Recent content by GeeJay57

I’ve recently backed up my MacBook to TimeMachine, because I wanted to update to a newer version of MacOS and wanted the option to go back to the earlier version if things didn’t work out. Pretty sure that would allow a full restoration of the Mac including files. So that is probably the...

If I had to choose, I'd probably go with Turner. There is more energy in Turner paintings that also require more effort from the viewer to fully engage with the work, bringing greater reward and appreciation. Tough decision though because Constable did such a great job of capturing a period of...

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Watched one of the Beluga XL aircraft touch down today for the first time. See them over our house regularly, but haven't been at the airfield to see them before. Impressive aircraft IMHO.

If the external drive is USB attached, you could try plugging it into the USB on your router if it has one. Might then be able to see it as a network drive on your Mac. I have done this before. As mentioned already, MacOS can (should) read NTFS formatted drives natively, but can’t write to...

As mentioned above I’m using an M2 MacBook Air with Sonoma. It has been fine for everything I do with it including LrC and PS, though I’m not a heavy user of either. AI sharpening of a CR2 file takes a few seconds in LrC, similarly when AI generating a new background in PS.

It is possible to boot an Intel iMac27 from an external SSD via USB3. Did it on my late-2012 version after which it cold booted in about 30-seconds or maybe a bit less. Worked really well for five or six years and I only retired the machine a couple of months ago when I got a 27” Benq monitor to...

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I ran a 500GB Samsung T5 as my main drive (via USB) on a late-2012 iMac27 for quite few years (maybe five) without any issue whatsoever. So, I'd consider Samsung again. Current T7 2TB seems to be about £250.

According to the data sheet posted on Amazon, the warranty is 2-years… PS, I’ve also plugged a Firestick into one of the HDMI ports, works a treat.

Yep, have had one for a few weeks. Very happy with it. https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/new-benq-monitor-day.772718/

I recently retired my late-2012 iMac 27 and though about going for a MacMini. But, I already had a 13” MacBook Air M2 (8GB and 512GB) bought in early 2024 (best laptop I’ve ever used, a refurbed M4 with 16GB or more would be even better) So, I’m using that with a Benq MA270U 27” monitor. Can...

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Sorry to be thick, but is that shutter speed or frame rate?

What is it about the 1DXiii and your ‘old’ 300mm that doesn’t hit the mark?