Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Marc, I think that you are the victim of "overkill". I have also been exposed to computers for over 20 years, am now a retired, 76-year old, former engineer. I use the simplest form of PhotoShop that I can find, which is PhotoShop LE, or Limited Edition. It has all of the tools that I require to crop, size and adjust digital images from comercial scans to CD, or from a digital camera. The problem with the latest, full versions, of PhotoShop is they try to offer tools for everyone to do everything, and, hence, are great for the demanding pros and graphic artists, but are far too complicated for the casual user. I find that the same is true in currently available digital cameras. This week I bought a Fuji FinePix F10 6.3mp camera and, after several days, I can now take simple photos in AUTO and get the feel of the camera. The multitude of menus is way more than I require, but, I wanted a camera of this quality in order to get other features. I have watched my sons and grandchildren, now grown, buy expensive digicams and then use just a few features in order to make very pleasing photos, especially when they are of my great-grandson who I see only occasionally. My point is this: Find the simplest route to dip your feet in the "digital water", and then decide if it is worth the swim. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA