: This version was the testing ground for native M1 support. By moving away from Intel-based emulation (Rosetta 2), the software gained substantial speed in image rendering, exporting, and general interface responsiveness on newer Mac hardware.
: Added support for new camera models like the Nikon Z6 II/Z7 II and Leica M10-R .
: Alongside M1 support, Capture One optimized its hardware acceleration on Apple devices to run through the Metal framework rather than OpenCL, further enhancing graphics performance. Capture One 21 Pro v14.2.0.115 Beta3
: The beta focused on perfecting core tools introduced earlier in the "21" cycle, such as Speed Edit and Dehaze , while expanding the library of ProStandard camera profiles designed for more natural color science. Version Highlights New Hardware Support : Native compatibility for M1 Macs.
Capture One 21 Pro was a pivotal mid-cycle update released in early May 2021. Its primary story revolves around a significant architectural shift: the transition to native Apple Silicon (M1) support , which fundamentally changed the software's performance landscape. Key Narrative Pillars of v14.2.0 Beta 3 : This version was the testing ground for native M1 support
For users today, the legacy of v14.2.0 is the baseline performance we now expect from modern, high-speed RAW editors on ARM-based computers. Capture One 21 (14.0.2) release notes
: Addressed specific bugs where the Dehaze tool caused unintended darkening or where Live-View triggered crashes. : Alongside M1 support, Capture One optimized its
: A major "plot twist" for longtime studio photographers was the official removal of FireWire tethering support starting with v14.2. This marked a forced evolution toward USB-C and wireless workflows, as modern operating systems and ARM architectures could no longer reliably maintain the aging FireWire standard.