Need advice - Elements 3 or PhotoShop CS??

Title says it all!

I have a Canon G5 and shoot in RAW.

Which is the better programme for me - Elements 3 or PhotoShop CS?

It seems that neither do exactly the same. I've heard that the RAW converter in Elements 3 is not the best and CS has the better converter - but then Elements has some pretty cool functions.

Does anyone have experience in both programmes - perhaps you could be nice enough to provide me with some advice?

Many thanks.....Iain

Elements 3.0 has not shipped yet. But here is what I know.

The new 3.0 version of Photoshop Elements for Windows and Mac will have almost the same functionality as that of Photoshop CS. In fact, it has everything in it that I have used to date with the exception of control over color space which may not be a problem for me or most folks as I can convert to sRGB latter if needed. Click below for a detailed comparison of the two RAW converters by Chad Rolfs.

http://www.splashdowndivers.com/archives/C.../CRs_PSEvCS.pdf

Also Photoshop costs $649 form Adobe whereas Elements is on sale at Amazon for $50.00 after rebates.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...ronics&n=507846

Bottom line: If you have neither, get Elements.

Bottom line: If you have neither, get Elements.

and if you have Photoshop 6 or 7, get the upgrade to CS.

That said, keep in mind that CS is about 18 months old I think, and Adobe is famous for releasing new versions in about that time frame. So there may be a newer version of Photoshop right around the corner as well!

Thanks Richard. I think I'll opt for Elements 3 when it's released, especially if the RAW capability is about the same with CS. Take care and SAFE diving...Iain