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<p>I have a question about comparing equipment across different platforms.<br>

Specifically, I'd like to know two things:<br>

1. If the Nikon SB800 and SB900 are more powerful than the Canon 580. Of course I have looked at the guide numbers but finding it difficult to compare because the manufacturers do not seem to publish their data in the same format. If one is more powerful, by how much when shooting in a real life situation? Noticible or not?<br>

2. Comparing camera sensors, the Nikon D2x has a DX sensor of around 12 megapixels. The Canon 5D Mk 2 has a full frame sensor of around double the size. How do I compare the two? Does 12 mp in a DX format correspond to roughly 24 mp in a full frame format? That would make the two roughly equal (i.e. the same number of pixels for area of sensor)?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>I was also looking for a scanner that would make a contact sheet from an entire roll of 35mm x36 but was unable to find one that would cover the whole area.<br>

To make contact sheets, I put each roll on a lightbox and photographed them with a DSLR, then inverted in Photoshop. This method works fine for me as I just need a reference sheet to quickly identify candidates for later high res film scannning.</p>

<p>There are some comparisons in this review of the V700:<br>

http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/interactive/Epson%20V700/page_1.htm</p>

 

<p>This looks to be somewhat more than 'moderate' darkening of the sky..?</p>

<p>To move a selection from one image to another, drag it up to the file name of the image you want on the toolbar above the workspace, hold until the second image opens, then drag it in to place.<br>

Do you mean you can't resize the selection after pasting? If so, that would be edit/transform (or free transform).</p>

<p>What happens when you use another program to print? If the same problem, it would suggest a driver issue. Is there a driver update? If not, try deleting the printer and reinstalling the printer driver.</p>

<p>Do you have 'scale to fit media' checked? What does the preview show?</p>

<p>Michael,<br>

After further thought about my workflow versus the cool features I probably wouldn't use much, and reading some reviews, I changed my mind and went for the Bamboo Pen model. I'm happy with the smaller size.<br>

Thanks to those who responded.</p>

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<p>How much RAM is your system actually seeing?<br>

<br /> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888137</p>

 

<p>I have recently purchased a MacBook Pro 13" and want to buy an external monitor for photo processing. Will I be able to calibrate the new dedicated 24" LED display without brightness issues? If you have this set-up, what are your experiences of calibrating? (I am aware of the gloss screen/reflections problem - I'm only interested in calibration issues here). Or would a regular ACD provide more accurate color?<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>I'm looking for my first tablet and have decided on a Bamboo with both pen and touch facility. The two models available are the 'Pen & Touch' or the 'Bamboo Fun'. The two appear to be the same, except for size & color...?? Do I need the larger size of the Fun? The name 'Fun' suggests it is targeted at an amateur market, even though it is more expensive - is the quality good enough for professional use? (I don't need the bundled software).<br>

Thanks</p>

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/technologies/qtvr/

Hello Bill,

I tried using the Samsung utilities. That way lies madness. If you've tried them you'll know what I mean.

I saved my sanity by uninstaling all the Samsung software and relying only on the calibration (Eye 1)

I don't understand the assumption here. Your customers are ordering 15 prints from a portrait session. What's wrong with that? Why would you assume they are scanning? In terms of quantity, this seems like a reasonable order to me. If you are not happy with the income generated from the job, maybe you should look at your pricing structure or business model.

Are you running Vista by any chance?

It's a b/w shot - what color does she want to change?

As for the other, try the liquify tool: http://www.mickm.com/index.php?section=tutorials&id=182

Increasing RAM would certainly help. What size is your HD and how much free space does it have?

John, No help I know, but I tried deleting every other profile I could find but the problem persisted exactly as you say - the correct profile loads for an instant and is then replaced by another.

As far as it working previously, I can only think this may be due to a Vista update.

I have also found this problem when calibrating with an Eye 2. Even when the correct profile is sselected as the default, Vista loads some other profile from who knows where.

I am planning to revert to XP, at least until the Vista SP release.

Patrick, the LR version is quite a bit lighter than the PS (notice the detail in the guy on the right) although color is similar.

The Bridge version is also lighter and a very different color - it's definitely not a RAW file. Surely Bridge should display in the same color space as selected in PS (in my case a1998)?

File associations are manages from the operating system. PC or Mac?

The photo in the example shown happens to be a saved PSD file (the same file opened in 3 applications), but these color variations are occuring in all file formats, including RAW.

I am having problems with color consistency across Adobe programs in Windows

Vista. I have attached screen grabs to try to show the variations. Color and

density are different across Bridge, Photoshop CS3 and Lightroom.

How can I get consistency across Adobe applications?

Adobe 1998 selected in PS preferences.

Thanks<div></div>

In LR Develop module Hue /Saturation / Luminance

Thanks Patrick. What about luminence? Can I also adjust from within CS3?