Looking at both programs for the new computer and would like some feedback from other than retail staff. I'm hoping to get a chance to try them out soon at Vistek, but would appreciate some thoughts from others.
What are are you going to use it for? Both a very similar, I find aperture works better with OSX in general.
Also if you shoot in RAW or not (camera support) etc. I'm currently using a hybrid workstream of canon's digital photo prof (the built in lens correction etc.). if you are using it just for RAW conversion, consider Capture One for a similar price.
Overall, both applications are great tools for specific uses.
Lightroom makes a great image editor for large jobs with minimal corrections. The ability to scan through a large volume of images and make groupings and choices at a rapid rate makes this a great application for sports editing, corporate events and large jobs. Another great feature of Lightroom is the Web Module. This enables the photographer to edit large groups of images and then set them up for online proofing all in one sitting. Lightroom's interface is intuitive and extremely user friendly.
Aperture's powerful Adjustment Tools make it the choice for editing groups of images for print and special projects. While Lightroom is the best application for on the go, Aperture is a great studio application for editing and in house tethering. This is a great tool that streamlines the workflow in the studio and that frees up more time for the photographer to get more jobs. Aperture's design is more complex and requires the user to do a little reading before they can come up to speed with the many great functions and tools. Aperture's website offers a tutorial section that covers all the functions and tools with short videos.
What are are you going to use it for? Both a very similar, I find aperture works better with OSX in general.
Also if you shoot in RAW or not (camera support) etc. I'm currently using a hybrid workstream of canon's digital photo prof (the built in lens correction etc.). if you are using it just for RAW conversion, consider Capture One for a similar price.
