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<p>The "grey-white plastic" is actually the magnesium chassis. Magnesium is difficult to paint and needs specialist primers.</p>

<blockquote> <p>"I still have to try if it still works after upgrading to Windows 10, but the GWX app hasn't 'flagged' an incompatibility"</p> </blockquote> <p> No problems with Windows 10 it still works.</p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>Matthew,<br> I expect it would be a simple firmware fix but unlike Fujifilm, Nikon is not going to release firmware for a discontinued model.</p>

<p>Thank you for the confirmation Dieter ....it does seem strange that it can not be turned off.</p>

<p>Hello,<br> I want to set up a P7700 for back button focus. But although it has a AF-L button I do not seem to be able to disable focus on the shutter release.<br> Does anyone know if this is possible?</p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>Rub filter thread with a Pencil (graphite) ....I would not recommend "WD-40, vaseline"</p>

<p>I could not live without a low aperture lens, so would replace it with a fast f1.4/f1.8 prime. If I wanted a convenience zoom that would be a secondary purchase for me.<br /> Cheers</p>

<p>Size .....same book, I bought the small version.</p>

<p>Eric,<br> My present file structure is the same as Tim Grey's which makes his approach (Location) appealing. But I see the advantage of using date folders within lightroom. No doubt Peter Krogh is "the undisputed expert on DAM for photographers".</p> <p>I will have a look at "lightroomqueen.com/backup-lightroom-files" later. Except her name has me humming that dreadful song, which is off putting <strong>:-) </strong><br> <strong> </strong><br> <strong><br /></strong>Thank you for the extra tips.</p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>Eric,<br /> Thank you .....I will watch the Julieanne Kost video later. My workstations only go online for software updates.<br /> I use a Windows tablet (not iPad) and will have Lightroom 5 loaded. My workflow is RAW/TIFF/JPEG and I have no interest in DNG files presently.</p> <p>Ellis,<br /> I accept Peter Krogh is "the undisputed expert" but other Lightroom evangelists like Tim Grey, give alternative advise that is also compelling.</p> <p>Andrew,<br /> I understand the advantages of a DNG workflow in an all Adobe environment. But I also use other non Adobe RAW converters.</p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>Thank you for the advise Andrew .....it looks like I was imagining potential problems with the library structure.</p> <p>Ellis, I will check out the book's you mention. The trouble I have encountered is lightroom experts give diametrical advise on using the DAM function. </p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>Hello,<br /> I want to try moving my workflow over to Lightroom to take advantage of it's DAM capability. I keep hesitating because of the daunting task of building the library optimally.</p> <p>I have a Workstation at my studio with all my images on, and a Workstation at home that also has all my images on. I transfer new images to either Workstation and mirror the drives manually, every few weeks. I backup my images at both locations, so end up with four copy's in total. Also I sometimes transfer images to my laptop and keyword and cull them on location.</p> <p>Ideally I would like to keyword and import images, at any location with Lightroom to save time later. But I am not sure how I keep the library up to date on both Workstations?</p> <p>I realise it would be easiest to keep all my images on one large external drive and move it around, but that is not practical for me.</p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>I think your screen grab may help explain the issue, CS5 is not using your GPU effectively.</p> <p>Your GPU is faster than your RAM, ideally you would want to see it "sweat" more. In CS6 it most likely would.</p>

