Andy PiperDec 27
I always seem to bring “projects” on holiday with me, and then never do anything with them. Which is about right, because I’m on holiday. I really should learn to just leave things at home!
Show threadGregDec 27

@andypiper Because I only came up to my in-law's for 3.5 days, I didn't bring ANY Arduinos, RasPis, or sundry widgets - a first in many years! I did bring my camera though and got up fairly early yesterday to go out on the Shropshire hills to take some sunrise photos. Weather was perfect.

Didn't miss the tech.

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@gregalotl @andypiper nice!

What do you use for software these days? Have just found my dslr as my daughter wants to play with a camera, haven't picked it up in 6 years according to the photos on it still, but haven't really done a lot with it in about 10

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Show threadGregDec 27

@sldrant @andypiper I had to (was forced) to switch away from Corel's Aftershot Pro 3 (the neglected stepchild of Bibble Pro), when they seemed to stop decent dev on linux and I was stuck with an essential encryption library version problem. Wasn't named the same or even seemingly compatible with Open SuSE (tried `ln -s` in various forms). It stopped me using my camera very much.

A couple of months ago, I used a bonus/raise to buy a new Canon R6 Mk 2 and decided I'd try Darktable. I have some issues with how deeply technical it is, but having worked in IBM for so long (as you know), I'm used to confronting tech arguments with ease of use and usability arguments (& evidence).

I have been in touch with their developers once and they seem like a good bunch. I'd like to form a contributing relationship to help improve their UI experience. In fact, if you or anyone else has observations on how you use photo processing and cataloging software, please let me know (directly or hashtag #digitaldevelopment) or if it's Darktable, raise an issue or feature request on https://github.com/darktable-org/darktable.

To start with, I'm compiling as complete a set of use cases as I can think of around cataloging.

I occasionally use Adobe Light room on my Mac. Results good, UI is meh! Don't like using such overtly proprietary and greedy company's tools (Leasing what I used to buy outright)

Happy to share details & experiences if you want.

GitHub - darktable-org/darktable: darktable is an open source photography workflow application and raw developer

darktable is an open source photography workflow application and raw developer - darktable-org/darktable

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Show threadGregDec 27

@sldrant @andypiper Obviously, unless your daughter just wants 'happy snaps' to share, shoot in RAW. Post processing of JPG is very limited.

Also, one reason I bought the model I did is that I can wireless or bluetooth images to my phone while/after shooting or FTP to wherever.

Show threadAnton PiatekDec 27

@gregalotl @andypiper yeah I used to also be Bibble/Aftershot and their Linux support, along with getting an amazing camera in high end smartphones, meant I used that more than my SLR (same zoom, better lownlight, and fits in my pocket so always with me, not to mention stunning results).

Don't have a mac, but will try darktable. Thanks!