Nikon Capture NX2 or Painter 11?

[Downy]

I know I shouldn't, but I think I can.

Until the 15th of May I can get Painter 11 for a sale price. I love being able to "paint" my photos. I already have Photoshop CS3, so can do RAW there, but was told the only way to go is Nikin Capture, and NX2 is the latest.

I think I can get one, but not both, and Painter sale goes off soon, so if I go that way, it will have to be a pretty quick decision.

Any thoughts? Which would you get? or not get? or neither?

So many knowledgable people here with no agenda, it was the only place to ask, and in advance, thanks for your thoughts and ideas!

[sk66]

If you already have CS3 and can use it well, then I wouldn't bother.
I have NX and don't use it. I use PS CS4 and Lightroom.
If I were to recomend software, it would probably have to be Lightroom....