Photo editing software
May 16, 2017 08:04:35 #
May 16, 2017 08:06:06 #
CO wrote:
A pro photographer told me if you use third party ... (show quote)
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.
May 16, 2017 08:49:46 #
Corel After Shot Pro (It's fast!), Faststone (it's free), Corel Paint Shop Pro (it can do a lot).
May 16, 2017 08:52:14 #
breck
Loc: Derbyshire UK
affinity so cost effective windows now as well as Mac. or Adobe lightroom and photoshop elements
May 16, 2017 09:03:27 #
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
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.
May 16, 2017 09:05:50 #
CO wrote:
A pro photographer told me if you use third party ... (show quote)
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.
May 16, 2017 09:46:51 #
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.
May 16, 2017 10:10:05 #
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?
I suggest Affinity
May 16, 2017 10:12:11 #
ewforbess
Loc: San Antonio, TX
Affinity Photo works for me - does a good job, inexpensive and no subscription...
May 16, 2017 10:16:10 #
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
May 16, 2017 10:22:39 #
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.
May 16, 2017 10:32:29 #
lmTrying wrote:
I bought Corel X8 Home & Student version for t... (show quote)
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.
May 16, 2017 10:33:50 #
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.
May 16, 2017 10:55:34 #
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.
May 16, 2017 11:10:05 #
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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