Copyright © 2013 Knight Sac Media. All rights reserved.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=53134Photography, Digital, including Point & Shoot. A forum for talking about your Photographic experiences, trials and errors, Camera equipment likes and dislikes as in Point & Shoots, Photo Editing & programs, Subject Matter and Composition……… and in keeping with the spirit of Michal Daniel the orig...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/images/Logo380x132.pnghttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/subject.aspx?subjectid=5313438013210Road WalkerFor years I kept a cable drawer that was as organized as a bowl of spaghetti. It had two or three of every cable ever made except the one I needed at any given time. It's been relegated to the purgatory of a box in the garage, on its way to the garbage bin.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289610706/20/2013 4:14:29 AMSmoothSailThere's also the problem of remembering what you have. Lots of duplicates because I forgot I'd already bought a certain item.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289607346/19/2013 9:40:34 PMSmoothSailhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289607306/19/2013 9:40:22 PMSmoothSailI had to reorganize a drawer and put separators in to segregate the items by size and function. I have plastic boxes full of electronics that I no longer use - plus a huge collection of phones starting back with a princess phone through that original brick cell phone to all the iterations since cell phones came out.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289607266/19/2013 9:39:00 PMStock PuppyI keep my little gadgets at home in a plastic box brand name is "really useful box" from Staples or Office Depot. To travel, it goes into a little pouch to be kept in the camera or computer bag Then it's in one of a few places and easily found. Unless I misplace it :-)http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289607226/19/2013 9:37:27 PMclean86I put mine in my camera bag or laptop case so I know where they are. Nothing worse than needing a gadget, know you have it in a safe place and not remember where that place is! Raw images will fill up your iPad pretty quickly if you're not careful.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289606386/19/2013 9:03:57 PMSmoothSailJust had to go out and get that card reader. What a great idea. I can add it to my collection of other gadgets including a micro-reader that I use to download the photos off my smartphone. Now if I can just find a place to put all these tiny gadgets so I know where to find them.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289605256/19/2013 7:52:08 PMStock Puppyhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289598946/19/2013 2:26:29 PMRoad WalkerReally looking forward to seeing some of these shots when you get them recovered! IF! Promise I'll post one if I can. Yeah I'm a former SanDisk investor and fan... always thought they were the go to brand in flash. I have to find out more about the iPad connector. Hell we had two iPads in our guest apartment. http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289598896/19/2013 2:23:36 PMclean86Crossing my fingers with you. Damn shame and I've always sworn by Sandisk but have rarely used anything but their Compact flash disks. Hopefully you won't ever have to do this again and having a card reader means you can copy the images right after you shot them. The Apple iPad camera connector has also been a life ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289598616/19/2013 2:12:30 PMSmoothSailI have never had a Sandisk Card failNeither have I. I was surprised to read that someone considers them the worst.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289598416/19/2013 2:06:33 PMRoad WalkerI'm trying to remember, there was I think ProMaster (guaranteed for life) and something with the word Red in it, which I don't think they carried. They essentially said you get what you pay for, and SanDisk went bad when they went to two controllers. What do I know? But these guys do have a dedicated computer just for ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289598226/19/2013 1:59:48 PMclean86Please let us know if they were successful. Also would be interesting to hear what Card they recommend instead of Sandisk. I have never had a Sandisk Card fail in all my years of using them which is over 10, damn shame it happened to you!http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289597606/19/2013 1:37:35 PMRoad WalkerUpdate... took the card to my local camera shop and the are going to run recovery programs on it. Said it was likely a controller failure. They said SanDisk cards are the worst for this. $29.95 plus $12 per DVD it takes to burn the photos, if successful. SP, took your advice and got a card reader. Thanks. http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289595526/19/2013 12:16:07 PMStock PuppyThere are card readers that look just like USB sticks. MIght not think it but it is a worthwhile investment. :-) Especially after you miss a shot because your camera is connected to the computer, plus a little less "wear and tear" if you have a bunch of cards and sometimes need to examine the status of the cards. ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289576766/18/2013 12:32:37 PMfastcatsYou might try creating a file on your desktop or elsewhere and downloading to it. Then you will be able to see if any of the image file extensions are corrupted. Although I'm not an Apple user, I assume the two photo programs look only for files with specific file extensions. If the RAW extension isn't there, try simpl...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289576226/18/2013 12:07:31 PMRoad WalkerCopying this over from the Apple Product Help thread... maybe somebody here has an idea. Photos where supposed to be shot in raw... ----- Just got back from NC Mountain vacation, and here is my problem. One of the SD cards in my Canon DSLR worked fine for about 200 shots. But then I got up early to shoot the mountain ...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289573266/18/2013 10:06:46 AMnigel batesThe new Sigma 18-35 f1.8 for ASPC lives up to some people's fondest expectations: slrgear.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289518356/14/2013 8:55:31 AMJurgis BekepurisPerhaps. :) Although I am sure there are more egregious examples. "The purpose of $10K watch is to cost $10K" (Author unknown).http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289007405/17/2013 2:58:00 PMThomas Mercer-HurshAnd to make 100M, you have to convince the consumer that the low price is for wussies. :) You wouldn't be thinking of Apple, would you? :)http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=289006705/17/2013 2:34:54 PMclean86Good tripod and with the mail in rebate it's a steal. It should last you a really long time and with an 11 lb rating that should be perfect for most of your needs. I have been so very happy with my Manfrottos and have a couple of Joby's as well for custom placement. You can check them out here: joby.