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Thanks for the video. I was surprised that you decided not to mention that Capture one is more expensive than the photographer's package from adobe, even if one buys the single brand version. In 4:07 you put pricing as an advantage of Capture one an I believe that is misleading.
As a former Aperture, PS, and LR user I searched and finally found an application (Capture 1) that allows me to bring to screen multiple images (12 maximum) side by side, zoom in/out on all/each simultaneously, and give each a color/star rating, all on the same screen. Really helpful in the culling process.
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I have used Lightroom for 5 years but started using Capture One in December 2020. Whilst I agree with much of your analysis, I would say that the tethering is significantly better in Capture One. I am a Nikon user and have the Nikon specific version of C1. I had no problem using tethering in C1 but never got Lightroom to tether with my Nikon Z7ii. I only ever used the Library and Develop modules in Lightroom so certainly don't miss the other modules in Capture One. You commented that LR has "Texture" in the Develop module but as I understand it that functionality is provided in Capture One with "Structure" - different name similar functionality. Capture One have announced that both HDR merge and Panorama merge will be introduced with the next major release coming later this year. For me the Capture One Layer system is the massive differentiator. It is brilliant and gives so much more flexibility. I also think the masking aspect works so much better than the Lightroom equivalent with much greater control. Capture One is the clear winner for me and I have almost stopped using Lightroom.
Great video, subbed. Photographer of 30 years here. My gut says to stick with LR so I am. I used it for years and stopped once they did the subscription service. I like how there are so many presets available for LR. I want to focus on my photography and just accent or add spice to the images. LR is good enough for me.
I've been battling with my XT Fuji files in Lightroom for many months, I tried NUMEROUS tricks I found on YT and even bought special software to convert the RAF files to DNG (Like Iridient X Transformer). And then I started using Capture One... Tada!!!! No more worms or strange artifacts, the colors are more intens and deeper. I heard that for Sony files Capture the color treatment is much better as well. Somehow the information contained in the RAW files is treated better in Capture One. For me the adjustments are much more precise and tools more customisable. You need some time to get used to them. I LOVE the layers and use them all the time. I actually do less in PS now. Although I have the subscription of Adobe Suite, but I never ever use Lightroom anymore.
Anthony, at about 22:20 you talk about arranging the order of the various right side tools in LR classic. You say that you can't rearrange them in LR. Oh, contrair: when you go into the "customize develop panel" by right clicking on any of the tools on the right side, you can just drag each tool (such as transform) to be in any order you want by selecting it by left clicking on the item and moving it up or down. At least you can in Windows 10.
I have been using PS from way back and have had both C1 and PS for a while. I really appreciate the colors I get from C1, it is much faster to get the desired result, and the much faster export speed (I very often use batch processing) are the two main reasons that make me drop PS The dedicated camera versions of C1 have no problems with DNG files, so if the very moderate compression is not an issue, Adobe DNG Converter can do the job while answering text messages or making coffee. I got my first C1 for free with Sony A7R2 and occasionally used it with DNG files converted from CR2 Files
I use Capture One for tethering in my studio. It seems to be the only software that is relentlessly reliable for tethering, and I can't afford a breakdown of tethering when shooting in studio. For editing and organization, I use mostly Lightroom and Photoshop. I used to use Capture One exclusively for RAW conversion, because Lightroom was incredibly bad by comparison, but latest color profiles in Lightroom seem to be competitive.
The biggest difference is Color Editor specifically, Skin Tone uniformity. For those of us who shoot people. As far as tethering on location or studio, nothing like it!
I completely agree! The Capture One Advanced Colour Editor is a phenomenal tool in my opinion. Also, the Luma tab in the Curve tool that protect colours from changing when contrast adjustments are done is fantastic. I also think the Brightness and basic Contrast sliders in C1 are much underrated. They both work much more “intelligently” than in any other software I’m using daily. The same goes for the basic Saturation slider that is trying to increase or decrease the levels of saturation in a balanced way rather than blindly applying changes across the board in equal amounts. After a few updates the Dehaze slider have now become a very useful tool, in my opinion as well. On a whole, I find that I’m less in the danger of going over board with too aggressive adjustments with Capture One than with any other software I use really. On top of that I just love the fact that I have a true layer structure with Luminosity masking to work with in Capture One. That makes me not needing a round-trip to a pixel editor (such as Photoshop) as often as I would if I was using Lightroom, for example. With the up-coming additions of Panorama stitch and HDR merge I will have even less need for a pixel editor moving forward. When I do need a pixel editor I use Affinity Photo as my go-to application. I like to add that for us that have chosen to have a subscription version of Capture One for a specific camera brand (Nikon in my case) still have the option to also use DNG raw files, if we so choose. Also, both TIF and JPG work fine too in these versions as well.
I pay $9 /month for my Capture One subscription. 5 years ago I paid $39 for Affinity Photo (Photoshop replacement) and it is still being regularly updated without asking for more money. I reckon that’s a pretty sweet deal too! There’s no need to hang on to Adobe just for the sake of saving a few nickels and dimes! That’s not where the differences between these options lies.
@@brycepinson8641 Yes, I just received a letter from C1 saying that the special Nikon edition will be discontinued soon. I believe it is the same with Sony and Fuji editions too? They claim that the monthly fee I’m paying now will not be raised and I will have the full version, complete for all camera brands from May 2022 onwards. That remains to be seen…
Hi Anthony. I decided 1.5 years ago to sell all my Fujifilm bodies and lenses and bought a used Leica Q2 Monochrom...so I'm a dedicated BNW Leica Photographer. I've been using Lightroom on my iPad Pro 12.9. Adobe's most recent changes to their T & S agreement has convinced me it may be time to finally cancel ALL my Adobe subscriptions and go to Capture Ones All-in-one package for desktop, iPad & iOS. In your opinion and experience, which is best for my Leica Q2 Monochrom files...Capture One or LR and why??
I bought C1 just for better tethering a few years ago - then slowly I actually started using it more than LR. Also during early pandemic I tried out Affinity Photos suite of software on a free trial - then found that to be great to so cut the cord with Adobe completely - I have no regrets and have saved money as well. Im glad to be out of the clutches of Adobe.
