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Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Hours Ago
Replies: 23
Views: 465
Posted By Al Patterson
I'll defer to Godfrey, as he made sense. While I...

I'll defer to Godfrey, as he made sense. While I have some level of understanding of RISC vs. CISC in computers, all this sensor tech is kind of a black box to me. Call it PFM...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 1 Day Ago
Replies: 5
Views: 170
Posted By Al Patterson
I saw that, so you have already test drove most...

I saw that, so you have already test drove most of them, right?

I'd like to try the 7, but I have a few other things I need to buy prior to getting another camera bag.
Forum: Photography General Interest 1 Day Ago
Replies: 93
Views: 3,303
Posted By Al Patterson
First, you say 100% will get cancer, not gonna...

First, you say 100% will get cancer, not gonna happen. If you can't get my point, re-read you message until you understand what you said and why I found it to be not in line with reality.

And I can...
Forum: Photography General Interest 1 Day Ago
Replies: 93
Views: 3,303
Posted By Al Patterson
Not that again....

Not that again....
Forum: Photography General Interest 1 Day Ago
Replies: 93
Views: 3,303
Posted By Al Patterson
So, I guess heart disease is a non issue? You...

So, I guess heart disease is a non issue?

You need to come back to reality...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 2 Days Ago
Replies: 34
Views: 1,633
Posted By Al Patterson
Exactly what I have been thinking. I am looking...

Exactly what I have been thinking. I am looking for a digital I can put my M mount lenses on, and used EP-x cameras are much cheaper than the digital Ms.
Forum: Photo Software 3 Days Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
I do understand why people who currently own the...

I do understand why people who currently own the CSx software might be hacked off. it is just that after years in the software industry I see see how SAAS and more frequent updates wit a...
Forum: Photo Software 3 Days Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
Ah, someone who "gets it"... I'm looking to put...

Ah, someone who "gets it"...

I'm looking to put up a Linux system and use GIMP.
Forum: Photo Software 3 Days Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
I've had the same experience with software execs...

I've had the same experience with software execs from other companies. I am trying to explain to Ranchu where the software industry wants to go. I want to control my files on my own PC, but a lot...
Forum: Photo Software 3 Days Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
Obviously, you haven't heard the acronym SAAS. ...

Obviously, you haven't heard the acronym SAAS. You know not what you speak. I work in the IT area with software licensing. The new trend is "software as a service". Here's a link to wikipedia that...
Forum: Photo Software 4 Days Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
That depends. If CC does well, then expect...

That depends. If CC does well, then expect Lightroom to follow. I expect more software to move this way if Adobe and MSFT succeed with CC and Office 365.
Forum: Photo Software 4 Days Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
Adobe is doing nothing of the sort. The are...

Adobe is doing nothing of the sort. The are selling a service, do you get that? You seem quite ignorant as to what is really going on.

And BTW, Gillette does quite well giving away razor handles...
Forum: Photo Software 4 Days Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
Yeah, his analogy is wrong. In the film days we...

Yeah, his analogy is wrong. In the film days we were held hostage to Kodak and the local C41 processor, not the seller of the camera.

And from what I've seen your original RAW of JPEG files from...
Forum: Photo Software 4 Days Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
Exactly... I used to own Elements, lost the...

Exactly...

I used to own Elements, lost the disk, may buy again. But there are plenty of alternatives. Maybe he should read about MicroSoft Office 365 moving office in the same direction Adobe is...
Forum: Photo Software 4 Days Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
Even if one saves files in an Adobe specific...

Even if one saves files in an Adobe specific format, it's not like Adobe deletes the original raw file from your hard drive.

And BTW, you don't own your OEM copy of Windows that came on that PC...
Forum: Photo Software 1 Week Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
If that was the model I would need to continue...

If that was the model I would need to continue getting upgrades, yes. The full package is more than I need and costs more than I can justify. YMMV or course.

I pay a monthly fee for cable, phone,...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 924
Posted By Al Patterson
I understand, I'm just wondering why people buy...

I understand, I'm just wondering why people buy the latest and greatest when they can buy last year's model at closeout prices. I guess my being out of work for a few years has made me look at our...
Forum: Photo Software 1 Week Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
I'm not whining, I'm pointing out how the world...

I'm not whining, I'm pointing out how the world works...

And, as an Elements owner, I might be willing to pay a monthly fee to get continual updates. Just like we do on our servers at work, where...
Forum: Photo Software 1 Week Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
Exactly. Where I work we pay a monthly fee for...

Exactly. Where I work we pay a monthly fee for the software on our servers, and I wonder how IBM licensed mainframe software in the old days.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 924
Posted By Al Patterson
I doubt the EP-5 is three times the quality, just...

I doubt the EP-5 is three times the quality, just newer.
Forum: Photo Software 1 Week Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
Microsoft is moving that way as well. Heard of...

Microsoft is moving that way as well. Heard of Office 365?

Gotta love the whining around here. I am beginning to think everyone on this thread who is complaining are using pirated copies and is...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 449
Posted By Al Patterson
Nah, that was Marvin the Android....

Nah, that was Marvin the Android....
Forum: Off Topic 1 Week Ago
Replies: 59
Views: 1,422
Posted By Al Patterson
Talking Get a Delaware address...

Get a Delaware address...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 1 Week Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 279
Posted By Al Patterson
Ah, but could you trade bags if you wanted? I...

Ah, but could you trade bags if you wanted? I still want the 30...

Not that I expect you to sell me one.
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 1 Week Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 279
Posted By Al Patterson
Cool! I've been looking at Olympus PENs, so I'm...

Cool! I've been looking at Olympus PENs, so I'm going to need a bag for one, plus I still have a CL and a Canon P...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 924
Posted By Al Patterson
I just saw EPL-1's at www.keh.com for under $125....

