Photoshop CS5 is it worth it?

Nick_w (e2 Member)

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11 Oct 2010 - 11:19 AM

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I'm in the process of updating my pc. I'm considering taking the opportunity of purchasing CS5. I currently use CS2. What are the main advantages of such a system?

The majority of my stuff is basic landscapes, tho I want to expand my horizons with more composite work is there any online resources I can look at. Any suggestions much appreciated.

Will I be able to use my existing actions? And are smart objects of any use for day to day processing?

Pete (ePHOTOzine Staff)

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11 Oct 2010 - 11:40 AM

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I don't think going from CS4 to CS5 is worth it (see my review here - Photoshop CS5), but it's a big and interesting step from CS2 to CS5.

You can check the reviews of CS3 and CS4 to see what was added each time here:
Photoshop CS3 review
Photoshop CS4 review

Nick_w (e2 Member)

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11 Oct 2010 - 12:31 PM

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Thanks for that. Pete I will check out the reviews in depth tonight thanks for the links

sut68 (e2 Member)

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11 Oct 2010 - 1:07 PM

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If you're updating your PC and going to Windows 7 64 bit then go for CS5 as it absolutely flies Nick, if you're sticking with a 32 bit OS then those reviews should help you decide if the extra features are worth it.

Jestertheclown (e2 Member)

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11 Oct 2010 - 2:18 PM

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I migrated from CS2 to CS5 and I'm seriously impressed.
All the basic stuff's the same (obviously) but CS5 is a definite improvement over CS2 in the way in which it can carry that stuff out.
It's also a lot quicker even on my faithful old XP-shod Dell!