I noticed that Digital Photographer magazine is offering a free download of DxO Optics Pro 8 Elite with issue #154. If you don't have a subscription, the one issue will cost you about $5.
-Digital Photographer Homepage | File Silo
Once you buy the issue, you will click on the unlock button and answer one question to get access to the download. They emailed me an activation code in a few minutes. Unfortunately, this full version does not allow the free upgrade to version 9 that has the better PRIME noise reduction system, but they give you a 25% code for version 9.
If you don't have Lightroom or other RAW processor, this is an inexpensive option. It's not as clunky as CaptureOne, but I still prefer Lightroom.
-Digital Photographer Homepage | File Silo
Once you buy the issue, you will click on the unlock button and answer one question to get access to the download. They emailed me an activation code in a few minutes. Unfortunately, this full version does not allow the free upgrade to version 9 that has the better PRIME noise reduction system, but they give you a 25% code for version 9.
If you don't have Lightroom or other RAW processor, this is an inexpensive option. It's not as clunky as CaptureOne, but I still prefer Lightroom.