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Oh sugar, millimetres the man said, of course the da* is far bigger!
Comment by SPB posted on Being dim again at 19/10/2008 - 20:52
What's that refer to "31 incredible millimetres" ......... 300mm DA*?
Comment by SPB posted on Being dim again at 19/10/2008 - 20:17
Gwyn wrote:
However, Terry, if you can afford a Mac, and don't mind having to get all new software for it also then maybe you should see if there is someone near you with one who will let you have a play, before committing to it.
You could also try buying from this place:-However, Terry, if you can afford a Mac, and don't mind having to get all new software for it also then maybe you should see if there is someone near you with one who will let you have a play, before committing to it.
http://www.2ndchancepc.co.uk/second-hand-computers.html
Tooks wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="SPB"][quote:3496ace15f="Tooks"]Hold on a minute fella, calm down!!
We were talking about the iMac, as mentioned by the OP...
Of course, iMac and the Cube and mac mini are other examples are not exactly easy to upgrade, without resorting to USB or Firewire externals.[quote:3496ace15f="SPB"][quote:3496ace15f="Tooks"]Hold on a minute fella, calm down!!
We were talking about the iMac, as mentioned by the OP...
But I do love the design of the Powermac and its side that pulls out and allows one to work so easily on the motherboard. Very elegant and functional design.
I guess there is no "best" system.
Windows/Mac/Linux they all have their good and bad points.
Comment by SPB posted on WINDOWS OR MAC.??? at 19/10/2008 - 19:35
Tooks wrote:
Well, there's me here on my self built quad cored 22" screened Windows PC, which has never, ever, ever had a problem since installing Windows XP 3 years ago.
Then, there's my brother on his 24" imac who is a professional web designer, who has never, ever, ever had a problem in the 2 years he has had his latest one.
Mmmm....
To be honest, it's horses for courses. I prefer the Windows PC because I build my own stuff and upgrade it as and when I want, or need to.
My brother uses his imac professionally, and I think he finds it reassuring because all of the print/web/design houses use Macs too, so for him it's a default choice.
As for viruses etc, if you've got a decent anti-virus/spyware package, I don't think it's an issue any longer, and if you stay away from the 'warez' or other dodgy sites, I don't see how you'd get them.
With the installed user base of Windows PC's, you definately get more problems, but proportionally, I'm not sure if it's any more than Macs.
Mac viruses do exist, and they aren't magically immune to them. Also, upgrading a Mac is not really an option, which is why I prefer the PC.
The Macs look damn good though!!
What do you mean upgrading a Mac is not really an option? Any PCI card for example that fits a PC, fits and will work in a Mac, I took out of my PC before throwing it away, a DVD writer, a USB 2.0 PCI, a Firewire PCI and they exist and work flawlessly today 4 years later in my Mac, I have updated the OS to Tiger from Jaguar - not a single problem. Horses for courses. I prefer the Mac any day over a PC. However I also like very much Linux, and the non-graphical side .... terminal, MySQL, hundreds of useful commands. One very good example. In the GUI in OS X, I want to copy a file to one of the other users Desktops. In the GUI, I do not yet know how to do that. BUT, open a terminal enter a one-liner text command and boom, done. I learnt the command in Linux(mv) and all the other commands also work through the terminal on OS X.Well, there's me here on my self built quad cored 22" screened Windows PC, which has never, ever, ever had a problem since installing Windows XP 3 years ago.
Then, there's my brother on his 24" imac who is a professional web designer, who has never, ever, ever had a problem in the 2 years he has had his latest one.
Mmmm....
To be honest, it's horses for courses. I prefer the Windows PC because I build my own stuff and upgrade it as and when I want, or need to.
My brother uses his imac professionally, and I think he finds it reassuring because all of the print/web/design houses use Macs too, so for him it's a default choice.
As for viruses etc, if you've got a decent anti-virus/spyware package, I don't think it's an issue any longer, and if you stay away from the 'warez' or other dodgy sites, I don't see how you'd get them.
With the installed user base of Windows PC's, you definately get more problems, but proportionally, I'm not sure if it's any more than Macs.
Mac viruses do exist, and they aren't magically immune to them. Also, upgrading a Mac is not really an option, which is why I prefer the PC.
The Macs look damn good though!!
mv /Users/user1/Desktop/IMGP2636.jpg /Users/user2/Desktop
Maybe one of the Mac experts can tell me how to that in the GUI????? It is so easy in the Terminal thanks to Unix
Comment by SPB posted on WINDOWS OR MAC.??? at 19/10/2008 - 18:03
nathanever82 wrote:
So few word to please so many people... Love this forum!
You have some great Portraits on your web site too!So few word to please so many people... Love this forum!
