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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 211246" data-attributes="member: 9240"><p>Before you dive into Photomatic, take a look at Nik HDR Pro 2 as well.  If you are satisfied with what you can do with Photomatix Essentials at $39 then I say go for it.  But if you find that you require the additions you get in Photomatix Pro at $99 then I would say that getting HDR Efex Pro 2 as a part of the Nik Suite of tools at $149 is a far better investment as you get 4 other tools, including Silver Efex Pro 2 which is probably the best B&W conversion software out there.  Download trials of each and play with them all before plopping down your money.  The Nik Tools will work with PSE, LR and PS, so you'll be good to grow.</p></blockquote><p></p>