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Technical Support / Re: Best Methods For Long Term File Storage ??
« on: November 13, 2012, 09:46:21 AM »
thanks very much
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Software & Accessories / Re: Eye-Fi Card on 7D
« on: November 10, 2012, 06:34:51 PM »
In my experience, it's not worth the trouble.
I find that Eye Fi works fairly well (and only fairly well), and can be fun and sometimes even useful, but not when you're trying it with a converter. Even without the converter it can be mind-numbingly slow with anything except smaller files, and I've often just thought, honestly, screw this, and I've tossed the Eye Fi card back into my bag. But I still have the card, and every now and then I pull it out and use it. Again, mostly just for fun. But I'd never even bother trying again with a converter. Too much trouble, not reliable.
Also, slightly off topic, I had some real problems and actually lost images when doing a standard download onto my laptop using the Eye Fi card reader that comes with the Eye Fi card. I now never use that card reader, in fact I think I've thrown it away.
I find that Eye Fi works fairly well (and only fairly well), and can be fun and sometimes even useful, but not when you're trying it with a converter. Even without the converter it can be mind-numbingly slow with anything except smaller files, and I've often just thought, honestly, screw this, and I've tossed the Eye Fi card back into my bag. But I still have the card, and every now and then I pull it out and use it. Again, mostly just for fun. But I'd never even bother trying again with a converter. Too much trouble, not reliable.
Also, slightly off topic, I had some real problems and actually lost images when doing a standard download onto my laptop using the Eye Fi card reader that comes with the Eye Fi card. I now never use that card reader, in fact I think I've thrown it away.
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Technical Support / Best Methods For Long Term File Storage ??
« on: November 10, 2012, 06:25:16 PM »
Hi all.
Would like to ask for your thoughts on best methods for long term file storage, meaning, external hard drives or DVD/Blue Ray? Or something else?
I had always thought that external hard drives were best, at the very least because who knows when we'd need to convert those DVD or Blue Rays to a new technology.
Then I just read in another post that external hard drives corrupt files over time. Is this true? I had always thought that it was the process of dragging files and/or copy and pasting them over and over that impacted data bits and degraded the files.
What do you think is the best method for long term file storage?
As always, thanks to all of you for your input.
Much appreciated.
Would like to ask for your thoughts on best methods for long term file storage, meaning, external hard drives or DVD/Blue Ray? Or something else?
I had always thought that external hard drives were best, at the very least because who knows when we'd need to convert those DVD or Blue Rays to a new technology.
Then I just read in another post that external hard drives corrupt files over time. Is this true? I had always thought that it was the process of dragging files and/or copy and pasting them over and over that impacted data bits and degraded the files.
What do you think is the best method for long term file storage?
As always, thanks to all of you for your input.
Much appreciated.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Convince me to shoot in RAW
« on: November 10, 2012, 06:01:42 PM »Ansel Adams said that producing 12 good images made a good year
and finally, +1
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Convince me to shoot in RAW
« on: November 10, 2012, 05:58:50 PM »In data acquisition I have one rule: NEVER ever throw away the original data.
RAW is original data with the full information of what the camera (sensor + lens) are capable to record.
1. More DR (at lower ISOs, depending on camera) so you are free to change contrast, black-point/white-point, color curves, color temperature without loss or with very little loss.
2. Think about the invention of a new algorithm to convert RAW files into other formats like JPEG with enhanced quality - with JPEGs only you loose.
+1
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Convince me to shoot in RAW
« on: November 10, 2012, 05:55:20 PM »
As for the topic at hand, I say, to each, his or her own. Everyone knows how they work best, or what their clients do or do not want, and they should work accordingly.
To the OP, I say shoot in RAW and see how it impacts your workflow. If you like it, stick with it.
Personally, I shoot only in RAW and always will. In my own experience, RAW files contain more information, giving you more to work with when you need it.
I don't mind if it sometimes means more time spent in post. Photography is my passion, every single aspect of it, staging, shooting, PP, printing, all of it. The world melts away and I'm a happy person.
To the OP, I say shoot in RAW and see how it impacts your workflow. If you like it, stick with it.
Personally, I shoot only in RAW and always will. In my own experience, RAW files contain more information, giving you more to work with when you need it.
I don't mind if it sometimes means more time spent in post. Photography is my passion, every single aspect of it, staging, shooting, PP, printing, all of it. The world melts away and I'm a happy person.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Convince me to shoot in RAW
« on: November 10, 2012, 05:42:26 PM »QuoteAs for storage of RAW files. I always archive my original RAW files instead of converted JPEGS onto DVDs when I am done (What's the point of shooting in RAW when in the end you only having JPEGs to refer to?). Simply backing and organizing them onto discs solve the storage issue. You can also, as some have mentioned, buy external hard drives to store them. Remember though, archiving files onto DVDs is preferred as opposed to storing files onto hard drives which will corrupt files over time.
Sorry for the change of topic here, but Standard, or anyone else, can you tell me more about external hard drives corrupting files over time, or direct me to a good resource for more information? I actually wasn't aware of this. Any comments would be much appreciated. Thanks all.
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Lenses / Re: 200mm 2.8L II
« on: September 03, 2012, 12:54:58 PM »
thanks for the input, much appreciated
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Black & White / Re: Your best Architectural & City B&W shots?
« on: September 03, 2012, 12:31:58 PM »
great pics, excellent work everyone
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Lenses / 200mm 2.8L II
« on: August 29, 2012, 06:11:56 PM »
just curious if anyone wants to share any thoughts on the 200mm 2.8L II, IQ, image sharpness, colors, use on ff v. crop bodies? thanks all.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: HONEST users of Canon Bodies who earn their living with photography
« on: August 17, 2012, 07:40:58 PM »
seems all the possibilities are being covered already, so i'd just like to say, mingulay, great work ++
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: EOS 7D FW2.0: Problems anyone?
« on: August 15, 2012, 03:10:00 PM »
been working fine for me
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Software & Accessories / Re: Any Apple Aperture users? Please chime in!
« on: August 14, 2012, 04:51:30 PM »
btw that refers to aperture 3. process is more or less the same in aperture 2 if i recall, google it and you'll find instructions.
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Software & Accessories / Re: Any Apple Aperture users? Please chime in!
« on: August 14, 2012, 04:49:17 PM »
@cayenne -- not sure if this answers your question, but -- go to the adjustments pane. by default it only shows certain possible adjustments. look for the drop down menu on the adjustments pane that says "add adjustments," it's to the left, not too far below the top of the pane. click on it. it will display all available adjustments, including noise reduction. if you click on any of them, they will then be added as default adjustments that appear will whenever you open the adjustments pane.
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Software & Accessories / Re: Upsizing pictures for large canvas
« on: August 13, 2012, 08:52:50 AM »
@!ex -- love your work