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Comment by Don posted on Best portrait lens at 18/01/2010 - 14:11
MattMatic wrote:
I've been using PCs since DOS 3
(Programmer and general tech-head/geek/nerd)
Recently got the iMac 24" - and I love it
The operating system has a few differences that take some getting used to (like copying folders - the Mac replaces, while Windows merges). But, apart from that when it comes to general use the Mac wins hands down.
I use Firefox, Thunderbird, OpenOffice on both PC and Mac - all work a treat. Also use VirtualBox for testing on the iMac (Linux versions, Windows etc). It all "just works".
You'll read lots and lots about pros and cons of each system and get yourself seriously confused. Once you use a Mac for video and music work (even GarageBand is surprisingly versatile) you'll wonder why on earth Windows hasn't been able to get it that good
Don't forget the cost of migrating software - for me that's put a damper on complete migration at the moment. Some software includes licenses for both Mac & Win, but others you have to upgrade/replace/buy new.
Agree with the advice to go and see one demonstrated! Just DON'T see a Mac Pro running Photoshop CS4 - it'll make you cry when you see the speed!!!!
Matt
Hey Matt... it's been a while!I've been using PCs since DOS 3
(Programmer and general tech-head/geek/nerd)
Recently got the iMac 24" - and I love it
The operating system has a few differences that take some getting used to (like copying folders - the Mac replaces, while Windows merges). But, apart from that when it comes to general use the Mac wins hands down.
I use Firefox, Thunderbird, OpenOffice on both PC and Mac - all work a treat. Also use VirtualBox for testing on the iMac (Linux versions, Windows etc). It all "just works".
You'll read lots and lots about pros and cons of each system and get yourself seriously confused. Once you use a Mac for video and music work (even GarageBand is surprisingly versatile) you'll wonder why on earth Windows hasn't been able to get it that good
Don't forget the cost of migrating software - for me that's put a damper on complete migration at the moment. Some software includes licenses for both Mac & Win, but others you have to upgrade/replace/buy new.
Agree with the advice to go and see one demonstrated! Just DON'T see a Mac Pro running Photoshop CS4 - it'll make you cry when you see the speed!!!!
Matt
I wish I had your computer chops, but when it comes writing code, my learning disabilities got me beat, there's no easy way to cheat dyslexia when you can't even use the rest of the paragraph to "Fill in the blanks" when a word or number comes up garbled.....
Two tips with the mac for you...
put firefox on a usb stick, and take it with you... I hear from other macheads that using seperate browsers for different tasks makes life a little more secure...
also the iWork suite, is very good once you learn it... takes a while to learn it, so the thirty day trial thing isn't enough, you go into the HD/library/prefeences file and drag the file "apple/iwork '09/plist file to the trash and when you restart the program you'll have thirty more days...
Comment by Don posted on Should I buy an Apple Mac at 18/01/2010 - 13:56
This myth about macs being more expensive was debunked a few years back.
A comparably equipped Dell was equal and in some cases more expensive than the macs same with HPs higher end models.
But add in the extras you pay for PC and esp windoze and it proves even more favorable to go mac.
disk tools, antivirus, and the pc equivelants to the iLife multimedia suite, and your low end pcs start costing as much or more than the mac.
A comparably equipped Dell was equal and in some cases more expensive than the macs same with HPs higher end models.
But add in the extras you pay for PC and esp windoze and it proves even more favorable to go mac.
disk tools, antivirus, and the pc equivelants to the iLife multimedia suite, and your low end pcs start costing as much or more than the mac.
Comment by Don posted on Should I buy an Apple Mac at 17/01/2010 - 20:33
I love my macs... have four of 'em.
Comment by Don posted on Should I buy an Apple Mac at 17/01/2010 - 20:22
Did your original try involve taking a meter reading, then adjusting the shutter/aperture to compensate for any filters used to maintain a proper Exposure Value?
just dialing in a longer shutter speed won't keep your exposure right if you don't stop down the aperture or iso the appropriate amount to compensate....
just dialing in a longer shutter speed won't keep your exposure right if you don't stop down the aperture or iso the appropriate amount to compensate....
Comment by Don posted on Overexposed at 17/01/2010 - 19:26
got a decent selection of older to newer... love 'em all!
Comment by Don posted on New uses for old lenses at 17/01/2010 - 19:20
Comment by Don posted on "In the Wind" Making of Photo Shoot Video at 17/01/2010 - 17:34
love it Ben, I kinda guessed the tech detials, how do you like the pancake lens? that 31 ain't gonna happen for me this year.... I've been eyeing up one...
I spent too much money on motorcycle stuff last year this year I'm getting the camera gear bug again!
thanx Pereni,nice of you to say, I shot that in March of 08, one of the photos helped launch that young fellas carreer, he won 1st in mb in a national hairstyling competition. I composed it originally in imovie '08 which was not a stellar nle, but I had recently imported some old stuff into Imovie 9 for a mild update.. Since I never used it for web or commercial purposes, just the odd private showing, I never had to worry about the one song.
Inspired by Ben's fine piece, I think I shall drag it into Garage band and mix up a new soundscore and send it to my youtube channel...
I spent too much money on motorcycle stuff last year this year I'm getting the camera gear bug again!
thanx Pereni,nice of you to say, I shot that in March of 08, one of the photos helped launch that young fellas carreer, he won 1st in mb in a national hairstyling competition. I composed it originally in imovie '08 which was not a stellar nle, but I had recently imported some old stuff into Imovie 9 for a mild update.. Since I never used it for web or commercial purposes, just the odd private showing, I never had to worry about the one song.
Inspired by Ben's fine piece, I think I shall drag it into Garage band and mix up a new soundscore and send it to my youtube channel...
Comment by Don posted on "In the Wind" Making of Photo Shoot Video at 17/01/2010 - 14:56
Hi. welcome. You didn't get lucky and catch some good photos of weird lights in the northern sky recently? by any chance? just curious..
Comment by Don posted on Hello from Norway at 17/01/2010 - 05:37
Prieni wrote:
Great insight you're giving here. Thanks a lot.
I thought you had gone away from Pentax. Did I miss something here?
I enjoyed looking over your shoulder for this shoot and the resulting images are great. (But I guess you know that already ).
Prieni
I think Ben left his "Offical" relationship with Pentax behind, but kept the gear!Great insight you're giving here. Thanks a lot.
I thought you had gone away from Pentax. Did I miss something here?
I enjoyed looking over your shoulder for this shoot and the resulting images are great. (But I guess you know that already ).
Prieni
it's a nice clip for sure... reminds me of another one I saw somewhere...
link
I used mine for in house portfolio use, it's not gonna be on the web for long so check it out now, it'll be down next week...
warning... Ben's images are nicer than mine!
Comment by Don posted on "In the Wind" Making of Photo Shoot Video at 17/01/2010 - 02:26
easier to focus, and redeye reduction... most are relatively cheap, run on aa batteries and fit in a hotshoe...