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Photshop 3.0 Elements vs Paint Shop Pro 9

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I made the switch from film SLR to digital (Minolta Dimage Z3). Now I realize I need to upgrade the toy factor by getting a little more digital imaging software power.
I've seen the Photoshop 3 available on sale at CompUSA online for $59. CostCo has Paint Shop Pro for about $69 after rebate. While I'd probably never figure out all the tricks on either, I want more capability than either the JASC or Adobe Photo Album software offers.
Can anyone make a sound arguement for either when ease of learning is factored in?

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Re: It's a toss-up but I'm being swayed. - beken 11:34:49 06/20/05 (0)
I've used Paintshop pro since it was version 2. Currently using 7. However, I'm working for a print machinery company now and use Photoshop (the full version) on a PowerMac G5. I think Adobe did Photoshop Elements to compete with the Paintshop Pro at pricepoint. While Paintshop Pro has gotten much bigger and more complicated to try and step up into the Photoshop market. Paintshop is probably easier to learn for a novice. I originally bought Paintshop Pro because if its simplicity to use. However, once learned, I think Photoshop is more flexible and does things more elegantly.
If you're really into the professional side of printing, I feel Photoshop does a better job with the CMYK conversion and the clone and spot fixes (things like dithering film grain from a very good scan of a negative).
So I'm starting to be swayed to like Photoshop better. But not necessarily Photoshop Elements.
Hope that helps.
My vote goes always to Photshop 3.0 Elements - Joe M 07:47:48 06/18/05 (0)
I use PS professionally, have since '93. So I can't say how easy it is to learn for a beginner.
However it is the defacto post processing champ. Local Adult Ed classes abound at night & high schools. Inwhich to gain knowledge.

You're on your own with Jasc or others, unless you have a friend using it.
$59. is a great price, it's usally $99. for 90% of what PS CS does.

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