Recent content by Abs

Hi people, time for an update... Being Windows 2000, I'm pretty sure it uses TWAIN drivers, not WIA. If I'm wrong, then that'll be the problem! But yes, I did freshly install ZoomBrowser along with the drivers. As for the memory card, I use an el-cheapo Jessops card reader that I picked up...

So I left the comfort of my trusty Linux-based studio and hit the road with my camera, a rather limited supply of memory cards, and a borrowed laptop running Windows 2000 with all the latest Canon camera software installed from their website. What could possibly go wrong? Firstly, one of the...

Sorry for the delay in replying, and thanks for your suggestions. I didn't even get as far as opening in CS3 and saving again - simply copying the file directly and importing the copy worked. I've noticed some other things as well. Firstly, there seem to be more files affected now than there...

I'm not normally a Windows user, but I think in either XP or Vista you should be able to go to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management, choose the Disk Management option, and then change the drive letter(s) by right-clicking. HTH, Alex P.S. That assumes, of course, that...

Hi, I have a strange problem with Lightroom (v.1.3.1) not reading certain files. The error I get is a very helpful "Lightroom has encountered problems reading this photo." This is happening with about 20 of the 4000+ photos in my library. I think I'm correct in saying that all those...

Grr... I hate neighbours! A middle-aged couple moved in next to us (in a terraced house) around December last year, apparently renovating the house to rent. Since then, they've been hammering and drilling almost constantly, from 8am-6pm every day. I spend a lot of time working from home, but...

I'm considering a new medium-format printer, haven't really looked at HP yet so I'll take that into account, cheers.

Certainly wouldn't turn it down, but I'm not sure it's particularly beneficial. Could be wrong here, but does processing in 32bit make a noticeable difference when the output device is usually an inkjet printer or consumer PC monitor? Genuine question, I've never done an A/B comparison...

True, but... In a professional environment we need to get things done quickly, accurately and reliably. Lightroom on a VM is much faster and more powerful for processing and organising RAWs than anything available for Linux. Added to which my printer driver is fully supported under Windows...

I don't know what makes you think I have 'little knowledge of computers' - I spent the last 6 years of my life running a 24-machine Linux server cluster, and still run a small Linux network. I am simply asking for people's experiences with a relatively new operating system which I have no...

I did do a bit of TV work in the past actually. Had to give it up though - the resolution of my 1Ds is a vast improvement on the TV cameras, but the frame rate isn't quite up to it.:D

Hi, Just wanted to get people's opinions on using Vista as part of my new processing suite. I've been experimenting with the RC2 on my old PC, using Photoshop CS3 and Lightroom, and have found it incredibly, and unusably, slow. I'll accept that at least part of this problem could be down to...

Not a fan of scarves but I'll no doubt be waving my lucky beer :) Liverpool all the way!

Hi, Been lurking for a while, but I feel safe now so I'll make my presence known :) I'm a sound engineer and part-time pro photographer working with an EOS 1DsMkII. Fairly new to the world of 'serious' digitals; previously I used a 35mm for real photography and a FinePix for 'snaps,' until...