@@a.chexche5713 I use Affinity like id use photoshop and I use C1 like id use lightroom. Affinity Photo is a steal - never looked back since buying it. It means I dont have any Adobe software.
Good comparison, but I think you missed on some of the biggest differences, when it comes to masking, which for me are the biggest point pro Capture One. Not only have you a Magic Brush which works a bit like the Quick Selection in Photoshop and is much more accurate than what you can do in LR. But on top you have options to extend or refine masks to make better transitions. Also the Luma-Range tool gives you a lot more control. This combined with the option to use any tool locally is a big deal. Another thing that is quite different is, that you can customize keyboard shortcuts and many tools are available with easy access shortcuts. This makes editing much more efficient. Also the cloning tool is more robust in Capture One because you can extend/erase part of your cloning area later on, whereas in LR you have to start over. LR of course also has its advantages. As of now HDR/Panos/Super Resolution are not in Capture One (HDR/Panos coming this winter, but unkown how good it will be). Dehaze is also working better in LR. Also the Keystone tool is better, especially the auto mode which is not really usefull in C1. Since there are less tools in Lightroom, it is generally a little bit easier to use, but I find C1 more powerful.
@Stephen Littlewood I wouldn't say pro only use Adobe. Capture One is quite capable and depending on your subjects and kind of work It will fit quite well into a raw workflow and might even be better than LR. It depends on personal preferences. If you need editing beyond the capabilities of LR or C1, Photoshop is surely the best option, but you can use it with LR as well as Capture one.
There is a huge advantage in C1, namely the fact that you have access to ALL development tools when using masks. In LR you are limited to basic tools when using the newest masking tool.
One thing I will note about sessions in C1, is that it does force you to copy your files into that session's folder, whereas with a LR catalog, the photos stay where they are on your drive, and it just references them. For most people this probably isn't a huge issue, but it could mean that if you wanted to keep a copy outside of the Catalog (for use in other programs for example) you may end up with duplicate copies of your images because C1 Sessions require you to store them in the Session folder somehow up "ingesting" them, or when you shoot tethered into a session. For this, I would say that using Multiple LR catalogs may be a better route as it won't require you to duplicate your source files basically. Oddly, when working with a regular Catalog in CaptureOne you can choose to have C1 just reference the files (leave them where they are on your drive and not copy them) but I can understand the reasoning behind this I guess since Sessions are really intended for people who are working on separate things (clients) that may need to stay separate.
In Canada, the monthly subscription price for C1 (all cameras) is almost THREE times what I pay for LR/PS. This makes it totally unaffordable for me and probably most Canadians. I find the LR/PS combination to be reasonably priced, and it serves my needs
Very good illustration of the differences. The only thing I would add is the workflow advantage that C1 has when working tethered in Session mode. That is my primary reason for dropping LR. That and Layers, Color Editing and good integration with PS. OK, so 4 things...
Switched to Capture One when Lightroom went subscription and have never looked back. I find it has slightly better highlight recovery than other software I've tried, especially if I start off with the Base Characteristics set to Linear Response and then proceed to edit. Their customer service interaction, be it email or social media is far better than what I've experienced I've
I’m using LR & PS for real estate photos, with a plug-in called Enfuse, as well as using PS to blend several layers…plus, I do 360 shots…is C1 360 aware?
I see that colors is mainly what other pornographers goes for. I had heard and seen very nice colors like the red is much better and the blue on the sky does not brake or Bend like LR the range does not get there. Any ideas why ?
I've found that C1 & Lr. are just similar enough to be confusing, because there are some differences. Personally, I like C1 better because the colors are better in Capture One.
Fashion and Portrait photographers also need an app Like Photoshop for working on blemishes and backdrops etc. So LR is tied in with Photoshop So which is the best buy now?
I think one big advantage of the Photographer subscription with Adobe is that you get Lightroom, Photoshop and Bridge. The subscription is only half as much as that of the Pro version of Capture One and you still need Photoshop or an equivalent app to do the things that Capture One can't achieve, such as content aware move or fill. The capture one spot removal tools is only good for light spots, so you need Photoshop or equivalent for removing any unwanted items. Admittedly you left of some of the things that you can do better in Capture One than in Lightroom but you don't have Photoshop to fall back on without the subscription. I still think Adobe is better value for money if you want to keep up with the latest technology.
I agree that most of us probably need a pixel editor as well as a raw editor, at some point. But Photoshop is not the only kid in town, any more! I have chosen to move over to Affinity Photo for the pixel editing I need. It is a life-time license for $49 ( sometimes less if the they have a price-reduction campaign running). Or, we can try some of the other options out there such as Pixelmator, On1, Luminar, Exposure, etc. The functionalities in Capture One is becoming so extensive that the needs for a pixel editor are fewer and longer in between now though.
@@daemon1143 Sorry you bought a Canon. I have an old Pentax K5 and it’s still better than some equivalent gear of the same age. I also have a Sony A5000 for street photography. Both cameras present no problems with any of the software I have.
@@Mousyfox No problems other than adobe not bothering to make a camera matching profile set, and the adobe native colour giving images the tones of a sony, doesn't matter though, as every other major software producer has managed to do it. Glad you're happy with your pentax.
Thanks Anthony. This is very helpful. If I switched, I’d switch to Capture one for Fujifilm. I assume that some of my older photos on other cameras would not work at all or not as well. I’d still have to maintain that part of my library in LR. How good is the training support for C One, both theirs and third party? I’m about to turn 76, and I’ve been through a number of softwares, I’m not sure it’s wise for me to switch again, but I like the Fuji custom processing. Comments? Thanks! Geoff
C1 training is great, they're uploading a video to their TH-cam channel about 2-4 times each month, as far as I know and C1 is well known especially for their nice interpretation of Fuji-photos
Hi, i though it prudent to add that it's not strictly true that, if you chose to buy Capture One outright it will just keep working as someimes operating system upgrades eg MacOS, render the editing software incompatible to varying degrees. That is the advantage of taking a subscription service out. Hope that helps.
