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Adobe understands that Aperture is gone so they basically have a monopoly now. Sure you can pay $299 for Capture 1, but with $10 a month from a Adobe, I'm sure they are picking up a lot of users just on price alone. And they want those users on CC.
Frankly they shouldn't even sell LR6 as a stand alone if they are not going to add features in point releases. We are accustomed to receiving these as this has always been the case with software. Adobe basically **** on their users but not being VERY clearly upon purchasing the stand alone.
It was very easy for Adobe to jump in once Apple announced they will no longer support Aperture..I deplore the tactics they used to sell stand alone LR6 knowing very well that their future business model is to go to this monthly CC model for all their products. Now we start seeing the side effects from their typical business MO. I had some bad experiences with Adobe products and services before and I am still impressed with the way Steve Jobs went after Adobe...
I gave my business to Capture 1, yes it's a learning curve which requires some extra efforts.. I am getting used to it more and more and love the way it handles RAW and color corrections.
Anyway the rationale used to make the choice is ultimately in the eye of the beholder..
This Adobe tactic might backfire .....
