In same boat... Just ordered Elements/Premier 10 for $74 (upgrader from 8), but I keep wondering if I should be on Photo shop. Last time I researched it seemed there was little relevant difference, but I am getting more sophisticated in my use, so...
I am using Lightroom for 99% of my work, and I am planning to add Topaz Adjust as well as a B&W plug-in. Considering how little I use elements (now), I have a hard time justifying adding Photoshop,
Originally posted by Anvh Instead of asking why not download the trail version to see for yourself if it can make differnce for you or not?
Significant learning curve, and supposedly different interface IMO would make it difficult to make a "quick" comparison. There is nothing I am currently missing in Lightroom/Elements, but you don't know what you don't know, and my guess is that only a significant investment in time will reveal true benefits of CS5 over Elements. It has taken me a long time to truly appreciate all the great things Lightroom can do, for example. Also I would be reluctant to install CS5 on top of Elements/Lightroom, and rely on no interference, though that may be groundless