Posts for: WJShaheen
Aug 20, 2020 11:30:50 #
gouldopfl wrote:
As someone who has been computer industry for over 35 years I don't believe that anymore. If you run LR/PS there is a definite increase between 16 and 32 gig. Swapping out to disk just slows down the whole work flow. My own laptop holds 64 gig and I multi-task and can have several windows and processes going on at the same time
Page swaps at any speed generate interrupts, which degrade performance.
Aug 20, 2020 08:14:50 #
Definitely go with 32gb. I recently purchased a desktop PC that came with 16gb. After running with it for a few days, I immediately ordered and installed another 16gb and the difference is very noticeable. And, I may bumpt it up to 48 or even 64gb. More memory eliminates or at leas reduces page swapping.
Aug 16, 2020 09:48:28 #
TriX wrote:
Not with USB-3 (or eSATA) interface. USB-3 (which ... (show quote)
Thank you for that. I'm looking to upgrade my 4tb HDD to an SSD for increased reliability and speed and your comments removed the one perceived negative I had - the speed concern.
Aug 15, 2020 09:07:46 #
Aug 2, 2020 13:59:11 #
ronichas wrote:
I have a windows computer, have not had a problem with Luminar 3 or 4. I also have Aurora, no issues at all.
Agrees with my experience.
I suspect those who have been having problems simply do not have enough memory (in their PC, of course).
Jul 25, 2020 12:18:12 #
one_eyed_pete wrote:
Not to be picky but perhaps the confusion was because you used an incorrect word. "belies" means "fail to give a true notion or impression of (something)". In fact the opposite is true.
Yes. Good point, than you.
Jul 25, 2020 08:29:50 #
Dngallagher wrote:
Well, that makes it a little clearer, not confusing to others who read it like I did.
Are we hearing from others who think it's confusing?
Jul 25, 2020 07:54:57 #
Dngallagher wrote:
Not quite.... A .NEF is a proprietary Nikon raw fi... (show quote)
I certainly understand the proprietary nature of a Nikon raw file. That's what I meant by, "the raw file's extension (i.e., NEF or CR3) belies the brand, all one has to do is initially map the file to a program ("open with") and then it's a simple matter of opening the image ". So, I didn't say it can be opened by just any software.
Obviously, one wouldn't map it to just any program and I was inferring the one would open with one of the programs I was discusing. In fact, I currently have my Open With for NEFs set to ViewNX-I. But that cold just as easily be mapped to ON1 or Luminar.
Jul 25, 2020 06:57:57 #
Delderby wrote:
Yes - Panasonic provide(d) a SE version of SilkyPix - and I believe other manufacturers may provide SE versions of other top RAW developers dedicated to their cameras - but this can be inconvenient for the photographer using more than one make of camera.
I believe most photographers are wedded to one brand of camera or another. But, even so, since the raw file's extension (i.e., NEF or CR3) belies the brand, all one has to do is initially map the file to a program ("open with") and then it's a simple matter of opening the image file as usual, doubleclick or what have you.
So, I don't see where any inconvenience invalidates the idea to use the OEM's software. In fact, I feel that many photographers who ask, "What photo editing software should I use?" should start with the OEM's software to gain an initial understanding of the fundamentals.
Jul 25, 2020 06:11:20 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
With documentation and demonstration usage / training videos freely available on the internet, you likely don't need to pay for software. But, if you shoot RAW, you have an extra step to convert the RAW to TIFF or JPEG prior to editing in GIMP. For the RAW shooter, this may be worth the money to work directly in the purchased software, particularly software that constantly updates for new camera / RAW releases.
The "extra step to convert the RAW to TIFF or JPEG prior to editing in GIMP" can be the camera manufacturers' free software - DPP4 (Digital Photo Professional 4) in the case of Canon or ViewNX-i from Nikon.
And, there are no issues with new cameras and outdated raw converters.
Jun 23, 2020 06:01:37 #
Kb7baj wrote:
I was thinking I had asked a bad question. Thanks for the backup...
Not at all. I'm 74yo and have been using ThumbsPlus for over 10 years. I used it to catalog and keyword index all my information assets,regardless of source or format. It is my Library of Things.
I think you should give it a trial.
Bill in Gold Canyon, AZ
Jun 19, 2020 05:30:52 #
juan_uy wrote:
I use Backblaze and AFAIK you can download your files, in groups or individually without problem.
The EHD is just an option for a full restore, to prevent you from having to wait days or even weeks for files to download.
The EHD is just an option for a full restore, to prevent you from having to wait days or even weeks for files to download.
I've done it on several occasions.
Jun 10, 2020 08:18:04 #
I prefer to use a completely separate DAM system. That way, I can keep processing and library management apart. And, if I switch to another photo editor, my photo database doesn't care.
I've been using ThumbsPlus from http://cerious.com/ and have thousands of documents of all kinds (not just photos) cataloged and indexed. It's my library.
I've been using ThumbsPlus from http://cerious.com/ and have thousands of documents of all kinds (not just photos) cataloged and indexed. It's my library.
May 31, 2020 06:37:00 #
John N wrote:
I've always understood 50 - 55mm to be a lens size that correlates most closely to the human eye.
I was out this morning trying to get a particular view (unsuccessfully) using my 400mm prime lens. I noticed that the compression was considerably more when viewed through my 8x 42 binoculars.
Any thoughts?
I was out this morning trying to get a particular view (unsuccessfully) using my 400mm prime lens. I noticed that the compression was considerably more when viewed through my 8x 42 binoculars.
Any thoughts?
Noting the 50-55mm lens size you refer to is the focal length, whereas for the binoculars the 42mm is the aperture.
May 18, 2020 08:33:02 #
billnikon wrote:
So, you are saying you want to take advantage of a struggling company during a pandemic?
And help their sales?