Clipping Path in Photoshop

When you have a photo you want to clip the background out of, especially one that involves fine detail like hair, there are several ways this can be achieved.

1) Create a path with the pen tool

2) Use the magic wand

3) Use the color select feature

4) Use a plug-in

5) Use the channel method

I prefer to use the channel method. I feel this gives good results with the built in features of photoshop with out having to buy additional plug-ins.

What is your prefered method and why?

Brian Rowe