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hello family, its been awhile since i been on here...i have a question. what would be the better or best photo software to get,an for a mac? thanks

t bizzle wrote in post #15667933
hello family, its been awhile since i been on here...i have a question. what would be the better or best photo software to get,an for a mac? thanks

Majority uses Adobe specifically Photoshop and Lightroom, I think.

ptcanon3ti wrote in post #15667874
How many stops is the ND400? Is it 10?

The ND400 is equivalent to a 9 stop filter. Hoya labels it's filters a little differently than other manufacturers, they use a math formula, and I found this web page to explain that. But even with that, it doesn't explain the 400 label formula, at least not to me. The important thing is it's the darkest filter they make.

http://www.cs.mtu.edu …ide/filter/filt​er-ND.html

StillCrazy wrote in post #15667962
The ND400 is equivalent to a 9 stop filter. Hoya labels it's filters a little differently than other manufacturers, they use a math formula, and I found this web page to explain that. But even with that, it doesn't explain the 400 label formula, at least not to me. The important thing is it's the darkest filter they make.

http://www.cs.mtu.edu …ide/filter/filt​er-ND.html

Thanks! haha...Yeah, I can't figure Hoya out. I think their ND filters are pretty good though. Need to get a few.

I tried a Fader Variable ND....sent it back. I'm going to stick with fixed NDs even if it means I have to buy a few.

http://www.amazon.com …2&keywords=t3i+​macro+lens

Is this something to try out and play with??????

What about this speedlight for a cheaper version to try out
http://www.amazon.com …peedlight+flash​+for+canon

t bizzle wrote in post #15667933
hello family, its been awhile since i been on here...i have a question. what would be the better or best photo software to get,an for a mac? thanks

I use Lightroom and then downloaded Gimp for free. I rarely use layers and all the in depth photoshop stuff, but when I need it, it's there in gimp. It's a pretty amazing program for being free. And from what I can tell it's free, free. Not shareware, adware, etc.

lkk324 wrote in post #15668023
http://www.amazon.com …2&keywords=t3i+​macro+lens

Is this something to try out and play with??????

What about this speedlight for a cheaper version to try out
http://www.amazon.com …peedlight+flash​+for+canon

The filters you listed may be cheap, but will likely degrade your IQ. With any type of filter, you need to buy quality to get decent results.

I'm not an expert on flash, I have a Vivitar that I've had from my film days, so keep that in mind. The Yongnuo you listed is a manual flash, I believe. It is used as a second slave flash along with this one from the same manufacturer. It is an ETTL type.

http://www.amazon.com …Flash-Canon/dp/B005HYMUX4

I'm considering buy it also, but I may decide to go for a Canon 430EX. There's a used one listed here in the Sell section, you should check it out.

nonetheweisser wrote in post #15668071
I use Lightroom and then downloaded Gimp for free. I rarely use layers and all the in depth photoshop stuff, but when I need it, it's there in gimp. It's a pretty amazing program for being free. And from what I can tell it's free, free. Not shareware, adware, etc.

+1 for Gimp.

StillCrazy wrote in post #15668074
The filters you listed may be cheap, but will likely degrade your IQ. With any type of filter, you need to buy quality to get decent results.

I'm not an expert on flash, I have a Vivitar that I've had from my film days, so keep that in mind. The Yongnuo you listed is a manual flash, I believe. It is used as a second slave flash along with this one from the same manufacturer. It is an ETTL type.

http://www.amazon.com …Flash-Canon/dp/B005HYMUX4

I'm considering buy it also, but I may decide to go for a Canon 430EX. There's a used one listed here in the Sell section, you should check it out.

Oh this is confusing LOL SO the one i listed isn't one to use on the hot shoe by itself? I just want something for inside to try out and play with. So there is a difference between the one I listed and then the one you linked in what way? Thanks for your help!

thanks everyone...

lkk324 wrote in post #15668101
Oh this is confusing LOL SO the one i listed isn't one to use on the hot shoe by itself? I just want something for inside to try out and play with. So there is a difference between the one I listed and then the one you linked in what way? Thanks for your help!

The 565EX will communicate with the camera for optimum flash settings, for each shot. The 560 is manual, so you'll need to make the settings yourself. It will work on your hotshoe, but only manual settings. You really don't want to bother with that, and an ETTL flash is what you want to use. When you need a second flash to operate remotely, the 560 will do.

StillCrazy wrote in post #15668188
The 565EX will communicate with the camera for optimum flash settings, for each shot. The 560 is manual, so you'll need to make the settings yourself. It will work on your hotshoe, but only manual settings. You really don't want to bother with that, and an ETTL flash is what you want to use. When you need a second flash to operate remotely, the 560 will do.

Ok....thanks for the info!!!! What about the 270ex speedlight? Is that a manual one too since its smaller or what? It says it will fit on the powershots too so just wondering outloud here

Good to see you back, T!! If you want free, Gimp is the way to go. I'm using PhotoSuite 7 more than anything, sometimes PhotoShop Elements 10, and PhotoShop occasionally...it's really complex and I suck at it, lol.

I have Gimp....is it easy to use? Suffering from computer overload.