I'm putting up the link for this site because I've found it very interesting and informative.

Anyone interested in purchasing a digital camera, or lenses, will learn something from this site that will enable them to speak more intelligently with camera sales people: It's all about information and making the best possible decisions.

Plus, there is a great article about Mac computers and a whole lot more that will interest those who are interested in photography.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech.htm

regards, travellor

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Hi Travellor,

That's an interesting web site, and certainly contains some great information about photography and equipment. He certainly makes me feel that I made a good choice in buying a Canon EOS 20D.

However, the site also illustrates the caution one needs to take with accepting the views of someone who's an expert in one field (photography) when they are discussing something else (computers). The article you refer to about Mac computers I found to be somewhat less than entirely accurate; it contains a large number of factual errors and is clearly written more from the viewpoint of enthusiasm than knowledge. I would treat it with extreme caution, personally; get photographic advice from a photographer, but computer advice from a computer professional!

Hi Chris,

You did make a good choice with buying the Canon EOS 20D; it is a great camera. Glad the writings confirmed that.

And of course, one should get computer advice from computer experts

The Mac article is interesting because it captures the excitement so many Mac users have for their computer. The author makes numerous statements throughout his site that he writes only his own opinion. He's not claiming to be an expert. However, he is using the computer/software for photographic purposes, so his opinion is worth considering.

Having said that, the camera and photography information is really good, easy to digest, and is why I thought some people on this BB might derive value from the site.

regards, travellor

Hi Travellor,

My problem was not with what he says about the Mac, but rather the numerous misleading and flat-out wrong things he says when deriding Windows machines .

I agree with you that the camera information is excellent, however!

Hi Chris,

Now I understand. It's not the Mac stuff, but the comments about Windows machines that you are referring to. This was not completely clear by the last post, I'm glad you clarified.

regards,
travellor

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travellor: What are your specific questions? Maybe my daughter can help. She works part-time at a Mac store and uses a Mac for her graphic design studies.

Most software companies are happy to provide free support by e-mail. Perhaps you could e-mail the company that produces the software and ask them?

Hi Chris and Caitie,

Thank you so much! This sort of query should probably be posted on a computer site.

My question is about the practical differences of using Apple's Aperture (digital software) on either the iMac G5 250 or 500 computer and the G5 with dual processors. For the software, Apple suggests the G5 iMac as minimum system requirements and the dual processor G5 as being the system recommended.

Evening edit:

I figured this out; spent the afternoon at the Mac store. Again, thanks Caitie and Chris!

regards,
travellor

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Travellor: My daughter says you will see a speed difference and that the G5 is a much better machine all round, not just because of its processor. She also says her store doesn't have any dual processor G5's, only quads which are "insanely fast". (She thinks perhaps they are phasing out the dual processor type.)
If you call a Mac store and hit 5 at the prompt, then ask to speak to a Creative, you can talk to someone who has special training in the use of Aperture. Hope this helps.

Hi Caitie,

Thank you so much for asking your daughter about this!

regards, travellor

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A very helpful site, thanks for posting the link.
BTW, travelor, I sent you an email to your snazuit (or whatever it was ) account. I couldn't seem to send you a private message on this board.

Shannon

Hi Shannon,

Thank you. I didn't receive either message.

I'm not certain how to set things up so that I can receive private messages on this board...suggestions, anyone?



best wishes,
travellor

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travellor - It seems thatyou do not have enough Karma points yet, to take part in private messaging - I think it cuts in at 300 points. Keep those posts coming, you are almost there!

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the information!

WaryB,

If you're still thinking Nikon, go here
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikkor.htm
and scroll 2/3 down the page. There is an excellent list of Nikon lenses that have been reviewed. The site's author writes a great deal about using old Nikon lenses on the digital cameras.

There is also lots about Canon here as well.

If anyone on this BB is interested in learning/reading about cameras, photography and a great deal more, save this link. You won't go wrong spending a bit of time there.

best wishes,
travellor

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