MacBook Pro question!
Dec 30, 2015 06:17:38 #
Use external firewire, thunderbolt or USB 3 drives for your photos.
When the MBP is out of warranty switch the small SSD for a much larger one, e.g., a 1TB. Cloning to a new SSD and then swapping the drives on a MBP is a task that almost anyone can do. Remember that newer MBP's use PCIe SSD's and not a conventional 2.5" SSD.
Here's a pretty good tutorial for DIY current generation MBP PCIe SSD replacement. You'll need a few tools and an external PCIe enclosure to clone your existing PCIe SSD to a new PCIe SSD card.
http://geekbeat.tv/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-macbook-pro-ready/
I've been using 480 GB OWC Aura Pro PCIe SSD cards as a standard upgrade for current generation MBP's.
Takes about 45 minutes to clone your existing drive to a new one and about a minute to swap the actual PCIe SSD card once the clone completes.
My current favorite cloning utility is Paragon's Mac Drive Copy which is free in Beta form for now. (Yes, it is stable at least for the first 100 drives I've cloned using the utility and yes it clones mixed HFS and NTFS Bootcamp partitions)
https://www.paragon-software.com/support/betatesting/dc-mac-beta/
When the MBP is out of warranty switch the small SSD for a much larger one, e.g., a 1TB. Cloning to a new SSD and then swapping the drives on a MBP is a task that almost anyone can do. Remember that newer MBP's use PCIe SSD's and not a conventional 2.5" SSD.
Here's a pretty good tutorial for DIY current generation MBP PCIe SSD replacement. You'll need a few tools and an external PCIe enclosure to clone your existing PCIe SSD to a new PCIe SSD card.
http://geekbeat.tv/how-to-install-a-new-ssd-in-your-macbook-pro-ready/
I've been using 480 GB OWC Aura Pro PCIe SSD cards as a standard upgrade for current generation MBP's.
Takes about 45 minutes to clone your existing drive to a new one and about a minute to swap the actual PCIe SSD card once the clone completes.
My current favorite cloning utility is Paragon's Mac Drive Copy which is free in Beta form for now. (Yes, it is stable at least for the first 100 drives I've cloned using the utility and yes it clones mixed HFS and NTFS Bootcamp partitions)
https://www.paragon-software.com/support/betatesting/dc-mac-beta/
Dec 30, 2015 07:52:51 #
Linckinn
Loc: Okatie, SC and Edgartown, MA
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Take another look at Photos. You now can batch name, batch keyword, and batch geotag. Also great organization and search capabilities, while putting all pictures on all ( including my wife's) devices.
Dec 30, 2015 08:13:52 #
jwestman
Loc: Grand Rapids, MI
I have a MacBook Pro with 1 Tb flash drive. I import all of my photos and keep the light room catalog on a 3 Tb G raid thunderbolt drive. When traveling I use a 1 Tb G drive (small portable USB) to import photos and for a temporary "Travel" light room catalog that I merge into the master catalog when I get back home.
Dec 30, 2015 08:19:39 #
juicesqueezer wrote:
Why would thumb drive be slow?
From what I've learned at the Apple Store everything is soldered in now. So would have to add in the beginning.
From what I've learned at the Apple Store everything is soldered in now. So would have to add in the beginning.
Every variation of external or removable drive is slower than the hard drive, or SSD interfaces built into PC's, whether Windows or MAC.
No interface to the outside of the computer is as fast as the drive interfaces to internal drives in the computer. No matter whether MAC or PC.
Just a fact jack! 25 year hardware guy/consultant.
Dec 30, 2015 08:50:23 #
juicesqueezer wrote:
Well after over 30 years using Windows, making the move to Apple for my laptop needs. Question: if I purchase the pro with a 256 hard drive, can I just use a thumb drive to put photos on as I am processing, so I don't run out of memory on drive? Then when I return home, I can transfer to my external drive.
