jerryc41 wrote:
I never let my cards get anywhere near full. It probably doesn't matter, but I don't want to cram all that I can onto a card. The largest card I use is 8GB.
I believe my buddy doesn't go larger than 8Gb either . . . he also transfers keeper to CDs. Nothing worse than a back-up external hard drive crashing and not being backed-up.
btw: After downloading nearly 30,000 songs from the local library on a 'back-up' external hard drive it crashed in less than a month. All my call to the manufacturer got me was their question 'You do have all that backed-up, right?' Uhm, no.
A professional friend of mine going on an extended trip takes along a pocketful of smaller (8gb) cards and simply fills them up and stores them. At night, he downloads and backs them up onto either an external hard drive (via computer) or an Epson viewer, depending on which he brought with him. With the lowering costs of smaller cards, he files the cards in a holder with trip information and then has backup copies of everything he's shot. Makes sense if you can get good yet affordable memory cards. And, YES, at least 10's not 6's.
For what it's worth, I appreciate the heads-up . . . I've been toying with buying a 5D III but also weighing the same thoughts many of us have about changing horses and going with a whole new system--Nikon, Sony, whatever.
For now, I'll just wait and see. It's frustrating for an impatient guy but it's also how I decided to buy my Apple computers too.
To me the mystery is about his changing 'allegiances' . . . so, I'm guessing it's not a Canon product and therefore not the newly announced Rebel T4i. He might be referring to the new Sony RX100 just mentioned in Photography Bay. It's a new 20.2MP compact camera with a much larger sensor than other compact zoom cameras around. The 1-inch CMOS image sensor is the same size as the Nikon 1 Series interchangeable lens models. The fixed zoom lens provides 28-100mm equivalent zoom range with a max f/1.8 aperture. But a game changer? Could be.
In his tech column this week, David Pogue of the NY Times wrote: "I (have) the amazing Canon S100, a tiny pocket camera with the biggest sensor on the market . . . But in two weeks, Ill be switching my allegiance. You cannot believe whats about to come down the photographic pike. Trust me: If youre in the market for a small camera with astonishing photographic results, hold off for a few weeks."
ANYONE have an idea as to what he's talking about??
Appreciate all the replies . . . Feedback can only help us grow.
donrent wrote:
Other sites ?? No... With this site (UHH)Why ????
Your reply certainly makes sense probably because I haven't fully explored the posting capabilities UHH offers photographers sharing their work. I do think, though, it's helpful to have several avenues, including UHH, to get feedback in order to grow. And having said that, I'm hoping you'll take a min to check my 500px postings and share your opinion and advice. Thanks for your comment.
Relatively new to Ugly Hedgehog, photography has become my passion. Along the way I've discovered a website, 500px, which lets photographers post their work and gather feedback from other photographers.
Here's my page: http://500px.com/korker_communications
As you can see, my work has no rhyme or reason although I seem to enjoy sunsets/sunrises (who doesn't) and nature. There's something magical, however about capturing people in everyday life relaxing for a camera.
Question is: Have any of you displayed your work on 500px or other site and are there other sites you can recommend (incl Ugly Hedgehog) that I can turn to for feedback and advice?
My beautiful Sony NEX-7 arrived this week (finally) after being back-ordered with J&R since October. Haven't had much opportunity yet to play with it but, when I do, I'll be sure to post some images. I've already learned that a back-up battery is critical (no automatic power down that I see) and the kit lens, while sharp, has its restrictions. Stay tuned!
About 100 years ago (yeah, young and naive), I was thumbing through pix on my 5D when I realized our plane was heading to the runway. A hurried flight attendant offered to put my camera in an overhead for me and blindly I gave it up. Hitting turbulence mid-flight, the compartment door flew open. As though in slow motion, out came bags and my camera. Glass shattered as the 5D's lens hit an armrest edge. Happily, only the UV filter was sacrificed. Never again are my lenses without a UV filter and my equipment is now ALWAYS handled with the care it deserves.
Before anyone can make a recommendation it's probably important to understand what you'd be upgrading from and what you want to do once you've made the move. What equipment are you using now?