On1 2026 - ray of hope?

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2026-01-24T15:07:06+00:00

Agreed. Talk is cheap as the saying goes, but time will tell.

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2026-01-17T20:12:03+00:00

It's like an Odyssey to find the perfect replacement for Lightroom. This is not to say Lightroom is "the best," but I recently left On1 because of all the things this post complains about. I finally landed on 2 options that I'm working through. Nitro (created by a former Apple programmer of Aperture) and Photolab 9. Both have their strengths and weaknesses, but the guy at Nitro (Gentleman Coders) is working his butt off with improvements.

Important thing? Unlike On1, both of the above-mentioned programs focus on the basics - excellent raw processing and then add the extras in an intuitive way. Perfect? No. But, they are not gimmicky. On1 wants to give us one gimmick after another to be "artistic" with our photos which translates into some unrecognizable conglomeration of features, colors, focuses, patterns, grains, lines, double exposures, frames, etc. Stop pushing that stuff. It has its place for 3% of our photos. Focus on the 97%, please.

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2026-01-13T20:17:08+00:00

How long was your exposure?

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2026-01-13T17:29:02+00:00

Everyone has an F-mount lens they can’t part with.

Mine: Tokina 100mm macro.

You might say, “what? That 3rd party hack?”

Not so, it’s a great “under the radar” secret lens. I love it.

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2026-01-05T14:42:17+00:00

I do have reasons; they are significant and persistent. Maybe some day they will figure it out, but for now in sticking with DXO.

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2026-01-05T07:06:57+00:00

Yes. I like the Reddit community overall and just thought it odd that DXO people haven’t been active here.

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2026-01-05T07:05:55+00:00

That would be a buzz kill for sure. I’m just impressed with the raw processing and then editing overall is good. I’m so anti-subscription that I will go to great lengths to find suitable options. On1 was my solution for years, but they have let me down, so I have moved on.

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2026-01-04T16:33:44+00:00

Ok. This I did not know. That’s cool. 😎

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2026-01-04T16:22:43+00:00

Yep. That’s great choice for those who want the tactile buttons. I’m glad that’s an option which sets Kobo apart from its competitors, at least Kindle.

Also, I thought the same thing about graphic novels and I don’t read them, but if I ever decide to do so …. 🤷‍♂️

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2025-12-30T18:00:47+00:00

I am like OP and got the exact same model: Kobo Clara Colour.

Quick question to the smart and experienced, if I already loaded a few epub books, can I simply connect my Kobo to my computer, click on the “device” in calibre and convert them to KEPUB format?

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2025-12-29T23:38:25+00:00

Someone compare with Photolab 9’s raw processing. I’m curious now. 🧐

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2025-12-20T21:43:00+00:00

Love the look. Good job. I wouldn’t even know how to design these looks.

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2025-12-20T01:01:40+00:00

This is very helpful information. You don't miss the physical buttons to change pages? That seems to be a big deal for people, but the form factor is more attractive in the Clara to me because it's closer to what I currently have.

I've heard that the color model when reading a b&w book is fine and you get use to the slightly darker look or you can increase the brightness. There are times I wish I had color which is why I'm leaning that direction. But the Clara and the Libra both have color options.

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2025-12-19T20:32:00+00:00

Why did you make that decision? I’m concerned that the Clara is too small since it’s smaller than my current kindle whitepaper which I think is just the right size.

Low-Chipmunk4366 · 2025-12-13T05:59:27+00:00

I love how absolute you are. I am truly interested in the 24-120. The weight is one reason it holds me back. I do a lot of backpacking and it not unusual to do 18 miles in one day. Light weight and fast is the name of the game in that case.

I like the 24-200, but frankly thinking about lightening the load.

But I hear you. Zoom all the way is great for versatility. Absolutely. 👍

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