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StarNut wrote:
Hi,
I don't like subscription models, but I'm being forced to consider it.
I've been using PS CS5 and LR 5.7. They've worked fine (well, LR is horribly slow, even with a powerful machine), but now I've bought a camera whose RAW files are not supported by those, and I'm thinking it's time to enter the modern world. Alas.
The leading candidate, obviously, would be CC/Photography. It's $10/month. I don't know of other candidates, other than Mylio.
Questions: Is CC LR also very, very slow? Is there anything hidden about subscribing that I may not understand?
Any other good options?
Thanks.
Mark
2 things
1: your not 'forced' into CC . You can still buy LR6 as a stand alone program . Admitadly it's not easy to find and you won't get any of the added features that CC has gained since 6 was released ( raw updates continue though)
2: define horribly slow ? I find that most of the time the slowness is down to incorrect use of the software . Or at least non optimised use .
Stuff like not creating high enough preview sizes beforehand and trying to browse thru loads of images while in DEVELOP mode .
LR6 has tried to speed things up a bit by using the GPU for some stuff in the develop mode . And CC now can use smart previews instead of the full raw file (while it can still see the raw file) when it can do so to speed things up .
I've not had much chance to try this but I have heard a few users say it's noticeable
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