… and seriously consider an upgrade to a newer computer with more RAM.
(I can't get the forum's multi-quote feature to work, so sorry for the copy-and-paste)
@Nikon 2: "I don’t use any software but what originally came with the Mac desktop…"
Looking at your screen shots, I believe the photo editing software that came with your computer was an early version of Apple Photos, but I can't be sure. Your iMac is a "late 2015" model, and it was about in 2015 when Apple made the switch from iPhotos to Apple Photos. A lot of Apple users were unhappy that a mature photo application like iPhotos was replaced by the new Photos, which (at first) had fewer features and seemed to be oversimplified. With subsequent updates, more features were added to Photos and the editing tools were improved.
It appears you have not updated the software on your computer since 2015? Is there any particular reason why? [NOTE: Do not attempt to update your operating system unless you have at least one good backup, and preferably two!]
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@BrianShaw: "Doesn’t the software you use to view/process RAW files have a “save as” function?"
No, Apple Photos is a non-destructive editor, which means it does not "Save" like traditional editors. Rather, all edits are stored as instructions in the Photos Catalog, and the edits are not written to the file until/unless the file is Exported. So instead of "Save as" - Photos has an "Export as" function.
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@Nikon 2: "My next question, pun intended, how would you save my files to TIFF…"
For a person who is using RAW files, there is no reason to convert the edited file to TIFF or JPEG until/unless a person wants to use that image somewhere else -- such as in an email, posting on a forum, sending to a printing service, etc. The Export settings should be chosen according to what, exactly, it is you want to with the exported file.
A photo that is intended for posting on the internet shoud be exported as a JPEG of appropriate dimensions (pixel size) with a sRGB color profile. If you want to do further editing in another software application, then a 16-bit TIFF with an AdobeRGB profile might be appropriate. If you are having the photo printed, the printing service may have specific suggestions about what file format and color profile they prefer to work with.
For storing photos on your computer, leaving photo files in the RAW format is best. However, do be sure you are making regular backups. Are you using Apple's Time Machine software to create backups on an external drive? There is some risk of your Apple Photos catalog becoming corrupted, and loosing all your photos. If that ever happens, you will be very happy to have a backup! (and very sad if you don't)
@runswithsizzers
Thanks for that tutorial. I left the Apple computer world in the 1990’s for Windows due to corporate incentivization. My wife never made that transition so when she has computer problems I can only respond with a single word: GeekSquad.
… and seriously consider an upgrade to a newer computer with more RAM.
Good job on those backups!I cannot update my Mac desktop any further.
But I do have two backup external drives for my photos using Apple’s Time Machine…
Good job on those backups!
Photrio is probably not the best place to dive into the finer points of upgrading a computer, but if I understand what I am reading in the link below, then a late 2015 iMac should be capable of running at least Big Sur (MacOS11).
Are you running the best version of macOS for your Mac?
Find out what version of macOS your Mac can run with our macOS compatibility checker & which version of macOS is best for your Macwww.macworld.com
Notice this screenshot shows Big Sur was updated to version 11.7.10 in Sept 2023, so it will have a LOT of security features which your 2015-era El Capitan lacks. However Big Sur is still about 5 version upgrades behind the current version (MacOS 15 Sequoia), so if you can afford it, get the new iMac, and you should be good to go for another 8 or 9 years.
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I don't know what is the latest version of Apple Photos that will run on your iMac, but when you open Software Update, I believe it should show you what upgrades are available for your system - yes?
One good place to get help with Apple computers and software issues is the Apple Support Community: https://discussions.apple.com/welcome
You don’t know much about Leica cameras it seems. So your advice is meaningless!
The Leica MD 262 only shoots in RAW…
According to the specs, it does offer 2 levels of jpeg, fine and standard.
Data format DNG™ (raw data), compressed loss-free
According to the specs, it does offer 2 levels of jpeg, fine and standard.
The Leica MD 262 shoots only RAW…
I don't think so:
Nothing else; just RAW files.
Thank you…
You didn't say but it seems that Leica doesn't supply a Raw converter. They expect you to use Adobe software which is not free.
You didn't say but it seems that Leica doesn't supply a Raw converter. They expect you to use Adobe software which is not free.
You didn't say but it seems that Leica doesn't supply a Raw converter. They expect you to use Adobe software which is not free.
Apparently there are two versions of the M262, one with a screen on the back that does shoot jpegs, one without that only does DNG.
The one without the screen is the MD 262…
LOL, I can't imagine owning a camera without as much as a single scratch on it!
Looks very pretty though with the faux red leather and all. A bit like a German-made corvette convertible. Kind of cool, kind of kinky, kind of sinister.
I wanted it in black with brass showing
You can take a grinder to it, no? Maybe even a dremel tool, go around the edges a little. Build up some patina.
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