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July 2013
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The editors liked
Great for managing large collections of images and processing RAW files
Presets are helpful for batch processing and experimenting
Adobe's latest version of Photoshop Lightroom handles offline images a lot more gracefully than previous iterations and adds some tools that streamline local retouching
Reasonably priced
Smart Previews
Lots of competitive features
Multimonitor support
Advanced color tweaking options
Upright & lens corrections
Supports Wacom tablets
Capable of Color Correcting Video
One license works on 2 computers
Good performance
Excellent Develop Module for editing images
Flexible file management with Smart Previews
Impressive Upright Tool
Excellent photo editing tools
Full-resolution cloud backup
Autotagging of generic keywords
Great interactive tutorials
Still noncloud version
Smart Preview mode lets you easily bring your work on the road
The editors didn't like
Sharp learning curve for beginners
Performance is sometimes sluggish
No facial recognition
Bugs with initial release No new presets Lacks export options to social media
Still lacks features that some users might miss
Including face detection (and related efficiencies)
HDR and panorama tools and beyond-basic video support
Poor system performance
Interface can be confusing at first
Bulky interface is cumbersome on smaller displays
Lackluster Slideshow module
Can't rename a photo or edited version
No side-by-side zoomable comparison of images in library
Excellent photo editing tools, Full-resolution cloud backup, Autotagging of generic keywords, Great interactive tutorials
Can't rename a photo or edited version, No side-by-side zoomable comparison of images in library
Lightroom is the best program for fine-grained image editing and cataloging large amounts of photos. See if it's right – or overkill - for you. Who it's for: Professional photographers and serious enthusiasts. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a h...
Abstract: Choosing the best photo editing software for your needs is difficult – and potentially intimidating. There are plenty of good options out there, but many programs are very good at one particular thing, and lack in other areas. Two the most popular options...
Reasonably priced, Smart Previews, Lots of competitive features, Multimonitor support, Advanced color tweaking options, Upright & lens corrections, Supports Wacom tablets, Capable of Color Correcting Video, One license works on 2 computers
Poor system performance, Interface can be confusing at first, Bulky interface is cumbersome on smaller displays
After my month of testing, I am impressed with Lightroom 5's offerings and its feature set outweighs what Aperture brings to the table. It has all the necessary tools a professional photographer would seek and each of them work as expected. However, the p...
Published: 2013-10-13, Author: Jeff , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: Ease of Use, Performance: 4/5 Look & Feel: 5/5 Features: 4/5 How much I enjoy: 5/5Recommendation: 5/5 StarsLightroom 5 is Adobe's answer to a professionals work tool for image organizing and editing in the same program that allows users to organize tens o...
Abstract: What's new in Adobe Lightroom 5? We put Lightroom 5′s new features to the test to see how they might change the way you work in our Adobe Lightroom 5 review.Adobe Lightroom works in a very different way to conventional photo-editing tools , with a complet...
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 is a powerful tool to have in your utility belt. I am looking forward to integrating it further into my image workflow. The image cataloging and processing that it offers may fulfill some or even all of the needs for many of yo...
Lightroom 5 has generated a new desire in me to explore and actually use as many of its features as I can for my professional work. I have not used the Map module yet because most of my work is shot fairly locally, but I can see where, with some upcoming ...
Great for managing large collections of images and processing RAW files, Presets are helpful for batch processing and experimenting, Can always revert to original file version
Sharp learning curve for beginners, Performance is sometimes sluggish, No facial recognition
Adobe Lightroom, originally developed as a companion to Photoshop, has evolved into a powerful platform for managing catalogs of images and for detailed editing of things like exposure, tone, lighting, sharpening and color while keeping your original file...
Bugs with initial release No new presets Lacks export options to social media
Although we wouldn't say Lightroom 5 is a huge step up from Lightroom 4, the new features it offers will appeal to a wide audience, especially those who'd like to take advantage of Smart Preview editing on the move.The Radial Gradient Filter is one of...
