You just blew my mind.
It should work if it is connected to mains.
based only on the tablet battery is a gamble.
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You just blew my mind.
So the only caveat to do this (if it does indeed work) is slower transfer speeds? Slower overall response time from the back?You are running at the slower FW400 speed.
Paul
So the only caveat to do this (if it does indeed work) is slower transfer speeds? Slower overall response time from the back?
I am really trying to hang onto the Aptus II 10 here - i like the sensor size very much and the NEW price to clear the last of them out does not hurt either.
If not, then its a jump up to IQ`160 - no idea what they cost used. I am guessing high teens?
Last time I looked was about 6 years ago and all the Windows laptops had 4 pin firewire or none. There were some 6 pin models 10-12 years ago. What is the problem with a Macbook running Windows? You can tape over the logo if it pisses you off that much. You can find very cheap used macbooks with both 6 and 9 pin connectors which is very useful to the Aptus. Their screen are very good too.Apart from MACBOOK which i am trying to avoid, which laptop has 6 pin FW port?
The tablet i posted seems to be the ticket
No its not for professional work - i am in the same boat as you - this is strictly for kicks (fun)If you work professionally I'd recommend to go for the latest and have a budget that fits keeping with the latest. It does seem that to get the best support you need to have the latest gear. If you use a bit older gear you have to be prepared to do workarounds at times, but forums like this is very good for finding information for that. I'm an amateur on a budget myself and using old gear and "being on my own" I see as a part of the deal.
What is the problem with a Macbook running Windows? You can tape over the logo if it pisses you off that much. You can find very cheap used macbooks with both 6 and 9 pin connectors which is very useful to the Aptus. Their screen are very good too.
You seem to misunderstand - running Windows means there is no Mac OS that you see at all, only Windows.
You bring it once to an Apple tech with a Windows 7 64 bit installation disc, and you never have to see any of Steve's screens again.Ahhh yes of course !! Parallels ! DUH
Thanks Shlomi
That's it ! I've never liked the MAC OS interface - just does not "Click" with me.The American users here are thinking right now we're out of our minds - they love that Mac OS.
But I agree with you - my brain real estate is very crowded. I've tried to work with Mac OS for a few years only on the camera laptop - while it was possible it was certainly not pleasurable. Once I've installed Windows it was like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
At least i wont have to worry about wild life sneaking up behind me while lugging that thing around - it must be loud , hot and heavy - not ideal for this mission - i dont think we can beat the tablet idea for what this is aboutYou saw there is a new Clevo - whatever that is - running windows and with 9 pin FW.
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Phase as a company does what it feels like and gives no excuses - you don't have to convince me.I would also consider software support. I'm not that impressed by the committment of Phase One to support older backs. They do keep format support in newer versions of Capture One, but when I've heard about software bugs the answer has been that they don't put man hours into discontinued products, and you then you can only hope that the bug also affects other formats they care more about.
Worringly often I hear Phase One officials refer to the discontinued "Leaf Capture" software to work around problems.
I only mention this as a risk to be aware of, I don't consider it as a show stopper. I do myself not use C1 very much but other alternatives and the .mos format has good support in alternatives, and you can make DNG files of them of course. Tethering however I guess is limited to very few programs. If I would be dependent on tethering in Capture One and have that as only alternative, I'd be a little bit worried. Directions in software products can change fast. Being dependent on some odd hardware adapter or laptop product for FW could be an issue too. The back could work for 10 years without problems, but in 10 years much can happen with firewire and various software programs.
If you work professionally I'd recommend to go for the latest and have a budget that fits keeping with the latest. It does seem that to get the best support you need to have the latest gear. If you use a bit older gear you have to be prepared to do workarounds at times, but forums like this is very good for finding information for that. I'm an amateur on a budget myself and using old gear and "being on my own" I see as a part of the deal.
This cable will not work on Aptus, as the plastic head of the connector is too wide.There are cables that are FW800 on one end and FW400 (older style non square plug).
You are running at the slower FW400 speed.
Belkin FireWire 800/400 9-Pin/6-Pin Cable (2 m/6.6 ft.) - Apple Store (U.S.)
Paul
You could use a pc card to firewire adapter. These have 6 or 9 pins FW ports. I include a picture below.Apart from MACBOOK which i am trying to avoid, which laptop has 6 pin FW port?