👍🏻☺👍🏻 Once again, great video! ... I can use 2 monitors with Lightroom: I can use my main monitor + simultaneously use my 2nd monitor to see a full screen version of the picture I am editing. The 2nd monitor can also be set to have a split screen vue, allowing to compare 2 different files etc... Are these 2nd monitor features also available with Capture One (20 or 21) or are we limited to use only 1 monitor? Also, how do Capture One compare to Lightroom in terms of speed and quality, when exporting our edited RAW files into jpg files? And lastly, lets say I have a permanent Capture One 20 licence, and later want to upgrade to (future) version 22, will I have to pay for only one upgrade (22) or will I have to pay the version 21 fees + those of version 22? Thanks! 📸
I'm not familiar with many of the image processing products other than GIMP and the Adobe LR/PS/Bridge/etc. Suite. Isn't C1 more intended to be an all-inclusive product like GIMP than a LR equivalent? If so, am I better off with C1 or the adobe (or other) suite? Somebody please help me out. Thanks
It is very simple. Current version 21 of C1gets me to a way better finished pic from raw with less work than I get from PS ACR with more work. LR requires a catalog which plain confuses me after 10 years of PS + ACR. Just got mail from C1 today & they have HDR and Panostitch under development. These are two most asked for improvements and what I used CS6 most. I rented CC for years because they kept promising new stuff for PHOTOGRAPHERS which never came. I then used CS6 for a few years until I found C1. Also asked them to install it on new M1 Mac and they said it will not run on it. So much for owning it forever.
Qimage is my preferred print module. It has much better upscaling (as good as gigapixel ai). And it's page layout tools are perfect for large format printers.
In Capture One I don't like how the slider values work. Being used with Lightroom for years, using Capture One Express is very hard to get the results I want.
Can you compare two images at 100% in Capture One? I use that all of the time in LR. I love the custom layout in Capture One. Your tool layout is much more intuitive than LR gives you where we all start at the bottom and scroll.
the big flaw I noticed when switching to capture one from lightroom is that c1 generates very low quality previews and this thing really annoying me, has anyone else noticed it?
The biggest and most powerfull difference is the layer capability of c1. You can use almost all tools on layers, which gives you limitless combinations. There are lots of YT videos, that show, how layers can be used.
C1 and LR have different raw processors. As such there are subtle differences between the raw files just during the initial image load on straight out of the camera raws. For instance - I shoot with a Pentax K1 which has the same sensor as the Nikon D810 and the Sony A7r. I shoot night landscapes with the Milky Way. The foregrounds are usually 4-minute exposures (in absolute darkness). The K1 and the D810 suffer from what is referred to as "white dots" - images that look like they have salt sprinkled over them. Now Nikon updated the firmware on the D810 to eliminate the problem - however that changed the white balance and the overall color image quality of the images (check out the Cameraville videos comparisons). This approach was apparently also used on the D850. Pentax has not modified anything - you either live with dots or you do Long Exposure Noise Reduction / Dark Frame Subtraction. However, the C1 raw processor removes the dots just by loading the image into C1. Raw Tharepee also removes the dots with their noise reduction - impulse noise tool slider. On the downside - try as I might, LR does a better job in terms of bringing out the colors within the Milky Way's core. Also, I do need PS in order to composite the foreground landscape frames with the sky Milky Way frames. One thing I do wish C1 would do is to extend their excellent layers workflow so as to enable the application of the same layer across two separate images and then let extract the layered portion from image 1 into the same layer in image 2 - essentially a layered composite operation
The Raw-converter of C1 is way better on photos with a lot of details and high ISO. RIGHT AFTER YOU DID IMPORT THE RAW FILE. And the C1 sharpening, denoise and clarity tool work much better. And I love the great before/after slider!
In my workflow, Capture One is a clear winner when it comes just to retouching photos. You don't have to fire up Photoshop for basic edits like I find myself often doing when using Lightroom. But. Big but is that if you actually need to do actual image manipulation for example edging out backgrounds and putting another in etc. Then you just NEED photoshop and Adobe's offering is better value. Just for photo retouching Capture One is more enjoyable and intuitive to use though. I use both because I feel I need both. Well, I wouldn't need Capture One but I really want to use it over Lightroom.
I guess the elephant in the room is that with the LR subscription you get photoshop I am not a big user of PS just because of the complexity but if there is a very specific type of edit I need done (content aware fill for example) its really important.
Photoshop can definitely be experienced as an elephant, or a dinosaur even, ha ha! But it is still a very agile and competent animal, right? Personally, I have upgraded to Affinity Photo (whenever I need to step outside Capture One for more specific pixel work) which have become a much more agreeable animal to harness, for my needs now.
I do like C1 for color adjustments, especially when using the Advanced setting in Color Editor, all I have to do is click on a color and change it without having to use HSL sliders. I also like the ease of fixing blown Highlights by using Luma in Curves. What I have had trouble with C1 is with editing older DNG files from my LR catalog. The only White Balance Modes available for DNG other than Shot are Tungsten, Daylight, Cloudy and Shade. When I use PS, I have at least 8 White Balance Mode choices for DNG. C1 RAW files display at least 9 White Balance Mode choices. I converted a RAW file using C1 to DNG to see if I would have more White Balance choices, but their was no change.This is why when I started to use C1, I stopped converting RAW files to DNG.
Switched to C1 years ago. It's more customizable. Much better with fuji files. I only upgrade when I want to. New Speed Edit is a huge time-saver! Photo Mechanic for culling & library
Pretty fair run-through and comparison - thank you! For me (a Fuji user) C1 demosaicing and processing x-trans raw files is much, much better, which makes LR a non-starter for me. I've also started to use tethering more - and C1 tethering really is fantastic. But C1's DAM is not great, especially in terms of filters for analytics.
Maybe it's just me, but I think the colors are richer in Capture One. I don't mean more saturated, just better color. Lightroom is too complicated in cataloging. And, I don't like the subscription with Lightroom. And, i always resize and save in Photoshop. Brightness & contrast is available in Photoshop. I I don't tether even though I'd like to, because the images aren't written to the camera card. That safety backup is lost. I like C1 layers. If C1 could do compositing I'd get rid of Adobe.
