Digital BW, The Print

An inexpensive way to get into Photoshop is on e-bay.  One can purchase an older version (like Photoshop 5),
unused, and sealed, for a reasonable amount (like $50) and then buy the upgrade to PS6 new.   Costs half the
price of buying the full version of
PS6.

Harvey Ferdschneider
partner, SKID Photography, NYC

Daniel Perez wrote:

> Doug,
>   If you *do* decide to go with a full PhotoShop
> application, I would have to recommend version 6.0
> over 5.5.  From my experience,(w/ 1280 on PC) the MIS
> VM curves work better in PhotoShop 6.0 than 5.5.
>   Of course, I don't think you can even get 5.5 new,
> but if that were an option for you, I'd go for 6.0.
>
> daniel perez
>
>
> --- dsantoli@... wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I'm new to digital.  I have no equipment yet and I'm
> > currently
> > investigating the best way to spend my money to get
> > started.  This
> > group has been a great resource for me and I saw the
> > recent posting
> > of newbie advice which was very helpful.  In general
> > I plan on buying
> > a film scanner, imaging software, an Epson printer,
> > and quadtone
> > inks.  I have a few questions that I couldn't find
> > answers to by
> > searching the archives here and in Google groups.
> >
> > - Can I use the MIS workflows with Photoshop
> > Elements?  Do I really
> > need Photoshop 6.0 instead?
> >
> > - So far I've narrowed my printer choices to the
> > Epson 890 or the
> > 1280.  I would obviously prefer the 1280 but price
> > may be an issue.
> > Are there workflows for the 890?  If not, would
> > creating transfer
> > functions be the way to go with the 890?
> >
> > - How important is monitor calibration for black and
> > white?  Would
> > the gamma tool with Photoshop be sufficient or do I
> > need to buy other
> > software and/or hardware?
> >
> > Please keep in mind that I've never used Photoshop,
> > a film scanner,
> > etc.  Any other suggestions on getting started are
> > very welcome.
> > Thank you for your help.
> >
> > Doug Santoli
> > Waterbury, CT
> >


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