Is Lightroom Worth $100 to You? - DPChallenge Forums

01/21/2009 08:24:42 AM · #1

I have the option of getting CS4 for $200, and with Lightroom thrown in its $300. should i get them both? I've heard good things about Lightroom, and im sure ill need it in the future at some point, but i'd like a few other opinions. thanks.

CraigD

Sony DSLR-A900

Lensbaby Composer

01/21/2009 08:26:10 AM · #2

Yes.

PhotoDave

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II

01/21/2009 08:30:13 AM · #3

I would go for it if I had the offer/cash

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

01/21/2009 08:33:46 AM · #4

Yes.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/21/2009 08:33:56 AM · #5

Originally posted by dknourek:

I would go for it if I had the offer/cash

if you have a kid you get the student discount. im saving $800 on cs4:)

Neil

Fujifilm X-T20

01/21/2009 08:33:59 AM · #6

Absolutely.

TrollMan

Fujifilm X-T4

Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4

01/21/2009 08:35:44 AM · #7

I did it and would definitely do it again!

Ann

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

01/21/2009 08:36:22 AM · #8

The main advantage to lightroom is that it speeds up the workflow for someone who shoots a lot. If you shoot a lot, it's worth far more than $100. If you don't shoot much, you get the same image editing functionality with CS4.

If you're not shooting a lot now, you probably will in the future, so I'd go for it.

01/21/2009 08:36:28 AM · #9

here's the page with all the options of what photoshop i want. any suggesions? i think i would just need the 1st one, but not sure.

01/21/2009 08:37:16 AM · #10

oh, and what makes it extended?

rmezzo

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

01/21/2009 08:43:34 AM · #11

Go for it, you won't regret it. I do all of my basic editing with lightroom and it saves me so much time.

Ann

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

01/21/2009 08:44:06 AM · #12

Originally posted by JDubsgirl:

oh, and what makes it extended?

IIRC, Extended has some video editing features that you'll never use. Unless you're doing video, of course.

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

01/21/2009 08:44:43 AM · #13

is lightroom 2 the top right now?

Ann

Olympus OM-D E-M1

01/21/2009 08:50:33 AM · #14

Originally posted by JDubsgirl:

is lightroom 2 the top right now?

Yes.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

01/21/2009 08:50:39 AM · #15

hey if anyone isnt too busy would you mind checking out the website? its academicsuperstore.com/students. i think tey only have cs4 extnded, but if anyone sees otherwise...

cdrice

Nikon D7000

01/21/2009 08:53:43 AM · #16

Is LR worth it?

I wouldn't even hesitate for a second.

What's "Extended"?

Comparison of PS editions

I already have LR, and have since the first releases... I plan to move from PS Elements to CS4 Extended (through one of the same Academic Superstore deal) as soon as I have some spare $$$'s (which may not be any time soon...) :(

In short, yes, if you've got the cash to throw at it, don't already have either product to upgrade (you could save money upgrading vs. buying new licenses), that's a fantastic deal.

cdrice

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

01/21/2009 08:56:33 AM · #17

Originally posted by JDubsgirl:

hey if anyone isnt too busy would you mind checking out the website? its academicsuperstore.com/students. i think tey only have cs4 extnded, but if anyone sees otherwise...

Versions of CS4 available at Academic Superstore

Have more money to spend? :)

Versions of Creative Suite 4 available at Academic Superstore

Message edited by author 2009-01-21 13:58:12.

stevenov

Olympus E-3

Olympus 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Zuiko

01/21/2009 10:12:06 AM · #18

Unless you have a degree in Library Science, get the Lightroom. I have CS3 also but use Lightroom 2 for most of the work.

Prof_Fate

01/21/2009 10:15:38 AM · #19

If you shoot a lot then LR is great. It has saved me tons of time and lets me put out better 'proofs' than PS ever did. I rarely use PS anymore.
But if you don't shoot a lot (a lot is like 1000 shots at a wedding, 250 shots of a senior session, etc) then it's more of difficult decision IMO.

PhotoDave

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II

01/21/2009 10:25:24 AM · #20

Originally posted by JDubsgirl:

Originally posted by dknourek:
I would go for it if I had the offer/cash

if you have a kid you get the student discount. im saving $800 on cs4:)

I have a kid but he is only 5 and in preschool so Im pretty sure I dont qualify yet :P

dahkota

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

01/21/2009 10:31:06 AM · #21

I paid $100 for Lightroom 2 through the University. So yes, its worth $100 for me.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

01/21/2009 12:14:22 PM · #22

LR2 is great especially since I still use PS7. Helps a lot with cataloging.

bspurgeon

Fujifilm x100

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

01/21/2009 12:21:01 PM · #23

Absolutely

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

01/21/2009 12:34:59 PM · #24

Another vote for "yes, get Lr". Unless you need the video editing features, or image analysis features (think science uses) you really don't need the Extended version of Ps.

Tez