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Title: CS3 or elements 5?
Post by: CJPhoto on April 13, 2007, 04:47
I am currently using Photoshop Elements 2 which came with my 20D.  E2 has no Raw converter.  I am not sure which Elements version has a raw converter but E5 definately does.

As I shoot in Raw and would like to simplify my workflow, I am considering getting either E5 (cheap) or the new CS3 (very expensive).

After answering the poll, the question I actually want answered is, is Elements 5 enough for me or should I invest in CS3?
Title: Re: CS3 or elements 5?
Post by: Freezingpictures on April 13, 2007, 04:59
CJPhoto, isnīt CS2 or CS cheaper and they should be better than E5. Here is a link which might help you in your decision. It is about E5 and CS2, but I guess there is not so much difference to CS3 or is there?http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/photoshop/f/elementscompare.htm

Since I have E2 too, my question is, is it worth the money to invest in CS2 if lets say you monthly income on Mircrostock is between 500 and 1000$ and you spend about 5 hours a week on Photoshop.

Title: Re: CS3 or elements 5?
Post by: CJPhoto on April 13, 2007, 05:53
Quote from: Freezingpictures on April 13, 2007, 04:59
Here is a link which might help you in your decision.
Where?

I am in a similar position to you.  I am also factoring in using CS3 in a personal capacity too so not just for microstock.  I am quite interested in trying HDR and making my personal pictures look better.
Title: Re: CS3 or elements 5?
Post by: Freezingpictures on April 13, 2007, 05:56
sorry, I forgot to post it, but now I edited my post, here again:
http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/photoshop/f/elementscompare.htm
Title: Re: CS3 or elements 5?
Post by: sim on April 13, 2007, 06:38
Quote from: CJPhoto on April 13, 2007, 05:53
Quote from: Freezingpictures on April 13, 2007, 04:59
Here is a link which might help you in your decision.
Where?

I am in a similar position to you.  I am also factoring in using CS3 in a personal capacity too so not just for microstock.  I am quite interested in trying HDR and making my personal pictures look better.

HDR is awesome, however, there are cheaper software options than CS2/3 if HDR capability is your motivation for upgrading. I took a free trial and loved playing around with HDR, however, I am not sure how accepted HDR manipulations are to the micros, but its a heck of a lot of fun :-)
Title: Re: CS3 or elements 5?
Post by: GeoPappas on April 13, 2007, 07:11
One software package that was forgotten in the poll was PaintShop Pro.  I used it for years and years until recently, since I couldn't afford PhotoShop.  It can do almost everything that PhotoShop can do, but I find PaintShop easier to work with and MUCH MUCH FASTER.
Title: Re: CS3 or elements 5?
Post by: leaf on April 13, 2007, 07:52
you forgot photoshop cs3 beta :)  that is what i am using.
Title: Re: CS3 or elements 5?
Post by: leaf on April 13, 2007, 07:56
if you are from canada or the states and bought a canon camera you probably are valid for the canon rebate to get Photoshop for $299

LINK (http://store.adobe.com/store/products/master.jhtml?id=catCanon)
Title: Re: CS3 or elements 5?
Post by: CJPhoto on April 13, 2007, 08:02
Quote from: leaf on April 13, 2007, 07:52
you forgot photoshop cs3 beta :)  that is what i am using.
How much longer does that run for? Cant be much longer?  That also means you had CS2 or CS aswell (otherwise the beta only lasts 2 days I think?

From UK or NZ so dont qualify for the $299 upgrade offer.  They seem to give good offers to the US.  Note the petition for equal pricing for CS3 in Europe.

Title: Re: CS3 or elements 5?
Post by: leaf on April 13, 2007, 08:50
yeah i have cs2

the cs3 trial is 30 days
Title: Re: CS3 or elements 5?
Post by: madelaide on April 13, 2007, 16:16
I use PSP7.

I have Corel PSP10 at work, but didn't get used to it - I don't use it that often - but it's quite different from PSP7 and sometimes it take me time to find certain tools.  I suppose it's more PS-like.

Regards,
Adelaide