Comment by SPB posted on Being dim again at 19/10/2008 - 17:52
mikew wrote:
I'd be curious to know how often the Mac users here have reinstalled their OS.
Mike
Not once in 4 years, including upgrading to Tiger, and all updates. Same with Linux, not reinstalled since installing Ubuntu. Just to add mine was second-hand a 450MhZ Powermac. I maxed the RAM, ripped out the DVD from my dead PC and have never looked back. The Powermacs are a breeze to work on internally, pull the side down, and the mother-board is laid out neatly and everything is reachable with ease. That's design at its best I found that a pleasure when I first got it. However, it is not every day one adds stuff! I will admit mine is a bit slow, especially for video editing from my camera. But it always finishes a task and does not crash! EVER. However I got MS Office 2008 recently and this does crash!!!!!! Fortunately, only Word or Excel crash, but the rest of the machine is fine. I just restart Word or Excel and carry on.ttk wrote:
All other Net/Browsing stuff will be on a laptop.
But isn't the net and browsing where you'll get all the viruses etc? So if you have a sacrificial laptop for that then you have a free choice for the desktop?All other Net/Browsing stuff will be on a laptop.
I'd be curious to know how often the Mac users here have reinstalled their OS.
Mike
For graphics the Mac is super. For anyone who wants also simple stuff, web, email, letters, small spreadsheets - Mac is a breeze. For Linux people, OS X is underpinned by Unix, what you learn on Linux, transfers to OS X Terminal! Brilliant. MySQL databases can be backed up on OS X and Restored to a Linux laptop like EEE! Works perfectly.
Unlike on Windows, there is no need whatsoever to reinstall OS X or Linux on a regular basis, so I would say, relax get that Mac and be happy and productive.
Comment by SPB posted on WINDOWS OR MAC.??? at 19/10/2008 - 16:36
Malo1961 wrote:
I don't want to "infect" this thread.but what a relief it is to live in a virus free environment. BTW, can anyone explain to me what a virus is?
Please don't get angry, just kidding.
Martin.
Ha-Ha, from someone else, who left the windows world at least in my private life, years ago, Virus is a Windows thing. Not helped by Norton, a pig to get rid of, but I managed on 2 computers now, and I installed CLAM-AV on both. Resulting in two laptops that run at a more respectable pace, as befits there FAST processors!I don't want to "infect" this thread.but what a relief it is to live in a virus free environment. BTW, can anyone explain to me what a virus is?
Please don't get angry, just kidding.
Martin.
Comment by SPB posted on Norton AV 360 at 01/08/2008 - 15:51
Black and White, wouldn't hesitate to take several images until he disappeared.
Comment by SPB posted on Photographic morality at 01/08/2008 - 15:45
Mongoose wrote:
OMG, the zombie thread arrises!!!!
SPB, the T2 mount is just an early attempt by Tamron at an adaptable system for all lenses on all SLRs. Like the later Adaptall mount, it only works with lenses designed for it.
The minolta you mention probably has their own bayonet mount, so it wont work
Thanks Mongoose, so the guy in the shop was right. It looked in v. good condition with AF as well, unique for a 500mm reflex lens. It apparently works with the Minolta(now Sony) DSLR's as it should coming from the Minolta range.OMG, the zombie thread arrises!!!!
SPB, the T2 mount is just an early attempt by Tamron at an adaptable system for all lenses on all SLRs. Like the later Adaptall mount, it only works with lenses designed for it.
The minolta you mention probably has their own bayonet mount, so it wont work
Aah well continue saving for that 300 DA*
Comment by SPB posted on IST DL Mirror Lenses at 30/07/2008 - 11:32
MattMatic wrote:
My eyes are terrible. So I use manual control of the camera's AF
* The shutter release button is set to NOT autofocus on half touch.
* I use centre focus all the time
* Pressing the AF button on the back engages autofocus.
That enables me to carefully select the focus point, but make use of the cameras accurate focus (especially when shooting at f/2.4 and wider). Kind of "auto-focus-on-demand".
Matt
Matt thanks a lot, this is really useful especially with my Macro lenses to stop "hunting" but also compositionally this is quite a good idea, for a lot of subjects, look through viewfinder, decide which is the main part for metering. Meter. Now decide which is the main part of image press AF button, re-position if necessary. Shoot. Been testing this with excellent results. So THANKS a lot for the tip.My eyes are terrible. So I use manual control of the camera's AF
* The shutter release button is set to NOT autofocus on half touch.
* I use centre focus all the time
* Pressing the AF button on the back engages autofocus.
That enables me to carefully select the focus point, but make use of the cameras accurate focus (especially when shooting at f/2.4 and wider). Kind of "auto-focus-on-demand".
Matt
Comment by SPB posted on Auto focus making people lazy? at 29/07/2008 - 15:22
