Hmmm... sanfong, I may be wrong, but I can no longer find the academic edition for Lightroom.
Any real difference between LR 2 & LR 3 ??
I'm still happily using LR ver2.5, don't think there's really a need to change to LR 3 (save some $$$ :sweat
Currently, using LR ver2.5 + Photoshop Element 6..... :bsmilie:
You are not wrong, its not for sale anymore. As I mentioned earlier, I'm currently using the academic version which I bot it earlier.
So are you using LR and PS/PSe too?
I am using PS CS4.
For cataloging I am using the Adobe Bridge that comes together with it.
One day I might just give Light Room a try.
I see. I'm sure u will love it and realise how fast u can assess and edit ur photos
You have to upgrade to LR3 if you are going to get a new DSLR to shoot in RAW and LR2 cannot read the new RAW format. That was the case for LR1 and I was forced to upgrade to LR2 because Adobe stopped LR1 updates to support new RAW formats :cry:
LR and PS are different tools and complement (not replace) each other. While LR allows you to make adjustments to the general settings, it does not gives you the flexibility of a PS. For example, you cannot process HDR , add a gradient blue sky, etc in LR. I do agree that LR does makes the workflow a lot more convenient for making those minor adjustments such as cropping, WB, curves, etc.
if LR2 can use, no need to upgrade. A lot of people upgrade software for the sake of upgrading. Most people don't even use 20% of all features of a software.
PS3 to PSE is like a downgrade to me... :sweat:
But it all depends on your workflow... between lightroom and PS, which are u spending more time with? Does lightroom 3 have features which you need as part of your workflow that isn't available in LR2?
I don't even use 10% of what LR offers, I stick to PS most of the time... so upgrading won't make sense to me.
I am using Aperture.. haiz.... but I still believe lightroom is better...
Actually, the first question is to ask why you want LR 3?
First and foremost, if you are upgrading your CAM, you can always convert your shots to DNG through the free DNG convertor and then open the shots up again in whatever version of LR that you are using or even PS.
That said, if you are going for the better features of LR 3, then go for it. Otherwise, you're just throwing money down the drain.
The only reason why PROs upgrade PS/LR is because of the newer features that they may seem to want, but if the current tools does the job for you, why not save your money and stick to the old tools because they get the job done.