Photographic Software Suggestions

[Big Dave]

Being a student right now, I got CS2 for student prices - about $500 from memory. I got Elements for $150 (also student prices) years ago and at that stage Photoshop was still about $1000 for the academic price so there was a huge difference.

I got a CS2 Studio 'bundle' with my G5
Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Go live and fireworks for just under 2 grand.
I bought a licence for 'Aldus Pagemaker' all those years ago - 15? - and it got me an upgrade price on some of the new stuff.

[far queue]

It sounds like Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 is the way to go. I just need good editing software for manipulating photos in as many ways as possible, but not professional design features. There may be a chance I can get Photoshop CS2 at a much reduced price, and if that happens then yes, maybe. Otherwise Elements 4.

I was quoted CS2 for $1799 and Elements4 for $299 the other day at a retail outlet - or there's this option ... assuming you want to go the legit way ...

PS CS2 $499 ... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Computers/S...n-67444244.htm

PS Elements4 $119 ... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Computers/S...n-67444295.htm

[Big Dave]

[quote=far queue;730530]I was quoted CS2 for $1799

yeah - quite right - I got a system disc for my iBook too.

[far queue]

Great wee camera mate, I've had mine since christmas and get good results. I think I would like it even more if I could just learn how to drive it properly.

Yep, I picked mine up earlier this week. Very pleased with my choice, does everything I want. Still working my way through the manual and trying out the various functions, I'm not finding it too bad. I like the way the menu system works. I'm looking forward to the rally season starting, so I can get out around the country for some pics in the backblocks. Also want to get some racing shots, such as the Greymouth street racing.

Next step is to upgrade the PC and get photoshop.