Photoshop, is they a cheaper alternative?

[bryandadams]

I haven't had the privilege of using CS5 yet, mostly due to cost; however, I have found Paintshop Photo Pro X2 and X3 (Ultimate) to suite my needs well. I haven't tried GIMP yet, but at a price of $0 where's the real harm?? I also have the student verion of Photo Matix, but it is designed for HDR photography and you would still need another editor for contrast, brightness, touch ups, etc.

 

[Phranquey]

Paint Shop Pro X3 which can be used with Photoshop Plug-ins.

skieur

:thumbup:

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Wow the Paintshop Photo Pro X3 is so cheap. Does it "equal" Photoshop Elements?

Edit: silly question - DLing the trial version heh