Scanning 6x6 negs and paintshop

[markuspd]

Right now I can`t set up my traditional type darkroom due to limited space so I`m interested in scanning my negs and working with them on my computer but don`t really know where to start with it.
Anyone have any good ideas on where to start?.
Such as what type of program to use to manipulate my images.
Is photoshop the best and simplest or are there better programs around?.
I have windows XP.

 

[Robgoldstein]

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[rcyoung]

> Depends on the amount of $$$ you want to spend. You can go from a > few hundred to several thousand dollars w/out batting an eye. >

 

[bat]

You have asked a big question here.

Photoshop is the best IMO, but far from the simplest, I think it is a great program but I don't find it very intuitive.

Start by reading here
http://www.photo.net/bboard/forum?topic_id=1701
and good luck.

 

[markuspd]

Thanks for the advise I have done quite a bit of reading on the subject, I guess I just have to buy an Epson printer as recommended in other threads for a start and go from there.
I guess really the question I am asking..... is Photoshop the same as the many software packages that come with digital cameras or is it more comprehensive and necessary to have this in addition to your software.
What other programs similar to Photoshop are available?.

 

[rcyoung]

> It's digital software on steroids. If you know of a student > (college or high school), you might get them to purchase the > software for you. With a student ID, one gets a BIG discount on the > educational version of Photoshop. It can not be upgraded, but it is > much cheaper that way.

Look at http://www.academicsoftware.com for details on purchasing as a student.

 

[qnu]

But if you're not a student yourself...

 

[rcyoung]

> I lucked out because my daughter was in college getting a degree in > Illustration and Commercial Art ....so she has used it as much ( or > more) than I. Admittedly, one enters a grey area where it up to > you to decide in other circumstances..

 

[bat]

Photoshop is really the program that you want. Software made by camera companies can be ok for specific needs but an image editing program is an investment in your time to properly learn and Photoshop will be around for the long haul. It is also comprehensive enough to deal with your needs now and in the future. If you are serious about having control of your digital images then it is not some free software that came with a camera that you want, PS is worth learning.

Trial versions are available on their website and of course lots of people just download it with their favorite p2p programs. I am not recommending, I am just saying.

 

[markuspd]

Thanks a lot that answers what I was after.
Somehow I will get photoshop and a good late model Epson printer and go from there.