Ok, I must have mixed this posting up with another. FWIIW, I keep my catalog on the cloud in Dropbox and my photos in an external SSD attached to my computer. I often back up my photos to another separate SSD and also have them backed up on Carbonite. But, after asking some folks here about best practices on file management, someone mentioned the idea of having an entire SSD backed up with photos AND the catalog. That made total sense. So now, I have an entire backup SSD dedicated to my photographs and catalog in separate folders, of course. I certainly do not have 50,000 folders, so not sure what went awry there.

Its been my experience that to use M43 gear, one must be an evil genius.

Actually, M43 does take a bit of getting used to, understanding its limitations, and its benefits. M43 users typically know the pros and cons of their systems quite well and do not try to defend them. And they typically don't get their panties in a wad if people point out the weaknesses. Facts are facts. Operating in low light is one major weakness. I do like the system, its size, the robustness of the equipment, leading edge tech, hand-hold ability with IBIS is amazing (attributable to IBIS AND smaller sensor size.) I think the eye focus probably works as well as any amateur needs. Until you are on the cutting edge of performance, I really don't think it will matter. Before I'd switch over to OM there would have to be a host of reasons why, other than eye focus.

'Twer me, I'd do a look at what exactly I use a camera for. In my case, we traveled quite a lot. So I liked M43. But now, I am using an even smaller Sony and could possibly give up taking any bigger gear with me on airplane trips. So, do I need m43? Maybe not. I may just sell it all!

my reading of this was that he copied the actual files over into a folder titled, "Lightroom." Im not seeing where LR even fits in yet. And there are something like 50,000 folders? More folders than files? Im not even sure how that could happen.

Im thinking that needs to be figured out first before catalogs...but I might be mistaken. I've never had to merge two catalogs. Thoughts?

This is a screen shot of when you clicked on properties of the folder. Oddly it has thousands of folders inside it. But this isn’t really helpful.

Go to the windows file explorer and show what the file structure looks like.

I used mixbook with good success. Heavy stock paper....all matte however.

I think I received you calendars. Nudies on a calendar? You should be ashamed.

I just watched a video on using a spyder color checker. You may want to look up a few examples of its use on youtube. That could definitely make your workflow much easier and consistent.

Exactly. I am quite familiar with my Oly gear, but took a little Sony RX100 on a vacation. I was a mess. Should have practiced a lot more ahead of time. I wanted to blame the camera, but I think I found the culprit. It wasn't the camera.

A quick look at some of your posts shows that you were considering Nikon 850, a Nikon mirrorless Z8, a Sony, an Oly in 2021 (as I recall), and now this. You have the gear you need to shoot BIF...perhaps it is the archer and not the arrow.

40K? What's your address?

I have usaa, did exactly what you are proposing on line. It was easy to do. Cost was minimal. USAA is almost always rated as the highest ins company as far as satisfaction and service. You pay for it, but so far, so good.

Ed,

A quick search of photography clubs in Las Vegas revealed there is a photo club there. And they affiliae with a pro lab. You could kill two birds with one stone...join a club and increase knowledge that way AND walk into the pro lab mentioned on the club's site and seek help on this particular project. What I don't see, at quick glance, is when and where they meet...but they do look active. I suggest you contact them.

https://nevadacc.org/content/join-us

Good to know...and there is a Black Friday deal going on there now...

Odd sizes is an important feature

Thx.

Nah, on UHH you have to sort the wheat from the chafe. Its like the wild west here except all the gunfighters have keyboards and most are AARP members. But I am interested in the opinions of a few folks because I intend to order some metal prints here soon. I previously used a vendor, CG Pro, and liked their product. Right now an 11x14 is $50.

Burk. You’ve been in this game professionally for a long time. What’s your preference and why? I’m asking because I’m going to do a few metal prints.

Thx

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