Author Topic: CS3 or elements 5? (Read 6714 times)

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?

Freezingpictures · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2007, 04:59 »

CJPhoto, isn´t 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.

CJPhoto · « **Reply #2 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.

Freezingpictures · « **Reply #3 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

sim · « **Reply #4 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 :-)

GeoPappas · « **Reply #5 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.

leaf · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:52 »

you forgot photoshop cs3 beta

that is what i am using.

leaf · « **Reply #7 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

CJPhoto · « **Reply #8 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.

leaf · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:50 »

yeah i have cs2

the cs3 trial is 30 days

madelaide · « **Reply #10 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

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