Posts for: PACSMAN
Dec 29, 2021 18:40:52 #
TriX wrote:
And what is your strategy for dealing with a double drive failure? Always a good question to ponder and be prepared for.
As I said earlier the RAID backs up to a USB drive weekly. It also performs health checks on all of the drives.
I’d rather risk a (very unlikely) double drive failure than swapping a bunch of USB drives around. There’s a reason that data centers use RAIDs for data storage
Dec 29, 2021 16:22:04 #
Swapping around a bunch of drives seems way more complicated than a RAID to me. With a TAID your files are available to any computer in the house or via the Internet if you set it up correctly.
Get one with 5 drives and there is always a hot swap drive available if one fails.
Get one with 5 drives and there is always a hot swap drive available if one fails.
Dec 29, 2021 12:01:51 #
Gene51 wrote:
If you are thinking of a drobo, then forget it and... (show quote)
Another thumbs up for Synology - I've had mine for several years and it just works. It will do a weekly backup to a USB drive that you can also store offsite.
Nov 10, 2021 13:33:15 #
I sold my D850 and glass and purchased a Z7ii and new lenses. Very happy with the purchase and performance of the new camera and glass. The weight savings alone was worth it and the images are outstanding. The new Nikon glass is incredible.
Aug 15, 2021 14:21:53 #
bobforman wrote:
My ten-year-old weather station has finally measured its last temperature. Wondering if any fellow hoggers have a recommendation for a replacement? Looking for windspeed, temp, humidity, etc., with wireless remote. I've heard Ambient is good; any others I ought to consider?
I also purchased an Ambient 2000 to replace a 10 year old Davis weather station. The console is great and it also can connect with Weather Underground and and Ambient. There is also an app so you can monitor from anywhere. In addition I added some extra temperature/humidity sensor and a lightning detector. I'd recommend it.
Jun 12, 2021 14:46:07 #
May 3, 2021 16:40:26 #
Rgandel wrote:
I'm going to Iceland on a photography trip for 11 days with Natural Habitat. We'll be there in July. I have a Nikon D600 and a D5500. Any suggestions as to lenses I should bring and do I need a tripod?
Thanks
Thanks
I've been 3 times; last time was July 2019. I took 16-35, 24-120 and 70-200. I did bring a tripod and filters. If you can manage it I'd say take the tripod. Also bring a sleep mask, it never gets dark in July. Expect to shoot sunsets at midnight and sunrises at 3 AM.
Enjoy your trip; I can't wait to go back, it's a fascinating country.
Jan 12, 2021 16:24:04 #
cjc2 wrote:
A NAS system is not a good answer for files you are actively processing as speed are restricted as compared to TB3. Best of luck.
I don't disagree with your statement. I normally copy all my working files to a local drive and them move them to my NAS in Lightroom when I'm done. It sure beats messing around with multiple external drives.
Jan 12, 2021 11:43:26 #
Stop messing around with external drives and get a NAS.
Nov 21, 2020 09:17:26 #
Check out these guys: https://fstopgear.com/products/packs/tilopa?gclid=Cj0KCQiAkuP9BRCkARIsAKGLE8Vwf1bU4ahAbOv-WmR-DC0wH79U4W2LUNJOIyLXPLZOrMtYuwtKOfIaAkWWEALw_wcB
I have a smaller version and it's fantastic.
I have a smaller version and it's fantastic.
Nov 6, 2020 08:49:27 #
jldodge wrote:
I do not have experience with Shimoda but I do own F-Stop backpack (competing brand) that I like very much.
Another vote for the F Stop backpacks.
Jul 10, 2020 07:25:09 #
I keep my primary on my internal SSD and backup when I exit to my RAID.
Jun 22, 2020 09:44:52 #
Gene51 wrote:
Synology makes the best NAS devices in the industry.
I agree - I've been running a Synology for several years.
May 30, 2020 12:43:43 #
I also recommend the RRS 34L. I have had it in salt water many times and has been stated it's easy to disassemble to clean. You'll pay a little more but it will last forever. The company is also very easy to deal with. I also can recommend the RRS BH-55 ball head.
Apr 30, 2020 10:42:40 #
Fayle wrote:
I'm pretty happy with my FStop pack. My favorite feature about it is that it opens from the back.I have the Loka model.
https://fstopgear.com/products/packs/loka-ul
For general use packsacks i'm sold on Osprey.
https://www.osprey.com
https://fstopgear.com/products/packs/loka-ul
For general use packsacks i'm sold on Osprey.
https://www.osprey.com
Another vote for F-Stop. Opening from the back is great - when you put it back on the dirt is on the outside. I use the Loka also and it carries a ton of gear.