I never use Camera Raw in photoshop, strictly making edits in LR then opening as layers in PS. Is Camera Raw the only real benefit to opening as smart object layers versus as normal layers?
There are a few other reasons that you might want to use smart objects in Photoshop. I have an article that explains a few of the most common reasons why you might want to use smart objects in PS. Check it out here: www.wardynskiphoto.com/gallery/how-and-why-to-use-smart-objects-for-image-editing-in-photoshop/
I never use Camera Raw in photoshop, strictly making edits in LR then opening as layers in PS.
Is Camera Raw the only real benefit to opening as smart object layers versus as normal layers?
There are a few other reasons that you might want to use smart objects in Photoshop. I have an article that explains a few of the most common reasons why you might want to use smart objects in PS. Check it out here: www.wardynskiphoto.com/gallery/how-and-why-to-use-smart-objects-for-image-editing-in-photoshop/
Are the new LrC 12.3 is support new raw file from new camera? Like cr3 from canon eos r6 ii?
Yes, Lightroom supports the R6 ii.
You can see all of the supported cameras here: helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html