Photoshop Elements 7 or Lightroom 2?

[JamieR]

I have CS3, Elements 7, and got a copy of Lightroom 2 last night, and I'm not a fan tbh.

I've always used Photoshop, and always will, it offers much more than the basics Lightroom offers. Apart from Lightroom's workflow, i can't see any other reason to have it.

 

[fast1]

I have CS3, Elements 7, and got a copy of Lightroom 2 last night, and I'm not a fan tbh.

I've always used Photoshop, and always will, it offers much more than the basics Lightroom offers. Apart from Lightroom's workflow, i can't see any other reason to have it.

agreed.

 

[Garbz]

Sorry this is completely off-topic. What does this mean? Is it supposed to sound like the French words 'Crème de la crème'?

What it means is that some forum members split hairs, and that I can speak several languages, notably French is not one of them

Thanks. What are some of the other comparable programs (a real newbie here)? Corel Photo Shop seemed to be really good in comparisons, but any others?

Comparable to Photoshop? None. It's a a tool with such a wide variety of uses but for Photography work itself there are plenty. Paint Shop Pro is one, GIMP is a free program but lacks 16bit editing support, otherwise it's quite capable (and legitimately free).

Photoshop Elements 7. You can get it on ebay for less than $60.

I wouldn't recommend this. EVER. Buying software on ebay puts you at considerable risk of getting counterfiet software. Personally I think this is worse than actual Piracy because now someone is profiting from it. Your Milage May Vary.

 

[Jon_Are]

Your Milage May Vary

My mileage did vary.

I see what you're saying, but as long as you purchase it from a carefully-selected seller, you'll be fine. Saying it is worse than piracy is quite the overstatement. I purchased a new, factory sealed item from a legal source. That hardly gives me an eye patch and a peg leg.

Arrrggghhhhh!

Jon