C1 is way too expensive for me in Sweden. Not a single one of their Fujifilm only licenses are cheaper than the cheapest Lightroom subscription. I pay ~144€ annually for Lightroom + Photoshop. And the Fujifilm only annual C1 license (their cheapest option) is at €169...
You're right about C1 tethering being better. l I do panoramas and HDR also. I miss this in C1, though I do have Photoshop. And, I'd like to see compositing in C1. ON1 2021 had too many glitches. And, Ps is too complicated and time consuming, and "refine hair" is actually a "Make subject bald" brush. If ON1 worked the way it's supposed to I'd use it and C1 and get rid of all Adobe. Maybe ON1 2022 will be better.
I'm (a hobbyist) thinking about switching to LR. I've been getting into architecture, and apparently the keystone tool has been broken since it was introduced 10 years ago, it's a pain to work with. And at this rate I have my doubts that the coming panorama tool will be usable before 2030.
I find that Lightroom is good for ease of use, and for batch processing large numbers of images quickly. Capture One I find far better for it's features, but it has a steep learning curve. Overall though I find it far better than Lightroom. A lot of people maybe put off of Lightroom, because of the catalogue system, but you don't have to use catalogues.. I never have, I just use it for editing photos which I save as Jpegs.
I am sorry. It did not really help. I still do not know. I am comfortable with LR but I am playing with Capture 1. I guess I will keep using my current method to learn Capture 1.
I pay $9 /month for my Capture One subscription. 5 years ago I paid $39 for Affinity Photo (Photoshop replacement) and it is still being regularly updated without asking for more money. I reckon that’s a pretty sweet deal too! There’s no need to hang on to Adobe just for the sake of saving a few nickels and dimes! That’s not where the differences between these options lies.
@@freetibet1000 ....same here. Using Capture One and Affinity Photo both make me really happy and apart from this I was finally able to say: "...goodbye Adobe".
Tribe archipelago presets are only available for LR. But I shoot fujifilm and the output is waaaay superior for me, and I print a lot:) aside from that, speed editing shortcuts in c1 have my muscle memory and my editing is super fast with that feature.
From what I can gather from my own files and many other photographers as well as youtube videos. Worming and over sharpening are the source of many mage quality issues. That is assuming picture taking skills ae the same ( sharp focus and camera steadiness).
Lightroom may be decent with Nikon files, but with Canon it is horrendous compared to Capture One. Color, dynamic range, sharpness, and noise are all way way WAY better with Capture One with Canon.
Multiple thousands of images of the best possible quality have been produced with canon and lightroom... and fuji and lightroom... operator error is the issue not the software
Believe me, as a Nikon user it is impossible to replicate the results I get in Capture One in Lightroom. Just dead impossible! So I understand your frustration completely. Do not get discouraged by people telling you that it’s not something wrong with Lightroom but it’s you that’s the problem. Never listen to people like that! If you consistently get better results with another tool than Lightroom, go for it! That’s what I did!
@@AcidicDelusion Depends on your camera.. Adobe got lazy at releasing camera matching profiles for newer cameras. m6 mk2, 90d, Eos R, R6, R5 don't have camera matching profiles.. C1 looks way better on my R5 compared to Lightroom, but canon own software DPP4 still look the best
@@freetibet1000 A lot of us edit in the field on an iPad and when we get home everything is already synced to the desktop. Even just culling in the field is a major assist prior to returning home.
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Thanks for the video. I was surprised that you decided not to mention that Capture one is more expensive than the photographer's package from adobe, even if one buys the single brand version. In 4:07 you put pricing as an advantage of Capture one an I believe that is misleading.
I just received an email from Capture One that they will be adding panorama stitching and HDR merging at the end of the year. Good stuff.
I hope they'll add to the Express version too for Sony/Fuji.
As a former Aperture, PS, and LR user I searched and finally found an application (Capture 1) that allows me to bring to screen multiple images (12 maximum) side by side, zoom in/out on all/each simultaneously, and give each a color/star rating, all on the same screen. Really helpful in the culling process.
You can do that with Capture? It's been killing me in Lightroom that you can't do that!
After many years of domestic and International travel, I now specialize in Macaw photography and video to help others with these incredibly complex and super intelligent companions. My entire home has been transformed into a Macaw aviary, and I love sharing my photos with other in the Macaw groups I have started on Facebook. Thankfully I was able to purchase Lightroom 6 and Photoshop CS6 when they were available and now I use Lightroom 6.14 for all my photo editing. I refuse to pay for a monthly subscription to anyone. Since my photo editing needs are very basic, and thanks to your incredible Lightroom 6 tutorials on this channel, you have taught me how to use Lightroom 6 to create beautiful photos I can share with others on Facebook; to help them understand the depth of the requirements for successful Macaw aviculture. You are an incredible asset to all photographers Anthony Morganti, and I will forever be thankful to have found you and your incredible Lightroom 6 editing videos!
I have got so familiar and happy with printing from LR, I don’t think I’ll ever change.
I have used Lightroom for 5 years but started using Capture One in December 2020. Whilst I agree with much of your analysis, I would say that the tethering is significantly better in Capture One. I am a Nikon user and have the Nikon specific version of C1. I had no problem using tethering in C1 but never got Lightroom to tether with my Nikon Z7ii. I only ever used the Library and Develop modules in Lightroom so certainly don't miss the other modules in Capture One. You commented that LR has "Texture" in the Develop module but as I understand it that functionality is provided in Capture One with "Structure" - different name similar functionality. Capture One have announced that both HDR merge and Panorama merge will be introduced with the next major release coming later this year. For me the Capture One Layer system is the massive differentiator. It is brilliant and gives so much more flexibility. I also think the masking aspect works so much better than the Lightroom equivalent with much greater control. Capture One is the clear winner for me and I have almost stopped using Lightroom.
