Mega Account Status & The Future

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  1. convectuoso

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    As some of you know, my mega account was suspended for multiple violations/copyright infringements. Not at home at the moment, but when I am back (possibly Sunday/Monday) I'll create a new account and begin the painstaking process of uploading/relinking 4TB of content. From that point on, ALL posts will be gold, even if not previously set that way. This is not a process I particularly want to repeat.

    In other news: sorry for being largely absent and non-contributory of late -

    i) installed a new SSD w/ Windows 10, and it only plays nicely some of the time so I've sort of been having to reinstall Windows on every reboot. This has thrown a wrench into 'work' so the time I do have a system up and running has been spent getting things done vs being here.

    ii) currently building a new studio, so funds have largely been directed that way.

    So until everything is back to how/where it should be - thanks for your patience.
     
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    Congratulations for the new studio! And thanks for all your work
     
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    Congratulations .. Good luck
     
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    good luck
     
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    many thanks and Good luck...
     
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    All the best @convectuoso! :) ...and please never feel the need for excusing yourself ;-)
     
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    we still love you ... in any case :):)
     
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    @Mod, What kind of Studio? And, if you can kindly share the stuffs you have added or the items you have purchased for the studio or even a snap for future reference for myself in Budget. :)
     
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    @convectuoso ....You have nothing to worry about, you have done so much for all of us...Hoping your new project will be ready soon giving you all the best !

    @convectuoso for speed up your ReInstall you should try creating a backup copy (or maybe 2: one witah fresh Windows installation & second with Windows and your "majority" programs on it) of your system with Acronis True Image !
     
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    Aomei backupper does the job too!
     
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    I do all things.

    Studio is 1500 sq ft, 12' ceilings, 20'x16' cyc.

    In terms of EQ:

    Profoto D4 2400 Air x2
    Profoto Pro Head x4
    Profoto D4/Acute Head x4
    Profoto ProRing

    Profoto D1 x4
    Profoto B1 x4
    Profoto Pro-B2 x2

    7' Profoto Giant (210)
    Broncolor Para 88
    Profoto Softboxes (1x6, 2x3, 3x4, 4x6, 3' Octa, 5' Octa)
    Softlighters
    Westcott Parabolic Umbrellas (white/black, white, silver) x2
    Mola Euro, Mola Demi
    Zoom Reflectors x4
    Barn Door x2
    Snoot x2
    Grid/Filter Kit (5, 10, 20 deg)

    Lasolite Skylight 6.5'x6.5' x2

    Foba Asaba 7.5'
    Foba Asaba 10'
    Foba Repro
    Foba Dimil
    Foba Ceiling Track System

    24 Sheets of white/black foam core

    Arca C1 Cube
    Cambo WRS-1250 w/ Rod 40 TS, SK 72 in Copal
    Cambo Actus DB2 w/ SK 120, SK 72 in SK ES w/ SK USB Controller
    Phase One XF x2
    Phase One IQ 380
    Leaf Credo 50
    SK 28 LS
    SK 55 LS
    SK 80 LS
    SK 120 Macro
    SK 40-80 LS
    SK 75-150 LS

    Will probably upgrade to the IQ4 150 in the near future/depending on money stuff. Also looking at the new Fuji - I tech for a guy that uses the 50S and the color is stunning. Also nice to have a slightly more functional AF than the Phase system provides. 1/125 x-sync sucks, though.
     
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    Aside: Set up seems to be stable if I unplug external drives on boot.
     
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    yeah, we're all looking forward with your upcoming studio. We all wish it everything will go smooth and no delays. Cheers!
     
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    Your studio equipment is AMAZING!! Lucky you!
     
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    You don't have any light artillery weapons? (Nikon/Canon)

    For the summer I'm an dusting off my old 4x5 for some paper negative portraits, bought it really cheap ages ago but I haven't given it much use.
     
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  16. convectuoso

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    Was using Nikon up until the release of the A7 III last year. Once I’d gotten a feel for the system, I dumped Nikon entirely. Not a huge fan of Sony’s color. Files look.. flat(?) too. But the AF is everything.
     
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    and @convectuoso if you're in need of staff or assistants? Where we do sign-up? We like to be a help.
     
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    ...so you could have nikon Z (bringing back preferred colors) with "old" mount you have from "your past"
     
  19. convectuoso

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    Unfortunately my go to preset is VSCO based. Support for A7 III - but not the Z.
     
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    Maybe next few mounths VSCO will upgrade to Z...but I understand "your" working time is now.
    However your Nikon FX lenses are still good till that upgrade....and for next Z firmware (AF), too.
     
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