Re: Drive purchase alternative to OWC?
Drives don’t have to be Mac specific. Most suppliers will describe their drives as PC or Mac. Amazon has good deals, and they accept returns for cash or replacement, no questions asked. https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Desktop-Hard-Drive-WDBWLG0060HBK-NESN/dp/B076MPMZDV/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=1CHVNAIAPYB17=2+terabyte+ssd+external+hard+drive=1652829482=2+terabyte+ssd%2Caps%2C206=8-2-spons=1=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSFUxS1VBWkhCQjgyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzE2MTU4U1A3RjlaUFdXUVg2JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3ODY4MzQyWU42UUJJUk9FUjc0JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= Paul > On May 17, 2022, at 7:09 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > After a few decades of being a loyal OWC customer, I’m looking for a new > vendor for Mac accessories. > > A new Mercury Elite Pro external drive had a defective power switch, and > frequently spontaneously disconnected while running (without losing power). > OWC sent a replacement, which is doing the same things. > > I have just spent 35 minutes on the phone (mostly on hold), and the best I > can get from a customer service supervisor is an in-store credit once they > receive the defective drives. Sheesh. > > So, is anyone happy with a Mac-oriented computer company other than OWC? > > Rick > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Drive purchase alternative to OWC?
> On May 17, 2022, at 2:27 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > After a few decades of being a loyal OWC customer, I’m looking for a new > vendor for Mac accessories. > > A new Mercury Elite Pro external drive had a defective power switch, and > frequently spontaneously disconnected while running (without losing power). > OWC sent a replacement, which is doing the same things. > > I have just spent 35 minutes on the phone (mostly on hold), and the best I > can get from a customer service supervisor is an in-store credit once they > receive the defective drives. Sheesh. > > So, is anyone happy with a Mac-oriented computer company other than OWC? Pacific Macs in my neighborhood is good for used gear. For external drives, I wouldn’t necessarily go to OWC. There are a few facebook groups for folks who push obsolete macs long before their “use-by” date, and I’ve gotten some good advice there. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com. sent from ret4est -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Drive purchase alternative to OWC?
After a few decades of being a loyal OWC customer, I’m looking for a new vendor for Mac accessories. A new Mercury Elite Pro external drive had a defective power switch, and frequently spontaneously disconnected while running (without losing power). OWC sent a replacement, which is doing the same things. I have just spent 35 minutes on the phone (mostly on hold), and the best I can get from a customer service supervisor is an in-store credit once they receive the defective drives. Sheesh. So, is anyone happy with a Mac-oriented computer company other than OWC? Rick -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Travel tripod suggestions?
> On May 17, 2022, at 10:09 AM, Toine wrote: > > Peak Design is an option. For a tripod it's very light, compact and sturdy. > It's head is an annoyance if you don't have PD plates on all your gear. > Some generic arca plates (the square ones) also fit without trouble. If you > remove the protection stops all arca plates fit. I remember that I had looked at Peak Design and not liked it, but didn’t remember why, maybe the non-standard plates was it. Have you used a PD tripod? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com. sent from ret4est -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Travel tripod suggestions?
Buy any old tripod you want. Because you know then that the missing one will reappear. :-) Seriously, I have a Manfrotto Befree carbon fibre with the 494 head that I bought a couple of years ago. It is compact, lightweight but surprisingly sturdy. That said, I have mixed feelings about it. Everything on it is twist locks, so it takes forever to set up or take down. I am also starting to suspect that one of the twist locks on one of the legs is wearing already, as it won't really stop turning when tightened down. The head has a different design of lock for the plate you put on the camera base, which can be fiddly to use, too. At 9:39 AM -0700 5/17/22, Larry Colen wrote: While there are a lot of things that I love about my tripod, it is a bit large to conveniently carry. Unfortunately my old benro travelflat tripod has disappeared. Since I haven't been able to find it for a couple of years the only solution is to buy a new tripod for hiking etc. What are people's experiences with smaller & lighter tripods? Are there any that are particularly good values? Any to avoid? Any features that are particularly useful? -- The Office Gallery - Scenic and Landscape Photography by Steve Sharpe 24 Maple Avenue Ellershouse NS B0N 1L0 902-253-2148 d...@eastlink.ca http://earth.delith.com/photo_gallery.html -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Travel tripod suggestions?
Peak Design is an option. For a tripod it's very light, compact and sturdy. It's head is an annoyance if you don't have PD plates on all your gear. Some generic arca plates (the square ones) also fit without trouble. If you remove the protection stops all arca plates fit. On Tue, 17 May 2022 at 18:39, Larry Colen wrote: > While there are a lot of things that I love about my tripod, it is a bit > large to conveniently carry. Unfortunately my old benro travelflat tripod > has disappeared. Since I haven’t been able to find it for a couple of years > the only solution is to buy a new tripod for hiking etc. What are people’s > experiences with smaller & lighter tripods? Are there any that are > particularly good values? Any to avoid? Any features that are > particularly useful? > > > > > -- > Larry Colen > l...@red4est.com. sent from ret4est > > > > > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Travel tripod suggestions?
While there are a lot of things that I love about my tripod, it is a bit large to conveniently carry. Unfortunately my old benro travelflat tripod has disappeared. Since I haven’t been able to find it for a couple of years the only solution is to buy a new tripod for hiking etc. What are people’s experiences with smaller & lighter tripods? Are there any that are particularly good values? Any to avoid? Any features that are particularly useful? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com. sent from ret4est -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: LR slideshow
You're going to want to import them into LR and make a collection. It's pretty straightforward after that. On 5/17/22 9:37 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I may need to make a slideshow for our photo exhibit at the Scugog shores Pioneer museum. One member made one in power director but i can t get it to open in quicktime. I can always use the ol standby Vueprint and load it with files on a stick but I thought I'd try LR too. One google search said to make a new collection. Do I load the photos from my disk to this collection or do I import the files then make a collection and add them that way. Using standalone ver 6 Any assistance is appreciated and a little something extra will be in your next pay packet.:--) -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
LR slideshow
I may need to make a slideshow for our photo exhibit at the Scugog shores Pioneer museum. One member made one in power director but i can t get it to open in quicktime. I can always use the ol standby Vueprint and load it with files on a stick but I thought I'd try LR too. One google search said to make a new collection. Do I load the photos from my disk to this collection or do I import the files then make a collection and add them that way. Using standalone ver 6 Any assistance is appreciated and a little something extra will be in your next pay packet.:--) -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
