Comments for Stephen's Photography Tips http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com Images, news, reviews... and everything photography. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:15:39 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Assignment: Self-Portrait by Camera Advice http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/assignment-self-portrait/#comment-901 Camera Advice Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:15:39 +0000 http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/assignment-self-portrait/#comment-901 Good advice. If you'd like some christmas portrait tips check out http://cameraadvice.co.uk/2009/12/christmas-portrait-photography-tips/ Merry Xmas Good advice.

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]]> Comment on OS X vs. Windows Vista (Mac vs. PC) For Photoshop and Lightroom Continued… by tim http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2008/04/28/os-x-vs-windows-vista-mac-vs-pc-for-photoshop-and-lightroom-continued/#comment-899 tim Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:48:26 +0000 http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2008/04/28/os-x-vs-windows-vista-mac-vs-pc-for-photoshop-and-lightroom-continued/#comment-899 @Stephen: Not sure the last time you used a Windows machine but if an app locks up in Windows it usually it quite easy to close without locking up the machine. On the other hand badly written apps can crash Windows from time to time (this has greatly decreased since Vista and 7). That is not to say that Mac's don't lock up because I have had OSX lock up quite a few times because of a (likely) badly written app. All in all it really depends how knowledgeable the user is, I am comfortable using OS X, Windows, and most distros of Linux but I could see the average user being more comfortable under OSX because of the simplicity (lack of options as well). In my experience Lightroom and Photoshop usually run faster and open quicker in OSX, which is likely Adobe's lack of optimization for Windows. On the other hand Flash Player (web) for OSX is horrible and uses about 2-3x more CPU than under Windows. @Stephen: Not sure the last time you used a Windows machine but if an app locks up in Windows it usually it quite easy to close without locking up the machine. On the other hand badly written apps can crash Windows from time to time (this has greatly decreased since Vista and 7).

That is not to say that Mac’s don’t lock up because I have had OSX lock up quite a few times because of a (likely) badly written app. All in all it really depends how knowledgeable the user is, I am comfortable using OS X, Windows, and most distros of Linux but I could see the average user being more comfortable under OSX because of the simplicity (lack of options as well).

In my experience Lightroom and Photoshop usually run faster and open quicker in OSX, which is likely Adobe’s lack of optimization for Windows. On the other hand Flash Player (web) for OSX is horrible and uses about 2-3x more CPU than under Windows.

]]> Comment on The Best Computer For Digital Photography, Part II by Stephen J. Zeller http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/the-best-computer-for-digital-photography-part-ii/#comment-892 Stephen J. Zeller Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:17:33 +0000 http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/the-best-computer-for-digital-photography-part-ii/#comment-892 The 13" will work fine, however it will run a little slower because the 13" model doesn't contain a separate video card with dedicated video memory. Just something to keep in mind. The 13″ will work fine, however it will run a little slower because the 13″ model doesn’t contain a separate video card with dedicated video memory. Just something to keep in mind.

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]]> Comment on The Best Computer For Digital Photography, Part II by christopher http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/the-best-computer-for-digital-photography-part-ii/#comment-890 christopher Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:25:47 +0000 http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/the-best-computer-for-digital-photography-part-ii/#comment-890 Just one more question about size. As I AM financing this purchase, it would still be helpful to be able to pay less. I will be doing heavy photo editing and other things with this, while still wanting it to remain as portable as I can get it. Would you suggest the 13" for such work? I don't have a way to compare them at this time, as I don't live in a city with a best buy or any such store. Just one more question about size. As I AM financing this purchase, it would still be helpful to be able to pay less. I will be doing heavy photo editing and other things with this, while still wanting it to remain as portable as I can get it. Would you suggest the 13″ for such work? I don’t have a way to compare them at this time, as I don’t live in a city with a best buy or any such store.

]]> Comment on Dabbling in HDR by Rusty Bryant http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/dabbling-in-hdr/#comment-889 Rusty Bryant Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:47:52 +0000 http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2009/12/07/dabbling-in-hdr/#comment-889 Navy housing? If so, HDR makes it look really nice. I've done a couple of HDR photos but I only used one file and just made copies of it and adjusted the EV on each. They looked okay, but nothing as good as a true HDR photo would look. Navy housing? If so, HDR makes it look really nice. I’ve done a couple of HDR photos but I only used one file and just made copies of it and adjusted the EV on each. They looked okay, but nothing as good as a true HDR photo would look.

]]> Comment on The Best Computer For Digital Photography, Part II by Stephen J. Zeller http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/the-best-computer-for-digital-photography-part-ii/#comment-888 Stephen J. Zeller Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:52:35 +0000 http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/the-best-computer-for-digital-photography-part-ii/#comment-888 Hi Christopher, What you had read on that site about Photoshop and Lightroom not working with Snow Leopard was partly true, kind of. When Snow Leopard was first released, Adobe had not had time to release any software updates to accommodate Snow Leopard so users reported problems, which is to be expected. You will find that your user experience on a Mac will be less stressful and more enjoyable. It take a little time to get used to the differences, but the stability differences are huge. Macs are inherently more stable than PCs and it's very noticeable. Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom run exceptionally well on a Mac and find themselves right at home. Photoshop CS4 takes advantage of a lot of the Open GL features from the graphics card and therefore runs extremely quick. I hope that helps you in your decision and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask. All the best, Stephen Hi Christopher,

What you had read on that site about Photoshop and Lightroom not working with Snow Leopard was partly true, kind of. When Snow Leopard was first released, Adobe had not had time to release any software updates to accommodate Snow Leopard so users reported problems, which is to be expected.

