Why would anyone choose vanilla over chocolate ice cream.
I have stored B&W for 10 years in a deep freeze (not frost free) with complete success. Be sure to thoroughly thaw before opening and loading.
Does belittling each others equipment make you feel better?
Need more information.
Using Photoshop?
When you setup do you have profile options?
I would listen to everyone responding with sling strap.
Monopods should be fitted with a tilt head, because for ease of use and stability the monopod should be slanted back toward the user.
For me its like buying a nice car then deliberating over the tires.
What compliments the car best and will perform the way I want.
Big heavy camera or small, typically used lens length, how do you want to mount the camera, windy conditions a way of life and will you want to hang a weight from the tripod, what height do you want the camera and will the tripod be stable at that height, etc.
Hold your breath to take a shot.
Landscape, like all styles requires a certain amount of personal creativity.
Just taking a picture of a nude does not make it interesting or noteworthy.
You need to find a way of presenting it with your own unique and personal style to make it pop.
I have been using my Epson 700 for years scanning my 4x5 negatives. It came with a 4x5 mount and does a great job.
"Old Fart" I inadvertently walked into one of those in a restaurant bathroom the other day. Don't light any matches!
I have 32G installed on my PC. I allocate 21 to PS because I scan large format negatives that can reach 1G in size. PS needs that much allocation to expedite opening and processing of such files. My point being, you need to have and allocate to PS the appropriate amount of RAM based on your individual needs.