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Comment by ripstar74 posted on Left handed cameras at 06/08/2010 - 14:12
amoringello wrote:
Hmmm, that being the case...
I am just looking up some info and it seems to point to the issue being that XP Home cannot handle files over 2G! Anyone else able to confirm if that is true?
If so, you need a better OS for doing large scale projects.
With a 2G filesize limit, it isn't even worth upgrading your RAM to 3G until you go to XP Pro or any OS that can use larger file sizes.
Basically, I suspect your temp file needed for PS to operate (and probably the temp file needed for the OS to operate) are getting near their top end and causing a lot of slow down. You are not yet memory bound, with nearly 1G free RAM, but everything that normally gets swapped out to disk is fighting hard to reorganize itself to fit in your memory/disk space configuration.
Sadly, it appears you need an OS upgrade, possibly a memory upgrade... and in a worst case scenario a motherboard upgrade. (my guess is that the motherboard is sufficient and you do not need to worry about that... an AMD64X2 dual core mother board should almost certainly handle 4G of RAM)
This is not an xp issue, its a filesystem issue.pink wrote:
since i started this post I have cropped once and removed background and tried to save four times and it says file to big (over 2mb)
Have to ask a silly question... I assume the message said the file was over 2G, not over 2M.since i started this post I have cropped once and removed background and tried to save four times and it says file to big (over 2mb)
Hmmm, that being the case...
I am just looking up some info and it seems to point to the issue being that XP Home cannot handle files over 2G! Anyone else able to confirm if that is true?
If so, you need a better OS for doing large scale projects.
With a 2G filesize limit, it isn't even worth upgrading your RAM to 3G until you go to XP Pro or any OS that can use larger file sizes.
Basically, I suspect your temp file needed for PS to operate (and probably the temp file needed for the OS to operate) are getting near their top end and causing a lot of slow down. You are not yet memory bound, with nearly 1G free RAM, but everything that normally gets swapped out to disk is fighting hard to reorganize itself to fit in your memory/disk space configuration.
Sadly, it appears you need an OS upgrade, possibly a memory upgrade... and in a worst case scenario a motherboard upgrade. (my guess is that the motherboard is sufficient and you do not need to worry about that... an AMD64X2 dual core mother board should almost certainly handle 4G of RAM)
FAT max filesize = 2gb
FAT32 max filesize = 4gb
NTFS max filesize = size of partition.
Comment by ripstar74 posted on Photoshop running slow at 21/07/2010 - 13:28
Thanks for the tip Hefty1. I have read some reviews/specs and have now placed an order for a LX3. I will do some tests myself when it arrives and if alls ok then order the other two we need.
Thanks again for the recomendation.
Thanks again for the recomendation.
Comment by ripstar74 posted on Recomendations for camera at 16/07/2010 - 13:04
I suppose what I am looking for is the camera with the best metering system, accurate AF, good colour reproduction and high dynamic range.
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Comment by ripstar74 posted on Recomendations for camera at 16/07/2010 - 10:30
[quote:3496ace15f="flossie"]I think you've got a problem right here :
but really...its a horrible waste...
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Thats my thoughts, but maybe I am thinking personally about it and what i could do with a camera like that.
I hear what you say about getting the right people first but unfortunatley I am not hiring and they get hired on their writting ability first and foremost.
My first thought was a Kx, but then i think they are never going to change a lens on it so why bother?
but really...its a horrible waste...
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Thats my thoughts, but maybe I am thinking personally about it and what i could do with a camera like that.
I hear what you say about getting the right people first but unfortunatley I am not hiring and they get hired on their writting ability first and foremost.
My first thought was a Kx, but then i think they are never going to change a lens on it so why bother?
Comment by ripstar74 posted on Recomendations for camera at 15/07/2010 - 17:21
Hi,
I have a problem and could use some advice.
I work for an auction house that holds classic car auctions. The two guys that produce the catalogue for the auction have requested a dslr to take photos to go into the catalogue. They have no photography experience and would just be setting on green mode, pointing and clicking. The catalogue is a high quality publication so we need good quality photos to use in print at 7 x 5 ish size.
My initial thought was a dslr would be too much camera, too big to lugg around the country, and a waste if just using green mode.
So i suppose i am asking if anyone can recomend a compact, bridge or micro 4/3 camera that will do the job. Or would a dslr be the way to go?
I have a problem and could use some advice.
I work for an auction house that holds classic car auctions. The two guys that produce the catalogue for the auction have requested a dslr to take photos to go into the catalogue. They have no photography experience and would just be setting on green mode, pointing and clicking. The catalogue is a high quality publication so we need good quality photos to use in print at 7 x 5 ish size.
My initial thought was a dslr would be too much camera, too big to lugg around the country, and a waste if just using green mode.
So i suppose i am asking if anyone can recomend a compact, bridge or micro 4/3 camera that will do the job. Or would a dslr be the way to go?
Comment by ripstar74 posted on Recomendations for camera at 15/07/2010 - 14:59
Wow, I really like the style of your shots. 4 is my favourite, 5 and 3 are also excellent. Not so keen on the others although it is more personal taste than anything.
Is there a wedding shoot to follow?
Is there a wedding shoot to follow?
Comment by ripstar74 posted on First couple shoot - CC's please at 14/07/2010 - 09:29
My op was asking if there should be more comps. I dont think the existing ones need to change, they work quite well and are different to anything i`ve seen on other sites.
Looking at the vote, 60/40 is not massivley in favour and with only 16 votes I dont think it says anything really.
Looking at the vote, 60/40 is not massivley in favour and with only 16 votes I dont think it says anything really.
Comment by ripstar74 posted on Extra competitions at 13/07/2010 - 09:18
Thought i would give this a bump as competitions are on alot of minds this morning !
Comment by ripstar74 posted on Extra competitions at 12/07/2010 - 16:07
thoughton wrote:
I voted 'No', but to be honest it's a little odd when someone who rarely (if ever?) enters the two existing competitions then puts up a poll about adding more of them.
I enter when I can, however I dont have the time I would like to go out and take shots suitable for most competitions so rely on back catalogues for entries.I voted 'No', but to be honest it's a little odd when someone who rarely (if ever?) enters the two existing competitions then puts up a poll about adding more of them.
Comment by ripstar74 posted on Extra competitions at 08/07/2010 - 10:37
I certainly havn`t , it seems odd to me. I`m sure there would be some demand.