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<p>@ Scott---Aperture exporter. Since all of my libraries are referenced, the re-generation function of set of folders and subfolders probably does not help. They also say "Aperture adjusted images saved as TIFF or JPEG depending on image rating. Adjustments are baked-in the image" so I could accomplish this by exporting rated images as tiff or .dng perhaps.<br> @ Jos. Yes Adobe does offer an plugin to import Aperture Settings...sort of.....My understanding is any adjustments you have made to the image reside only the preview image (it is recommended to maximize the size of the preview prior to import). But if I decide to print the image or post on the web does it use the preview version or does it go back to the original file plus adjustments to create the print or post version? Anyway, it seems that the import basically bakes in the adjustments into the preview version (JPEG). If I want to adjust the image, I will need to start from the beginning again.<br> Lightroom 6--Adobe is already making changes in CC that are not supported in LR6. It is only a matter of time before LR6 will be non-functional on updated operating systems. <br> Aperture does not seem to support an export as .dng file. Ugh Do you know of a way to get Aperture to export as .dng?<br> @ Wouter...I understand media one pro is the DAM portion and Capture One is the image processing editing portion, although Capture One does have some DAM capabilities. <br> Have you used Capture one Pro 8? Does Capture One support .dng export? <br> My understanding is Capture One attempts to 'match' the Aperture edits as best as possible. What are your thoughts as to how well they match?<br> Have you used Media One Pro? <br> With the Phase One approach, I worry that this is a flash strategy for Phase One and eventually their software will disappear as well...succumbing to the 800 pound gorilla.<br> ONE THOUGHT: I have been pondering moving my exisiting Aperture Libraries into Photos for Mac. My reasoning is the Aperture edits are carried forward (but can not be edited), but you can edit over the original edited image, in other words make additional adjustments on the adjusted image. The DAM portion of Photos is non-existent, but if the database of old image is locked so to speak, maybe the DAM is not important to me. A bigger concern with Photos is I can not merge two Photos libraries so one converted the libraries must exist separately.<br> And then on a go forward basis, either Creative Cloud or Media One Pro/Capture One Pro. Phase One offers a subscription model in addition to permanent license so perhaps they are moving the same way as Adobe? <br> This is what I have been able to find about discontinued subscriptions...http://www.dpreview.com/articles/3538565258/adobe-lightroom-allows-users-continued-access-after-license-expires. Do I need LR6 to continue to access the files or do I just continue to use the LR Creative Cloud version?<br> Sorry for all the questions</p>

I may be the last person on the planet still using Aperture. I have two major issues: legacy issues and going forward issues. Legacy: I have about 350,000 pictures from 2001-2015 stored with the Aperture structure as referenced images. In other words the original image files are stored outside the Aperature library structure as referenced files. Once Aperture dies, I will lose all my aperture editing, key wording, and etc. What would be best approach to preserve this legacy Ongoing issues: I am willing to make a clean break from Aperture on a go forward basis. There seems to several options: Media Pro 1, Capture One, Lightroom, Photo Mechanic. Given the agony with the loss of Aperture, I am strongly pushed toward the 800 pound gorilla, Lightroom and adobe is pushing me toward the creative cloud solution. BUT, the huge negative for the creative cloud is I lose all my edits should I let my subscription expire. I know that I could preserve the edits by exporting to Tiff files but dramatically expands storage requirements and adds an additional layer of complexity. I am curious as how others have thought about migration from Aperture to an alternative DAM/image processing integrated system Thanks

<p>I have used CardRescue (http://cardrescue.com) on the Mac to recover NEF files. They have a PC version as well, but never used it.</p>

<p>I have a Sony a7R with the latest firmware update. I have had the camera since last December and in general I really like it, BUT I have noticed that occasionally, even in good lighting, it will not autofocus. I use the small spot focus function. If I turn the camera off and back on, then it will autofocus properly. Has anyone else experienced this and is there a solution?</p>

