http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/ Discussion around topics relating to PCs, Macs and other hardware related to photography. Note there is a separate topic under Digital if you want to discuss workflow of different software products etc. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:53:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/ http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19508&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:06:22 GMT I started a thread about the best laptop/notebook for photographers and got some good advice. However, the thread turned into a very technical discusion on CPU core technology and overheating due to clock speeds etc. :) I really like the Mac but want to make sure that the MacBook Pro 13 can run... I started a thread about the best laptop/notebook for photographers and got some good advice. However, the thread turned into a very technical discusion on CPU core technology and overheating due to clock speeds etc. :)

I really like the Mac but want to make sure that the MacBook Pro 13 can run Photoshop and process RAW files (25 MB size) without any issues before I buy it.

The Mac screen looks better than even expensive rivals like top end Sony and HP machines. Is this just my imagination or is it really better ? ]]> Computing Hardware Francois Retief http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19508 http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19478&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:35:01 GMT Hi, I was just wondering what the possibility is for using a LCD TV for a monitor for editing? I know it is a bit big, but at a distance is kinda nice. Anyone using it?:confused: Hi, I was just wondering what the possibility is for using a LCD TV for a monitor for editing? I know it is a bit big, but at a distance is kinda nice. Anyone using it?:confused: ]]> Computing Hardware jd.vdm http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19478 http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19469&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:03:15 GMT I want to buy a laptop/notebook to store and edit my photos when travelling. I would like some recommendations please. I like the MacBook Pro but then would need to buy new software for Mac (e.g. Photoshop Elements) and some programs like Breezebrowser are not available for the Mac. The Mac also... I want to buy a laptop/notebook to store and edit my photos when travelling. I would like some recommendations please. I like the MacBook Pro but then would need to buy new software for Mac (e.g. Photoshop Elements) and some programs like Breezebrowser are not available for the Mac. The Mac also seems expensive for the features offered !?

The quality of the screen is very important to me. I am looking at a size from 13 to 15 inch for portability.

Any advice will be welcome ! ]]> Computing Hardware Francois Retief http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19469 http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19460&goto=newpost Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:03:24 GMT I have recently replaced the harddrive of my MacBook Pro with the new Seagate Momentus XT (500GB) - a hybdrid SSD drive. This is in essence a normal 7,200 rpm drive, but with an added 4GB SLC NAND flash memory. The intelligent drive controller drivers/software learns your use patterns and then... I have recently replaced the harddrive of my MacBook Pro with the new Seagate Momentus XT (500GB) - a hybdrid SSD drive. This is in essence a normal 7,200 rpm drive, but with an added 4GB SLC NAND flash memory.

The intelligent drive controller drivers/software learns your use patterns and then stores those programs/files in the 4GB flash memory. It hence speeds up the system performance quite a bit.

Have a look at the following website: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/pro...ops/laptop-hdd

The local price of this drive is around R1,300 for the 500GB. A good solution if you may already be reaching the limit of your drive's capacity. ]]> Computing Hardware Brian@thePhotogStudio http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19460 http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19451&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:02:03 GMT HI folks.
Anyone come across this. I can't seem to find anything on Google about it.

Running Vista 64.
After I watch a DVD, stream or clip, when the pc has been inactive for about 1 minute my machine goes into into "locked" mode (like, but not active screen saver) i.e. I have put in screensaver password to work on pc again. I then have to go into screensaver, manually select "None" "Apply" and then it stays unlocked until I again watch a clip or something. And then a minute after no activity, same thing.
This is hugely frustrating. I have checked my power settings etc as well & all are set to not save any power at any time.

This happens whether I'm using Firefox, IE, or any DVD viewer. As soon as I play any vidoe or any sort, the machine locks after about a minute of inactivity.

Any ideas? ]]> Computing Hardware PhotoMad http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19451 http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19423&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:00:15 GMT A friend of mine (mcg - on ODP) bought this printer recently. We have sat endless hours trying to get the print to match what we see on screen. This is wht we have done: 1) Calibrtaed monitor 2) Downloaded the lastest paper profiles from Canon Checked, double checked all settings as read on... A friend of mine (mcg - on ODP) bought this printer recently. We have sat endless hours trying to get the print to match what we see on screen.
This is wht we have done:
1) Calibrtaed monitor
2) Downloaded the lastest paper profiles from Canon

Checked, double checked all settings as read on many forums on the net.
Check settings in terms of Scott Kelby's book

Problem - mainly with skin tones.
I recently had prints done at the lab and they match my monitor 100%. I then printed the same image on hos printer. The print has a yellow cast on the skin, but the whites are whiter :confused:.

Any suggestions? I am now loosing the little hair that I have :o:D ]]> Computing Hardware Sean van Tonder http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19423 http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19417&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:53:37 GMT Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV0OgsRK0Bc Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV0OgsRK0Bc ]]> Computing Hardware SoftDux-Rudi http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19417 http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19357&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:21:38 GMT I know this Question comes up alot but I need answer as to what Monitors to buy, I had 2 x Samsungs 2233GW's. They worked 100% till they emptied my house two weeks ago.

Now I can get a

Philips 24" - 240B1CB
Samsung 24" - P2450H
Samsung 23" - B2330H

What to go for please I need some help before Monday. :D:D ]]> Computing Hardware HansieMyburgh http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19357 http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19258&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:16:03 GMT Does any one know why laptop manufacturers swap the function keys (F1 - F12) on top with non-vital laptop keys?

I noticed it a while ago on my friend's new Dell laptop, and now on my wife's new Lenovo as well. It's rather annoying, when you try and close a program you can't just press Alt+F4, but rather FN+Alt+F4 - which doesn't always work that well either.


anyhow, I'm just curious as to why they did this...... ]]> Computing Hardware SoftDux-Rudi http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=19258