Photomatix Pro or just PlugIn w/Lightroom?

[Sean Sam Mac]

Greetings! I've been looking at all (about 3) of the options for HDR with Lightroom and have pretty much settled on Photomatix HDR but was wondering if anyone has experience and/or input on whether I should just go for the Lightroom plugin or get the Pro version. Any suggestions or input? Thanks! 8)

 

[DonRicklin]

The plugin does not do anything but feed images to the main program, so go Pro. AFAIK

Don

 

[rconn]

Don is absolutely correct - it is simply a TIF export plug in for Lightroom. I do believe Photomatix to be the best HDR package at the moment - some may differ but it is my choice and I do like it. Rod

 

[Sean Sam Mac]

Thanks to all for your replies. I could have done my homework better to find out that the Lightroom plugin comes with the Pro version. Thanks again - I really enjoy this forum and have found a lot of useful information here.

 

[Gene McCullagh]

Yes. The confusion is that there is a stand-alone version (pro) that includes a plugin for LR AND a Photoshop plugin version that allows you to tone map after combining for HDR in Photoshop. You can buy either or get both in a discounted package deal.

Also, there are plenty of discount codes for Photomatix. Go and pick one up at stuckincustoms.com to save 15%. While you are there take a look at Trey's excellent HDR tutorial on Photomatix!

 

[Sean Sam Mac]

Hey thanks Gene! I came back to search for a coupon and you've read my mind and provided one. Awesome! Appreciate it...