Photoshop software that comes with 10D

[charr5]

I got my 10D today and it comes with photoshop software 2.0 or something. Can anyone tell me about this software. Is this a decent version? Should I use Photoshop 7 instead?
Thanks
CMH

[mwinog2777]

Unless you are a professional, its all you need. All major PS activities are available. Not worth the money for full version.

[martcol]

Photoshop Elements 2 came with your camera and it's a fabulous piece of software. It regularly hits the top of magazine review and is seen as Adobe's attempt at covering the entry level end of digital imaging. I haven't bothered loading Elements 2 because I've used Elements 1 and then moved on to PS7. There are some functions that PE1 didn't have that PS7 did and they do make a difference. However, Elements is solid and adequate and will start you off well. PS7 is huge and complex. I've been using it for a year, regularly forget what I learned and often stumble about for half an hour before I get it right. But it is good.

If you use Elements anything you learn will transfer to PS7. You might find you can get by and save the money. PS7 is hugely overpriced IMHO

Martin

[CyberDyneSystems]

Elemants 2.0 is great! :)

If you have allready got the Full Photoshop and are using it,. then by all means use Photoshop 7 or 6 whatever,... but don't run out and buy it. Elements 2.0 has everything you need to keep you and your 10D happy. :D

[charr5]

Thanks guys...I feel better knowing that!
CMH

[john_houghton]

mwinog2777 wrote:
Unless you are a professional, its all you need. All major PS activities are available. Not worth the money for full version.
You don't need to be a professional to use 16-bit image mode, curves, actions, channels, quick mask mode, etc. Whether the full version is worth the asking price is another matter.

John

[martcol]

john_houghton wrote:

You don't need to be a professional to use 16-bit image mode, curves, actions, channels, quick mask mode, etc. Whether the full version is worth the asking price is another matter.

John


Spot on: PS7's "extras" are certainly worth having but still, PSE is an excellent start.

[mwinog2777]

The debate reminds me of a discussion I had with a surgeon, one time in my life. The question was whether the surgery could be done. The answer from the surgeon was always YES. The real question was: "Should it be done?" the answer was usually NO. We just have to ask the right qustion.

Same here. Could we buy the full edition for all that extra money? Yes. Should we? A resounding NO. One must look at the concept of marginal cost-effectiveness. Unless you're a pro enlarging to 20x30 I challenge one to see a difference. I have the software that comes with the camera; I'm robustly satisfied with the 20x30's I'm getting. I have a regular day job. Not a pro.

[martcol]

But....

If you lean towards digital editing as a hobby/fascination as well as photography, the sheer enjoyment of grappling with Photoshop may justify the additional cost....

Whatever floats your boat!

Martin

[barnold999]

I use PS6 not PS2 Elements... but um I dont remember elements coming with my cam...lol thats what happens when I rip open the package and gawk at the amazment in the body... all the curves... I rip the paper off, and then I can play with it... I dont pay atention to any of the other stuff, heh.