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Posted 5/13/2008 3:36:21 AM

Post #26206

DFish

Does anyone know a reputable place where I can 'afford' to but photoshop? I've been working with the software provided with my camera and it is pretty good, but starting to give my computer some problems. I'd like to get the photoshop CS3 but when I look it up on the web, it's $600 to $650. I can neither justify nor afford that.

Posted 5/13/2008 4:05:41 AM

Post #26207

Anonymous

Assuming you edit on a PC (windows)

A very good replacement for Photoshop if you don't want the expense but want most of the functionality is Corel Paint Shop Pro X2 At $79 it's hard to beat. You can try it for free for a limited time. You can find info on it HERE.

There is also an Open source program called Gimp that is feature rich but has a bit steeper learning curve. I think Rocket uses it and like it.

Posted 5/13/2008 4:10:54 AM

Post #26209

Wacky Jacky

Right on Chris - Henrik (Oboy) also uses GIMP and I used it before I switched to Photoshop and PhotoImpact 12. Last one also very cheap (I don't know in your currencies, but I paid something like R300-00 ( we're at about R7 to the $). It has a lot of automated features, but you can also choose to work only manually like on photoshop. I would really recommend it especially if you're only starting out on post processing. Full product name is Ulead PhotoImpact 12.

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Posted 5/13/2008 4:42:41 AM

Post #26210

DFish

Thanks guys! I had forgotten about Corel. I worked with some of their stuff years ago and was well pleased with it. I've never heard of GIMP but I'll check it out. Being one of those fixed income types, I just can't go mega$ for a hobby item.

Posted 5/13/2008 8:02:28 AM

Post #26214

Glynn