images_in_light_north_west Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Is it worth buying CS2 now or should I wait for Light room ? I currently use Elements V2 and ACDsee 8, I am torn I want some decent editing software but Light room sounds like it will be the one to use. I am using XP. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_croft Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 It really does depend on what you want to do and the only way is to evaluate them both yourself. So I'd hold out till Lightroom comes along. In the meatime you can trial version CS2. Maybe you should try Elements 4. Is there something Elements 2 can't do for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zee Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Lightroom is still in beta at this time and currently only available for the Mac platform. In addition, Lightroom isn't being positioned as a substitute for Photoshop, so it basically boils down to which type of program you need. You should probably do some more research on both products to clarify their strengths and weaknesses and see which program will work best for you. I also advise you try some of the cheaper or free alternatives to Photoshop before buying anything. You might find something that meets your needs for a much cheaper price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
images_in_light_north_west Posted June 14, 2006 Author Share Posted June 14, 2006 I don't know the differances, I don't have CS2, but I find elements limiting, I want 16bit support the ability to adjust finer exposure(forground or back or mid maybe with masking?)color curves ? I want serious software Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_e Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 "Can you buy the new PS with out all the other crap in CS2 ?" Ross Murphy If Adobe's interface hasn't become the definition of intuitive for you, you should consider Picture Window Pro, which has a complete 16bit workflow, is designed specifically for photographers, is without the tools needed by graphics designers -- the "crap" in PS, and has a price point around that of Elements. Latest version also has a raw converter. It works for me. If you buy it, keep Elements around, though, for peace of mind; the learning curve is a bit steep due mostly to the unique interface. If its good enough for Norman Koren, its good enough for me. Free download for evaluation at the Digital Light and Color website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Ingold Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Lightroom for Windows will shortly be available as a free beta version. It has good reviews from Michael Reichmann (http://www.luminous-landscape.com)and others. I don't see it as a replacement for Photoshop, but plan to try it when available. It is designed to expedite editing large numbers of raw files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricklavoie Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 just a rumor for now...Ligthroom could be part of CS3 due in 2007... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_borden Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Lightroom will not, nor is intended to replace Photoshop. Lightroom is essentially a program to "develop" RAW digital negatives to a point at which they are usable in Photoshop CS2. It allows relatively simplistic curve manipulation and capture sharpening. It doesn't provide layer based processing, or masks, or a whole host of other things that Photoshop does. On the other hand if all you want is to print some completely straight prints from digital negatives, it might do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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