<p>Randy,<br /> I don't know if CS6 is faster than CS5, but it would seem likely. CS6 makes better use of your GPU, and the liguify tool uses the GPU for increased speed.</p> <p>"The Mercury Graphics Engine (MGE) represents features that use video card, or GPU, acceleration. In Photoshop CS6, this new engine delivers near-instant results when editing with key tools such as Liquify, Warp, Lighting Effects and the Oil Paint filter. The new MGE delivers unprecedented responsiveness for a fluid feel as you work."</p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>Dual Xeon, 36GB RAM, CS6..... The image loads almost instantly for me. It is a small file so that is what I would of expected.</p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>Thank you Doug..... I am away from my Workstation presently, so will look for the setting tomorrow.</p> <p>And thanks to Dan and JDM for the confirmation and extra tip.</p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>Hello,<br /> I do not normally use Bridge as an image viewer. But I have a Black and White (greyscale) scanning project, and want to make selections and cull images in Bridge.</p> <p>As far as I am aware my settings are standard.</p> <p>When I use the space bar to view thumbnails full screen the image is soft. If I then click to 100% the image immediately renders sharp. <br> Do I need to change a preview setting?</p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>Thank you for the help everyone.....<br /><br />The first "expert" advise I found was from Tim Grey, who along with Andrew and David confirmed the benefits of my present Location file structure.<br />Then I watched a convincing video by Peter Krogh explaining the merits of filing by date, like Eric, Marc and Lex.<br />Location files work best for me, outside Lightroom... but I can see how date files give a simpler structure going forward, for backing up, searching within Lightroom.<br /><br />David, yes I travel a lot and like you have a file CUBA > 03 > 06 > 09, and many other locations. But I live in the City and regularly shoot street, so my "HOME" file is huge, with lots of (too many) dates.<br /><br />My gut feeling is to stick with LOCATION folders, but I have nagging doubts, that later I will regret not using DATE folders.<br />As I am about to import all my images to the Lightroom library, this would be the ideal time to change.<br /><br />I am annoyed that I can not make up my mind! ....coin toss?<br /><br />Cheers</p>

<p>Hello,<br> My present NEF workflow is... VNX-2 > CNX-2 > CS 6 ...planning for a future without CNX-2, I intend moving to lightroom 5 > CS 6.</p> <p>I want to optimise my folder structure before I import images into the lightroom library. My images are presently in folders named by location, for example... ITALY > rome > date-Colosseum </p> <p>I don't think of my images by capture date, so the location structure works for manual searching. But the more I research the more compelling the reason to name my folders, for lightroom, by DATE becomes. For example 2014 > ITALY > rome > Colosseum.</p> <p>I know this is personal preference, but I hoped experienced lightroom users could help me make the best choice?</p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>Thank you for the information everyone..... well lots of different choices, but <em>Macrium Reflect</em> gets no love! I will look elsewhere.<br> <br> Acronis gets most votes and I get a license included with a SSD that is in the post, so I will try that out when it arrives. I will also look at Wouter's suggestion of image X.<br /><br> <br> Cheers<br /><br> <br> </p>

<p>I have just loaded all my current software Windows 7, CNX 2, VNX 2, CS 6, NIK collection, Phocus, on to a new build workstation.</p> <p>After the hassle, and then the pain of waiting for Windows updates..... I wanted to make a backup copy of my system/software drives clean install.</p> <p>I have a few spare spinner HD's so considered making a clone disk, and I also want to image/shadow my C drive.<br> I normally just use Windows 7 shadow copy feature. But have downloaded <em>Macrium Reflect</em> (free version) to clone the drive. It also has a feature to make an image of my drive.</p> <p>So the question please!..... while my C drive is still nice and clean, what is the best method/software to make a reliable copy?</p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>Thank you both for the information..... I don't expect it does any harm leaving it on, it just seemed strange it adobe loads both by default for Windows.</p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>I have just loaded CS6 on to 64bit workstation, and did not deselect the 32bit version so have both.</p> <p>I have been running just 64bit on my old workstation so my plug-ins don't need 32bit. But is there still any advantage keeping it?</p> <p>Cheers</p>

<p>Wouter,<br /> Thank you for the warning..... yes I had checked my motherboard/BIOS will support booting from a PCI-e card.<br /> I don't need the revodrive, but it is interesting and if I am buying SSD's I may as well have a fast one.<br /> But I need to stop pondering as the build is starting to get out of hand. Mike has me doubting my choice of 4GB modules, thinking now I should of bought 8GB (72GB).</p> <p>I will stick with 36GB RAM, fit the revodrive for scratch or OS, and a second 240GB SSD. Swap the GPU for the FX2000. And fit two 3000GB 7200rpm spinners for storage.</p> <p>Thank you again everyone for your help!</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p> </p>

<p>Wouter,<br> You can boot from a SSD connected to a PCI-e card..... but I now agree it does not seem optimal to use one. I am now looking at..... http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-080-OC&groupid=1657&catid=2101&subcat=2199<br> Mike,<br> I guessed 4GB modules (36GB) would be adequate, I can upgrade to 8GB (72GB) or more if needed. My present editing needs are not that demanding.</p> <p>Cheers</p>