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Best screen resolution for RAW files

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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.

Yes, this is the down side of digital. Sure, we save some money by not buying film and chemistry, but depending on what you want to do, there is a certain minimum amount of hardware that must be purchased, backed up (more hardware), and kept at least somewhat up-to-date.

You might get by with an old computer and old software if it does what you want to do, and if you have a dedicated photo workstation that is not connected to the internet. But if the computer is online, old software can be a security problem. And you can only keep your software up-to-date if your hardware supports the latest version, so every computer has a limited lifespan. I usually get about 8-9 years use from my Mac computers before I start running into issues caused by newer software not wanting to run on the old hardware.
 
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I cannot update my Mac desktop any further.
But I do have two backup external drives for my photos using Apple’s Time Machine…
 

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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).

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.



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
 

Thanks for the support, pun intended…
 
If your IMac is a late 2015 it will run Os Monterey, the screen is fantastic for editing, color calibrations are onboard.
Tools for changing file types are there as well. If you are worried about security, switch from Safari to Firefox who will continue with security updates for years to come.
 

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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.
 
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.

Luckily it works on my Desktop…
 

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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…
 

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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.
 
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.

Actually the leather is “a-la-carte” from Leica.
The original owner had it done in Leica Germany at the same time as the CLA! I believe the leather is genuine cowhide…
 
By the way I wanted it in black with brass showing. Didn’t want a perfect (mint-) from KEH but when my wife saw it she loved the color and bought it for me. Beggars can’t be choosy…
 
You can take a grinder to it, no? Maybe even a dremel tool, go around the edges a little. Build up some patina.

I won’t last long, my wife would kill me…
 
The only good camera are the ones that look like this!