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Came back to check if version 2 has scripting. Unfortunately doesn't so have to stay with Adobe. +1 for Javascript or even VBA.

Came back here to check what the new version 2 has and to see if it has custom color(s) selection - still nothing. Shame, that and scripting keeping me with Adobe.

It's very very slow on my i7 desktop. Won't bother with the laptop. The software is so cool, but the performance negates that. I've had to purchase Photoshop recently because I can't be waiting for processors to finish. I think that once the software is more optimised then this truly will be a Photoshop killer. For now though I find myself using primirily Photoshop but will continue to learn/use Affinity Photo becuase I do see it as next-gen software.

I agree. I realllllyyy need Tiffen Dfx plugin to work! Pleaassee

Well done Serif! Great job.

@conrad2k Just downloaded it.

@conrad2k Thanks for pointing out the ON1 program. Hadn't heard of it. Does look really good. Looks like there's a host of new RAW editing programs coming out. DXO just announced their new Photolab software based on OpticsPro. Really nice too.

There are several threads in this forum about this topic already. The short summary is, no they are not, but intend too in the future. They are concentrating their efforts on Affinity Publisher, and updates to Photo and Designer instead.

@Peregrin Agree! Please Serif add it!

Just did some testing and looked at each colour Chord. None of them replicated Adobe's Monochromatic. Disappointing.

@micheal.hd Thanks. The building look nice. Too bad the fishing was shut down.

I think it's worth upgrading. For one, you get the PRIME noise cancelling. Two, though not a complete DAM it now has star ratings and flagging for basic culling. And three, they have implemented Nik's U-Point technology into RAW editing. But it does depend on what your actually needing to achieve. Affinity does a great job at RAW and the noise cancelling really good.

@dmstraker All good points. I think if Affinity Photo was a bit faster and had, as you say, better plugin support (I really need it to work with DFX), then it would be better then PS for sure. Regarding RAW editing, the new DXO Photolab is the best IMO. They have the best noise reduction technology period. And they have the best lens/camera profiles. Then for DAMS... we're dammed. LR is OK but too slow. If Affinity developed one with the same sexy interface and complete metadata support that'd be amazing.

Hmmm.. would be worth a look for sure.

I'm happy to see there is a way to change the brush size and hardness using the combination of ALT+Left/Right click. But I find that's just too complex. I'd be much better if it was just ALT+Right Click.

I also just downloaded your file and had a look. Didn't seem any different in speed then what I'm used to seeing. By the @micheal.hd way how'd you create that fog?

@R C-R Well I can say that I learned something today!

@micheal.hd Yeah I hear you. I have no idea why it would be slow on your new MBP. What processor does it have? I just installed it on my Surface 3 (which has a slow Intel Atom processor) and it is surprisingly comparable to that of my i7 desktop. When I say comparable, the desktop of course is faster but by not a great deal more.

@micheal.hd Yeah I find it slow also when working with larger file size documents. I believe it's because the software has many live tools which places huge pressure on the CPU. And it also, compared against Photoshop, utilises current generation software programming - which is why it's very slick. So the potential is huge but we suffer until the software is more optimised and hardware gets better. It's a trade-off really. Live (Affinity) against static (PS) in my opinion.

Thanks @JFisher I saw a post regarding GPU usage yesterday. See it doesn't play a huge role in the end.

Very, very cool!

Looks like DXO just released their new OpticsPro, now called PhotoLab, with the NIK's U-Point technology built in as @v_kyr menionted. http://www.dxo.com/us/photography/photo-software/dxo-photolab

Very thorough response! Smart. Still leaves me wondering if Affinity software takes full advantage of increased core count. I know on my i7 it's using all four cores but you can get relatively affordable CPUs for consumers now up to a staggering 16 cores! Would Affinity significantly benefit from that? Or is it more about individual core speed?

I have the same questions. Would be great to get devs feedback.

I wouldn't. You need an i7 or ideally an i9 as they have hyperthreading for more cores and have faster turbo clocks. For RAM 16GB is plenty. I'd be more concerned about the speed of the them. Get at least 3200mhz DDR4. Am not sure how much Affinity uses the video card. But you'll need one that supports DirectX 11, which cards dating back to around 2012 do.