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joverman · Mar 9, 2013

It is my understanding that Adobe Photoshop is 1 of the better programs. I was on ebay, and saw Photoshop CS 11 for $65. Is this a good price? Is this a good program for someone new to photography?

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=261127827751&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=49022578100

ann · Mar 9, 2013

this is Photo elements 11, not Photoshop CS 6 , and yes many people find it very helpful . Have you thought of downloading a trial version and test it out for yourself?

joverman · Mar 9, 2013

Which CS version is the best for the money? I will download a trial, thanks for the advice.

joverman · Mar 9, 2013

Mind you, I am new, so I don't need overkill, just something to get started with. I have an old psp7. I am looking to spend under $100.

The_Traveler · Mar 9, 2013

Elements is a much stripped down version of Photoshop.
If you are a beginner, Elements will be all you may ever need.

joverman · Mar 9, 2013

OK. Thanks so much for the responses.

texkam · Mar 9, 2013

I don't need overkill, just something to get started with.

Several capable free options exist.

joverman · Mar 9, 2013

I have an old paint shop pro 7. I am not sure that's enough. I will buy the elements 11 unless there are other options like a free program. Let me know. Thanks

KmH · Mar 9, 2013

You can use an Internet search engine to discover all kinds of Freeware:
open source image editor applications - Bing

joverman · Mar 9, 2013

Thanks, any recommendations

texkam · Mar 9, 2013

GIMP, Photofiltre, Paint.net

ann · Mar 9, 2013

Try Photoscape, it is free and very powerful also easy to use. THen there is Snapseed , which cost about $20 and will do a lot of basic stuff, easily.

However, it won't clone so remove dust, etc. would need something else.

The_Traveler · Mar 9, 2013

or Photo Pos Pro

Photo Pos Pro Review - Photo Pos Pro Download - Softpedia

skieur · Mar 13, 2013

joverman said:
I have an old paint shop pro 7. I am not sure that's enough. I will buy the elements 11 unless there are other options like a free program. Let me know. Thanks

Paintshop Photo Pro X5 Ultimate is about version 15 and has more features than elements at a cheaper price.

manaheim · Mar 13, 2013

texkam said:
I don't need overkill, just something to get started with.

Click to expand...

Several capable free options exist.

Yeah, as long as you don't mind the absolute most HORRIFIC UI on gods green earth.

Unless something has changed, recently... the free alternatives are such a train wreck that I'd rather cut off my left arm and sell it to science to be able to afford photoshop than use the free alternatives.