Which tablet or laptop is best for photos?
Jun 28, 2020 15:07:09 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
whenever I need a laptop for photo processing I go to my local computer store (not a big box store) and explain what I'm looking for. They will ask a few questions (no, I'm not a gamer) and will recommend a number of laptops that will meet my needs. I've bought two laptops this way and they've never steered me wrong.
Jun 28, 2020 16:00:58 #
I would say if you are buying one, pick one that uses the same OS as your desktop computer. Otherwise you'll go CRAZY in short order.
Jun 28, 2020 16:19:49 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
I have an android tablet, laptop, and desktop computer. I would find the android tablet very frustrating to use. The Android file management system is terrible. I prefer to use a desktop for editing but it can be done on a laptop. Colors can change with viewing angle however. A laptop can be used with a second monitor.
BTW Olympus Workspace works quite well and you can apply all the art filters in post if you would like. Workspace is free.
BTW Olympus Workspace works quite well and you can apply all the art filters in post if you would like. Workspace is free.
Jun 28, 2020 16:38:15 #
I bought an XPS 15 fully loaded for about 3k I think. Also an iPad pro 12.9. Gots a Dell Desktop with a Nvidia RTX 2080 video card and 64 Gb system Ram, fully loaded. I didn't know what exactly I needed so I got everything maxed. In any case, future proofed is my recommendation. But nobody here listens to me anyways.
Jun 28, 2020 17:04:40 #
My wife surprised me 2 weeks ago with a MacBook Pro 16...one of those things I would definatly never have gotten for myself! Stupendous screen, really sharp and well defined. The only problem is I'm a lifelong PC guy and the new operating system is driving me a little nuts as I adapt. Runs Lightroom well and I can reocmmend it highly, at least compared to my 5 yr old Toshiba laptop.
Jun 28, 2020 17:33:14 #
AirWalter
Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
BJW wrote:
I used MacBook Pro for several years but then switched to the iPad Pro. I like the tablet best for its clarity, colors and portability. It comes with Photos, Apple’s native editing software which is very good for most basic editing. But I also use LR CC. I no longer use LR Classic on the Mac Book Pro.
I would definitely recommend the iPad Pro
I would definitely recommend the iPad Pro
Apple is in the process of closing a big number of their over priced stores.
Jun 29, 2020 15:25:25 #
Hey tuftrack, since you are shooting with the 2 camera systems which give you a variety of color gamuts to choose from, including truest color, you probably will be happiest with an Apple product, but I would shoot with either camera (the Olympus being easiest to edit) and import to a MacBookPro for viewing, editing and storage.
Jun 30, 2020 19:08:10 #
Tuftrackguy
Loc: Seattle WA
TBPJr wrote:
I would think that you have to have a great screen if you want the best color and clarity. That probably means you should look for one that has a great color gamut. The link below is to an article about that.
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/best-photo-editing-laptops
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/best-photo-editing-laptops
Thanks! I’ll take a look.
Jun 30, 2020 19:09:30 #
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