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288988415/16/2013 4:28:45 PMJurgis BekepurisAnd to make 100M, you have to convince the consumer that the low price is for wussies. :)http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288987925/16/2013 4:08:23 PMRoad WalkerI was told when I asked that very same question at B & H camera that you can have two of those wishes, but you can't get all three. Funny. I guess to make a $million all you have to do is grant the consumer all of his three wishes. http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288987715/16/2013 3:59:11 PMRoad WalkerThanks Clean, may get this one. <4 lbs so I could carry on day hikes. bhphotovideo.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288987645/16/2013 3:55:30 PMJerry HeldI was told when I asked that very same question at B & H camera that you can have two of those wishes, but you can't get all three.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288987335/16/2013 3:42:43 PMclean86I bought several Manfrotto Tripods over the years and have been very happy with them. My last one was made with Carbon Fiber and is very light which makes it great for hiking for Nature shots. It was a little more expensive than the range you are looking for but I needed a tripod that would support my Canon Body with...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288986645/16/2013 3:17:26 PMRoad WalkerAny recommendations for a lightweight but sturdy tripod? I probably want to keep it under $100 unless I fall in love with it.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288978245/16/2013 10:28:07 AMThomas Mercer-Hurshhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288884345/11/2013 10:31:33 AMfastcatshttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288875515/10/2013 5:12:22 PMfastcatsMy problem with the new subscription model is the price. For Photoshop alone it will be $10/mo for the first year if one owns CS5, 5.5 or 6. But then it goes to $20/mo or maybe higher. My upgrade to CS6 cost me $170. I have usually upgraded every other version at an average annual cost of about $85, not $240. For an am...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288875465/10/2013 5:10:45 PMStock Puppyhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288871525/10/2013 2:08:17 PMJurgis BekepurisIf you never want to upgrade, then don't go subscription. But with Adobe there is no choice.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288869775/10/2013 12:59:47 PMThomas Mercer-HurshWell, that is the nature of a subscription, isn't it? If you buy a house, you get to live in it as long as you want. If you rent, you only get to stay the term. If you never want to upgrade, then don't go subscription. If you want the latest features when they come out, subscribe ... you'll get them much more qui...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288869385/10/2013 12:44:03 PMJurgis BekepurisWhat he's saying is that if you let subscription lapse, the Adobe proprietary files on your computer are no longer usable until you reenable the subscription. http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288867495/10/2013 11:39:16 AMThomas Mercer-HurshI'm not going to use a 'service' which effectively makes MY files inaccessible if I let my subscription lapse. Are you sure about that? Since one doesn't have to be actively connected to work, I can't imagine that they are not allowing you to have your own copy of the images. I have the feeling that a lot of the re...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288866005/10/2013 10:39:57 AMStock PuppyWow, pretty decent price. $15. If easy to use, might be worth getting even if you have PS - if it does different stuff easily, ie has features that compliment PS. Looks like a lot of text manipulation tools (as in shaping text). http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288865445/10/2013 10:24:27 AMRoad Walkerhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288864685/10/2013 9:57:18 AMHoatzinPhotoShop CC IS a huge leap forward for design, I might have change my mind and get in... youtube.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288864555/10/2013 9:49:24 AMRoad Walkerhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288863375/10/2013 8:50:23 AMnigel batesLuminous Landscape has a good article on the furore: luminous-landscape.com  They suggest Mac users take a look at this program (FWIW): pixelmator.com http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288862365/10/2013 6:33:31 AMHoatzinhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288862125/10/2013 4:25:49 AMRoad Walkerhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288855495/9/2013 7:08:30 PMnigel batesA few clues here: dpreview.com  "Adobe's decision to move to a subscription-based model for its professional creative software has prompted probably the most impassioned response we've ever seen to a news story on dpreview.com. There's a risk that the sheer volume of comments might prevent a clear message being hear...http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288850195/9/2013 3:27:21 PMThomas Mercer-HurshWhat is your problem with the subscription model? If you don't care about new features, just keep using the version you have. If you do care about new features, the subscription model keeps you from sticker shock when the new version comes out.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288842185/9/2013 10:22:56 AMHoatzinhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288832475/8/2013 6:32:40 PMnigel batesAnyone use a pixel level editor other than Photoshop ? Given Adobe's idiotic plan to go over to a subscription only model, I'm looking for alternatives.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288832375/8/2013 6:28:28 PMStock Puppyhttp://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288572724/24/2013 9:46:15 PMCautious_OptimistWhen the cat's head is faster than the iphone camera! When a bad picture is actually pretty good, LOL! [graphic]http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288552814/24/2013 2:23:31 AMnigel batesNokia supposed to be bringing out a new 41MP phone - with 'EOS' branding: petapixel.com  Does Canon not own the EOS name then ? (In which case, why has no one trolled them like this before ?)http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288512044/22/2013 10:41:24 AMnigel batesOnly just been announced, so no price yet. It won't be cheap - but potentially replaces a couple of primes at least. Stabilisation is a bit much to ask for in such an extreme lens. If/when they bring it out in the Sony or Pentax mount, though, that's not an issue.http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=288487044/20/2013 5:00:03 PM