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Dec 17, 2018 00:18:54   #
nadelewitz wrote:

It's not available for free anymore.


I beg to differ. If you have a valid Windows 7 product key, then you can use it to install Windows 10. What you can't use is the upgrade software that they came out with a couple of years ago that did an in-place upgrade.

I just did the upgrade last week. I installed a new SSD, then loaded Win 10 onto it. Once installed, I went through and reinstalled all of my old software. The whole process was much faster than I had expected. It set up as a dual boot, where I could choose to boot either from Win 7 or 10. I had planned to use that for at least several days until I could get all of my old stuff reinstalled, but after one day I was pretty much up and running on 10.

So far, I am very happy with the speed and stability, and I don't have to worry anymore about MS not supporting Win7 anymore.
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Sep 3, 2018 10:48:39   #
The dim previews usually mean that you have already imported those pictures.
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Jul 9, 2018 20:11:26   #
Yup, that's what I am thinking. I will probably wait to see if anything amazing comes up on Prime Day next week, and go from there. I think prices are edging down, so it won't hurt to wait a bit.
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Jul 9, 2018 01:10:53   #
My machine is an 8-core AMD FX 8120 / 3.1 GHz, with 16GB of DDR3 RAM. It is several years old, and was not top of the line even when new, but it has been a very reliable machine that has performed well for me.

According to the Topaz Studio website, my graphics chipset (Radeon HD 3000) is not supported, so I assume that's why it crashes so frequently. They also state that their software relies much more on the GPU than other software, which is why I can have problems with Topaz even though Lightroom and Photoshop work well.

https://help.topazlabs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004759908-Minimum-Requirements-and-Recommended-Hardware
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Jul 8, 2018 14:00:30   #
Thanks for your response. I started looking around and it was very confusing at first. Eventually I found the Passmark website and it started to make more sense. I zeroed in on the GTX 1050 & 1050 Ti, since they seem to give the best bang for the buck.

It's unfortunate that prices have gone up in the last year or two - the prices mentioned in the article you referenced are lower than current prices, but I suppose these models are still somewhat affordable, especially since I would not need to upgrade my power supply too.

My main concern is that I just want something that will allow me to do HDR and other types of advanced post-processing, which just are not possible with my current setup. Seems like the 1050 series will definitely do the job - do you think it's worth the extra $40 to go from the 1050 to the 1050ti? Will having 4GB of ram vs. 2GB (along with the added performance of the Ti version) make a significant difference to Topaz or Nik Tools?
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Jul 3, 2018 19:54:54   #
I recently took some nice bracketed sets that I wanted to run through an HDR process. I tried doing it in Topaz, but it kept crashing when I went to save the file. I tried using Nik Tools, and it crashed too. After looking at the Topaz website I found that the graphics processor on my PC is not supported. So I started looking at the recommended graphics cards and found that everything is in the $300 range. Not to mention that they seem to require a larger power supply in the PC, which will cost even more.

Are there any decent graphics cards that will not break the bank (I'd like to keep this in the $100 range, if possible), or am I just going to have to wait until all of the bitcoin miners go broke and flood the market with good, cheap cards?
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Mar 27, 2018 12:18:48   #
I find that the WiFi transfer on the A6000 is really slow - both in setting up the transfer, and the transfer itself. As a result, unless I am only transferring a couple of files, I usually just pull the card, plug it into the PC and load my photos directly into Lightroom.
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Dec 12, 2017 20:19:51   #
I like both, but the HDR artifacts are more noticeable to me in the color. The detail and the lighting in the B&W have more impact to me.
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Dec 12, 2017 16:48:57   #
I started out on an SRT-201 but quickly upgraded to an XD-5, which I still have. Pretty similar cameras, except that the XD-5 has Shutter & Aperture Priority modes, so you don't need to fiddle with exposure.

I'd offer to sell you the XD-5, but while it appears to work fine, I haven't actually run film through it in about the last 15 years. If I were you I would stick with what you have now. Run a roll of film through it and see what you get - it may work just fine.

My XD-5 used a 3v silver battery. I replaced it with 2 1.5v alkaline button batteries I had laying around, and it appears to work fine. You may be able to find a modern battery of the same voltage that fits the spot. I don't think the camera cares about anything but the proper voltage, though the new batteries might not last as long.
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Dec 12, 2017 00:34:48   #
Thanks!
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Dec 11, 2017 22:25:12   #
I purchased a teleconverter that screws on to the front of my lens. The teleconverter has a 55mm thread, and my lens has a 49mm thread, so I purchased a converter ring to go in-between.

Everything works perfectly, except that if I leave the thread conversion ring on the lens, I can't use the slip-on end cap that came with the teleconverter, and fits right over the threads.

I know I can leave the conversion ring on the lens & get a 55mm cap, but then I won't be able to use the lens hood.

I am having trouble finding the right kind of cap - the ones I see are all front caps that grab on to the inner threads. The rear caps all seem to be designed for the manufacturers' bayonet mounts. What I need is a cap that slides over the outer threads.

Is there a name for this thing?
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Dec 7, 2017 20:33:23   #
Thanks for your kind comments everyone. It's nice to get some positive reinforcement. I am just getting back into photography again after many years. It's amazing to me how much easier it has become to get amazing results. I am learning a lot and enjoying the examples I see on this forum.
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Dec 6, 2017 17:55:54   #
vonzip wrote:
I like the "fishy" one.


So do I. So here are a couple more fishy ones.


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Dec 6, 2017 11:25:14   #
rydabyk wrote:
eBay? If I'm not mistaken, you should get it all back.


Nope, Etsy. I assumed that was why it was so cheap - you don't come across much camera equipment there.
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Dec 6, 2017 11:15:45   #
It's going back. I don't mind paying return shipping, if he will refund what I originally paid for shipping. Truth is, the lens only cost $18, so it's not the end of the world either way.
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