If your computer has an SD card slot, you can get something like this. I got one a couple of years ago in a lower capacity for a lower price. I put a Samsung 500GB SSD in my MBP. I wouldn't feel comfortable with anything smaller.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1141672&gclid=Cj0KEQiAno60BRDt89rAh7qt-4wBEiQASes2tX6btdcWCd68I6_vAUIKCCtbehBx_tvF3SsMKvHCUU4aAriI8P8HAQ&Q=&ap=y&m=Y&is=REG&A=details
More -
http://9to5mac.com/2014/05/23/three-hacks-for-adding-permanent-storage-to-your-macbook-air-or-retina-pro-through-the-sd-card-slot/
Dec 30, 2015 08:50:24 #
I believe that the MacBook Pro Retina is all soldered in. Since my photos library continues to grow, no longer concerned with the cost of film, processing and printing, I keep my library on a 1TB USB3 drive for which I then maintain a faithful backup on a second identical drive using SuperDuper (or Carbon Copy Cloner). Because I also shoot 4K video with my iPhone 6s, that content goes directly into my Final Cut Pro X libraries for which I do the same cloning on 2TB USB3 drives.
I do the same for my 260GB iTunes library.
It's always a good idea to maintain at least 10% of your internal storage media free for internal OS maintenance performed by the under-the-hood UNIX which makes the Mac so reliable and stable.
I do the same for my 260GB iTunes library.
It's always a good idea to maintain at least 10% of your internal storage media free for internal OS maintenance performed by the under-the-hood UNIX which makes the Mac so reliable and stable.
Dec 30, 2015 09:04:39 #
jim quist wrote:
That is one small hard drive. As long as it has a spot for your thumb drive that will work
It's a SSD
Dec 30, 2015 09:51:37 #
Yes, I use a 1.5 TB Seagate it's 4.5" x 2" X .4" and I have no problem. The best part is you don't need a power supply. It runs off the laptop. It shortens you time between charges. But put what you want on the Apple and then down load it to the external drive when you don't need a long battery life.
Dec 30, 2015 10:00:00 #
I also use a 2010 MBP and upload raw and process with very few problems. I do routinely save these to folders and move the folders to external hard drives much like the rest of the folks on here. Also use Time Machine as backup insurance to a separate hard drive for TM backups only.
FWIW, I don't own a desktop computer of any kind. Strictly windows at work--and once you adapt to the differences, you learn to like it. The sales staff and the genius bar folks are great as well.
FWIW, I don't own a desktop computer of any kind. Strictly windows at work--and once you adapt to the differences, you learn to like it. The sales staff and the genius bar folks are great as well.
Dec 30, 2015 10:01:17 #
juicesqueezer wrote:
Why would thumb drive be slow?
From what I've learned at the Apple Store everything is soldered in now. So would have to add in the beginning.
From what I've learned at the Apple Store everything is soldered in now. So would have to add in the beginning.
Thumb drives are static RAM devices, but not as fast as SSD.
Although both are soldered in now, do NOT confuse working RAM memory and SSD storage memory. You can add all the external storage you want, via USB3 or Thunderbolt cable. You can't add RAM on certain new Macs.
256 GB is plenty for OS, software, and temporary data storage. I'd add an external drive (or several) to that setup. Check out http://www.macsales.com/ for drives and cool accessories.
Dec 30, 2015 10:01:25 #
One year ago after a trip to Cambodia with 7 photographers in which I was the only PC user I made the switch. There is no point in getting a MacBook Pro for Photography unless you get the top of the line. The fastest processor, the largest hard drive, the best screen, etc.
You will not regret your decision. After the learning curve you will love your MacBook Pro. You will not enjoying going back to a PC. The MacBook Pro is the best for tool you could have for Photography.
You will not regret your decision. After the learning curve you will love your MacBook Pro. You will not enjoying going back to a PC. The MacBook Pro is the best for tool you could have for Photography.
Dec 30, 2015 10:03:22 #
bcmink wrote:
When the MBP is out of warranty switch the small SSD for a much larger one, e.g., a 1TB. Cloning to a new SSD and then swapping the drives on a MBP is a task that almost anyone can do. Remember that newer MBP's use PCIe SSD's and not a conventional 2.5" SSD.
