So, I have the beta option on my iP5. When I click iCloud Photo Library (beta) I get three options:
1) Learn about Backup
2) Start using Beta
3) Cancel.
I click #2. Then I get this:
"Photos Synced from iTunes will be Removed" 4,686 photos will be removed.
Options:
1) Remove Photos
2) Cancel.
I still don't get it, I'm slow I guess. Photos removed from iTunes? From my iPhone?? I think this new setup stinks!
You can't use iCloud Photo Library alongside synced photos from iTunes/iPhoto. If you want the photos from your mac on your phone then don't enable the iCloud photo drive until its out of beta and the 'Photos' app for Mac is available.
I don't mean to sound rude or patronising but I am really struggling to see why everyone is finding this all so confusing. By switching over to an entirely cloud based photo library you are clearly not going to be able to have your photos synced locally as well, you would end up in a right mess with duplicates etc.