I just saw EPL-1's at www.keh.com for under $125. Wow. Lots to choose from for under $200...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 1 Week Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 279
Posted By Al Patterson
Yes, I see 4 sizes, and I'm looking at the 30, as...

Yes, I see 4 sizes, and I'm looking at the 30, as I want the ability to carry a tablet. May order one tonight or tomorrow after paying a few bills.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 924
Posted By Al Patterson
Keep in mind I'm upgrading from 6 to 12...

Keep in mind I'm upgrading from 6 to 12 Megapixels here. I'm always buying N-1 or N-2 versions in digicams, as I don't want to spend $1,000. $500 is about the upper limit these days, even for...
Forum: Photo Software 1 Week Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
Yeah, the jury is still out on Win 8. And Office...

Yeah, the jury is still out on Win 8.

And Office 365 is subscription like Adobe is proposing.

I wonder about Elements though. I also wonder what percentage of the complainers are running pirated...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 1 Week Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 392
Posted By Al Patterson
I won't buy a bag anymore unless it will fit a...

I won't buy a bag anymore unless it will fit a tablet. I have the Sub Urban Disguise 30 for my DSLR, and am looking for a larger one for my laptop. Likely one of the larger retrospectives, unless I...
Forum: Photo Software 1 Week Ago
Replies: 262
Views: 6,403
Posted By Al Patterson
Taking the what? Are they drinking too much? I...

Taking the what? Are they drinking too much? I don't get it....?
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 64
Views: 1,348
Posted By Al Patterson
Even if it doesn't pass, I'm still likely to...

Even if it doesn't pass, I'm still likely to support local stores. I've worked for Amazon, and they make WalMart look like good corporate citizens. They work employees like pack mules, and pay them...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 64
Views: 1,348
Posted By Al Patterson
As I noted previously, Yahoo and CNN also pointed...

As I noted previously, Yahoo and CNN also pointed this out...

However, I don't expect this to pass the house, so don't worry... Yet.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 924
Posted By Al Patterson
Best 12 Megapixel 4/3?

Now, I'll be searching the threads, but I'm wondering what the thoughts are here for best 12 Mpix 4/3? True, 16 is more than 12, but I'm planning on upgrading from a 6 megapixle DSLR. So, EPL-1,...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 1 Week Ago
Replies: 27
Views: 409
Posted By Al Patterson
The larger "mirrorless mover" bag has belt lopps...

The larger "mirrorless mover" bag has belt lopps and an iPad sized tablet pouch, so it might be decent for day biking. May put that ahead of the Retrospective 7 I've been looking at.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 64
Views: 1,348
Posted By Al Patterson
I saw a comment regarding states providing...

I saw a comment regarding states providing software on CNN and Yahoo! If Keith needs a link, I'll boot the PC, as cut and paste on the tablet is too annoying for me to take the time.
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 1 Week Ago
Replies: 27
Views: 409
Posted By Al Patterson
I have a rack on my mountain bike that can hold a...

I have a rack on my mountain bike that can hold a bag into which one could put a camera bag.

No idea who are the bag though.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 64
Views: 1,348
Posted By Al Patterson
But Amazon wants you to waste time, so they can...

But Amazon wants you to waste time, so they can eat your lunch as it were...

Now that I see Amazon is for it, it may be a bad idea after all.

I doubt it will pass the house though, so don't worry...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 64
Views: 1,348
Posted By Al Patterson
I thought I saw that in the Washington Post.

I thought I saw that in the Washington Post.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 64
Views: 1,348
Posted By Al Patterson
I have yet to pay sales tax, as my address on my...

I have yet to pay sales tax, as my address on my credit card at Amazon is my old Delaware address. If this passes, it will add 8% to a large portion of my purchases.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 64
Views: 1,348
Posted By Al Patterson
I'm looking for a Retrospective 7... Still want...

I'm looking for a Retrospective 7...

Still want a Moop messenger, but need a camera bag first.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 64
Views: 1,348
Posted By Al Patterson
Funny how folks who want loopholes closed for the...

Funny how folks who want loopholes closed for the rich get their shorts in a wad when THEIR loophole may be closed. I am probably one of the most conservative posters on this site, and I think this...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 141
Views: 4,188
Posted By Al Patterson
My father called that PhD, for piled higher and...

My father called that PhD, for piled higher and deeper.

Came after BS for Bull ***, and MS for more ***...
Forum: Hardware / Computers / Drives / etc 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 118
Views: 8,039
Posted By Al Patterson
My 2006 vintage laptop and 2005 desktop are...

My 2006 vintage laptop and 2005 desktop are running fine. The 2009 desktop bought to replace the older one lasted about 18 months...
Forum: Travel 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 287
Posted By Al Patterson
I recently relocated to GA, and want to get over...

I recently relocated to GA, and want to get over to Savannah when time permits.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 141
Views: 4,188
Posted By Al Patterson
I certainly hope so, then I can buy all those...

I certainly hope so, then I can buy all those useless cameras for pennies on the dollar.

I love how easily the are manipulated by advertising....;)
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 195
Posted By Al Patterson
I know your answer...;) Now, if you have a...

I know your answer...;)

Now, if you have a better set of choices, I'm listening...
Forum: Photography General Interest 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 20
Views: 486
Posted By Al Patterson
I vote for all three...

I vote for all three...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 195
Posted By Al Patterson
I'm 57. I know I'm living on borrowed time... A...

I'm 57. I know I'm living on borrowed time...

A hundred years ago statistics say I would have been dead by now, or very soon...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 195
Posted By Al Patterson
Seriously, I don't NEED another bag, I want some...

Seriously, I don't NEED another bag, I want some retail therapy as I was out of work for over three years prior to landing my current job. I expected about half what I received, so I want to spend...
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