LR6...but personally, I prefer the CC version.
CO wrote:
A pro photographer told me if you use third party software you're only utilizing about 75% to 85% of the information in the RAW files. This is because camera makers don't share their proprietary information with other companies. Software companies have to reverse engineer everything. He knows representatives at Adobe and Nikon. They both concur on that. If you use Nikon Capture NX-D you'll be using 100% of the information in the RAW files. He also uses Photoshop CC for things he can't do with Nikon's software. That's what I've been trying to do. I use Capture NX-D if possible. I use Photoshop Elements for things that aren't possible with NX-D.
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The question is, WHEN does it matter? The answer, I know from experience and discussion with other pros is, "at the margins." When you have extreme brightness range, or poor exposure, or another issue with a scene, it's worth using the camera mfr's software.
Otherwise, there are serious workflow advantages to the major suites.
Corel After Shot Pro (It's fast!), Faststone (it's free), Corel Paint Shop Pro (it can do a lot).
affinity so cost effective windows now as well as Mac. or Adobe lightroom and photoshop elements
rmalarz wrote:
I'd suggest looking into Light Zone.
http://lightzoneproject.org/ It's free. All you have to do is provide an email address to register. I've never gotten any emails from them, not seen an increase in spam emails after I registered. It's actually quite a nice program.
--Bob
I agree with Bob. Since you are unsure, start with something free which will cover all the basics. This package handles NEF files right in the program.
It doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but at this point you don't know which bells or whistles will be important to you. For now you will be able to concentrate on learning what does what.
Later on you can decide if you need more. At that time you will be able to make an educated decision on where to put your money.
CO wrote:
A pro photographer told me if you use third party software you're only utilizing about 75% to 85% of the information in the RAW files. This is because camera makers don't share their proprietary information with other companies. Software companies have to reverse engineer everything. He knows representatives at Adobe and Nikon. They both concur on that. If you use Nikon Capture NX-D you'll be using 100% of the information in the RAW files. He also uses Photoshop CC for things he can't do with Nikon's software. That's what I've been trying to do. I use Capture NX-D if possible. I use Photoshop Elements for things that aren't possible with NX-D.
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I find it interesting that you would use PSE, which still does many filters, etc. in 8-bits rather than 16-bits, considering that you seem concerned about second party software not utilizing all of the information in the native raw file.
Yes, this one is a great choice. Not too expensive either.
bobmcculloch wrote:
Corel Paint Shop Pro is up to X9, go for it, Bob.
Affinity Photo works for me - does a good job, inexpensive and no subscription...
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Loc: Green Valley, AZ.
UTEP65 wrote:
I have just received my new Nikon D7200 with 18/140 mm lens. I want to purchase photo editing software. Do not want a subscription. Leaning toward Corel3. Suggestions and or recommendations?
The best is on one. is On One Check it out on their website it is a steep learning process not for amatures. also updates are free as are the monthly videos
Photoshop Elements 15 at costco is about $50 and down load NIK software plug in from Google that is free and you will be able to process like a pro. Thats all you need and there are no monthly payments at all.
lmTrying wrote:
I bought Corel X8 Home & Student version for the word processor and data base. It included Corel After Shot 2. While playing with that one night, an ad for a free version of Adobe Photo Shop Express popped up on my screen. Humm, Free, try it. I am by no means an expert. I don't have an expensive computer system. And I have very limited time in all my post processing efforts. That includes Canon, Picasa, the program included with Vista (yes, Windows Vista). Being newly retired and just really starting to PP, i am leaning towards the Adobe Photoshop Express. From one beginner to another. Take this advise with a grain of salt, and don't bet the house on it.
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OMG! Windows Vista. I used that for a long time because I liked the interface and features, but hated it crashing nearly daily! Forced Reboots and Auto Windows Repair close to weekly! Now I use Windows 10 and have never had a Windows crash in 1.5 Years on my new PC. Windows 10 crashed once on my wife's PC that was upgraded from Windows 7.
I had learned Ps CS5 & CS6 in a photo class setting, so am happy to use Ps CS6 at home, and not have to search for easy or cheap solutions.
UTEP65 wrote:
I have just received my new Nikon D7200 with 18/140 mm lens. I want to purchase photo editing software. Do not want a subscription. Leaning toward Corel3. Suggestions and or recommendations?
If you dio not want a subscription and you are leaning toward Corel, by all means fail with Corel.
However, Lightroom is the best! Bar none.
I use Faststone together with Corel PSP x9. Its a good combination. You have to load and organize raw files into Windows directories, as recommended by Faststone. Faststone can then scan, preview and simple edit the raw files, and with one click, can launch PSP for more complex pp.
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Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
A lot of people are saying this is the best, or that is best. How can you say which one is the best unless you have used ALL of them? And even then it's just you opinion. You may like the one you use, but that does not make it the best. You may have tried several and chose the best of that group, but that does not make it the best overall. You may have read or heard someone say that one is the best but saying doesn't make it so. And the one that is the best for you doesn't make it the best for someone else.
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