Posts: wiz302pa | Ugly Hedgehog

External hard drive

SAMSUNG T7 Shield 2TB Portable SSD, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged
$189 at Amazon.com

Apr 4, 2024 20:08:29 #

Time to off-load 400Gb

I need some advice as to what hardware to acquire to provide a viable long-term, external photo file storage solution. To date I have relied on my 1Tb Mac hard drive, but ..... is it time for a change.

I am not a professional and never will be, but I do enjoy this "sport" and hope to stay active with it.

Type/size of external drive?

Any Adobe Lightroom-specific considerations other than the need for a reasonable data transfer to/from speeds?

Nov 7, 2023 13:17:48 #

What upgrade for MAC OS?

tnste wrote:

I have a 2020 27" intel IMAC with Big Sur OS... (show quote)

I am running Sonoma on a 2019, 27-inch iMac with no issues OTHER THAN the "evolving" method Apple uses to manage security and privacy :). Mine is a 3 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i5 system using 32 Gb RAM.

Sep 28, 2023 14:05:22 #

Apples new Operating System, Sonoma.

CarolS wrote:

Has anyone used Apples new operating system Sonoma? Is it buggy. Do you think it is worth upgrading to. Thanks

I have been a Mac used for 19 years

For Apple OS upgrades, I usually wait a few weeks for the 1st or second update to occur. In this case when 14 turns into 14.0.1 or 14.0.2. This always happens. Then, I jump in -- after the initial "surprises" have been addressed.

It will only take a few weeks as Apple scrambles to recover from the blowback from initial field experiences.

Sep 18, 2023 16:14:21 #

Scenic views by state

StanMac wrote:

Great scenics! Wonderful shot of the Devils Tower!

Wyoming is the least populated state, barely over half a million people. Which is why I wonder why there is a 4-lane highway in such a remote place as shown in picture #7.

Stan

Actually, that is a passing lane on a 2-lane hiway.

Aug 31, 2023 14:01:26 #

"Blue" Supermoon

From my front porch - couldn't resist taking the shot

Aug 27, 2023 14:35:19 #

Portable storage device

RahulKhosla wrote:

Are there any portable digital storage devices that have CF express or XQD card slots to allow downloading of images directly to the storage device instead of routing through a laptop ? I would like to avoid taking a laptop because of weight restrictions on African Safaris.

I use as many SD cards as I need to cover my needs on a trip. But, I backup them up to an external drive without a computer. My solution is shown on the attachment.

It requires only three "new" items for my travel kit:
1) Anker hub; 2) an external SDD drive; and 3) Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter. In this example I use a 2T Samsung as my external drive. My iPhone (with no additional apps) and the power bank are items I always travel with. This is not a fast backup process, but it works. The three "new" items + cables shown weigh ~8 oz.

Note: The iPhone is used only to control the process. No photo files are stored on the iPhone.

Aug 20, 2023 13:08:49 #

Question regarding Lightroom

Photoladybon wrote:

Hi HH: br Monterey is not “up to date” br br br ... (show quote)

Apr 19, 2023 18:51:00 #

USE IPHONE(14PROMAX) AS STORAGE/BACK-UP FOR SD CARDS?

Fstop12 wrote:

Totally agree with your process.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_mG9fFmVUo

This is how to do it - I know this works. For the SD card reader us the Apple product - 3rd party items sometimes do not work.

When I do his I backup frequently and never overwrite an SD card - buy more SDs

Feb 11, 2023 15:12:19 #

Bryce Canyon National Park

I like Bryce images better with the snow 😐

Feb 9, 2023 14:06:41 #

Moon shot

SunBeach1962 wrote:

What camera and lens were you using plus settings that is a fantastic picture. One of the best details I have ever seen.

Thanks for your very kind comments.

Sony a6400 (mirrorless, APS-C) with Sony 70-350mm zoom lens (also APS-C)
set at 350mm (528mm equivalent with correction for cropped sensor)
f/8.0
ISO 100
1/50 sec
-3.0 EV exposure
then post using Lr classic and Topaz AI

Feb 8, 2023 14:08:04 #

Moon shot

Couldn't pass up this shot last night.

Feb 8, 2023 13:55:11 #

SpaceX and the rising moon

DrJoeS wrote:

From the west coast of Florida at 140 miles west, it has to be night launches for a decent photo.

Would be helpful if you would share the exposure setting for the 3-second shot. :)

Dec 29, 2022 16:52:01 #

Going Mirrorless

nascar27 wrote:

After years of shooting Nikon I am making a switch... (show quote)

A good resource for anything about Sony camera equipment is Mark Galer at < https://www.markgaler.com. >
He has a lot of info on this web site and also has a subscription service at < https://www.patreon.com/markgaler >
For example, he has a downloadable e-book update June 2022 entitled "513-page eBook in PDF format for the A7III and A7RIII cameras".

Dec 4, 2022 23:19:03 #

Heavy Haulers in Central Australia

The Aussies call these road trains