If you shoot exclusively on a Sony or Fujifilm camera, a pared-down version of Capture One (called “Express”) is available for free.Ĭapture One Express comes with basic editing and workflow features of the Pro version, but lacks many others, including Luma curves and luminosity masks, Advanced Color Editor and Skin Tone tools, Sessions, Local adjustments, Focus Mask, Keystone, Film Grain, Tethering, Color Balance Tool etc. #3 | Pared-down (free) version for Fujifilm or Sony
You can download a free trial of either software, then selecting the relevant brand.
If you ever need to edit files from other brands’ cameras, you can pay an upgrade fee for the full version of Capture One.
You can get a sweet 50% discount if you use either Fujifilm or Sony cameras (and don’t mind limiting your editing software to only one or the other brand’s files). #2 | Sony/Fujifilm Camera-Specific Versions If you operate a professional multi-user studio, and/or have an in-house production team, there’s also Capture One Studio – more info here. Here’s a simplified way of deciding which version is right for you: #1 (Recommended) Capture One Pro 12 (Full Version)Įven if you own Sony or Fujifilm cameras (see below) your best best is to download the free trial of the full version of Capture One Pro 12 here, with support for over 500 different cameras. Let’s ignore the different payment plans for now (see the section ‘Capture One Price’ below), and assume that most people will want to download a 30 day free trial of the main product before purchasing. There are several versions of Capture One, each with various other options to choose from, which can make the initial download process rather confusing. but again, Capture One 9 users who upgrade to Capture One 12 would be in the same boat, having just upgraded.Īgain, I don't understand the logic here of SKIPPING a more recent upgrade from the eligibility.Thankfully there’s a 30 day free trial on all Capture One Pro products. Capture One 10 users who upgrade to Capture One 11, may skip out on Capture One 12. (5) This is the only reason I can think of being an actual issue at first thought.
(4) Well, I feel like I made a mistake by upgrading to Capture One 10 with this news, so that's one negative. A reduction of 40% of the cost would almost make it seem trivial, and thus I believe upgrade sales would increase. (2) Capture One 10 users that haven't upgraded yet were most likely waiting for C12 to be released, as the upgrade would most likely be the same price as the current C10-C11 upgrade price.
(1) From my experience, those that have stayed with Capture One 9 thus far, haven't seen a need to upgrade yet for their workflow, or were waiting for a a discount. Does Phase One believe that Capture One 11 users would find Capture One 12 to be an incremental increase, thus not upgrading?.How does the decision of not allowing the most recent customers an upgrade affect brand loyalty/customer service experience?.Would allowing C10 customers an upgrade dissuade C9 users to upgrade?.Would this incentive lead to more upgrade sales from Capture One 10 to 11 upgrades?.Will this incentive lead to more upgrade sales from Capture One 9 to 11 upgrades?.They are trying to drive sales with this incentive, correct? Let's ask some questions: I understand they want C9 users to upgrade to C11, and that this appeals to C9 customers who might not have otherwise upgraded, or may have forgotten that they would have to move to a cloud subscription model (or pay full price) had they not upgraded.īut it doesn't answer the question of why they are leaving C10 customers in the cold.