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<p>Well, I finally found the software disc, and reinstalled. Now the profiles show up in PS and LR. </p>

<p>I looked in the Colorsync utility, and they were under Devices, not Profiles. I could not figure out how to move them to where PS could find them in the print interface. That's when I decided to look again for the software that came with the printer.</p>

<p>Seems strange to me that Epson doesn't have these profiles on their web site. I didn't see these profiles for the 3880 either, and that is a current printer.</p>

<p>But thanks to all for the help.</p>

<p>Apologies if this has been asked before but...</p>

<p>I have an Epson 3800, and an iMac 27 inch quad core running OS 10.6.8. I used to have all the profiles for the 3800 on my old Mac, but not only did I upgrade to the 27 inch, I also had to replace the HD in a recall by Apple (but that's another story). So now the profiles are no longer there when I open the print interface in either PS5 of LR4. I'm not sure what happened to the profiles, but I need to get them back. I have browsed through Finder to the colorsync folder, and they aren't there.</p>

<p>I went to the Epson website, but all I can find are some "hot press" and "cold press" profiles. I need the profiles for all the Epson paper I have in stock, like Premium Glossy, Luster, etc. </p>

<p>Can anyone direct me to where I can find them?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>Dave</p>

<p>No idea what you guys are talking about. What do you mean by "dark frame"?</p>

<p>I see the advantage of using startracer, but it doesn't look to be available for Mac.</p>

<p>I get the impression from Thomas' first response that I can't shoot raw if I am stacking shots, is that right? </p>

<p>As I said, what is the field technique?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>So I've read previous posts about star trails, but they are all 3-4 years old. Since cameras and sensors have greatly improved since then, I want to hear current opinions.</p>

<p>I have my new D600 (so far, no spots). I will be going to Hawaii in a couple of weeks, first Maui the Kauai. I'd really like to do star trail shots on Haleakala, but I don't know if long exposure noise is still an issue on the new sensors. I know that high ISO noise has been greatly reduced, but not sure about long exposures.</p>

<p>Anyone tried this yet on the D600? </p>

<p>I know about photo stacking (in theory), but I've never tried it. What is the field technique? I'll ask about the computer technique at a later time.</p>

<p>Thanks for your insights.</p>

<p>Dave</p>

<p>So I decided on the D600 kit at Costco. </p>

<p>I went to the Costco near me, and when I tried to pay for it, I found out I couldn't use Visa. This is really stupid, because I went home to buy it online, and I can use Visa on their website. So I will have to wait a few days before I can try it out.</p>

<p>Anyway, thanks for all the responses. It is much appreciated. I ended up choosing the D600 mostly because of cost. That and the lenses in the kit, since it seems like the 24-85VR is better than my current 24-85, and it's the lens I keep on the camera most of the time. </p>

<p>Great! Thanks for all the quick responses!<br>

I will be shooting mostly landscapes, possibly branching out into portraiture in the future. My computer is an iMac 27inch, with 1TB storage, and 12 GB RAM. I added PS CS5 a while ago (still haven't used it yet, but I am familiar with CS1 and CS2). I also just added LR4, and got the tutorial course at LL.<br>

My lenses, which all work with my F6, are all D lenses, and all have aperture rings. A couple zooms, a 16,24,50,110 macro. Zooms are a 24-85 (older one, w/out the VR), and an 80-400VR. I prefer primes for the convenience of setting hyperfocal.<br>

There's a kit at Costco right now on the D600, camera plus two lenses- 24-85VR, and 70-300VR, for $2389. A $900 discount, according to them. Being kit lenses, I know they aren't great, but I'm thinking I can sell the lenses on ebay to recoup some of the cost. Best Buy has the D600 with the 24-85 for $1999, which is makes it a free lens. I think this sale expires in a couple days. These sales are what rattled my cage to do this now, but then I started thinking maybe I should step up and get the D800 instead, even though it's not on sale.<br>

Affording either one is a bit of a stretch, so I'll probably go with the D600 kit. Anyone know how the 24-85 in the kit compares to the older non-VR one with the aperture ring that I already own? </p>

