PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

I am on the waiting list for a Canon R7. The kind folks a Canon were kind enough to send me a link to download the user's manual to review while I wait.

In reading it I find I need an adapter for my flash as well as for my old lenses. When I tried to download and install DPP 4 with the codec for the R7 RAW files, I find I need a newer computer. Mine is still running Windows 7 and 10 is the minimum requirement. Yes, Windows 10 can be installed on it, but it slows the thing way down. Also, I'm still using a 19" flat-screen VGA monitor.

When I got this computer years ago, I was angry that my copy of MS Office as well as Quicken and my scanner were too old for it. I can only guess what I'm using on my PC now that won't be compatible with a new computer.

Yes, you may say I live on the trailing edge of technology.

Quixdraw Loc: x

Not long ago replaced my computer - necessary, but a disaster. Wish you better luck than I had!

kmielen Loc: Eastern NC

The price of GAS just went up!!

SteveZas Loc: Lemont, Illinois

I’ve been doing photography for about 12 years now. I tend to enjoy the creating aspect of the final image and have always tried to upgrade my processing skill-set. I mostly do landscapes and always use a tripod and AEB for HDR averaging about five images per bracket. As a result, the processing power can never be too much. Especially now as there is an ever increasing development of the Ai programs which are power hungry. If you are as addicted as I am I would suggest having your computer hand built. I’ve done three so far at MicroCenter ( which is around my area ). There are several good sources for how to pick out the best hardware. Search the net for computer builds. There are many tutorials on picking hardware and how to design for what your needs are. There are many of these posted. I often can have a single high resolution fully processed image that can exceed 1.65 gigabytes at full resolution. It is very difficult to find an off the shelf computer to handle that.
Custom builds can be built often much cheaper than the ready built that have all the bells and whistles.
It will describe step by step for the do it your selfers. Or, assembly labor for a custom build can cost between 100-150 depending on how large of a pc is to be built. That comes with a full service warranty ( that can be lengthened ) for one year. Trust me, go to the head of the class. You’ll be glad you did. If you just like to take snapshots, the aforementioned is not necessary.

BebuLamar

If I buy a new computer now I would be out of MS Office. My copy will install on new computer and run fine but only a month because MS won't activate it any more.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Before acquiring any electronic gear, I almost always download and carefully read the manual BEFORE making the final decision to buy. To find out if any additional items or software will be needed, and how much this may cost me. And also if the item I'm thinking of purchasing actually does everything I hope it will do.

Buy first, read manual later simply doesn't make much sense to me.

BebuLamar

I do the same but many only read manual in case of emergency.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

And some will still not read the manual, even in case of emergency! I've seen countless inquiries on UHH which could have easily been resolved by simply looking at the manual.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I just bit the bullet and bought a new laptop, with Win 11...
NOT looking forward to migrating all my software,
especially anything that may not survive the trip.
I HATE replacing computers, with a passion....
AND learning Win 11 differences from 7.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

I posted this on another thread and the ideas seem to be needed here too. When considering a new camera, I do the following:

I look at the cost of the new camera.

I look at the impact to all my technology, do I need new software, or a new computer, or more storage?

I look at the impact to my lenses, do I need new / more / different models?

I look at my current camera, have I exhausted the economic value of the current model? Was my current body built for 10+ years of heavy, regular (aka professional) use? It is really ready for replacement?

I look at the pixel resolution, does the next model give more resolution or is it actually a step down, or no change at all?

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Man, I thought you were about to tell us you were getting married after a one-night stand!!!

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Why do you feel Win 10 will slow it down. I’ve updated multiple win 7 machines to 10, and in every case it was as fast or faster.

DelRae Loc: Oregon

That's a lot of work Paul BUT you are Right :) DelRae

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

Because I did it and it slowed way down. Then I undid it; went back to Win 7 and the speed was back. That happened twice, so I'm convinced.

It probably depends on the hardware, size of memory, architecture and such. Then again, this PC has no video card, just a chip.

chrissybabe Loc: New Zealand

Note that motherboards, video cards usually have a 3 year warranty. Memory often a lifetime warranty. In fact everything except probably the case will have a 3 year warranty or longer. Since the case has no electronics or moving parts 1 year not a biggy. Obviously don't buy the case and PS inclusive unless the PS also comes with a 3 year warranty. WD Black series HDDs should come with 5 years.