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I'm thinking of getting either Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop Elements 7 so that I can start shooting in RAW format.
So, which would be better for converting the NEF files? I'm guessing P.E.7 as apparently, PSP will only make your RAW files read-only; is this true? All I want to do is take photos in RAW, sort them out (in either PSP or PE7) and save them as large jpg files.
Your advice would be appreciated chaps
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Photoshop. I haven't used the Elements edition, but I can't (offhand) think of another niche which is so totally dominated by a single program as image editing is by Photoshop.
I'd also recommend Lightroom if it wasn't being as slow as a pig right now. It's an image library program with Photoshop's RAW conversion and a bit more. Try the demo at least.
I'm sure PSP is competent, but with PSE7 you'll at least be used to a familiar interface etc. In a way I hate that there's no competition for PS, and that Adobe have a total monopoly of the image editing space. It's really blocking any serious innovation. That said, Photoshop is an astounding piece of software. That said, I've barely used PS since I got Lightroom.
Oh, and to get back on topic - Dan, the Adobe Camera Raw converter is the industry standard. OTOH, my friend swears by the Nikon software, which does seem pretty good.
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Originally posted by Magnakai View PostPhotoshop. I haven't used the Elements edition, but I can't (offhand) think of another niche which is so totally dominated by a single program as image editing is by Photoshop.
I'd also recommend Lightroom if it wasn't being as slow as a pig right now. It's an image library program with Photoshop's RAW conversion and a bit more. Try the demo at least.
I'm sure PSP is competent, but with PSE7 you'll at least be used to a familiar interface etc. In a way I hate that there's no competition for PS, and that Adobe have a total monopoly of the image editing space. It's really blocking any serious innovation. That said, Photoshop is an astounding piece of software. That said, I've barely used PS since I got Lightroom.
Oh, and to get back on topic - Dan, the Adobe Camera Raw converter is the industry standard. OTOH, my friend swears by the Nikon software, which does seem pretty good.
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A bit of good news: an online company, musicpictures.com (part of Redferns!) have agreed to represent my live music shots on their site! Quite chuffed about this, tbh
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Thanks guys!
Right, I'm going at bit mental now - I am on the cusp of getting a new lens and just thought I'd get a Tamron 17-50mm f2.8. However, those are a bit difficult to get hold of online sometimes, and so, I was toying with the possibility of maybe getting a Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 instead. Does anyone here experience of these lenses? Are there any noticeable differences that I should be aware of? I've read up on both on the web a great deal, but still cannot decide! Any advice you can give me would be appreciated
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