<p>For me the FX format on a 36MP camera provides for tremendous flexibility. If I want a more open view, just use the FX format. If I want a more targeted view, I can readily crop to the DX size and still have a sufficient large file to obtain great prints up to reasonable size. There may advantages of DX lenses in terms of weight/size</p>

<p>As a brief follow up and needing a short term solution, I found the Pocketwizard Plus III on the a7R with my SB800 (manual mode) on a Pocketwizard FlexTT5 works reasonably well. The downside is I need to set the flash power at the flash rather than my camera, but it does work. For this to work, you need to make sure you set the FlexTT5 to 'Basic Trigger' under the Misc tab in the Pocketwizard Utility software. <br> I sure hope that Sony either offers an RF off camera solution or enables someone else to develop such a system.</p>

<p>On my a7R, I use auto ISO much of the time unless I am shooting a very controlled situation. In the controlled situation, I use manual and set the ISO where I want. But in more fluid situations, I set the camera to auto ISO and then either S or A mode. Most commonly, I work in S mode because I need higher shutter speeds with the 36MP sensor. In the presence of enough light, I will switch to A mode. <br> My thought process is primitive: If I really want a particular picture, I will tolerate high ISO noise more than camera shake blurring. And I find moving through the various options on the a7R to be remarkably easy.</p>

<p>I just traveled to Hawaii with family and was looking for a lighter solution than my Nikon system. <br> Bag: Think Tank Essentials Camera Bag<br> Inside:<br> Sony Nex 5 with 18-200mm f3.5-6.3<br> Sony a7R with 24-70mm f4<br> Sony a7R with 70-200 f4<br> Zeiss 55mm f1.8<br> Nissan i40 flash<br> Vello Wireless ShutterBoss Timer Remote<br> A bunch of batteries, two chargers, two card holders, some neutral density filters, rain cover, Sekonic light meter, Zoom H1 microphone<br> Believe it or not, it was pretty light and remarkably easy to carry around. </p>

<p>I shoot with Nikon D800 and the best Nikkor lens and I shoot Sony a7R with the best available lenses from Sony. I use the Nikon for professional work and the Sony for travel and personal work. When Sony achieves some professional capabilities I might switch to Sony completely because of smaller size and lighter weight. If I get a chance I will post up some Sony pictures on my website and provide a follow up. I did post a panoramic of the Kilauea Caldera on my page of this website. Nothing complicated: Sony a7r, tripod and software...the level of detail is quite remarkable. If interested, email me and I will send the hi-res file to you.<br> For me, size, weight and easy of sensor cleaning is a big plus for the mirrorless. The IQ for Sony a7R is excellent, but autofocus is a problems, off camera flash support and some other needed professional enhancements. Hope the A9 addresses these issues.</p>

<p>Thanks. I have searched and searched. Not been able to find it. I am guessing that it is not there. I wonder if the a7 or a7s have that capability.</p>

<p>I am an Nikon user. On the D700-D800, I could set the focus to AF-C and the shutter release button to release on focus. This allowed me to track with AF-C, but the camera would not release the shutter until it (the camera) thought everything was in focus.<br> I now own a Sony a7R and was wondering if it has a similar capability. I asked on the Sony support boards, but they did not seem to understand the problem. <br> So I came here to see if anyone know how to set the shutter release button on the a7R to require focus before the shutter is fired.<br> Suggestions or thoughts?</p>

<p>I have used Nikons for a very long time, but have wanted something smaller/lighter for travel. I picked up a Sony alpha 7R. The image quality is excellent and I find the controls very easy to use, although as typical, you have to spend a little bit of time understanding their scheme. But once understood, you can get to many different things very quickly.</p>

<p>I am surprised that no one mentioned the anticipated Sony Professional mirrorless camera to be announced this month. While a dedicated Nikon user, Sony is calling loudly with their mirrorless cameras. The alpha 7 series is impressive.</p>