You will find that your user experience on a Mac will be less stressful and more enjoyable. It take a little time to get used to the differences, but the stability differences are huge. Macs are inherently more stable than PCs and it’s very noticeable. Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom run exceptionally well on a Mac and find themselves right at home. Photoshop CS4 takes advantage of a lot of the Open GL features from the graphics card and therefore runs extremely quick.

I hope that helps you in your decision and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

All the best,

Stephen

]]> Comment on The Best Computer For Digital Photography, Part II by christopher http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/the-best-computer-for-digital-photography-part-ii/#comment-887 christopher Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:17:16 +0000 http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/the-best-computer-for-digital-photography-part-ii/#comment-887 Hey Stephen. I am looking for someone with an non-bias fact on this.. I am getting ready to attend the Art Institute of Indianapolis for a career in Photography. One of the things other than a camera that I am looking to buy is a new laptop. In particular, the MacBook Pro 15" has caught my eye. I understand that it has snow leopard, and (so far only one site) has said that photoshop and lightroom were only there to crash... I have never used either of the two programs for lack of funds, nor have I ever owned a mac. I have used a PC all my life, and have just heard that Mac was the way to go for a photography career. Does the latest photoshop and lightroom work well on the MacBook pro with snow leopard? Can you share some insight into this please? Thank you Hey Stephen. I am looking for someone with an non-bias fact on this.. I am getting ready to attend the Art Institute of Indianapolis for a career in Photography. One of the things other than a camera that I am looking to buy is a new laptop. In particular, the MacBook Pro 15″ has caught my eye. I understand that it has snow leopard, and (so far only one site) has said that photoshop and lightroom were only there to crash… I have never used either of the two programs for lack of funds, nor have I ever owned a mac. I have used a PC all my life, and have just heard that Mac was the way to go for a photography career. Does the latest photoshop and lightroom work well on the MacBook pro with snow leopard? Can you share some insight into this please? Thank you

]]> Comment on Best Computer For Digital Photography by Stephen J. Zeller http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2007/12/06/best-computer-for-digital-photography/#comment-886 Stephen J. Zeller Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:26:42 +0000 http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2007/12/06/best-computer-for-digital-photography/#comment-886 Hi Mauricio, I would have to say that your best bet is to go with an Intel motherboard that supports an Intel Core i7 processor. That's the fastest processor out on the market (at least for now), and I would highly recommend it. In the new 27" iMac, it actually out performs an 8-core Mac Pro because it's so amazingly fast. I would grab a graphics card with at least 512MB of dedicated memory or more. Photoshop CS4 has done a great job of utilizing Open GL (which is what most games use) so graphics cards don't bog down Photoshop CS4 the way they used to. If you have any other questions, just let me know. I know it's not the most definitive answer, but these days Adobe is doing a much better job of making their applications play nicer with hardware. But without a doubt, the Intel Core i7 processor is the way go to! All the best, Stephen Hi Mauricio,

I would have to say that your best bet is to go with an Intel motherboard that supports an Intel Core i7 processor. That’s the fastest processor out on the market (at least for now), and I would highly recommend it. In the new 27″ iMac, it actually out performs an 8-core Mac Pro because it’s so amazingly fast. I would grab a graphics card with at least 512MB of dedicated memory or more. Photoshop CS4 has done a great job of utilizing Open GL (which is what most games use) so graphics cards don’t bog down Photoshop CS4 the way they used to.

If you have any other questions, just let me know. I know it’s not the most definitive answer, but these days Adobe is doing a much better job of making their applications play nicer with hardware. But without a doubt, the Intel Core i7 processor is the way go to!

All the best,

Stephen

]]> Comment on Best Computer For Digital Photography by Mauricio Abreu http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2007/12/06/best-computer-for-digital-photography/#comment-885 Mauricio Abreu Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:42:44 +0000 http://stephenzeller.wordpress.com/2007/12/06/best-computer-for-digital-photography/#comment-885 Hello Stephen, I would like to know your opinion about this. I'm a professional photographer and I own a Nikon D3X (24 Mp). I work with PC's with XP and Vista(bad thing) with my previous Nikon D300. Now I must have a computer just to work with the big files of the D3X (140Mb, 16 bits)the fastest possible way. I am thinking of OS Windows Seven 64 bits with just 3 programs that I own and with which I'm used to: Photoshop CS4, Nikon Capture NX2 (64bits?) and View NX, with a Lacie 320 monitor and Datacolor Pro 3 Elite.My other peripherals, such like the Nikon scanner 9000 ED will work with the other computer with Vista. What do you recommend about Processor, motherboard and graphics card (and anything else)to work the fastest possible way ? Budget? 1000 - 1500 euros. Thank you for an opinion, Mauricio Abreu - Portugal Hello Stephen, I would like to know your opinion about this.
I’m a professional photographer and I own a Nikon D3X (24 Mp). I work with PC’s with XP and Vista(bad thing) with my previous Nikon D300. Now I must have a computer just to work with the big files of the D3X (140Mb, 16 bits)the fastest possible way.
I am thinking of OS Windows Seven 64 bits with just 3 programs that I own and with which I’m used to: Photoshop CS4, Nikon Capture NX2 (64bits?) and View NX, with a Lacie 320 monitor and Datacolor Pro 3 Elite.My other peripherals, such like the Nikon scanner 9000 ED will work with the other computer with Vista.
What do you recommend about Processor, motherboard and graphics card (and anything else)to work the fastest possible way ? Budget? 1000 – 1500 euros.
Thank you for an opinion,
Mauricio Abreu – Portugal

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