photo software

[Rhossydd]

it's Canon that keep changing their firmware

No, it's nothing to do with firmware. Upgrading firmware doesn't change the file format at all.

The problem is that new cameras use a very slightly different set of meta tags within the structure of the CR2 file format. Theses new tags aren't expected by the software, so it refuses to handle it.

 

[Rhossydd]

CS5 is 4 years old, that's a long time in technology terms.

Why do people roll over and accept this ? Other companies can and do provide long term support for software products. In the case of new raw files formats there's usually very little actual difference between the formats, so it shouldn't be a major task to support the new cameras.

It's just a case of exploiting the market for all it can get.

 

[DiscoStu]

I think people are more willing to accept that technology dates rather than accept it not advancing forward v

 

[John15]

Hi Rhossydd,
Many thanks for the .org tip. It has worked for Picasa but not for Gimp - blocked again by Norton. I'm nervous about DiscoStu's question of bypassing my security system for the download so will not attempt that.
John

 

[Rhossydd]

Many thanks for the .org tip. It has worked for Picasa but not for Gimp - blocked again by Norton. I'm nervous about DiscoStu's question of bypassing my security system for the download so will not attempt that.

Downloads from gimp.org are probably the safest way to get the Gimp, but Norton is probably stopping you from using the Torrent download on http://www.gimp.org/downloads/
Use the link for a direct download "If the torrent download doesn't work, you can also follow this link."
That downloads the full Windows installer without problems here.

Norton really doesn't have the greatest reputation, I've been using Avast free edition for years, at no cost, and found it completely reliable and unobtrusive in use.

 

[Jacob]

Anyway the good news is I've bought a new hard drive and am backing up everything (Time Machine). So even thought the laptop is glowing red and about to explode there is no prob and I can just bin it if the wurst etc.

 

[worn thumbs]

I don't have anything like the expertise to use all the features of Gimp.Its not too hard to crop images or eliminate redeye.The full range of features probably rivals photoshop.I had no trouble downloading it as it came as an integral part of my linux distro and last week when I bought Linux Format magazine,the cover disc contained an e-book dedicated to Gimp.All I have to do now is read and understand it.

 

[woodpig]

I like Adobe LightRoom but I don't use it that much. Looking forward to seeing what Apples new Photo editing software looks like.

http://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/mac-s ... p-3586301/

If it's a cross between their old free and paid for software it will pribably be good enough for me and I like free!

 

[Eric The Viking]

I like Adobe LightRoom but I don't use it that much. Looking forward to seeing what Apples new Photo editing software looks like.

http://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/mac-s ... p-3586301/

If it's a cross between their old free and paid for software it will pribably be good enough for me and I like free!

You paid for it when you bought the Mac.

Mine, AfterShot 2, cost 22 quid (Mac, Win, & Linux).

To be fair, I do think a lot of Apple's 'bought with' software is exceptional value, as they put a huge amount of effort into the interface and thoroughly test it. We're getting a new one soon (desktop Mac), so I'll have a good look when we do.

 

[woodpig]

You paid for it when you bought the Mac.

It's nearly six years old so I'm not sure it's elligible? Be good if it is but I'd like a shiny new Mac sometime!

 

[Eric The Viking]

The new iMac will be the wife's. Her current one only managed about fourteen years with one set of hardware (rubbish really). I had to rebuild it on a donated G4 about a year ago when the power supply died on the old one, but now it's time for Intel really.

We had problems with the eMac series (bought two, both motherboards failed), but with that exception, they have been highly cost effective compared to Windows machines. Very low maintenance, both hardware and software, and simple networking. Contrary to popular mythology, format compatibility hasn't been a problem either. At one point we had four in the house simultaneously (one original iMac, two eMacs and a G3 tower) - my PCs were a bit lonely! Now we're down to three: iPad, Macbook Air & ageing G4. I'm not keen on the closed architecture of the iPad, but it is safe, and I have little to do to keep it going. It's WiFi is relatively weak though - my Samsung tablet works happily where the iPad won't.

 

[woodpig]

We've had a few. My G5 tower dropped a processor after about four years I think, six months later the other one died. My G3 tower still worked the last time I looked though! The current iMac is still working fine, I just like the look of the big new displays on the current range. We both use iPads for surfing and email so the desktop is only used for photo editing, drawing or finance really. I've used most flavours of windows at work, always having one sat looking lonely opposite a much used Mac tower for DTP work.

An old friend who has used PC's since DOS started sending me emails with the "sent from my Samsung Tablet" at the bottom about a year ago. He's been wiped out a couple of times with viruses so he went to a two PC system many years ago, one machine for his work and finances definitely not hooked up to the net, and another networked box for surfing and email etc. About 6 months ago I was surprised to see "sent from my iPad" at the bottom of his emails so had to ask him what was going on! He told me he'd tried one of his grown up kids iPads and just preferred the way it worked so he'd sold the Samsung. About two months ago he asked if I knew anyone that wanted to buy an iPad 4 in good condition as he was getting an iBook! It's a slippery slope, if he hadn't already got an iPhone I'm sure he'll get one.

There were two things I noticed early on about Macs, and I mentioned one of them to a guy at work when we got the first Mac for him and I'm sure he thought I was nuts! I told him to watch people when they first saw the new (and every subsequent) Mac.I said they'll look at it and then walk over and wipe a hand over the casing. Sure enough a couple of days later he came into my office and said I was right! Every new visitor to his workstation couldn't keep their hands off it. The other thing are switchers. Every workmate that switched to a Mac said the same thing to me "I will never ever go back to a PC again!

I don't mess about with the OS anymore, I just plug them in and use them but I was intrigued with one of the versions of Linux that had a GUI that looked very much like the Apple OS. If I'd seen this a few years back I might have bought a cheap PC and had a play. I'm retired now though so I'm too busy these days!

 

[Jacob]

Anyway the good news is I've bought a new hard drive and am backing up everything (Time Machine). So even thought the laptop is glowing red and about to explode there is no prob and I can just bin it if the wurst etc.

I've also had the top off and vacuumed around. Seems to have made a difference - it still gets warm not excessively. Now it's backed up properly I can relax and get a few more years out of it and it's software.