Originally Posted by ob1
I use Photoshop but for many functions but irfanview is easier to use, quicker and supports most fucntions that you woudl need for simpel editing
I'm hoping Lightroom will end up being something to solve the problem of the middle ground. There are plenty of RAW converter/lightweight tools (irfanview, RSP, BreezeBrowser, C1, Bibble, etc.) and then the heavyweight of CS2. None of the converters can do localized editing, and I know I barely use 20% of CS2, even after a year of use. Taking ACR, with RSP's technology, and adding the 20% of CS2 applicable to photography, plus an catalog function, could be a real winner.