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devtech8
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March 15, 2020
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Using LR 7.x rather than 9?

  • March 15, 2020
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Using LR 7.x as I just wanted to use the LR plan w/ 1tb rather than the one with PS, etc. Since I had 7.x, didn't really think I needed 9.x (talking Classic here for both). However, with 7.x, I cannot sign in for mobile and the aforementioned plan I was referring to. Do I have to use 9.x?

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    JohanElzenga
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    JohanElzengaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 15, 2020

    I think you are confused. Lightroom Classic 7.x and Lightroom Classic 9.x come in the same Photography plan, the plan with Photoshop. The other plan is the Lightroom plan with Lightroom (cloud) 3.x and no Lr Classic and no Photoshop. So which plan are you subscribed to?

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      devtech8Author
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      March 15, 2020

      I am on the trial for the LR plan that has the 1tb as I already had LR 7.x and was hoping to use that with the LR plan rather than the photog plan as I do not use PS and would prefer the 1tb rather than just the 20gb. I had read places like here where it seems people were making this work.

       

      My workflow as I am wanting is this:

       

      Sync photos from phone via Amazon Photos (I have unlimited storage there {Prime}) and then import photos to a local folder structure on one of my servers. My intent with LR in my workflow is simply to be able to organize, view, etc.. using LR as I always had, but now with the capabilities of LR mobile, and for any hardcore stuff, using LR Classic from there. I then also use a synology box that syncs from my Amazon Photos and elsewhere via DSM Photo Station to ensure backups in cloud and locally.

       

      Make sense? Am I looking at this the wrong way?

      GoldingD
      GoldingD
      Legend
      March 16, 2020

      y bad, keot typing 7.x and realized what I had was 5.7. Now does that clear things up?


      Yep.

       

      DdeGannes
      Community Expert
      DdeGannesCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 15, 2020

      If you have signed up for the Lightroom (new app) with 1TB subscription you do not get to Sync either Lightroom Classic 7 or 9 with your mobile devices. On your computer, you have to install Lightroom 3.2 (The cloud-based photo service) on your desktop or laptop.

      If you wish to continue with Lightroom Classic you will have to subscribe to the Photography Plan with 1TB storage which will cost an additional $10. This plan comes with Photoshop, Lightroom and Lightroom Classic.

      https://www.lightroomqueen.com/lightroom-cc-vs-classic-features/ 

       

      Regards, Denis: iMac 27” mid-2015, macOS 11.7.10 Big Sur; 2TB SSD, 24 GB Ram, GPU 2 GB; LrC 12.5,; Lr 6.5, PS 24.7,; ACR 15.5,; (also Laptop Win 11, ver 24H2, LrC 15.0.1, PS 27.0; ) Camera Oly OM-D E-M1.
      dj_paige
      dj_paige
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      March 15, 2020

      You don't "have to" use any particular version of LR Classic, but I don't understand your reluctance to use Lightroom Classic 9. It has more features than LR 7. LR 9 does not cost more than LR 7. It's the same subscription.

       

      Perhaps we could discuss the root of your problem. What do you mean by "cannot sign in for mobile"? The capabilities to use  LR Mobile are the same in LR 7 and LR 9.

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