<p>Thanks again, everyone.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>Currently I own a D70s and an F6. It's clearly time to upgrade the digital, but I'm having a hard time deciding between the D600 and the D800. I have been kind of out of photography for a couple years, so it's like I'm a noob all over again. So I was hoping you folks could answer a few questions, to help me decide.<br>

1- I'm not sure if I really need the extra resolution of the D800. What would be the maximum size print you could easily (without a lot of time and PS expertise) make from a D600 file, vs a D800 file - I shoot mostly RAW, BTW. I ask because I like to print 13X19, but I will want to print larger in the future.<br>

2- I absolutely love shooting with my F6, everything about it is just perfect. I love the feel, the metering system, the look viewfinder, how quiet it is, everything. Do either of these cameras come close to that experience? If not, which digital camera comes the closest?<br>

Thanks for any help you can give me in making this decision.<br>

Dave</p>

<p>Andrew,<br>

I got them from another web site I found out about here, when I did a search before asking my question. you are correct, they aren't from Epson.</p>

<p>Actually, the 2200 profiles show up in the print window, but they don't show up in colorsynch.<br>

Also, I just tried a reboot, and they didn't show up.</p>

<p>Thanks, guys.<br>

I just tried loading the driver again from the website, and the profiles did not appear. So I tried loading the driver again from the installation CD, and still no luck- although I probably loaded an earlier version than the one I got from the website.<br>

I look for the profiles in the printer profile box of the PS print screen, and all my old 2200 profiles are still there. So are some B&W profiles I downloaded yesterday while searching for the profiles I'm missing. They are also in the colorsynch folder of my library, but not the profiles I'm looking for.<br>

Any other ideas?</p>

<p>I just upgraded my Mac PowerPC G5 to a new iMac. Apple imported all my data and programs from the old computer to the new one. But now, when I go to print in Photoshop (PS2) the paper profiles are no longer listed. <br>

I went to the Epson site and downloaded the "common updater" and installed it. But I can't find the ICC profiles for the SP3800 anywhere on the site, except for a few for newer papers called hot press and cold press. I have papers like Premium Glossy, Premium Luster, Velvet Fine Art, etc.<br>

Anyone know where I can find these profiles for Snow Leopard?<br>

Thanks,<br>

Dave</p>

<p>I will be going to Alaska on August 23rd (fly into Anchorage), and will rent a car for the first week, then rent an RV from August 31st till I leave on September 10th. The only part of the trip that is set-set is three nights in Denali, at the Tek campground Sept. 1st through 4th. I'm planning on a flight-seeing tour of Denali out of Talkeetna on the way. Hopefully the tundra will be at its peak and the mountain will be out. I'm also going to take a Kenai Fjords tour out of Seward at some point.<br>

What would you consider the must-do's in Alaska for photography at this time of year?<br>

Thanks for any input.<br>

Dave</p>

<p>OK, I'm an idiot. I looked at the Professional Imaging page at Epson, but I didn't notice the smaller icons for the printers, I only saw the display for the 7900 & 9900. Looks like the 3800 is still available. <br>

I was concerned because if I bought one right before it was discontinued, I'd potentially only get a couple years out of it before they discontinued the cartridges as well. I'm actually surprised that hasn't happened yet with the 2200. I guess when you factor in the cost of the ink that comes with the 3800, the printer costs about the same as my 2200 did 5 years ago. Not too shabby.<br>

Regarding ATLEX.com, mentioned by Steven above, has anyone dealt with them? I've never heard of them before. Are they reputable?</p>

<p>I have been looking at the SP3800, since I need a new printer. However, I noticed on the Epson site they don't even offer the SP3800 for sale, except a refurbished one. B&H still is selling them, but I have to wonder if Epson is about to unveil a new printer and discontinue the 3800. I would hate to spend that kind of money on a new printer that is about to be discontinued. Anyone heard anything about new Epson printers on the horizon?<br>

On a related note, what is the difference between the standard, pro, and portrait versions of the 3800? I believe it's just some software that gets bundled with the printer, but I don't know what the software does. </p>

Don-

Thanks for the response. Yes, I've run nozzle check and head cleaning twice, just to be

safe. Still the same green cast to everything. Doesn't show up so much in the blues,

mostly in the warmer colors. Green is very green, however.

