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  1. I may be dense, but regardless of where I look for information regarding ps elements 2022, I can't find information on how many computers you can installt the software after purchasing it. It seems that the default purchase of $69.99 is good for one computer (unless you need to re-install it.) Suppose I want to have a copy on each of three computers? What do I do and how do I purchase it? This isn't for institutional use or for a group. I just want copies for a laptop and two desktop computers. Thanks.
  2. The last PS Elements version I purchased was PS Elements 15; however, I have never used it. The reason: shortly after I purchased it I learned a new version was in the works. Now we're up to PS Elements 2121. Frankly, I am tired of comparing, deciding whether to upgrade, reviewing 'new' features, regardless if there is a new 'tool' or an improved organizer. My feeling is that I could simply read information about the new upgrades and do nothing else: no shooting, no equipment changes, in short, no photography. It seems to me Adobe is simply trying to attain a level of software in which every photograph is either 'perfect' according to some preconceived idea of what the perfect shot should be OR creating so many 'innovations' like enhanced slide show, actions, techniques, etc., that the photographer will eventually--through overload--toss aside any of the original purposes or objectives one has had for photographing itself. Is the answer jettisoning the whole elements framework (I suspect photoshop is being marketed in the same way -- i.e., new, improved model you must upgrade to. The other option is to avoid as much 'digital darkroom' as possible and work on photography itself like lighting, subject matter, environment, etc. Any suggestions.
  3. I only have Nikon equipment, so I am going to stick with Nikon--I am looking for a camera/lens combo I can use in natural light indoor settings, primarily for portraits/boudoir. Neither my d5300 or d7100 seem up for the job. So I am considering a Nikon D7200 body with a medium length lens (85 - 105) either fixed or zoom with a 1.8 aperture (either 1.8 fixed aperture or 1.8 aperture as fastest setting). I am planning to buy used equipment. I am on a budget. Will this camera/lens combo work for my purposes, and if so, any recommended lenses? Thanks
  4. Thank you all for the various perspectives and advice. It's going to take me a while to digest all of it.
  5. When I go trail bicycling, I sometimes take a small Nikon DSLR with one 18-200 lens. I am trying to find an optimal way to secure the camera to my body as I ride. I travel from 10 to 20 mph and stop when I find an interesting subject. The issues that arise are: a) finding a strap/sling bag combination that I could carry on my back, b) which would be fairly easy to remove, but c) snug enough so that the camera won't bob against my back. In addition, d) I don't want it to wrap around my shoulder or underarms so it makes it difficult to maneuver while biking because e) sometimes I have to make sharp turns or ride over wooden bridges, or jump over the occasional natural speed bump. It's impossible to eyeball the right rig by seeing images or reading descriptions on the internet.. Any suggestions. The easiest solutions I could think of is a small knapsack or forget about the dslr and just carry a smart phone with a good built-in camera, but give up a lot of features.
  6. I know the principles of shooting nude body scapes, but I am looking for information about shooting black models (very dark) using body scape lighting techniques. Intuitively, I am thinking about using a gold reflector for highlights. This is something I can't leisurely experiment with owing to the hourly rate of the models I've selected.BTW, I will be using studio strobes. Thanks.
  7. falcon7

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  8. I have an early model wacom bamboo fun tablet/stylus--I think its cte350. New driver download doesn't work with windows 10. Wacom website administrator said they are no longer supporting the model--and it's Microsoft's job to find a solution. Anyway, I've given up I'm looking into the newer intuos (non "PRO" models). Now wacom had differentiated its series by function. Don't know if that really matters. But what would be a satisfactory wacom intuos tablet/stylus model for PS/PS elements (not the PRO versions since they are a few hundred dollars). Also, is there a tablet size" monitor size ratio to consider. For example, I use a 27 inch monitor would a 'small' tablet be difficult to use given that pen requires especially fine motor hand movements--I have nerve damage in my hand.
  9. <p>Going with the gold. Interestingly enough, I found ONLY gold plated adapters for sale on the major electronics online stores for HDMI and DVI. The only tin connectors were for the older VGA. Yes, the price was only a few dollars more for the comparable gold. I'd imagine there must be some advantage to the gold plated variety if the brand name and generics have abandoned the tin variety.</p>
  10. <p>I purchased a U2414h dell monitor, which has input ports for HDMI while my older HP computer has two DVI ports for output. I have an old dvi to dvi cable connector, so should I get a female dvi adapter to Hdmi adapter to plug into the monitor , or buy a new adapter cable with direct dvi male to hdmi to plug into monitor? Will the 'gold-plated' adapter/connectors make a difference in image quality?</p>
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