements are worth it.

Nov 11, 2012 at 10:40 AM

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p.1 #5 · Lightroom for Sony RX100 Raw Files

I love LR 3...but LR4 is even better. I was worried about reports of speed problems, but I haven't experienced any on my 4 yr old custom build. Worth the upgrade for sure.

Nov 11, 2012 at 10:44 AM

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p.1 #6 · Lightroom for Sony RX100 Raw Files

DanBrown wrote:
Keep in mind, though, that LR4 is a significant upgrade from LR3. There are lots of new features. Definitely worth a serious look at upgrading as opposed to remaining with LR3.

+1

Nov 11, 2012 at 11:58 AM

tarheel
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p.1 #7 · Lightroom for Sony RX100 Raw Files

Richard, Howard, Dan & Lars,

Thanks for the information/input into answering my question about upgrading to LR 4.

I'll order LR 4 today from B&H.

Thanks,
Bill

Nov 11, 2012 at 12:25 PM


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