photoshop

balsembi
Posted 24/08/2011 - 17:19 Link
hi all, took my new pentax k-r to thailand and took hundreds of pics.
now im dying to start experimenting on photoshop. problem is i dont have it yet.
any ideas as there are so many versions and they cost a fortune. are there any free downloads out there and please note. im only a beginner...many thanks guys
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paulgee20
Posted 24/08/2011 - 17:26 Link
there are quite a few you might try: -

picasa - type into google

raw therapee

windows live photo gallery

All of these are free and a starter 4 10.

All the rest of the guys on here will give you more clues. Enjoy the site.

Paul
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DoctorJeff
Posted 24/08/2011 - 17:26 Link
Take a look at the free version of Studioline.
Also look out for remaindered versions of Photoshop Elements (try Morgan Computer for this).

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wvbarnes
Posted 24/08/2011 - 17:30 Link
If you have a recent computer Windows Live Photo Gallery is a free part of Windows Live Essentials 2011 and has enough editing tools while you wait.

I use Serifs excellent PhotoPlus X4. There is a free version to try

Gimp is free but complicated

If you want Adobe consider the Elements amateur software. It has much of he most used Photoshop features.
Edited by wvbarnes: 24/08/2011 - 17:31
johnriley
Posted 24/08/2011 - 17:31 Link
Any version of full Photoshop from 7 onwards will do more than anybody could ever learn to do. Maybe a second hand purchase of Photoshop 7?
Best regards, John
Gwyn
Posted 24/08/2011 - 17:58 Link
The problem with older versions of Photoshop and Elements is that they don't support modern PEF files. So unless you have shot your photos in DNG or Jpeg you will need a modern Photoshop, Lightroom or Photoshop Elements, which does pretty much everything you need for a lot less money.
Or try one of the free packages suggested above.
johnriley
Posted 24/08/2011 - 18:01 Link
The Pentax Laboratory software that comes with the camera can always be used to convert RAW files.
Best regards, John
balsembi
Posted 24/08/2011 - 18:11 Link
thanks for your help gentlemen!!
Pentax K3 Pentax SMC-FA 50mm 1.4
Pentax Kr Pentax SMC D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro
SMC DAL 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3
SMC DAL 55-300mm Pentax DA 15mm HD F4ED AL
SMC Pentax-M 1:2.8 28mm
Smeggypants
Posted 24/08/2011 - 18:37 Link
Gwyn wrote:
The problem with older versions of Photoshop and Elements is that they don't support modern PEF files. So unless you have shot your photos in DNG or Jpeg you will need a modern Photoshop, Lightroom or Photoshop Elements, which does pretty much everything you need for a lot less money.
Or try one of the free packages suggested above.
The Adobe DNG Convertor can convert them for you
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Steep
Posted 24/08/2011 - 18:48 Link
If you or anyone in your home is a student, the price of Photoshop can drop dramatically.
grahamwalton
Posted 24/08/2011 - 18:51 Link
Photoshop Elements 9, which is the latest version, is available for about £50. This program will do almost anything that a photographer could want. It also has a good organiser for your photos.
Friendly Regards
Graham
dougf8
Posted 24/08/2011 - 19:00 Link
I got PSE9 for £23 last year amazon black Friday.

Looking forward to this years offerings. Only 2 months to give all the free editors a try, then run the PSE free trial for 30 days, then hope PSE appears as a software deal.
Lurking is shirking.!
japers45
Posted 25/08/2011 - 06:19 Link
WOW Doug, that is a serious bargain- when is the next "Black Friday"?

EDIT- just found that it is around thanksgiving in US

link
Edited by japers45: 25/08/2011 - 06:22
dougf8
Posted 25/08/2011 - 06:28 Link
The link I included says 25 Nov.
Lurking is shirking.!
japers45
Posted 25/08/2011 - 06:32 Link
Sorry Doug- what a dumbass I didnt spot your link. Thanks

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