I have had this issue with other programs. Windows wants you to get things from its app store even though it doesn't have what you want. It took me awhile to realize, I could ignore the do you want to get this app from the store and just install whatever it is I wanted to install. So, see if you can ignore that message.

Installing Creative Cloud can also be tricky if it thinks you are on more than two computers. Basically, all you need to do is log out of one of the computers, so it will install properly on the computer you are working on. In my case, I do have it on multiple computers and do this all the time, but I suspect it could be unusual.

A third solution would be to call or live chat with Adobe. They can be pretty good with these kinds of problems.

Good luck! I know how frustrating this can be. I am especially annoyed with Microsoft and its attempt to redirect every install, to let's go look in our store.

Actually, the m7 is superior in many ways to the M2. The Af and the additional range in the lens are two reasons I would get it if I had the M2. It also has a pretty decent viewfinder. I got the m6 just before it came out, so I haven't upgraded, but I have been very happy with the M6 over the iii and the v. If you can afford it, it is a great travel/hiking camera.

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I agree with the comments that noone will care how you get to the final result, so if this works for you, you should work this way. But, you might want to pay attention to the settings your camera is coming up with. I used to do what you did in complex lighting situations, mostly indoors and in places where I could not use flash. After awhile I stopped doing this. As others have said, different cameras will arrive at settings in different ways. I had one camera, not sure which one, which would shoot ISO way up, so all I ever got were noisy photos. This was partly to keep shutter speed up. I am a very steady shooter and could get nonblurry shots with IS on lenses at lower shutter speeds than the camera would pick, so I could lower ISO and get much better, cleaner shots. Even in bright sun, the camera would pick high isos.

Taking note of what the camera is choosing can be a great way to figure out how your camera is working. Have fun as you figure this all out.

My a7iii was the worst of the Sonys I have owned in terms of dust. Came with it as a new camera, continued to get dust even when I wasn't changing lenses except once a day in very clean environments. Really defeated the purpose of having an ilc. Almost completely turned me away from Sony. I also shoot raw.

I don't think it is so random. I have had way worse problems with dust on all of my Sony cameras than any other cameras I have owned except for the Nikon D600, which was atrocious. The Sonys are almost as bad, but at least one can mostly blow the dust off with a rocket blower. It is my one complaint about Sony cameras (now an a7riv). I have had one dust spot in all of my combined Canon gear--many cameras for many years. It was after using an old push-pull lens in an extreme dust storm in Death Valley. Sonys get dust no matter where you use them or how careful you are changing lenses.

I definitely wouldn't give her your memory card. Who knows what errors she might introduce on it! I might share some photos via email at whatever resolution you feel comfortable with. I don't necessarily mind sharing some photos with strangers but always just email jpgs when I have processed the photos, as I shoot in RAW only.

You might also take a look at Canon refurbished (for Canon gear, of course). They can have some very good deals that would fit your budget, and everything I have purchased from them have been like new. Their refurbished products come with a one-year warranty. It's not the most advanced camera today, but the 6d is a really good camera that is priced such that you should be able to get a good refurbished lens to go with it. It operates much like your t2i and may very well get you what you are looking for.

Good luck with your decision.

As both a teacher and someone who has taken photography classes recently, I would recommend actually getting them to take pictures--hands on activity--as you are teaching concepts and things like how to use the camera. Maybe do short walking tours with them on the days you can't meet in classsrooms. You could even demonstrate simple post processing using their photographs. Students of all ages have very short attention spans. I would say this about myself too. I took one class that was so bad, I basically walked out on it a couple of times (which being a teacher myself, I would normally never do). What drove me nuts was the lack of organization and poor presentation of things with no hands on experience.

In general, my sense is that people learn things best when they are actually doing them. It's easier to understand the significance of lighting when you are confronting it directly. And yes, some older people have limitations that need to be considered.

Congratulations to you for taking this on. It is wonderful for people to develop hobbies when they have the time to pursue them, so you are performing a very useful service. Your ideas for topics to investigate are solid, but again, I would encourage you to actually get them taking photos or those cameras will probably remain in the boxes. All the best to you!!!

Marianne, The 5dmkIV is a terrific camera that I have used and continue to use since it was first released. You can't go wrong with it, especially for birds and wildlife. I recently have been using mirrorless bodies (Canon R, Sony a7riii, and Sony a7rIV). I like the smaller bodies as I do a lot of hiking for landscape photos and also like taking travel and street photos. I have found the later bodies easier to carry, though the lenses can still be on the heavy side. The Sonys are amazing cameras and Sony has some terrific lightweight lenses that are impressive. However, I love the image quality from the R. It is almost the same camera as the 5dmkiv. Its colors are better and I like its touchscreen AF system with a full screen of AF points to choose from. You have good Canon lenses and they will work with the R flawlessly with the adopter. The Canon 16-35 f4 lens remains my favorite. The AF, however, is not quite so good for birds and other fast moving objects--that's where I continue to use either the 5dmkiv or one of the Sonys (I will sell the a7riii pretty soon). If you can, try them out and see what you like best. I have small hands, so the smaller mirrorless bodies suit me well. You should have no worries about the 5dmkiv becoming obsolete. Good luck with your choice!

Yes, Photoshop, ACR, Lightroom Classic

I both pay for the Adobe subscription (and most frequently use PS and LR). I also use Canon's DPP4 and have acquired but not used much Capture One. I have tried other programs but I keep coming back to Adobe.

I have always just clicked on Photo, edit in, Adobe PS xxx. It imports a TIFF file from LR directly to PS.

I have been using various Sony rx100 models since the first one came out (the original, the III, the V, and now the VI). I haven't really used the Canon model you are looking at although I am a big fan of Canon gear generally. I like the Sony compacts for a number of reasons. They really do fit in a pocket. They are capable of producing very sharp images. They are durable (a friend dropped my original on the marble floor at Hearst Castle--it was scratched up but always worked flawlessly; I climbed Mt Whitney with it and got stuck in a snow/rain storm at the top, but it survived the weather). The evf works fine; I never had any problem with it on any of the models I bought though it has gotten better on the newer models. I like the ability to control the camera, but it does ok on P when I hand it to friends. I will say that the V was my least favorite of all of these, mostly because I kept getting it in a mode where it wanted to take multiple shots at the same time and it didn't seem that much better than the III to me--though I think the AF was improved. I got the VI because I felt that the lens on the others didn't give me enough reach. I mostly use the camera outside in somewhat extreme conditions so the speed of the lens was never much of an issue. It does pretty well inside and I have some great night shots with it too.

As with any camera, what is best for me may not be the best for you. It sounds like the V will serve you better given your interests, but for me, I have been very happy with the longer lens of the VI (and I guess the VII is even better). Good luck with whatever you get. They are all fine cameras.

I would second this. It is a great little camera.