Lightroom is good for...? (Page 2): My thoughts exactly! I have been using CS2 for a while, but I bought a copy of CS3 on ebay yesterday, just to qualify for the CC offer. I hope they...

Bloke Loc: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

Al Beatty wrote:

Hi schuchmn,

I recently upgraded to PS CC + LR5 on the special offer from Adobe for photographers ($10.00 per month). For my work the per-month deal was bette than buying an upgrade every couple of years. To take advantage of the offer you have to have a legal copy of PS CS3 or newer. I didn't so I bought a used copy of PS CS3 on ebay so I could take advantage of the offer then imeditately retired it after getting the download.

My thoughts exactly! I have been using CS2 for a while, but I bought a copy of CS3 on ebay yesterday, just to qualify for the CC offer. I hope they are still doing it!

I used to work with PS 5 many years ago, but that would not even load when I got my first XP machine - very annoying that! Even that I had bought cheap at a show, and was several years out of date. The idea of having access to a *current* version of PS is kinda exciting!

(I know, I need to get a life!)

brucewells Loc: Central Kentucky

I'm seeing references to buying the Adobe software on eBay, and I have to wonder how you get that software registered with Adobe. I'm betting to qualify for the $10.00 CC offering, Adobe must have your AdobeID listed as the owner of CS3 or later. If I buy a copy from eBay, will Adobe let me register it with my AdobeID?

Bloke Loc: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

brucewells wrote:

I'm seeing references to buying the Adobe software on eBay, and I have to wonder how you get that software registered with Adobe. I'm betting to qualify for the $10.00 CC offering, Adobe must have your AdobeID listed as the owner of CS3 or later. If I buy a copy from eBay, will Adobe let me register it with my AdobeID?

I am in the same boat - my copy of CS3 should be arriving today. I hope (!!!) that I can just register it with Adobe and go from there. I was in chat with one of their reps a few days ago, and I explained what I was doing. His only question was, did I have the serial number yet? As soon as I get it and try it, I will post the results on here.

There is no way I could ever afford the price they charge for complete versions, so I saw ebay as my only chance. If they *don't* accept this, then they will be throwing away their chance at my $10 every month 'for ever'. I am not going to make them rich, but if they want sales and subscribers, then they should accept them.

If they are *not* going to accept ebay purchasers, they should make that clear somewhere. I will have just wasted $75 going from one outdated version (CS2) to another (CS3). I shouldn't think that they are still selling their older versions, so that would mean to qualify for this offer, you would have to buy CS6, for a huge amount of money. My computer cost less than the retail price for that program! If I could afford CS6, then I wouldn't be interested in paying monthly for access to CC!

mdorn Loc: Portland, OR

brucewells wrote:

It's strengths lie in managing your library of images. It gives you the ability to print, convert to another format, geotag, keyword, create collections of your work, create books of your work, and much more. Your understanding is correct, in that, the Develop module is the same interface, and engine, as ACR. It's good stuff.

I agree. The catalog is it's biggest strength. However, for me it's also it's biggest weakness. Don't fall for that non-destructive marketing hype. Almost every legitimate photo editing program supports non-destructive edits these days.

I've used LR on and off for several years now... Since I'm a Photoshop user, you'd think it would be a perfect marriage for me. Personally, I just can't get used to the catalog database file. Without going into a lot of detail, it doesn't work well with my backup strategy and goals. Having said this, LR is the gold standard for photo editing. Very powerful, and you can't go wrong learning how to use it.

Today, I use a program called ACDSee Pro most of the time. It does all the thing things LR does and suites my workflow better.

Bloke Loc: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

Bloke wrote:

I am in the same boat - my copy of CS3 should be a... (show quote)

Not sure if this is 'done', replying to your own posts, but...

I was on with adobe support this afternoon on another matter, and I asked about using an ebay purchase to qualify for CC (my CS3 didn't arrive this morning, unfortunately). He said no problem. Pretty much as long as you have a valid serial number, they should take it. I'll still feel happier once I have actually *done* it, but it looks like it should work.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

anotherview wrote:

From what I gather, LR appeals to money-seeking ph... (show quote)

Not sure what key shortcomings you are talking about. I use Lightroom 5.2 as my front end which can directly feed Elements 11 if I need any features not supported in Lightroom. My post processing interests are primarily adjusting and cleaning up exposures. Like most people who use Elements or Photoshop as a back end to Lightroom, I find that I do more than 90% of my processing in Lightroom alone.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

mwsilvers wrote:

Not sure what key shortcomings you are talking about. I use Lightroom 5.2 as my front end which can directly feed Elements 11 if I need any features not supported in Lightroom. My post processing interests are primarily adjusting and cleaning up exposures. Like most people who use Elements or Photoshop as a back end to Lightroom, I find that I do more than 90% of my processing in Lightroom alone.

excellent answer