Great video, subbed. Photographer of 30 years here. My gut says to stick with LR so I am. I used it for years and stopped once they did the subscription service. I like how there are so many presets available for LR. I want to focus on my photography and just accent or add spice to the images. LR is good enough for me.
I've been battling with my XT Fuji files in Lightroom for many months, I tried NUMEROUS tricks I found on YT and even bought special software to convert the RAF files to DNG (Like Iridient X Transformer). And then I started using Capture One... Tada!!!! No more worms or strange artifacts, the colors are more intens and deeper. I heard that for Sony files Capture the color treatment is much better as well. Somehow the information contained in the RAW files is treated better in Capture One.
For me the adjustments are much more precise and tools more customisable. You need some time to get used to them.
I LOVE the layers and use them all the time. I actually do less in PS now. Although I have the subscription of Adobe Suite, but I never ever use Lightroom anymore.
Anthony, at about 22:20 you talk about arranging the order of the various right side tools in LR classic. You say that you can't rearrange them in LR. Oh, contrair: when you go into the "customize develop panel" by right clicking on any of the tools on the right side, you can just drag each tool (such as transform) to be in any order you want by selecting it by left clicking on the item and moving it up or down. At least you can in Windows 10.
I have been using PS from way back and have had both C1 and PS for a while. I really appreciate the colors I get from C1, it is much faster to get the desired result, and the much faster export speed (I very often use batch processing) are the two main reasons that make me drop PS
The dedicated camera versions of C1 have no problems with DNG files, so if the very moderate compression is not an issue, Adobe DNG Converter can do the job while answering text messages or making coffee. I got my first C1 for free with Sony A7R2 and occasionally used it with DNG files converted from CR2 Files
I use Capture One for tethering in my studio. It seems to be the only software that is relentlessly reliable for tethering, and I can't afford a breakdown of tethering when shooting in studio. For editing and organization, I use mostly Lightroom and Photoshop. I used to use Capture One exclusively for RAW conversion, because Lightroom was incredibly bad by comparison, but latest color profiles in Lightroom seem to be competitive.
The biggest difference is Color Editor specifically, Skin Tone uniformity. For those of us who shoot people. As far as tethering on location or studio, nothing like it!
I completely agree! The Capture One Advanced Colour Editor is a phenomenal tool in my opinion. Also, the Luma tab in the Curve tool that protect colours from changing when contrast adjustments are done is fantastic. I also think the Brightness and basic Contrast sliders in C1 are much underrated. They both work much more “intelligently” than in any other software I’m using daily. The same goes for the basic Saturation slider that is trying to increase or decrease the levels of saturation in a balanced way rather than blindly applying changes across the board in equal amounts. After a few updates the Dehaze slider have now become a very useful tool, in my opinion as well.
On a whole, I find that I’m less in the danger of going over board with too aggressive adjustments with Capture One than with any other software I use really. On top of that I just love the fact that I have a true layer structure with Luminosity masking to work with in Capture One. That makes me not needing a round-trip to a pixel editor (such as Photoshop) as often as I would if I was using Lightroom, for example. With the up-coming additions of Panorama stitch and HDR merge I will have even less need for a pixel editor moving forward. When I do need a pixel editor I use Affinity Photo as my go-to application.
I like to add that for us that have chosen to have a subscription version of Capture One for a specific camera brand (Nikon in my case) still have the option to also use DNG raw files, if we so choose. Also, both TIF and JPG work fine too in these versions as well.
How about lightroom's calibration? Do you know how to achieve it in C1?
I pay $9 /month for my Capture One subscription. 5 years ago I paid $39 for Affinity Photo (Photoshop replacement) and it is still being regularly updated without asking for more money. I reckon that’s a pretty sweet deal too! There’s no need to hang on to Adobe just for the sake of saving a few nickels and dimes! That’s not where the differences between these options lies.
9? Its 24/month
@@Burritosarebetterthantacos Yes $9/month for Nikon edition of Capture One.
@@freetibet1000 no longer an option unfortunately
@@brycepinson8641 Yes, I just received a letter from C1 saying that the special Nikon edition will be discontinued soon. I believe it is the same with Sony and Fuji editions too? They claim that the monthly fee I’m paying now will not be raised and I will have the full version, complete for all camera brands from May 2022 onwards. That remains to be seen…
Hi Anthony. I decided 1.5 years ago to sell all my Fujifilm bodies and lenses and bought a used Leica Q2 Monochrom...so I'm a dedicated BNW Leica Photographer. I've been using Lightroom on my iPad Pro 12.9. Adobe's most recent changes to their T & S agreement has convinced me it may be time to finally cancel ALL my Adobe subscriptions and go to Capture Ones All-in-one package for desktop, iPad & iOS. In your opinion and experience, which is best for my Leica Q2 Monochrom files...Capture One or LR and why??
Automatic straighten image from Lightroom is all I need in capture one. Please let me know if it's there and I haven't find it.
I bought C1 just for better tethering a few years ago - then slowly I actually started using it more than LR. Also during early pandemic I tried out Affinity Photos suite of software on a free trial - then found that to be great to so cut the cord with Adobe completely - I have no regrets and have saved money as well. Im glad to be out of the clutches of Adobe.
Mark so now are you using affinity and capture one? Is affinity better than capture from your point of view?
@@a.chexche5713 I use Affinity like id use photoshop and I use C1 like id use lightroom.
Affinity Photo is a steal - never looked back since buying it. It means I dont have any Adobe software.
@@markshirley01 where i can learn capture 1 and affinity from
@@yuddhveersingh710 theres plenty of tutorials on TH-cam - they are very easy to learn
@@markshirley01 Thank you
Good comparison, but I think you missed on some of the biggest differences, when it comes to masking, which for me are the biggest point pro Capture One. Not only have you a Magic Brush which works a bit like the Quick Selection in Photoshop and is much more accurate than what you can do in LR. But on top you have options to extend or refine masks to make better transitions. Also the Luma-Range tool gives you a lot more control. This combined with the option to use any tool locally is a big deal. Another thing that is quite different is, that you can customize keyboard shortcuts and many tools are available with easy access shortcuts. This makes editing much more efficient. Also the cloning tool is more robust in Capture One because you can extend/erase part of your cloning area later on, whereas in LR you have to start over.
