After having used PL5 for six months... Am I switching back to LRc?

[m-photo ( Marc (macOS Sonoma on MBP16" Intel))]

@VMB

By it’s roots PL is a RAW converter, not a DAM. And DXO might even not want to turn it in one. That is fine and a legit strategy.

Well, we have proof that the work is in progress but it is a long road.

@VMB

It only cuts me out as I need a tool that is a good DAM and a good RAW converter.

I guess this software does not exist yet.
That is why many of us use PL as the best RAW editor and something else as a DAM.
It is all about compromises.

@VMB

Adobe’s results might not be perfect. But they are more than usable even in a professional environment. And getting to these results is so much faster that it makes a difference in terms of business.

Have a look here if you want to use ready made DCP profiles from Adobe.

@VMB

Is it just me - or do others struggle with PL in a similar way?

PL is different from LR and it needs time to adapt.
It’s like going from Windows to Mac or Mac to Windows … similar but different.
It is up to our capacity to learn new things I guess.