I have the keyboard and pencil (I think 2nd gen). I rarely shoot that many raw files in an outing but have not noticed any heat in processing or exporting. I mainly use Phocus and occasionally Lightroom. Sync Lightroom then move them local at home. I don't pay for extra Lightroom cloud storage since I have iCloud storage.
James Markus wrote:
The M2 is a marvel. I assume it is an Apple design, but I doubt anyone other than TMSC can fabricate it's 20 billion transistors at 3nm (maybe nvidia). Did you get the pencil pro, nano crystal screen, or keyboard? Lastly, I don't see any vents on the ipad pro - if you export 30--40 raw files at a time - does it get warm?
It was being configured as an 11" M2 until I picked the nano glass - poof it changed to an M4. 8 billion more transistors to use & more cores etc for only $2127. nah, not for me. All the ipads i have purchased have been for Barb (4 or 5 of them) she loves ipads. Me, not so much. The hardware is so impressive though. Literally trillions of operations per second. Amazing
kwoodard wrote:
The new iPad Pro uses the M4 chip. It’s the one that uses the Pencil Pro and has the Nano Texture screen option. The M1/M2 iPad Pros use the previous version of the Pencil and don’t have the nano screen option (or OLED for that matter).
Regina, forgot to say I also love that subway shot. Hope the ankle is feeling okay.
Thanks George, appreciate it and agree it has great rendering. What are you using for tethered shooting? Don’t get to slow down that much (often) but it is nice having a large viewfinder…
My iPad is a Pro 3rd Gen from 2018 with the A12x chip and it hasn’t shown any issues with exports to jpeg or copying RAW files (not sure why you’d import RAW then export RAW?) But you’ll probably have the inherent limitations of Adobe CC. I wouldn’t mind an M1 but the iPad doesn’t have issues with any of the 24mp images I’ve thrown at it. If you do any dodging and burning I like the pencil as well, much nice than a mouse (and I’ve never settled into using a drawing tablet, tried a couple times).
At any rate, I’m sure the newest M4 is amazing, but the iPad Pro’s certainly from M1 chips on will get about any job done and for a lot less than $2k. For me, it’s easier to fire up and get done what I want, and I don’t typically need more work. I have a Pro100 and a laptop around but not sure when I last printed and only have one or two I’m tempted to pull it all out for. Maybe when kids and life are less chaotic I’ll appreciate a full featured large setup better but for now I like the speed and simplicity.
GeorgeBo wrote:
Matt - first, that is just a beautiful shot! Love the rendering!
I have also moved over to an iPad as my primary tool this year. The size, weight, screen and processing power gives me what I need most of the time. Plus it is great as a seamless second monitor when I use it along side my main computer at home. Using the Magic Keyboard and pencil works well for me. In relative terms it does not add much weight to an already full backpack and tripod and is nice having an 11" viewfinder for tethered shooting in the field. Especially for viewing shots with lens movements.
Those controllers make your ipad pro far more valueable - IMO. Those three components together make for a powerful portable computer. I can get my M2 warm, but i do push things. My tether computers are cast off laptops. My favorite is an old Bestbuy Insignia Asus ebook with a soldered on atom quadcore cpu, 11 hours battery life, 10 inch screen, running 32bit MXLinux. New it was $129. Another runs Win10, and Ubuntu MATE. The thing that pushed me that way was mainly software. Canon cameras come with adequate tethering software, and Nikon's you had to purchase (Camera Control) wasn't very good,initially. I never edit in the field, but if I need a bigger screen in the field these + other laptops I have repaired do just fine.
GeorgeBo wrote:
I have the keyboard and pencil (I think 2nd gen). I rarely shoot that many raw files in an outing but have not noticed any heat in processing or exporting. I mainly use Phocus and occasionally Lightroom. Sync Lightroom then move them local at home. I don't pay for extra Lightroom cloud storage since I have iCloud storage.
Really the only thing I tether is the Hassy db. For that I use Phocus Mobile 2. Free Hasselblad software for their Raw files. And it is a wireless tether. I really haven't done much with Nikon cameras/software in that regard.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Regina, forgot to say I also love that subway shot. Hope the ankle is feeling okay.
Thanks George, appreciate it and agree it has great rendering. What are you using for tethered shooting? Don’t get to slow down that much (often) but it is nice having a large viewfinder…
My iPad is a Pro 3rd Gen from 2018 with the A12x chip and it hasn’t shown any issues with exports to jpeg or copying RAW files (not sure why you’d import RAW then export RAW?) But you’ll probably have the inherent limitations of Adobe CC. I wouldn’t mind an M1 but the iPad doesn’t have issues with any of the 24mp images I’ve thrown at it. If you do any dodging and burning I like the pencil as well, much nice than a mouse (and I’ve never settled into using a drawing tablet, tried a couple times).
