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Is Capture One okay for a complete beginner?

Hi all, I just recently got back into photography, both film (developing and scanning at home) and digital. I am coming into this with basically no experience with photo editing software. I started the 3 month trial that came with my camera, and while I have figured a few things out, it still feels completely overwhelming. Both in the photo editing side and the organizational side. My question is this - do you think a professional level suite like Capture One is realistic for a complete beginner, or would I be better served in starting with a more basic program to learn the basics of photo editing. I don't mind (kind of) paying a sub, and I really like the feel of it, I'm just wary of paying for something I won't come close to using to its potential, as well as feeling overwhelmed and avoiding using it at all. Thanks.

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u/nurseboy1975 — 15 hours ago
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An amazing gift

A friend was cleaning out her grandfather's house, found all this, and gave it to me because she know I was interested in photography. Needless to say I'm overwhelmed. A complete Leica M3 system, three lenses, every conceivable accessory, and all of the original paperwork and manuels. Essentially sitting completely untouched since 1955. Got the body and one of the lenses CLA'd which will have to do for know since that's all I can afford. I can't wait to rediscover photography with this. Wish me luck.

u/nurseboy1975 — 30 days ago