The tablet approach in appealing though that would entail buying a new
device. It would certainly lighten what a carry, as this old laptop is
not compact by today's standards. I think that the RAW+JPG option though
opens up several avenues - I need to experiment with JPG's and see if
the computer can handle them faster. Obviously, it would cut out the raw
processing step, which can be time consuming.
On 2/12/2016 1:34 AM, Stan Halpin wrote:
The built-in Photos app on the iPad is all I've used for processing the jpegs.
Other software out there AFAIK but Photos is good enough for what I needed so I
haven't explored other options.
With both the 645z and K-3 I am saving hi res jpegs in the 2nd slot, then
loading images to the iPad via a reader that plugs into the Lightening slot
also used to charge the iPad. A major limitation of the iPad design is that it
has no SD slot, no USB slot. And the max memory is 128gb. But 128gb is enough
to hold quite a few jpegs. I did delete some obvious duds along the way, and
some of the files were from other cameras with smaller files, but I had
probably 8000 images from the trip with room to spare. (Having the jpegs on my
iPad was also my tertiary backup in case disaster befell both the SD cards and
the hard drive backup with the RAW files.)
For a shorter trip with much more modest expectations for number of images, I
believe I could work with the RAW files on the iPad. The memory limitation
would be a biggie, and last time I looked RAW processing on the iPad was
immature at best. The Photos app does surprisingly well for quick and dirty
jpeg processing.
Once home, I spent a few weeks going through everything using the RAW files on
my desktop, exported selected images as jpegs, loaded those onto my iPad within
a folder within Photos, and that becomes my portable gallery. I can do a slide
show on the iPad or connect via cable to an HDMI system or connect via wifi to
my Apple TV.
My wife's iPad mini would do everything just as well. Obviously smaller viewing
area (harder to inspect/modify, harder on your audience when you share your
portfolio via slide show on the tablet) and I think smaller max memory. The new
larger iPad Pro has many of the same general limitations but that screen is
beautiful!
Sent from my iPad
On Feb 12, 2016, at 12:45 AM, Mark C <[email protected]> wrote:
Thanks, Stan. That's an interesting alternative. Hadn't htought about the RAW +
JPG approach and using a tablet to process the JPG files. What software are you
using on the ipad? Are you using a SD card reader with it, or does it support
SD cards directly? Any thoughts about how effective an ipad min would be for
photo work?
Thanks
Mark
On 2/12/2016 12:05 AM, Stan Halpin wrote:
Not an answer to your question, but an alternative to think about.
I have a perfectly functional 7-year old laptop. I have lately used it only for
photo processing while traveling. Increasing frustration as newer software and
larger files bogged down my work.
I had specced a new MacBook Pro with max memory etc. Looked at the price. Said
screw it.
On my recent four week trip to Chile I took multiple SD cards, a backup hard
drive that reads directly from SD cards, and my iPad. I shot RAW + jpeg. Backed
up and stashed the SD cards when full. I downloaded all jpeg images to my iPad.
Did minimal processing along the way within Photos on the iPad. (Some pano
stitching, color balance, sharpening... Basically minor tweaking.) Mostly just
to share with traveling companions and people back home. Once back home I
deleted the jpegs from my iPad. Downloaded the RAW files from their SD cards to
Lightroom on my desktop and started processing.
I am still trying to think of reasons to keep my old laptop. My iPad does
everything faster and better than my laptop except the photo processing bit. If
I had publication deadlines to worry about or some other time pressure, I would
reconsider.
stan
Sent from my iPad
On Feb 11, 2016, at 9:56 PM, Mark C <[email protected]> wrote:
A couple days ago I dropped my 9 year old laptop and the hard drive was
trashed. I replaced it with one that I had on hand and am now completing the
process of downloading and applying every Windows Vista update patch ever
issued... One of the few things I still use this laptop for is processing
photos while traveling. My phone now handles email, casual web browsing, etc.
The laptop has a decent dual core processor (Intel Core 2 T5300) and 4 gigs of
ram. I've been using Photoshop CS 5.1 and bridge to review and do some light
processing of photos. K3 DNG files are pretty slow on this setup, K5 files
were not too bad.
So - before I reinstall Photoshop, any suggestions about a leaner and faster
program for basic raw file processing? I don't want to spend much money since I
could upgrade to a much more competent laptop for a few hundred dollars. But
maybe there is a sleek and simple photo editor out there.
I'm also wondering if an earlier version of Photoshop might be the sweet spot
in terms of light footprint.
Any suggestions?
Mark
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