PS, re your specific question, I received no responses on point when earlier asking about opinions on B+W plugins so don't hold your breath.ĭxO PhotoLab v2 comes with Nik by DxO v2 because this upgrade was out in july '19. They have a Photolab version 3 but are sticking people buying the Nix Collection 2 with the older version of Photolab. I'm not impressed with the company for playing this game. 'Nik Collection 2 is a formidable suite of plugins offering an impressive range of creative effects and innovative tools (Now including DxO PhotoLab 2 Essential).'

Looks to me version 2 comes with it not version 3. 'Also, I guess Photolab 3 comes with Nik?' If there’s any benefit from the free ones I don’t mind supporting a software I use but don’t want to waste money on nothing either. Also, I guess Photolab 3 comes with Nik? Do they run quicker in PL vs running Adobe plug-ins? I’ve seen it wasn’t a huge upgrade, but it’s not too pricey, so wondering if it’s worth it, especially if it’s any faster. Was thinking about getting the Nik Collection 2. Imo, the “Premium Bundle” is the way to go.Use Silver Efex mostly in the old free collection when Google owned Nik. As for myself, I hope that DxO dropped the Essential editions of their products. Please add your ideas about why to (not) go for the Elite edition. JPG for Web, TIFF for printing (adds to why I’d go for Elite) Palettes: Create your own palettes, filtering favourite/active tools (adds to why I’d go for Elite).Preset: Edit existing presets, create partial presets (adds to why I’d go for Elite).(note that the contrast tool extensions come with FilmPack, not DPL Elite)Įase-of-use things you give up with the Essential edition of DPL4.Moiré (never needed to use this tool so far).Instant Watermarking (hardly ever used).Color Rendering: Additional profiles (adds to why I’d go for Elite).PRIME and DeepPRIME noise reduction (these alone almost justify getting the Elite edition).Bildschirmfoto um 12.54.19 3576×2830 860 KBĬustomising tools you give up with the Essential edition of DPL4

Dxo photolab 2 vs photolab 3