Hi from LodiOleo
Apr 14, 2014 13:21:42 #
LodiOleo
Loc: Lodi WI
Can anyone tell me the difference between Photo Elements 12 and Adobe Lightroom 5? I have Nikon camera equipment. I also have a free trial of Nikon Capture NX2. What might be the best software to use?? I have mainly shoot fine JPEG and would like to try using Raw.
Apr 14, 2014 14:49:20 #
LodiOleo wrote:
Can anyone tell me the difference between Photo Elements 12 and Adobe Lightroom 5? I have Nikon camera equipment. I also have a free trial of Nikon Capture NX2. What might be the best software to use?? I have mainly shoot fine JPEG and would like to try using Raw.
If you could only purchase one, I'd recommend PSE12. It has a mode where you can process your RAW files (File>Open in Camera Raw), then has about 80% of the functions of the full Photoshop product to complete the rest of your editing changes.
Apr 15, 2014 09:25:00 #
Apr 15, 2014 12:30:08 #
LodiOleo wrote:
Can anyone tell me the difference between Photo Elements 12 and Adobe Lightroom 5? I have Nikon camera equipment. I also have a free trial of Nikon Capture NX2. What might be the best software to use?? I have mainly shoot fine JPEG and would like to try using Raw.
Hi Lodi, welcome to the hog. I can't answer your question, but there are lots of people here that can. Im just welcoming you
Enjoy .
Rich
Apr 15, 2014 14:05:09 #
LodiOleo
Loc: Lodi WI
After further investigation on the internet they all have their niches. It would be nice to be able to have all 3. It appears that Capture NX2 reads Nikon NEF Raw files differently than the other programs. They all have free trials and I might check them out before purchasing. I am a novice with all 3 of these products. Those proficient with these products make it sound so easy to use. I'm retired and have plenty of time to get acquainted. Thank you for your input. There is a deal on Photoshop Elements 12 and Premier Elements both for $89 on Amazon.
Apr 15, 2014 15:00:07 #
Apr 15, 2014 15:22:48 #
LodiOleo
Loc: Lodi WI
Thank you for all of the welcomes. My local camera shop offers camera classes basic and intermediate. They have a special right now. It's two 2.5 hour classes with a software bundle Photoshop Elements 12 and Lightroom 5 for $170. This is a deal as Lightroom alone is that much. I have been in photography since the 70's with a lot of film cameras (Minolta) collecting dust and digital since 2003. I wish I had invested in Nikon back then. This site is very informational and look forward to future posts.
Apr 16, 2014 02:40:10 #
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