My 2200 has always printed dark, compared to my calibrated monitor. A couple of days ago, I smelled

something burning from the printer. Now all my prints come out with a clear green color cast. Anyone

have any experience with a problem like this?

Thanks for any feedback.

Dave

Kevin-

Na Pali Catamaran leaves from Hanalei, and it's great. They usually go into the sea caves

as part of the tour. I don't thiink they do a sunset cruise, but I'm not positive.

If you're feeling brave, in spite of the recent crashes, take a helicopter tour. I've done it

twice, with Air Kauai, and it's awsome. Ask for a trip with Chuck (the owner) if you go, he

doesn't give you too much chatter like most other pilots will. They go around the whole

island, so do it early in the trip to get yourself a good overview. Air Kauai doesn't take the

doors off the helicopter for photographers, but they have a perfect safety record (as far as

I know).

A nice place for sunset shots is the bar at the Princeville Hotel. You look straight out at

sunset behind Bali Hai over Hanalei Bay. Nice place for a Mai Tai, even if you don't get any

good shots.

The Kalalau Lookout (past Waimea Canyon) is also good at sunset. Fog moves quickly

here, so if it's socked in when you get there, WAIT. Actually, the fog makes for interesting

light even in the middle of the day. I usually leave the north shore mid-morning and make

a day of it, exploring Waimea Canyon or maybe a hike in Kokee.

There's a beautiful little church in Hanalei, right on the main road. Very photogenic,

especially if there are waterefalls on the cliffs behind it. On your left as you head for Ke'e

beach.

Check out Lumihali Gardens, also on the road to Ke'e. $15 for a self-guided tour. Not a

ton of flowers, but still worth the money.

If you're up for the exercise, try the hike from Ke'e beach to Hanakapia'i beach along

Kalalau trail. Lots of up-and-down, but the views are awesome. Don't go after a rain, it

gets REAL slippery in the mud.

Polihale is a great beach for sunbathing, but it's not great for sunset shots because there's

nothing to put in the foreground. You look right out over the ocean at the sunset. The

surf is frequently too big for swimming.

I got a great moonrise shot from Sealodge in Princeville looking over the bay towards

Kilauea lighthouse. Sunrise is excellent here as well, of course. Sealodge is a great value

and has great views over Kilauea Bay and the ocean, depending on the unit. But you

shoudn't have any trouble shooting there even if you don't stay there, it's pretty open.

Bottom line, have a great time! Don't spend your whole vacation looking through a

viewfinder. You'll be back, it's very addictive. I've been there 5 times. I always stay on the

north shore, it beautiful there. You won't believe how beautiful the drive to ke'e beach is.

Have fun.

Dave

Bill, I don't know what kind of free time you have while in SF, but I highly recommend a

trip (overnight if possible) down Highway 1 to Big Sur. You can make it there and back in

a day, but who wants to try? Stay the night in Carmel, and hit Big Sur at you leisure.

There's so much to see along the way you don't want to hurry. Don't forget Pt. Lobos,

where Adams and Weston honed their craft.

Welcome to California, you'll have a great time no matter what you decide. There are no

wrong choices, it's all beautiful, especially in April.

Dave

PS- We drive on the right side here ;-)

I'm going to Maui next week, and I'd really like to see/photograph the rainbow eucalyptus trees, but I

don't know where they are. Can anyone give me fairly specific directions? I know they are along the

road to Hana, but that's all.

Also, any other out-of-the-way locations to recommend?

Thanks.

Is this a hummingbird? With no flash, you'd get some ghosting of the wings even at 1/

800th.

Try Limekiln State Park, about 1/2 way between San Simeon and Julia Pfeiffer Burns. It's

on the right side as you head north. Has a very nice hike about 2 miles each way through

redwoods to a waterfall. If you enjoy hiking as well as photography, you'll love this.

Plenty of parking as there is a campground right off the highway. If the weather does not

cooperate for wide scenic shots, this would be a great alternative.