LR of course also has its advantages. As of now HDR/Panos/Super Resolution are not in Capture One (HDR/Panos coming this winter, but unkown how good it will be). Dehaze is also working better in LR. Also the Keystone tool is better, especially the auto mode which is not really usefull in C1. Since there are less tools in Lightroom, it is generally a little bit easier to use, but I find C1 more powerful.
@Stephen Littlewood I wouldn't say pro only use Adobe. Capture One is quite capable and depending on your subjects and kind of work It will fit quite well into a raw workflow and might even be better than LR. It depends on personal preferences. If you need editing beyond the capabilities of LR or C1, Photoshop is surely the best option, but you can use it with LR as well as Capture one.
How do you track your editing history in Capture 1?
There is a huge advantage in C1, namely the fact that you have access to ALL development tools when using masks. In LR you are limited to basic tools when using the newest masking tool.
One thing I will note about sessions in C1, is that it does force you to copy your files into that session's folder, whereas with a LR catalog, the photos stay where they are on your drive, and it just references them. For most people this probably isn't a huge issue, but it could mean that if you wanted to keep a copy outside of the Catalog (for use in other programs for example) you may end up with duplicate copies of your images because C1 Sessions require you to store them in the Session folder somehow up "ingesting" them, or when you shoot tethered into a session. For this, I would say that using Multiple LR catalogs may be a better route as it won't require you to duplicate your source files basically. Oddly, when working with a regular Catalog in CaptureOne you can choose to have C1 just reference the files (leave them where they are on your drive and not copy them) but I can understand the reasoning behind this I guess since Sessions are really intended for people who are working on separate things (clients) that may need to stay separate.
In Canada, the monthly subscription price for C1 (all cameras) is almost THREE times what I pay for LR/PS. This makes it totally unaffordable for me and probably most Canadians. I find the LR/PS combination to be reasonably priced, and it serves my needs
Very good illustration of the differences. The only thing I would add is the workflow advantage that C1 has when working tethered in Session mode. That is my primary reason for dropping LR. That and Layers, Color Editing and good integration with PS. OK, so 4 things...
If you have fuji capture 1 hands down..
Switched to Capture One when Lightroom went subscription and have never looked back. I find it has slightly better highlight recovery than other software I've tried, especially if I start off with the Base Characteristics set to Linear Response and then proceed to edit.
Their customer service interaction, be it email or social media is far better than what I've experienced I've
...same here. Don't want to go back....
Same. Quick Edit keys are very useful
Lightroom has a slide show for events. Shooting and sharing to various displays while you are working....
I’m using LR & PS for real estate photos, with a plug-in called Enfuse, as well as using PS to blend several layers…plus, I do 360 shots…is C1 360 aware?
I see that colors is mainly what other pornographers goes for. I had heard and seen very nice colors like the red is much better and the blue on the sky does not brake or
Bend like LR the range does not get there. Any ideas why ?
I've found that C1 & Lr. are just similar enough to be confusing, because there are some differences. Personally, I like C1 better because the colors are better in Capture One.
Fashion and Portrait photographers also need an app Like Photoshop for working on blemishes and backdrops etc.
So LR is tied in with Photoshop
So which is the best buy now?
I think one big advantage of the Photographer subscription with Adobe is that you get Lightroom, Photoshop and Bridge. The subscription is only half as much as that of the Pro version of Capture One and you still need Photoshop or an equivalent app to do the things that Capture One can't achieve, such as content aware move or fill. The capture one spot removal tools is only good for light spots, so you need Photoshop or equivalent for removing any unwanted items. Admittedly you left of some of the things that you can do better in Capture One than in Lightroom but you don't have Photoshop to fall back on without the subscription. I still think Adobe is better value for money if you want to keep up with the latest technology.
apart from Adobe not providing camera matching profiles for Canon in three years
I agree that most of us probably need a pixel editor as well as a raw editor, at some point. But Photoshop is not the only kid in town, any more! I have chosen to move over to Affinity Photo for the pixel editing I need. It is a life-time license for $49 ( sometimes less if the they have a price-reduction campaign running). Or, we can try some of the other options out there such as Pixelmator, On1, Luminar, Exposure, etc.
The functionalities in Capture One is becoming so extensive that the needs for a pixel editor are fewer and longer in between now though.
@@freetibet1000 I also have Affinity Photo, ON1 and several other apps but with the latest version of Photoshop there’s no comparison.
@@daemon1143 Sorry you bought a Canon. I have an old Pentax K5 and it’s still better than some equivalent gear of the same age. I also have a Sony A5000 for street photography. Both cameras present no problems with any of the software I have.
@@Mousyfox No problems other than adobe not bothering to make a camera matching profile set, and the adobe native colour giving images the tones of a sony, doesn't matter though, as every other major software producer has managed to do it. Glad you're happy with your pentax.
Thanks Anthony. This is very helpful. If I switched, I’d switch to Capture one for Fujifilm. I assume that some of my older photos on other cameras would not work at all or not as well. I’d still have to maintain that part of my library in LR. How good is the training support for C One, both theirs and third party? I’m about to turn 76, and I’ve been through a number of softwares, I’m not sure it’s wise for me to switch again, but I like the Fuji custom processing. Comments? Thanks! Geoff
C1 training is great, they're uploading a video to their TH-cam channel about 2-4 times each month, as far as I know and C1 is well known especially for their nice interpretation of Fuji-photos
Hi, i though it prudent to add that it's not strictly true that, if you chose to buy Capture One outright it will just keep working as someimes operating system upgrades eg MacOS, render the editing software incompatible to varying degrees. That is the advantage of taking a subscription service out. Hope that helps.
Question: is there a difference in quality of rendering?
