Posts for: wds0410
Nov 12, 2019 09:35:39 #
will47 wrote:
I have never used a Mac, always Windows based. If I chose to switch to Mac how difficult is this? What could I expect and do I get anything better by doing so? Thanks.
I switched from Windows based PCs to a MacBook Pro 5 years ago and I have no regrets. There is a bit of a learning curve but nothing that isn't too daunting if you are open minded and patient.
"do I anything get better by doing so?" -- in my opinion: everything is better. The display is crisper, the performance is better, the speed is better, and none of those Window update issues. Everything just works seamlessly. Especially if you have an Iphone and Ipad, they all share with little of no effort on your part.
The only down side is they are definitely more expensive.
Nov 12, 2019 09:14:52 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Are any of your contemplating the addition of Luminar 4 to your toolkits? I ask, because Luminar 3 was a disaster, and I'm wondering if Skylum has lost its cred?
I'm on the fence. I, too, had problems with Luminar 3 but it may have been my 5 year old Mac with diminishing disk space that was the problem. I have a new one now and so far Luminar 3 has been working Ok but I haven't really put it through its paces yet. With all of that being said I have to admit the new features being touted in Luminar 4 leave me feeling lukewarm at best. Sky replacement -- not my thing. Portrait Enhancer - not interested, AI Structure -- nice but I don't think I'll use it much; new GUI -- just another learning curve to go through.
Oct 29, 2019 09:22:32 #
greymule wrote:
Think I should blur the edges a bit?
I agree with the previous post. It looks like it is over sharpened.
Oct 27, 2019 09:16:11 #
fantom wrote:
I'm sorry, in the future I will put "joke" into the title of my posts if it is a joke.
Clearly not funny and honestly just stupid.
Oct 25, 2019 10:46:08 #
jbk224 wrote:
Literally, you are correct.
However, the expectation when you go to this show, is that the manufacturer; will send you to one of their vendors for the best current deal for the product, or sell you the product at a reduced 'show special' price. This is the case for over 90% of the products available to purchase at the show.
However, the expectation when you go to this show, is that the manufacturer; will send you to one of their vendors for the best current deal for the product, or sell you the product at a reduced 'show special' price. This is the case for over 90% of the products available to purchase at the show.
One of my mottos: expect nothing and you are rarely disappointed.
Oct 25, 2019 09:08:11 #
jbk224 wrote:
I was at NYC Photo Expo today and stopped by the W... (show quote)
I'm not sure being pissed off is the right reaction. This is simply a business transaction. The rep made an offer, you passed on it and found a better deal. Shopping around was the correct reaction. Smart move.
Oct 25, 2019 08:59:34 #
warzone wrote:
A lot of suggestions are made to check your LCD screen before actually taking the picture. I’m outdoors a lot and find that I can’t see the screen due to the glare. Any suggestions?
As I shoot 95% of my shots in manual mode (99 % of these are landscape shots by the way and not anything in motion), I always use the LCD to check the histogram for exposing to the right. I never blow out highlights and anything in shadows can usually be restored in post processing with little or no noise.
Oct 23, 2019 09:20:03 #
Oct 22, 2019 19:15:59 #
lev29 wrote:
Thank you for contributing. Unfortunately, and this is only from my own selfish POV, I plan/want to employ Luminar in a freestanding mode, NOT as a plug-in for some other program that requires me to pay an [insidious] monthly subscription fee.
You don’t have to use Luminar Flex as a plug-in, it’s the same as Luminar 3 just without the DAM.
Oct 22, 2019 16:34:45 #
lev29 wrote:
Thank you, cameraf4, for creating this Topic. I bo... (show quote)
I’ve been using Luminar for about 3 years now and quite found of it. That being said Luminar 3 has been a regular crashing nightmare for me. However, Luminar Flex is rock solid.
Oct 21, 2019 09:53:19 #
Don Schaeffer wrote:
I'm so frustrated. The Yanks haven't won a pennant in decades.
Last time was 2009. So just about 1 decade.
Oct 21, 2019 09:25:01 #
Quite informative. Thank you for sharing.
Oct 20, 2019 09:09:52 #
nadelewitz wrote:
Okay. I get how the MacOS is indispensable to YOU.... (show quote)
On Oct 19: "They have always been known for "beautiful industrial design", and crap hardware,"
On Oct 20: "It's just real stupid that lots of folks who prefer one of them, for whatever reasons, have to ridicule the other or perpetuate fear of using the other."
Hmmm...
Oct 16, 2019 12:01:19 #
67skylark27 wrote:
I was with you until you said ice hockey! Just watch the Stanley Cup finals one year - about 6 games
in and you will be hooked. Or go sit on the glass for a college hockey game a few times. It will
be time well spent. Fair warning - after going that, football will become very boring!
in and you will be hooked. Or go sit on the glass for a college hockey game a few times. It will
be time well spent. Fair warning - after going that, football will become very boring!
👍😁
Oct 16, 2019 10:18:23 #
markngolf wrote:
7 minutes of creative improvisation on "My One & Only Love".
https://jazzonthetube.com/video/my-one-and-only-love-1982/
Rollins had a very varied and fascinating life. For two years he practiced on the walkway of the Manhattan, Williamsburg Bridge to escape the sounds of a young child crying in his apartment building. For more of his life:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Rollins
Enjoy,
Mark
https://jazzonthetube.com/video/my-one-and-only-love-1982/
Rollins had a very varied and fascinating life. For two years he practiced on the walkway of the Manhattan, Williamsburg Bridge to escape the sounds of a young child crying in his apartment building. For more of his life:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Rollins
Enjoy,
Mark
I've tried on more than one occasion to appreciate this type of music and I just don't get it. I'm not going to denigrate the musicians who are masters of their craft or those that like this type of music but it has no appeal to me. Kind of like scotch or any whisky for that matter, paintings by Jackson Pollack, and ice hockey.
For all those who like this type of jazz, whisky, and the other two I say the more power to you.
