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garrardrj:
I know there are other threads about these topics.......Just thought there may be something new out (its now 2011) there so heres another  :evilgrin:

Well what is the best for editing Photos. I've heard that it is Photoshop . Any other suggestions or reccomendations? I am not that good at editing photos so will need something that has tutorials within the programmes , is there such a thing or a book or something like " an idiots guide to photoshop" ?

Then the next bit........Camera?

Having a relatively good knowledge of photography....but from A level Photography 30 years ago . I think something like a Canon Eos 550D with initially the 18-55mm lens....(best place to buy is duty free Dixons at Airports....reseve and collect)........You now save 20% rather than 17.5 aswell

The 550D has 18mp.....do you really think you need that many?
a 450D is 15mp and a bit cheaper

dav-aberdeen:

--- Quote from: garrardrj on January 19, 2011, 09:31:41 pm ---I know there are other threads about these topics.......Just thought there may be something new out (its now 2011) there so heres another  :evilgrin:

Well what is the best for editing Photos. I've heard that it is Photoshop . Any other suggestions or reccomendations? I am not that good at editing photos so will need something that has tutorials within the programmes , is there such a thing or a book or something like " an idiots guide to photoshop" ?
Then the next bit........Camera?

Having a relatively good knowledge of photography....but from A level Photography 30 years ago . I think something like a Canon Eos 550D with initially the 18-55mm lens....(best place to buy is duty free Dixons at Airports....reseve and collect)........You now save 20% rather than 17.5 aswell

The 550D has 18mp.....do you really think you need that many?
a 450D is 15mp and a bit cheaper

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i have just got elements 9 photoshop for my christmas and it seems to be able to enhance my photos. not too expensive either, does more than enough for me.

the camera is something that i got last christmas as a gift also but its olympus e420 (first dslr) but next i will be looking for a nikon or cannon.

damoegan:
As said, PS is a must for photo editing. I also use PhotoScape (its free, google it  :wink:)..

Anything Nikon or Canon will be up to the job  :happy2:

I run a Nikon D90  :smiley:

garrardrj:
OK thanks for the 2 replies.
What differences can i expect to see with different sensors and megapixels?
I know it depends on how big i want the photos to be but.....is it worth getting the most megapixels you can afford or s there a cut off point where the money you pay outweighs what you receive in better quality........ like Hifi
For example there are 2 Canons at 15mp and 18mp. Is there much improvement in image quality as the reviews don't seem to say.
I'm really after a Camera that you can record the image on the sensor and then crop and improve/Alter the image later on Computer , I don't want to waste my money...I've got an ED30 to mod :happy2:

stealthwolf:
Dpreview.com tend to have good indepth reviews of various cameras. Suffice to say, a higher spec camera is better than a cheapo camera with lots of MP. MPs aren't the only thing to consider - lens, build quality, features etc all must be considered.

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