Lightroom

[alanm2]

Currently use Elements 6, and am thinking of upgrading to Lightroom 3. is it worth it or should I just wait till the end of the year for new elements comes out
Shoot in RAWvmost of the time

[donoreo]

Elements 8 came out last fall. So I do not think they will be another version this year. As far as Lightroom, why not download the trial copy and see?

[GeoffWessex]

I think Lightroom and Elements (even version 6, which I'm perfectly happy with) work well in harmony.... one doesn't really replace the other. You can do a lot of processing, non-destructive adjustments, corrections with Lightroom, but once you need blending of images, panoramas, photomerges and more creative work, you'll need layers - from Elements or full PS.

[Ordessa]

Geoff is right - they are complimentary rather than similar tools

I've got LR2 and its perfect for post processing lots of Raw shots..spot fixes etc..but no good for layering etc...
two different tools...

[Treehugga]

As suggested, try the 30 day trial of Lightroom. I purchased the latest release after trying out the Beta and it is one of the best pieces of photography software I have ever used.