At any rate, I’m sure the newest M4 is amazing, but the iPad Pro’s certainly from M1 chips on will get about any job done and for a lot less than $2k. For me, it’s easier to fire up and get done what I want, and I don’t typically need more work. I have a Pro100 and a laptop around but not sure when I last printed and only have one or two I’m tempted to pull it all out for. Maybe when kids and life are less chaotic I’ll appreciate a full featured large setup better but for now I like the speed and simplicity.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Regina, forgot to say I also love that subway shot. Hope the ankle is feeling okay.
Thanks, Matt. I am doing my best to be well and be able to go back home. I bought the new iPad Pro and started using Lightroom for the iPad. I got the 11-inch model. I also purchased the keyboard (it is great). I prefer to use my laptop, but the iPad is fantastic when traveling.
The geeks have an amazing framework for mac to run almost any OS based upon old QEMU open source work.
There are pre-compiled versions of some linux distros ready to run here. Kali is smoking fast on the M2
I spent too many years doing configs and dealing with distributions for work. So now I just want something to run and focus on (pun intended) photography stuff
James Markus wrote:
The geeks have an amazing framework for mac to run almost any OS based upon old QEMU open source work.
There are pre-compiled versions of some linux distros ready to run here. Kali is smoking fast on the M2
Thats the thing - they are already configured, because all the hardware is the same. dl an image and it just runs.
GeorgeBo wrote:
I spent too many years doing configs and dealing with distributions for work. So now I just want something to run and focus on (pun intended) photography stuff
"Title "Wizard's Hat" (single frame was posted before)
2012 with the 28mm f2.8 ais reversed the Nikon BR-3 ring re-imaged. This time I stacked six handheld raw frames.
James Markus wrote:
"Title "Wizard's Hat" (single frame was posted before)
2012 with the 28mm f2.8 ais reversed the Nikon BR-3 ring re-imaged. This time I stacked six handheld raw frames.
Circa 2012 - Title: "Old Technology" 105mm f4 ais - a billet of depleted uranium alloy (used in Apollo's gyros), my dad's slide rule, and calipers. With these, a drafting table, pencils, and rulers he and a whole department of engineers at Lear Siegler designed and made instruments for the space program (Mercury, Gemini, & Apollo) putting men on the moon. Altimeters, Attitude indicators, and other instruments based on physics. Then the government went into a massive scaling back at NASA. Tens of thousands of engineers at LSI and other manufacturers were left a bit aimless, and being smart people they could see the handwriting on the wall.
My dad grew a beard and ended up retiring at 57, but even as a kid I could see the disappoint in his eyes.
One of my first "formal portraits" circa 1973 with the Bronica S & 75mm Nikkor & Kodak Safety Film
He is about 54 in this photo. I had him too close to the wall, and with all that going on - he was still patient enough to sit for a portrait. A better man than I.
James Markus wrote:
Circa 2012 - Title: "Old Technology" 105mm f4 ais - a billet of depleted uranium alloy (used in Apollo's gyros), my dad's slide rule, and calipers. With these, a drafting table, pencils, and rulers he and a whole department of engineers at Lear Siegler designed and made instruments for the space program (Mercury, Gemini, & Apollo) putting men on the moon. Altimeters, Attitude indicators, and other instruments based on physics.
Amazing photo and story. I too have my Dad’s sliderule and also his wire-wrap gun from the days when you made field fixes to circuit boards by moving wires. I am inspired to creating a similar still life homage to what those practical instruments represent in today’s ephemeral and computerized world.
Excellent pics and story! The picture of your dad is as old as I am! I’m constantly amazed by how well photos can age.
James Markus wrote:
Circa 2012 - Title: "Old Technology" 105mm f4 ais - a billet of depleted uranium alloy (used in Apollo's gyros), my dad's slide rule, and calipers. With these, a drafting table, pencils, and rulers he and a whole department of engineers at Lear Siegler designed and made instruments for the space program (Mercury, Gemini, & Apollo) putting men on the moon. Altimeters, Attitude indicators, and other instruments based on physics. Then the government went into a massive scaling back at NASA. Tens of thousands of engineers at LSI and other manufacturers were left a bit aimless, and being smart people they could see the handwriting on the wall.
My dad grew a beard and ended up retiring at 57, but even as a kid I could see the disappoint in his eyes.
