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Seems more like a photoshop/ACR replacement. I can't see where it has features of a DAM like Aperture and LightroomHas anyone considered or tried Affinity Photo? http://petapixel.com/2015/06/18/hands-on-affinity-photo-is-the-photoshop-alternative-youve-been-waiting-for/
well I have to admit I am biased also - in two ways:Yeah, hanging with aperture will eventually come to a end but hey I'm old so who knows what ends first........ I think the initial profile for the a7rII is spot on this time. I find LR (which admittedly I am a Adobe hater) initial conversion is too sterile and near hdr'd in appearance. C1 looked much better but just maybe a bit too crisp plus I still like the filing of aperture over everything else. The aperture files hard good clarity but still maintained a natural appearance and to my liking near spot on without any other tweaking in aperture except shadows and highlights. Topaz Detail initial tweak just adds a bit of pop going in then hit apply and exit.
Can I get this from the other two? Sure with adjustments but I still won't have apertures great DAM system afterwards.
The comment about sticking with one is very true but I have acquired a bundle of them and occasionally use them all for certain strengths I guess I look at aperture like a golfer looks at his 7 iron, a club a whole round of golf could be played with if needed but who want just one club