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
: 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. Capture One 21 Pro v14.2.0.115 Beta3
: 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. For users today, the legacy of v14
: Added support for new camera models like the Nikon Z6 II/Z7 II and Leica M10-R . : This version was the testing ground for native M1 support