The files from your camera are like your negatives. The first step in the
workflow is to Save As in PS to the native format .PSD in regular PS...I
suppose its the same in your SE. Always work on that copy so that if you
have to go back your "negative" is in pristine condition....and that
includes your information.

"Tom Gordon" wrote in message
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I just purchased my first digital camera (Canon A85) and, while I am
anticipating much pleasure taking pictures of my 2 grandsons, I am
concerened about one issue. I plan to begin with Adobe Photoshop SE as
my digital photo software, but it's possible I may decide at a later
time to switch to a different software package. Is the information
stored when transferring images from the camera to the computer
(date/time picture was taken, etc) transferable betwen most of these
software programs? Once I have deleted the images from the camera's
memory, the only place that information will exist is within the
digital software program.

Any and all comments/suggestions/information would be greatly
appreciated.

P.S. Any recommendations as to what I should read to expand my
knowledge of digital photography? Should I start with something like
"Digital Photography for Dummies" or is there a better book out there
for a newbie like me? I DO know quite a bit about computers, if that's
relevant.