1. Pretty ordinary experience so far as I am having difficulty activating my software.
2. Whilst scouring the FAQ sections of Phase One / Capture One site - I came across a nasty surprise - apparently I can only use the software on 2 machines. Hmmm I have 4 different desktops in 4 different locations as well as a laptop....
3. WHY the tiny little pee wee sized symbols which are really tab labels? Why is everything so TINY on the screen?
4. WHY the darth vader dark look? UGHHHHH
5. Cant comment on the actually processing Or tethered shooting..yet
6. I suspect that there is a LOT of functionality hidden behind a third rate GUI.
Peter:
The Pro version allows you to use both Phase One backs and many 35mm cameras with the software. The Pro versions only allows you to use this software on 2 computers at a time. It has been that way for 3 years now. Just like Photoshop and most other software.
If you want to run the software (3.7 or 4.5) on more than 2 computers and only want to work with Phase One cameras only, you should look at the CD that came with the Pro Version and you should also see a DB serial number. This DB version has a separate serial number that can be loaded on as many machines as you want to run it on.
I have large companies that have multiple P1 backs and they all use DB because they may run it on 10 machines without any extra charges. Contact your dealer and they can get a DB serial number issued free of charge.
When you want to move the serial number from an old machine to a new machine, P1 has implemented a method that allows you to terminate the serial number on one machine so it will allow you to regiter it on the new machine. Look under Capture One menu and you will see it.
If you need more than 2 machines and want to run Pro because you have also a need to support 35mm in your workflow, then your option would be to upgrade to a 5 user Product Key. Cost is $499.00
So ask yourself do I need to support 35mm cameras on all of my 4 machines? This will answer your question.
Chris Snipes
Image Productions, Inc
Phase One Expert
www.imageproduction.com
[email protected]
Phase One Test Studio Florida