👍🏻☺👍🏻 Once again, great video! ... I can use 2 monitors with Lightroom: I can use my main monitor + simultaneously use my 2nd monitor to see a full screen version of the picture I am editing. The 2nd monitor can also be set to have a split screen vue, allowing to compare 2 different files etc... Are these 2nd monitor features also available with Capture One (20 or 21) or are we limited to use only 1 monitor? Also, how do Capture One compare to Lightroom in terms of speed and quality, when exporting our edited RAW files into jpg files? And lastly, lets say I have a permanent Capture One 20 licence, and later want to upgrade to (future) version 22, will I have to pay for only one upgrade (22) or will I have to pay the version 21 fees + those of version 22? Thanks! 📸
I'm not familiar with many of the image processing products other than GIMP and the Adobe LR/PS/Bridge/etc. Suite. Isn't C1 more intended to be an all-inclusive product like GIMP than a LR equivalent? If so, am I better off with C1 or the adobe (or other) suite? Somebody please help me out. Thanks
I think Capture Ones' Export facility (as of the latest update) is more functional than Lightroom's.
adobe needs to update lightrooms export window/panel to match capture one. capture one is years ahead in that department alone.
Thank you for the info, I like owning my own software so Ill check out Capture 1.
At the end, looks like we can get practically the same results in both softwares, despite their differences. Thanks for your video! 👍
It is very simple. Current version 21 of C1gets me to a way better finished pic from raw with less work than I get from PS ACR with more work. LR requires a catalog which plain confuses me after 10 years of PS + ACR.
Just got mail from C1 today & they have HDR and Panostitch under development. These are two most asked for improvements and what I used CS6 most.
I rented CC for years because they kept promising new stuff for PHOTOGRAPHERS which never came. I then used CS6 for a few years until I found C1. Also asked them to install it on new M1 Mac and they said it will not run on it.
So much for owning it forever.
Great comparison again, thank you. Perhaps down the line you could compare DXO Photolabs as well.
Qimage is my preferred print module. It has much better upscaling (as good as gigapixel ai). And it's page layout tools are perfect for large format printers.
I used them both until my LR subscription ended. The reason I chose C1 is b/c of "Sessions", the was the only reason I chose C1.
In Capture One I don't like how the slider values work. Being used with Lightroom for years, using Capture One Express is very hard to get the results I want.
Can you compare two images at 100% in Capture One? I use that all of the time in LR. I love the custom layout in Capture One. Your tool layout is much more intuitive than LR gives you where we all start at the bottom and scroll.
the big flaw I noticed when switching to capture one from lightroom is that c1 generates very low quality previews and this thing really annoying me, has anyone else noticed it?
The biggest and most powerfull difference is the layer capability of c1. You can use almost all tools on layers, which gives you limitless combinations. There are lots of YT videos, that show, how layers can be used.
The print module in Lightroom is number one for me.
C1 and LR have different raw processors. As such there are subtle differences between the raw files just during the initial image load on straight out of the camera raws. For instance - I shoot with a Pentax K1 which has the same sensor as the Nikon D810 and the Sony A7r. I shoot night landscapes with the Milky Way. The foregrounds are usually 4-minute exposures (in absolute darkness). The K1 and the D810 suffer from what is referred to as "white dots" - images that look like they have salt sprinkled over them. Now Nikon updated the firmware on the D810 to eliminate the problem - however that changed the white balance and the overall color image quality of the images (check out the Cameraville videos comparisons). This approach was apparently also used on the D850. Pentax has not modified anything - you either live with dots or you do Long Exposure Noise Reduction / Dark Frame Subtraction. However, the C1 raw processor removes the dots just by loading the image into C1. Raw Tharepee also removes the dots with their noise reduction - impulse noise tool slider.
On the downside - try as I might, LR does a better job in terms of bringing out the colors within the Milky Way's core. Also, I do need PS in order to composite the foreground landscape frames with the sky Milky Way frames.
One thing I do wish C1 would do is to extend their excellent layers workflow so as to enable the application of the same layer across two separate images and then let extract the layered portion from image 1 into the same layer in image 2 - essentially a layered composite operation
Merging Tool. I switched from Adobe to Capture One 4 years ago and couldn't be happier. Their product just keeps getting better and better.
same here - initially just for tethering - but slowly began to really like it.
...same here. especially if they add pano and HDR feature in Capture One 22
The Raw-converter of C1 is way better on photos with a lot of details and high ISO. RIGHT AFTER YOU DID IMPORT THE RAW FILE. And the C1 sharpening, denoise and clarity tool work much better. And I love the great before/after slider!
you forget the advanced color tool and skin retouching tool in capture one.
In my workflow, Capture One is a clear winner when it comes just to retouching photos. You don't have to fire up Photoshop for basic edits like I find myself often doing when using Lightroom. But. Big but is that if you actually need to do actual image manipulation for example edging out backgrounds and putting another in etc. Then you just NEED photoshop and Adobe's offering is better value. Just for photo retouching Capture One is more enjoyable and intuitive to use though. I use both because I feel I need both. Well, I wouldn't need Capture One but I really want to use it over Lightroom.
I guess the elephant in the room is that with the LR subscription you get photoshop I am not a big user of PS just because of the complexity but if there is a very specific type of edit I need done (content aware fill for example) its really important.
Photoshop can definitely be experienced as an elephant, or a dinosaur even, ha ha! But it is still a very agile and competent animal, right? Personally, I have upgraded to Affinity Photo (whenever I need to step outside Capture One for more specific pixel work) which have become a much more agreeable animal to harness, for my needs now.
When it come to expense how can you say it is cheaper. 24 a month and 19 a month for specific camera and you get lightroom and photos shop for 9....
Thanks, Going to Lightroom..
I do like C1 for color adjustments, especially when using the Advanced setting in Color Editor, all I have to do is click on a color and change it without having to use HSL sliders. I also like the ease of fixing blown Highlights by using Luma in Curves. What I have had trouble with C1 is with editing older DNG files from my LR catalog. The only White Balance Modes available for DNG other than Shot are Tungsten, Daylight, Cloudy and Shade. When I use PS, I have at least 8 White Balance Mode choices for DNG. C1 RAW files display at least 9 White Balance Mode choices. I converted a RAW file using C1 to DNG to see if I would have more White Balance choices, but their was no change.This is why when I started to use C1, I stopped converting RAW files to DNG.
