Pro-Imaging

We continued to discuss the Orphan Works situation following the success of
the withdrawal of the UK Orphan works clause 43 by the concerted actions of
thousands of UK photographers both amateur and professionals of the recently
attempted UK government legislation.   Much adverse comment was generated
by what appear to have been the self-serving actions of BAPLA to the great
disadvantage of all photographers.

The difference in the appearance of images in Lightroom and Photoshop came
up again and was quickly answered.    Whatever time of day or night, if you
have a problem, there is sure to be a Pro Imaging member who has the right
answer within minutes.

48 sheet poster from a Canon 5D 2 anyone?   Members share their
experiences.

A question that comes up from time was to do with unintteruptible power
supplies (UPS)and this proved to be a useful reminder for some on LP.

Buffalo drives were discussed and the lack of Mac support.  Experiences of
members suggest that one should look for alternative back-up solutions especially if Mac based.  This
led to a discussion about the safest long term back-up solutions.  A subject always uppermost in many photographer's minds!

Photo books came in for an airing with several contenders being put forward.  It is always valuable to hear the experiences of those who have dipped their toes in the water.

Successful event photography can only really work with the right planning
which is what we talked about here.  Several members have an indepth experience of this area of photography.

Members noted that for those outside the US and Canada Adobe continue year
after year to penalize their customers by charging significantly more for their
products.  This is under the guise of market conditions and cost of doing business.
Strange since surely it costs them no more to sell a download to an EU
customer than one in Canada or the US !  Many members have not upgraded
for several years as they do not like the Adobe policy.

Macbook Pro battery reduced life was the subject of another topic.  It seems this
is not a rare occurance but some have had some luck with Apple providing a free
replacement when visiting their outlets.

Fresnel screen and focus was bothering one member using a Hasselblad 500
cm body with a 40mm Distagon and shooting on a P30 back.

Cancelled wedding booking and how to respond finished off a busy week on
Pro Imaging.

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contributed by Richard Kenward - Artisan Digital Services