When I bought my 500GB SSD, it came with a cable, software, and directions for making an image of the original drive. Quick and easy.
The PCI drives are very expensive. I would use an external, instead.
Dec 30, 2015 10:11:32 #
Tomcat5133
Loc: Gladwyne PA
A couple of additional thoughts. Don't use a thumb drive use portable drive that fits in you hand. I have a number of these WD etc and they have never failed. The one I am using now is a 2T Passport for Mac. I carry my MacBook Air 13 ( great laptop) and the external drive everywhere in a light lowepro messenger bag. I as others do back up to multiple large externals from my main 27" mac. I have a 17" macBook that is 6 years old. Running slow do I double ram and the installation took 1/2 hour.
Running well now not as fast as new macs beautiful machine that stopped making. I cannot say enough about MacBook laptops. The only issue is as they get older the processor's can't keep up with the new Mac OS's.
One issue that bothers me also being a video editor is moving photo files video from different sources and having some issues with how machines interpret them. I make the least moves possible. Never keep any files in the laptop memory. Everything goes on external portables or book drives. I had a 10 year old Mac 17 I wanted to recycle for granddaughter. Plugged it in for an hour bingo it started up. Programs were old. A bit slower
but running well. Have had Mac's since the early 80's and they are just reliable and a joy to work with. If you wan't to upgrade the ram memory go on line their are good companies and match you machine. their is a number in the info on computer that is the exact match. It will say number XXXX early 2010 or mid year and it will work. Being a creative the impact of the Mac devices on my work flow and attitude is so important to me.
Running well now not as fast as new macs beautiful machine that stopped making. I cannot say enough about MacBook laptops. The only issue is as they get older the processor's can't keep up with the new Mac OS's.
One issue that bothers me also being a video editor is moving photo files video from different sources and having some issues with how machines interpret them. I make the least moves possible. Never keep any files in the laptop memory. Everything goes on external portables or book drives. I had a 10 year old Mac 17 I wanted to recycle for granddaughter. Plugged it in for an hour bingo it started up. Programs were old. A bit slower
but running well. Have had Mac's since the early 80's and they are just reliable and a joy to work with. If you wan't to upgrade the ram memory go on line their are good companies and match you machine. their is a number in the info on computer that is the exact match. It will say number XXXX early 2010 or mid year and it will work. Being a creative the impact of the Mac devices on my work flow and attitude is so important to me.
Dec 30, 2015 10:35:40 #
juicesqueezer wrote:
Well after over 30 years using Windows, making the move to Apple for my laptop needs. Question: if I purchase the pro with a 256 hard drive, can I just use a thumb drive to put photos on as I am processing, so I don't run out of memory on drive? Then when I return home, I can transfer to my external drive.
Buy at least 1 TB, preferably SSD. It is worth the cost. If you will be using PS you will need scratch space. My MacBook Aire has a 1TB HD and I have filled about half with programs of various sorts.
Also be sure to max out the memory. You will never regret this. However, Apple memory is not cheap. See if you have an independent Authorized local Apple repair place (there are a few) that could upgrade the memory for you at a more reasonable cost.
Dec 30, 2015 10:43:27 #
I have pretty much followed your path by switching to a MacBook Pro about two years ago. 256GB SSD and 8GB Ram. Drive is big (and expensive) enough for what I use the machine for and the memory is ok, but adding memory at sale time is way expensive. Overall a great machine. I have several USB 3.0 drives and dongles. Also have a Thunderbolt 2 portable external, so I'm well covered for space. I prefer, if there's enough room, to download my files directly to the SSD. I do not re use any camera cards until at least one other copy of the files is made. At home, I have an array of options and storage/backup protocols both manual and automatic. I am at peace with my current methods! Bye the way, I just purchased an iMac, so my entire photographic process will be Mac centered in a couple of months. Best of luck. Have fun. Happy Holidays!
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