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Sep 6, 2023 21:59:30   #
Thank you all all for your responses! I have a 22 hour flight ahead, followed by shorter flight on small planes. I feel much more comfortable, now, in packing my camera backpack in the way that everything fits best. It puts my mind at ease . Thanks everyone!!!
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Sep 6, 2023 20:56:08   #
scubadoc wrote:
Slightly off topic, but if you are taking a fair amount of camera gear and are on a small, foreigncarrier that weighs backpacks, I would carry my camera and lens over my neck and would often put other lenses and/or camera bodies in a safari vest, which I wear. You can get a 30 lb backpack down to about 12 lbs this way, which should satisfy carry on weight restrictions.


Yep.. thx..that’s exactly my plan!
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Sep 6, 2023 12:10:52   #
I was just wondering what most do, as I’ve received conflicting advice. Do you keep your lenses mounted on cameras in your camera bag, or detach them, for long airplane flights? My thought is detach, so if there is turbulence, added pressure won’t be put on camera mounts. Just wondering what most people do.
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Jan 1, 2023 10:16:52   #
jcwall396 wrote:
One more question for you guys using Backblaze - my photos are on an external hard drive. Any problems using Backblaze with an external drive? Their website says they support external USB drives, but would like to hear if any of you have used one. Thanks!

I use Backblaze. It backups my two external hard drives plus my Mac. As others have said, initial backup is slow, took almost 4 months, but
after initial backup it’s not even noticeable. Their support is excellent. It gives. Me total peace of mind
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Dec 2, 2022 22:18:01   #
Thank you all for your help! I think I’ll stick with the glasses I currently use, rather than invest in new ones!
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Nov 30, 2022 20:26:50   #
[quote=User ID]Cant see any benefit from blue lenses. What are they supposed to do for you ?[
They are supposed to “/Blue light blocking glasses are specifically designed to filter out the harmful blue-violet light rays that are commonly emitted from digital screens.”
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Nov 30, 2022 16:54:13   #
I was wondering if anyone wore computer glasses with lenses that filter out the blue computer light? And if so, do you see a difference in color as you edit your photos? I need computer glasses, but didn’t want to order those type of lenses if it impacted the colors I was seeing.
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Sep 1, 2022 14:43:34   #
burkphoto wrote:
As an ex-lab guy who implemented color management on a grand scale, I'll advocate for leaving your camera set at sRGB. More prints have been ruined by Adobe RGB than any other issue other than using uncalibrated, unprofiled monitors.

There are good reasons and good places to use Adobe RGB. They are usually very narrow niche market uses... For instance, if your employer insists you use Adobe RGB so they have a little more wiggle room to edit your JPEGs before converting to CMYK and printing them in a news magazine or paper.

100% of photo labs accept sRGB. Some labs can handle Adobe RGB, but ONLY if you tag the image in the EXIF AND EMBED THE PROFILE, AND you tell them you are using Adobe RGB.

Many labs use software that strips off ALL profiles and EXIF data when they import your images to the server. That's because their lab software ASSUMES you are submitting sRGB images. If you tell them you are using Adobe RGB, they can adjust their process to handle it, but not all labs do that.

HIGH END inkjet printing boutiques will work with you to interpret whatever profile you tag and embed.

THE INTERNET IS sRGB! If you upload Adobe RGB images to web sites, they may or may not use the profile correctly. Users' browsers may or may not interpret the profile correctly. So as a practical matter, use sRGB for JPEGs.

If you record raw files at the camera and post-process them in advanced software (Capture One, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, etc.), you can make use of wide gamut profiles as INTERMEDIATE, WORKING PROFILES.

A working profile allows the raw file to be converted to RGB without losing visible colors. Lightroom Classic uses a wide gamut working profile, and can hand off RGB images to Photoshop or other software as 16-bit, ProPhoto RGB or Adobe RGB files.

The idea is to convert, edit, and manipulate images in that wide gamut space, then convert to JPEG in sRGB for a lab or the Internet.

If you use a monitor with 10-bit color that has been custom calibrated and profiled BY YOU, using a kit from Datacolor or Colorbrite, then you can see most or all of Adobe RGB colors (but not ProPhoto RGB, which includes many hues outside the range of human vision). Then, by "soft proofing" your files, you can see how they look in sRGB, or if you have the correct profile for your lab or your inkjet printer, you can get a reasonable preview of what your lab or printer will print.