One of my first "formal portraits" circa 1973 with the Bronica S & 75mm Nikkor & Kodak Safety Film
He is about 54 in this photo. I had him too close to the wall, and with all that going on - he was still patient enough to sit for a portrait. A better man than I.
James Markus wrote:
"Title "Wizard's Hat" (single frame was posted before)
2012 with the 28mm f2.8 ais reversed the Nikon BR-3 ring re-imaged. This time I stacked six handheld raw frames.
Way cool, James. Shows that being observant is good for your photography. So many roses in the garden yet I think it hasn't been since my D7000 days that I last shot a close up(let alone macro) of the pointy stuff.
James Markus wrote:
Circa 2012 - Title: "Old Technology" 105mm f4 ais - a billet of depleted uranium alloy (used in Apollo's gyros), my dad's slide rule, and calipers. With these, a drafting table, pencils, and rulers he and a whole department of engineers at Lear Siegler designed and made instruments for the space program (Mercury, Gemini, & Apollo) putting men on the moon. Altimeters, Attitude indicators, and other instruments based on physics. Then the government went into a massive scaling back at NASA. Tens of thousands of engineers at LSI and other manufacturers were left a bit aimless, and being smart people they could see the handwriting on the wall.
My dad grew a beard and ended up retiring at 57, but even as a kid I could see the disappoint in his eyes.
One of my first "formal portraits" circa 1973 with the Bronica S & 75mm Nikkor & Kodak Safety Film
He is about 54 in this photo. I had him too close to the wall, and with all that going on - he was still patient enough to sit for a portrait. A better man than I.
Love the shot of the slide rule etc. Jim. I was fascinated by the one my father had in his brief case along with adjustable set square, railway curves etc. That was in the 1980's though so the rule was plastic. He was Civil Engineer though.
I began my career as a Structural Draughtsman on a full size A0 board before moving on to AutoCAD. I recall the Engineers at work in the drawing office using them while performing all the calculations by hand for steel beams and column sizes or the amount of rebar needed in concrete footings etc. for the nuclear power stations we worked on at the time.
Amazing what was achieved with such "primitive" technology.
Here's a 2 shot stitch of some falls on the trail I took when I shot those Fall colours a while ago
James Markus wrote:
Circa 2012 - Title: "Old Technology" 105mm f4 ais - a billet of depleted uranium alloy (used in Apollo's gyros), my dad's slide rule, and calipers. With these, a drafting table, pencils, and rulers he and a whole department of engineers at Lear Siegler designed and made instruments for the space program (Mercury, Gemini, & Apollo) putting men on the moon. Altimeters, Attitude indicators, and other instruments based on physics. Then the government went into a massive scaling back at NASA. Tens of thousands of engineers at LSI and other manufacturers were left a bit aimless, and being smart people they could see the handwriting on the wall.
My dad grew a beard and ended up retiring at 57, but even as a kid I could see the disappoint in his eyes.
One of my first "formal portraits" circa 1973 with the Bronica S & 75mm Nikkor & Kodak Safety Film
He is about 54 in this photo. I had him too close to the wall, and with all that going on - he was still patient enough to sit for a portrait. A better man than I.
Regina, terrific capture in the Metro, it looks alive.
James, great photos and story. Walking the streets of Manhattan, it is amazing what was accomplished with old tech, a simple slide ruler and less. I vividly recall when NASA axed the Shuttle Program, not a day for celebration.
A cruise down the East River this Sunday. The chief of the boat was a speedster and had the pedal to the metal most of the ride. At times, it was difficult to maintain balance taking photos.
Domino Sugar Refinery, Brooklyn, ca1882. Operations ceased in 2004 but after restorations, it opened in September 2023 as an office complex. Good to see the old sign back up. A glimpse of the Williamsburg Bridge which opened in 1903.
Regina, terrific capture in the Metro, it looks alive.
James, great photos and story. Walking the streets of Manhattan, it is amazing what was accomplished with old tech, a simple slide ruler and less. I vividly recall when NASA axed the Shuttle Program, not a day for celebration.
A cruise down the East River this Sunday. The chief of the boat was a speedster and had the pedal to the metal most of the ride. At times, it was difficult to maintain balance taking photos.
Regina, terrific capture in the Metro, it looks alive.
James, great photos and story. Walking the streets of Manhattan, it is amazing what was accomplished with old tech, a simple slide ruler and less. I vividly recall when NASA axed the Shuttle Program, not a day for celebration.
A cruise down the East River this Sunday. The chief of the boat was a speedster and had the pedal to the metal most of the ride. At times, it was difficult to maintain balance taking photos.
