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PWP2—Requirements and Recommendations
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Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 [OLD VERSION]Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 [OLD VERSION]
Buy new: $84.95 / Used from: $49.95
Adobe Photoshop Elements is a powerful software program to make many of your digital imaging dreams a reality.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 (Mac)Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 (Mac)
Buy new: $74.99 / Used from: $71.00
Adobe Photoshop Elements is a powerful software program to make many of your digital imaging dreams a reality.
Apple MacBook MB404LL/A 13.3-inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive) BlackApple MacBook MB404LL/A 13.3-inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive) Black
If you're a Mac guy, go for one of these or higher. For both PC- and Mac-using photographers, we highly recommend a 7200 RPM hard drive for the long run. More about computer requirements to run Photoshop Elements here: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopelmac/
DELL NOTEBOOK LATITUDE D5500- Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz), 4 GB RAM, Windows Vista® Home Basic SP1, With media, 15.4 inch Wide Screen, 160 GB SATA HD, CD-RW/DVD w/ Cyberlink PowerDVD, WirelessTM 1397 802.11b/g Mini CardDELL NOTEBOOK LATITUDE D5500- Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo P8400 (2.26GHz), 4 GB RAM, Windows Vista® Home Basic SP1, With media, 15.4 inch Wide Screen, 160 GB SATA HD, CD-RW/DVD w/ Cyberlink PowerDVD, WirelessTM 1397 802.11b/g Mini Card
Buy new: $1,299.00
For PC people, we're all big fans of the Dell Latitude line. The intrepid Rowan Gillson is quite happy with his Latitude D630. For both PCs and Macs, we highly recommend a 7200 RPM hard drive for the long run. More about computer requirements here: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopelwin/systemreqs/
Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for NotebooksLogitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks
Buy new: $27.72 / Used from: $8.99
In the grand scheme of things, it doesn't really matter what kind of mouse you use. Just use one.
Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasNikon SB-800 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $339.99 / Used from: $319.00
Gorgeous portraits can be created with just one of these speedlights, an off-camera shoe cord, and studio lighting skills in your back pocket.
Nikon SC 29 - Flash synchro cable - flash terminal - flash terminalNikon SC 29 - Flash synchro cable - flash terminal - flash terminal
Buy new: $59.00
A key to fantastic portraiture is off camera flash. One of these handy cables will let you move your speedlight somewhere other than right on top of your camera.
Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR CamerasCanon Speedlite 580EX II Flash for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $363.35 / Used from: $558.00
Gorgeous portraits can be created with just one of these speedlights, an off-camera shoe cord, and studio lighting skills in your back pocket.
Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3
Buy new: $60.00
A key to fantastic portraiture is off camera flash. One of these handy cables will let you move your speedlight somewhere other than right on top of your camera.
Powerex AA 2700mAh NiMH Rechargeable Batteries w/holder- 4 Batteries Per PackPowerex AA 2700mAh NiMH Rechargeable Batteries w/holder- 4 Batteries Per Pack
Buy new: $11.89
Speedlights use batteries. Lots of them. Long-term, investing in rechargeable batteries is cheaper than buying regular ones all the time. Powerex is a favorite brand. Really, though, the choice is yours. Look for something with a higher mAh power (like 2700 vs. 2500).
LiteDisc Reflector Soft Gold 22-inchLiteDisc Reflector Soft Gold 22-inch
Buy new: Too low to display
Using a reflector will revolutionize your shooting. Guaranteed. Pack one of these wherever you take your camera, and be prepared for stellar lighting. There are many different varieties and brands of reflectors, but our favorites have "soft gold" on one side. A gold side is great for black and white or landscapes, but many times is too intense for portraits.