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Buying guide

Lightroom alternatives: which is best?

June 23, 2020 by Rod Lawton

Lightroom alternatives

Lightroom is probably the automatic go-to program for enthusiasts and experts looking for an all-in-one photo organising and editing program, but it’s not necessarily the best and it’s not popular with everyone, so many will be looking for Lightroom alternatives.

Filed Under: Buying guideTagged With: Capture One, Exposure X, Luminar, ON1 Photo RAW

3 RAW converters, 3 different white balance settings!

July 11, 2019 by Rod Lawton

You’d expect different RAW converters to agree about white balance, wouldn’t you? Then you’re going to be surprised by this test.

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Capture One vs Lightroom: which is best?

June 19, 2019 by Rod Lawton

Capture One vs Lightroom: how do choose between these two programs? Here are they key differences, broken down section by section.

Filed Under: Buying guideTagged With: Capture One, Lightroom Classic, Organizing

Which film simulation plug-in is best?

December 7, 2013 by Rod Lawton

Film simulation plug-ins

I love film. It’s what I grew up with, and it’s what I made most of my photographic discoveries – and mistakes – with. I love its richness, depth, unpredictability and character. So I’m especially interested in any film simulation software which promises to replicate the look and feel of traditional silver-based films. But I’m […]

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