Randy Kadish
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Thanks Mike. I just can’t swing the hundred bucks now. Besides, my computer is old. I’m afraid Lightroom will eat up too much data. (See the post above.)
For now, I’m doing very basic photography – to go with articles – for a regional fishing magazine.
I still love slides, and my little Minox. Right now, this jump into digital seems overwhelming and scary. PSP is supposedly easier to use than Lightroom.
True, I should’ve started with digital years ago, but that’s history.
Randy
Mike,
I hope not. According to the seller -via Amazon – I’m just not eligable for a rebate. But if I had to do it over again, I’d spend the money for a completely new version.
(Also, after I made the purchase I saw that Lightroom was selling for $99.00)
It seems that PSP has received very good reviews wherever I looked.
Many feel it’s an excellent, inexpensive alternative to Photoshop, while that might not be true, so I’m surprised to hear your opinion, though I respect it. I figure for twenty bucks, if I don’t like the program I can ditch it.Randy
As it turns out, I found a few new Paintshop Pro x4s for around twenty bucks – no cpc code on the box (not sure what that means) – so I figured I’d give the program a shot.
It does have a noise reducer, and many folks seem to like it. Eventually I hope to move up to Lightroom.
Randy
Thanks folks. I just downloaded Gimp, but I think I’ll go with Elements for the reasons cited.
Also, from what I read, if I learn Elements, learning Photoshop and Lightroom will be easier.
Just curious: How does Gimp compare with Elements? I think with Gimp I’ll have to use UFRaw.
Finally, any thoughts on Paintshop Pro?
Randy
Here’s another good article on histograms from an very interesting site:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/understanding-histograms.shtml
I bought an Olympus xz-1. I was looking at Photoshop elements. Didn’t realize it was so inexpensive.
Don’t know, however, how much it can do compared to Lightroom, which I just don’t have the money for.
Randy
As it turns out, I think I’ve pretty much decided on the Olympus XZ-1. It has a much faster lens and a built in ND filter.
Yes, it weighs more, but I have to compromise. I also like that I can add a viewfinder and an external flash.
I just have to wait until I have the bucks to pay for it.
Randy
Thanks so much. Yes, it’s interesting that the s100 got mixed reviews.
BTW, I can’t seem to find much info on this: Does the s95 come with any sort of built-in filters like a ND?
I saw a 2x zoom extender that will probably work on it.
Randy
First then, I guess you should decide on what kind of action you want and go from there. For example, the Cabela’s rod I cast had a stiffer tip than my Echo, if I remember correctly.
For nymphing, I personally like a softer-tip rod.
Randy
I’d consider the Cabela’s. I fished one last year and liked it, though I didn’t think it was a great looking rod.
I’m not sure what the TFO looks like.
Randy
Nick has always gone out of his way to help other writers. I think that, along with his fine body of writing, will be his legacy.
Randy
I loved Unbroken. I also liked Chasing Greatness, a book about the 1973 U.S. (golf) Open.
I didn’t like Water For Elephants. Don’t see what all the fuss is about.
Randy
I use a seperate running line, that way I can use one spool and several different shooting heads, in fact with one spool I can use six different shooting heads.
Randy