Switched to C1 years ago. It's more customizable. Much better with fuji files. I only upgrade when I want to.
New Speed Edit is a huge time-saver!
Photo Mechanic for culling & library
I switched to Capture One because there at least I can buy a perpetual license unlike adobe where subscription is the only option.🎉
Pretty fair run-through and comparison - thank you! For me (a Fuji user) C1 demosaicing and processing x-trans raw files is much, much better, which makes LR a non-starter for me. I've also started to use tethering more - and C1 tethering really is fantastic. But C1's DAM is not great, especially in terms of filters for analytics.
Which is bette?
Maybe it's just me, but I think the colors are richer in Capture One. I don't mean more saturated, just better color. Lightroom is too complicated in cataloging. And, I don't like the subscription with Lightroom. And, i always resize and save in Photoshop. Brightness & contrast is available in Photoshop. I I don't tether even though I'd like to, because the images aren't written to the camera card. That safety backup is lost. I like C1 layers. If C1 could do compositing I'd get rid of Adobe.
Whoever has used both in real-time , will appreciate Capture one cause of the quality…
C1 is way too expensive for me in Sweden. Not a single one of their Fujifilm only licenses are cheaper than the cheapest Lightroom subscription. I pay ~144€ annually for Lightroom + Photoshop. And the Fujifilm only annual C1 license (their cheapest option) is at €169...
The Magic Brush and the whole way of masking makes me stay with Capture One
What?! No Pentax version of Capture!
You'd probably need to get the version for all cameras. Notice there wasn't a Canon-specific version either.
Best feature of Lightroom is that it comes with Photoshop, ACR, Bridge and updates.
You're right about C1 tethering being better. l I do panoramas and HDR also. I miss this in C1, though I do have Photoshop. And, I'd like to see compositing in C1. ON1 2021 had too many glitches. And, Ps is too complicated and time consuming, and "refine hair" is actually a "Make subject bald" brush. If ON1 worked the way it's supposed to I'd use it and C1 and get rid of all Adobe. Maybe ON1 2022 will be better.
I'm (a hobbyist) thinking about switching to LR. I've been getting into architecture, and apparently the keystone tool has been broken since it was introduced 10 years ago, it's a pain to work with. And at this rate I have my doubts that the coming panorama tool will be usable before 2030.
Thanks!!!!
C1: better RAW (esp Fuji), layers, levels, tailored & intuitive workflow, artistic, inspiring, powerful (v22: HDR merge & Pano), M1 optimized, soon for M1 iPad, no need PS.
I find that Lightroom is good for ease of use, and for batch processing large numbers
of images quickly.
Capture One I find far better for it's features, but it has a steep learning curve. Overall though
I find it far better than Lightroom. A lot of people maybe put off of Lightroom, because of the
catalogue system, but you don't have to use catalogues.. I never have, I just use it for editing
photos which I save as Jpegs.
Tethering is much easier and more stable in Capture One. It just happens whereas in LRC it’s a faff.
I am sorry. It did not really help. I still do not know. I am comfortable with LR but I am playing with Capture 1. I guess I will keep using my current method to learn Capture 1.
I prefer LRC’s digital asset management and Photoshop integration.
i thought people only taslked like this in movies/animations wow. cool accent
Thanks!
I pay $9 /month for my Capture One subscription. 5 years ago I paid $39 for Affinity Photo (Photoshop replacement) and it is still being regularly updated without asking for more money. I reckon that’s a pretty sweet deal too! There’s no need to hang on to Adobe just for the sake of saving a few nickels and dimes! That’s not where the differences between these options lies.
Thank you very much!!!
@@freetibet1000 ....same here. Using Capture One and Affinity Photo both make me really happy and apart from this I was finally able to say: "...goodbye Adobe".
Tribe archipelago presets are only available for LR. But I shoot fujifilm and the output is waaaay superior for me, and I print a lot:) aside from that, speed editing shortcuts in c1 have my muscle memory and my editing is super fast with that feature.
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From what I can gather from my own files and many other photographers as well as youtube videos. Worming and over sharpening are the source of many mage quality issues. That is assuming picture taking skills ae the same ( sharp focus and camera steadiness).
Hmm guess I'll just stick to my €25 a month Lightroom + Photoshop sub which I pay together with someone else bc he always edits on my pc.
For Fujifilm it’s Capture One because of worms in Lightroom.
Lightroom may be decent with Nikon files, but with Canon it is horrendous compared to Capture One. Color, dynamic range, sharpness, and noise are all way way WAY better with Capture One with Canon.
Multiple thousands of images of the best possible quality have been produced with canon and lightroom... and fuji and lightroom... operator error is the issue not the software
Since when has LR been bad with Canon files. Wise up.
Believe me, as a Nikon user it is impossible to replicate the results I get in Capture One in Lightroom. Just dead impossible! So I understand your frustration completely. Do not get discouraged by people telling you that it’s not something wrong with Lightroom but it’s you that’s the problem. Never listen to people like that! If you consistently get better results with another tool than Lightroom, go for it! That’s what I did!
@@freetibet1000 same experience between lightroom versus DXO. No big deal... you just use the tools to get where you want to go...
@@AcidicDelusion Depends on your camera.. Adobe got lazy at releasing camera matching profiles for newer cameras. m6 mk2, 90d, Eos R, R6, R5 don't have camera matching profiles.. C1 looks way better on my R5 compared to Lightroom, but canon own software DPP4 still look the best
TH-camrs need to start speeding up their videos to 1.5x speed before posting, so viewers don’t have to
lr+ps easy win
Lightroom, because C1 doesn’t run on an ipad.
Yes, Capture One for iPad would amazing! But that doesn’t stop me from using Capture One on my desktop! Why would it?
@@freetibet1000 A lot of us edit in the field on an iPad and when we get home everything is already synced to the desktop. Even just culling in the field is a major assist prior to returning home.
@@marcrjacobs Yes, it would definitely be a great thing if we could do that with Capture One too. Let’s hope it will come one day!