Capture One launched a special free(!) express version for all Sony camera owners you can download here:
http://www.phaseone.com/en/Imaging-Software/Capture-One-for-Sony.aspx.
This is the official description:
Capture One Express (for Sony)
Capture One Express (for Sony) is one of the world’s best RAW converters, rendering precise colors and incredible detail. It contains flexible digital asset management, all the essential adjustment tools and fast, responsive performance in one customizable and integrated solution.
Think of Capture One Express (for Sony) as your digital assistant, allowing you to focus on realizing your vision for every shot. With its simplicity, intuitive organization and speed, it gives you peace of mind and provides you with an array of powerful tools.
via Brian Smith
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What if you own Sony but also Canon and Nikon? Will it see you are a Sony user but also process those or, only Sony? (Which would be useless.)
The purpose of a brand specific RAW/DAM software like this seems idiotic. Free or not.
Who is Canon and Nikon?
It probably only reads Sony RAW files. And why is it idiotic? Nikon NX-D only reads Nikon files, my guess is Sony wants to be perceived as a serious camera manufacturer hence partnering with Phase One
I have been using C1 Express, then Pro 7 for my Nikon D300 files, just upgraded to C1 Ver 8.
A seriously good RAW conversion with excellent detail and colors. You Sony people are being given a GREAT deal. I had to pay for mine… 😉 Good for Sony. Nikon only issue NX-D with a horrid interface, getting rid of Capture NX2, much to users chagrin. The reason the Pro version is better is that is has local adjustment brushes and also allows more detailed color rendering adjustments. Worth the little bit extra (for you Sony people) a lot extra for others (though reduced somewhat from last years prices. Excellent software. I just hope that they DO NOT stop offering the perpetual license, even if they allow subscription.
I just tried this, I imported an old NEF file and it will show it, just doesn’t allow any image changes.
Oh that’s good to know as at most minimum I’ll just want to view non Sony files
You can buy the regular Capture One 8 that will take care of all the camera brands.
Obviously.
I don’t get your point… Do you nerd the complete one? You Buy it… Do nikon amd canon bundled software open other raws? No.
If you are a sony camera owner… They gift you this in replace of bundled software. Sony paid or made some sort of agreement for her customers (the pro uograde for sony costa Just 24 euro… So Why They should care of other brands? Phasr one will do her offers for her multipurpose clients. This is obviously an agreement between them.
So I am not sure what Phase One and Sony were thinking. Let’s see. Maybe they thought all the images, scans and digital, we took before we switched to Sony are garbage unworthy of future management and editing? or; maybe they thought this free program would get us to sell all the other gear/brands we use to also use only Sony? No matter how this crippled freebie is viewed, it is a stupid idea.
They need to sell Sony camera owners the FULL Capture One 8 at a very good price, like 50% off (this has happened in past). That would make a hell of a lot more sense practically and profitably.
With all those formerly happy Aperture users (it was a lot better than you realize and yes I am mad) looking for an Adobe alternative, and many disgruntled Adobe users too, this is a big missed opportunity for Capture One to “capture” much of that business.
Giving this a shot to compare to LR since it’s free. Seems insanely slow so far. 2 minutes to just generate previews on 100 RAWs. That’s done in LR in like 5-10 seconds
What computer are you running?
I haven’t tested the 8 yet, but 7 just flies and much faster then LR in my nMP
An i5-2400 with 8GB of mem. Once I got by the slow previews I’m actually fairly impressed, especially for the cost. I can’t see switching from LR but if someone was starting out or didn’t have RAW software already this would work very well
What GPU are you using and I guess you’re running it on Windows?
Most likely cause you’re not using OpenCL yet, cause once you do, it’ll smoke LR
Really? I’ve been a beta tester for Capture One 8 and it’s been fast for me. Are you using Sessions or Catalog?
Screw you LR and all the years you didn’t support Sony.
I tried using the link but it just gets hung up
Anyone know if this is really free or just a time limited trial. The way Admin says ‘Free (!)’ above makes it seem as though it may not really be free…and totally free.
even the upgraded version is only 23 EURO. pretty good value if you dont need it to support other brands camera.
I clicked on the link from this site and then got the download only after I had given my mail adress. How do they know I am a SONY customer ? I assume now anyone can download this SONY EXPRESS version for free right ?
It only works with RAW files from Sony cameras.
I think Sony will offer Capture One bundled with new cameras, instead of the old Image Data Converter.
Wow…very impressive sharpening and color rendering. All I did was import a raw file from my A7R, applied some sharpening and exposure and violet…perfect…seriously crushed the OOC jpg.
I’ve been a beta tester for the last 2 months and it’s been amazing. I also just got a 10% off code to share! Use this code: AMBJOE
Tethering is a breeze with Capture One, too. Skin rendition is probably the biggest reason I’ve switched over from Lightroom. The big thing, though is when you’re using it, you can’t try to make it work like Lightroom because its interface and workflow is different.
You can read more about why Capture One is better on this FStopper article: https://fstoppers.com/originals/ultimate-guide-getting-started-capture-one-pro-27179
One of my favorite features on Capture One that you can’t get with Lightroom is Focus Mask, which is like Focus peaking, but on your computer. Great way to check which area is in focus, especially when you’re tethering and images are coming in.
I tried Capture One a couple of years ago and, when converting from RAW to Jpeg, I found the sharpness great but I could not get over the slight darkening and the pinkish cast it applied to all my pics. The colours just were not neutral and I found myself backing away from it.
I have just loaded and tried the new Sony free version and find exactly the same. A too warm cast and slight darkening of the pictures when converting from RAW to Jpeg.
Any comments ?
“Select” Sony cameras only!
http://www.phaseone.com/en/Imaging-Software/Capture-One-for-Sony/Supported-Sony-cameras.aspx looks like its got everything?
Does it maintain the ooc jpg colour with better noise control? If yes, then great, with ACR I am always sad about destroying the great ooc colours of my A77…! Can’t test it right now…
Camera Tethered Support
• Phase One IQ150
• Leaf Credo 50
• Sony A7, A7R, and A7S
• Sony A99 and A77 II
• Sony a5000 and a6000
• Nikon D810
Finally
Hmm, only for 64 bit windows. I think it is time I start to upgrade from 32bit Win7 to 64 bit.
I have purchased PRO version for Sony for $30.00 and I do consider it as a steal !!! Capture One is excellent edition to DxO / Lightroom.