2009 Ausphotography Software Poll

[ricktas]

This poll forces you to pick 2 choices ??

Yep. realised that after I set it up, so had to add the "I only use one" so that those that do so, could still vote correctly.

[MarkChap]

Yep. realised that after I set it up, so had to add the "I only use one" so that those that do so, could still vote correctly.

hahaha, didn't read that far

[Astroman]

I had Photoshop CS2 and now glad I took the time and money to upgrade to CS4. Very well worth it if you ask me. I can now go back and put food on the table again

[Dizzy Photographics]

I use CS3 for the bulk but have been forced to use the software that came with my camera to be able to edit some photos after forgetting to change my RAW format settings I like it and seems easier to use than camera raw...still learning though

[jev]

Just two choices? Hmpf....

I use Aperture, DPP, GIMP and PSE on MAC. On the wintendo, I use DPP, GIMP, PSP and IdImager

[Helen S]

CS4 Extended for me as well, along with Panorama Factory 5.3 and Photomatix Pro 3.2... only just starting to recover from that expensive venture.

[TassieSnapper]

Lightroom/photoshop cs3 for me

[maccaroneski]

Capture NX2 99%, PS Elements 1%

[DeaconZane]

CS3 and Lightroom 2 in Vista, GIMP and F-Spot in *nix.

[knumbnutz]

Hi All,
I used to use elements for basic editing but now use Photoshop 3 (CS3), it was just too much to start with.
Also use photomatix and ICE stitch (used to use autostitch).
Cheers
Neil

[sande]

LR/CS3 for individual keepers.
For batch jobs and web use I love PaintShop Pro. By my reckoning batch process is a good 10% to 15% quicker in PaintShop than CS3.

[wanderer51]

Oops...didn't see the Lightroom option so I voted PS and 'I only use one'.

......I find it easier to learn one product well, rather than learning little bits of various other software......

Totally agree Harves. I have been using PS since v4 (currently using CS3) and find it difficult to use anything else. PS with a few well selected Plugins does almost everything you can possibly want.

[Bear Dale]

Photoshop users -

What are your must have plugins?

[mcdesign]

I'm greedy I have Photoshop, Elements and Nikon NX2, Photomatix plus a trial copy of Lightroom! Still always revert to Photoshop though.
Plug- ins... Topaz Adjust, Noiseware Pro, PTlens, or they are the ones I use.

[bigdazzler]

Aperture and CS4 for me, with Nik Software complete bundle plugins for both.

[Prang]

I,m trying to learn CS4 and Lightroom, the only reason is that my son is a student otherwise I would have gone Gimp and Pentax Raw.

[NQ_Dee]

I use only Paint Shop Pro X2 but am considering making the change to Photoshop soon. I love everything about the functionality of Paint Shop but find it degrades the image terribly if you need to do more than the odd sharpen and crop. The only thing holding me back on making the change so far is the obvious outlay of a LOT of money and having to re-learn my editing process.

[tanalasta]

1. I use ViewNX for basic RAW conversion, EV and white balance correction. I try to get photos right the first time and am honest enough to say I don't have the faintest clue how to do much more than crop using Photoshop.

Am trialing PSE and Lightroom 3 beta at the moment. I get the hang of PSE having used layers and some of the more basic tools before; but Lightroom 3 is a bit beyond me at present as I haven't found enough time to just sit down and get the hang of it.

[WorkingClassHero]

Lightroom for 95% of my work now. CS4 for the other 5%, or occasionally Photomatix Pro for HDR.

[peterb666]

Mainly Picasa and PaintShopPro. I have had some play with Lightroom 3 beta and it looks very good but I find it difficult to find what I need to use in it.

GIMP is just too slow to bother with even though the price is reasonable (free).