I wanted improved masking capability via Adobe. I decided to try the new Affinity Photo V2 for $40. The added masking capabilities are just what I needed, so my usual work flow will be:

• Photolab 5 (lens/body correction)
• Photolab 5 - preset or universal corrections (Deep Prime, Shadows, perfectly clear etc)
• Affinity - Final details
• Sharpen AI or Photo AI

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