Silver Efex Pro 2

I bought the previous version but use it less and less because I have some bw-presets for the raw developer that I'm quite happy with.
 
tom.w.bn said:
I bought the previous version but use it less and less because I have some bw-presets for the raw developer that I'm quite happy with.
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Really? That's fascinating. Is this for Iridient's RAW Developer? If so, where did you come by the presets, or did you develop them yourself? Can you share any favorite images converted using these presets?

I would love to see them. :)

Regards

Mike
 
I hate the discriminatory pricing policy, which drives people to seek pirated copies.

Why is it that people in the USA can buy it for US$199.95, but when I try to purchase it (online, same website) in Australia, the price is increased to AU$279.95 = US$283.85.
 
ChrisN said:
I hate the discriminatory pricing policy, which drives people to seek pirated copies.

Why is it that people in the USA can buy it for US$199.95, but when I try to purchase it (online, same website) in Australia, the price is increased to AU$279.95 = US$283.85.
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That's ridiculous. I'd love to hear their explanation. Do other US SW makers do this? I guess on the flip side, there's that whole "region" thing with DVD and Blu Ray where US gets to pay more than Asian countries for movies...
 
Phil Holland said:
I'm sure there are added licenses for international distribution.

I hardly think a higher price is an excuse for theft.
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Added licence payment to whom? Certainly none of that fee is going to the Australian government.

And I agree agree the sentiment behind your statement regarding theft, although I suspect that many would think the company was the guilty party.
 
NickTrop said:
That's ridiculous. I'd love to hear their explanation. Do other US SW makers do this? I guess on the flip side, there's that whole "region" thing with DVD and Blu Ray where US gets to pay more than Asian countries for movies...
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Adobe also does this.
 
For years in Australia books, DVDs and CDs were only distributed through a few regional distributors who as a result controlled prices on behalf of the publishers. And as a result we routinely paid much much more than USA and Europe. I think this has been corrected, or partially corrected in these specific markets (amid much angst from the publishers and distributors who arued that the world is ending) but some software markets a still get to set their own price if you buy a boxed verison from a retailer at least. The same seems to apply in many markets. The Australian $ is at parity or better over the US $ and has been for some considerable time. And yet we routinely are asked to pay much much much more for many products. Isn't it funny how many large companies love capitalism but lobby like hell to avoid competing fairly when they are the ones who have to do it. Having said this Nik products are premium products and one naturally must pay a premium for them. Its just galling when we have to pay a premium ON a premium.
 
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Well said Peter. I'm perfectly happy to pay the same price as my American friends for software delivered by internet download. For boxed hardcopy I expect to pay the shipping differential.
 
The bottom line in my view is a company can do whatever it wants and I can spend where I like.

I wouldn't support that policy with my wallet either.

It's sure no excuse for theft thought.
 
The polite response from Nik:

Dear Chris,

Thank you for contacting Nik Software. Due to geographical locations of our offices, shipping, taxes and other concerns, our pricing policy differs between our US/Canada market and other countries. I apologize for this, but unfortunately these are the prices that are set.

If you have any further questions, please reply to this email or call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1-888-284-4085 (+1-619-725-3150 outside of the US). Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm PST.

Best Regards,
Matthew
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If you do any type of photo/video education, you can get a big discount. Even without it, SEP 2 is worth it. I have all of the Nik plugins, but I rarely use any other than SEP.
 
ChrisN said:
Due to geographical locations of our offices, shipping, taxes and other concerns, our pricing policy differs between our US/Canada market and other countries. I apologize for this, but unfortunately these are the prices that are set.
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Well, that explains everything doesn't it? :rolleyes:

Are you buying a physical copy, or just paying to download? Download should be the same price shouldn't it?
 
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