ICC Color Management is NOT camera brand specific. sRGB and Adobe RGB are standard definitions of color range agreed upon throughout the industry. How the camera manufacturer uses their own proprietary color science to create images STORED in one of those color spaces does differ. But the profile spaces or gamuts themselves do not.

Raw processing allows you to get the most from your sensor. It does require knowledge of color management practices, full monitor calibration with a "puck and software", and some discipline, care, and concern about settings. But it is worth it.
As an ex-lab guy who implemented color management ... (show quote)



Thank you! I’m all set at sRGB in both camera as the camera requires a setting (even tho I do shoot raw) and I appreciate your clear explanation!
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Sep 1, 2022 11:25:55   #
Thank you everyone for your responses. It was a great help!
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Aug 31, 2022 17:41:49   #
CHG_CANON wrote:
You seem to have forgotten the prior discussion ... https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-736833-1.html


ohhh, so sorry, I guess I missed that, I should have researched better prior to asking the question. But thank you for the link. It certainly explains it all very clearly!
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Aug 31, 2022 14:10:11   #
I am wondering if it matters what color space you set in your cameras. I shoot with Canon r7 and r6, and only shoot raw format. I use lightroom the vast majority of the time to edit. When sending images to websites and print, I usually export as sRGB as that generally is the requested format. But I understand that adobe RGB has a larger color range. I was wondering what most of this group (particualy Canon shooters) set for the colorspace on their cameras?
Thanks!
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Aug 25, 2022 13:39:39   #
I had that same issue last year. I went with the R6 for it’s low light capabilities. I decided that the few times I might want to crop tightly, I could “upsize the photo” first, and then crop.I do not find any issues with the 20MP at all. I was concerned that with the R5, that 45MP might be too much for my computer to download, and also take up way too much space. I have not regretted my decision at all. After buying the R6, i did not pickup my 5DM4 a all…In fact I just sold it to buy the R7…so now I have a camera for wildlife (R7) and one for landscapes/etc…I am very happy with the decision…Buying both cameras are just a little more than the R5 would have been, and totally serve all my needs….I don’t think you will be sorry with whichever model you choose..
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May 18, 2022 11:08:07   #
I faced the same exact decision last year. I went with the R6 due to price and that I don’t shoot video. I was concerned that large image size of r5 would be slow to download and use too much space on my computer. I sold a 7Dm2 for the 6. I still have my 5DM4. Now I think I will sell the 5DM4 for the r7 when it is released, for wildlife. I am happy with the r6 and have not used the dslr since I got the 6. I love the eye focus and the histogram in the viewfinder. I don’t heavily crop my photos, so pixel size has not been an issue, however, with LR I can upsize them image if needed. Hope that helps
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Feb 20, 2022 12:23:48   #
47greyfox wrote:
Ooops, I apologize if I left the impression that the financials are my most important consideration. I have two sell/purchase scenarios. I'm looking at Canon R5/R6 refurbished with the Canon Customer Loyalty Program (nets me 10% off the refurb price). The R5 out of pocket (OOP) would be about $1300 after the sale of my 5d4 and 7d2. The R6 OOP is about $1500 after selling the 7d2+lens and keeping the 5d4. For some, it may look like a no brainer... i.e. go with the R5 and spend the delta for memory cards, etc. I'm struggling a little on determining whether I "need" 45meg raw files vs 20 on the R6. Also, there's something to be said for the convenience of SD cards in the R6 since I don't shoot video. And... the OOP is contingent on me getting my asking price for my DSLRs. Yes, I've met the enemy and it is me.
Ooops, I apologize if I left the impression that t... (show quote)


I was in you exact position this past summer. I sold my 7D2 and kept 5Dm4. I bought the R6 and am very happy. I was concerned about time and space for downloading hundreds ( thousands, if traveling) images with huge file sizes (R5)…, and am not interested in video recording. That is why I went with the R6.. I am very pleased. I kept the 5dm4 as back up for when I want 2 bodies with lenses.. but I am considering selling that for a second canon mirrorless
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Jan 16, 2022 15:23:18   #
Thank you everyone for your replies! I updated the firmware at a camera shop yesterday, and so far.. all is working great!
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