Silkypix was still better, but I could get what I wanted from LR fast and efficiently. LR's workflow was a bit more intuitive and a bit simpler. Specifically the spot healing really simplified my workflow. When LR 3 came out, they add some of the lens perspective adjustments and the localized adjustments. I think that in a way it just provides an underlying engine for the Pentax software like ACR underlies LR. Silkypix is not very similar at all to the Pentax software. Silkypix had a pretty good workflow, but the names for things were odd presumably because of the language. None of that was automatic, but LR didn't have that. It also had some nice features for modifying the lens distortions (i.e. Silkypix had really nice exposure and color controls. Silkypix was much cheaper then (around $100 for a license) and LR was around $300. That was at a time when LR was at version 2. I used to use it on version 3 quite a bit as it was better than LR for what I needed it for. I suspect there are not many actual users here which, in itself, may say something about the program. I am happy with LR 5 but am curious about the Silkypix program. I can download a trial but I would like confirmation that people are really finding the software useful. I am hoping that the Developer Studio Pro will have better speed and controls than the Pentax version but there is really no way to tell without getting user experience. It has been my understanding that the Digital Camera Utility software Pentax includes is based on Silkypix but not at all the same.
I checked the Silkypix site before my first post, entered my Pentax serial number and was given the 8500 yen price for the upgrade. Yes, this is why I am hoping to find someone who is using Silkypix Developer Studio Pro 5 or 6.
It's good, but there are things lost in translation that make the program challenging enough for me to prefer LR and DxO. 6 because I don't find the program terribly easy to use. The advantage to Silkypix is that it can read the camera info so you essentially start with a processed image. I think that with the Pentax software, going to Silkypix Pro probably does count as an upgrade, but you should confirm that.
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