Which is better for photo editing? and why?

Both have Photoshop.

One has Lightroom and Aperture. Both have their own UI behavior. You pay a premium for security and stability. The other you can just pirate the heck out of the software without batting an eyelash.

Buy what you can afford and are comfortable with.

Both have Photoshop.

One has Lightroom and Aperture. Both have their own UI behavior. You pay a premium for security and stability. The other you can just pirate the heck out of the software without batting an eyelash.

Buy what you can afford and are comfortable with.
actually i have mac and windows. just wondering why others prefer mac. is it because of the color of LCD? more acurate color when you print the copy?

Which is better for photo editing? and why?

i think what you should ask is, which is better if both have the same or equal setup or specs. :)

This would be as useful as Nikon vs Canon threads....

actually i have mac and windows. just wondering why others prefer mac. is it because of the color of LCD? more acurate color when you print the copy?

This is a common fallacy that I encounter. :D

The Mac display isn't more accurate compared to a display attached to a computer using Window OS.

I've heard some people claim that you don't have to calibrate and profile a Mac display because it's accurate straight from the factory.

You still have to regularly calibrate a Mac display - as with any display regardless of which computer system is using it.

But based on my experience, I've had an easier time calibrating and profiling Mac displays compared to those which use Windows OS. This is because PC users have a lot choices when it comes to which brand and/or model of computer display to use. Some brands/models have what I like to call "quirks" :D

However, the quality of the work that I output using Photoshop would be the same on a Mac and a PC.

Cheers!

Jo Avila

+1 with jo.

my mac's LCD unless calibrated is not match to my prints. the LCD's of mac's are manufactured by LG or Samsung. The bodies are made by Asus or another Taiwan PC OEM company (forgot the name). So no real upgrade compared to a PC in terms of hardware specifications.

Mac is just a brand of PC in my opinion. Same specs under the hood, just a different operating system.

Mac = No Virus Threats
Windows = Virus Threats

Mac = Better Image Quality
Windows = Good Image Quality

I used PC and Mac for Photo Editing and you will see the difference if you haven't calibrated your Display...

If you edit a photo on a Mac using Photoshop CS4 without Calibrating the Display preferences, the Photo will look different on a PC

If you edit a photo on a Mac using Photoshop CS4 with the normal Display settings, the photo will look good on a Mac.

I think its a matter of Calibrating your Display whether you are using a PC or a Mac... :Grin::Grin::Grin:

To OP , this is Been Discuss many times Before,, and if you buy the DPP Magazine issue Black & White (Manny Librodo Cover) you will see some Non Bias Comment,,simple search can do...

For the Topic : My Answer is

"IT WILL GIVE YOU +100000 POGI POINTS IF YOU USE A MAC""" :D:D:D

Here's a good read

http://digitalprotalk.blogspot.com/search?q=mac+vs+pc

Mac = No Virus Threats
Windows = Virus Threats

Mac = Better Image Quality
Windows = Good Image Quality


Wow.

So what will happen if I boot a Macbook using Windows? :Dum:

nice thread...waste of bandwidth IMO

Wow.

So what will happen if I boot a Macbook using Windows? :Dum:

You will have virus... hahaha! the virus affects the OS. not the hardware itself. so when your using a MAC with windows OS, you are most virus vulnerable.

based on handling Video Processes(Video Card RAM), i think MAC handles it better than Windows. But i heard that MAC cannot multi process multiple open programs unlike windows.? is that true? :Grin:

technically isn't it OSX vs Windows or Mac vs PC?

btw, you can use OSX with any intel based pc

You will have virus... hahaha! the virus affects the OS. not the hardware itself. so when your using a MAC with windows OS, you are most virus vulnerable.

based on handling Video Processes(Video Card RAM), i think MAC handles it better than Windows. But i heard that MAC cannot multi process multiple open programs unlike windows.? is that true? :Grin:

Wow... virus! Scary stuff!

:Dum:

Wow... virus! Scary stuff!

:Dum:

That's the reason why antivirus(es) are created.

Try to compare the Windows based laptop and Mac Book Pro with the SAME SPECS, then you'll see what's the best....

Hahaha..:) Anyways...

Different OS same software..is there any real difference running Photoshop (or Lightroom) in Windows and running it in OSX!?

If speed is the issue..get an 8 core system with 16GB of graphics memory.hahaha

If screen quality is the issue..just get an expensive calibrated screen. (samsung series 7 OLED display perhaps?:))

So I guess it boils down to cost..macs are expensive..windows is almost free (in Quiapo and your nearest kanto.:)). If you have money to burn get an IMac G5 with all the specs at maximum..then you wont be thingking about your windows option anymore.

Just a question po mga Pros: Why do most studios ( and pros ) use Mac?

Try Windows 7 and compare it to OSX.... you will see a lot of improvements from Windows.

Hahaha..:) Anyways...

Different OS same software..is there any real difference running Photoshop (or Lightroom) in Windows and running it in OSX!?

If speed is the issue..get an 8 core system with 16GB of graphics memory.hahaha

If screen quality is the issue..just get an expensive calibrated screen. (samsung series 7 OLED display perhaps?:))

So I guess it boils down to cost..macs are expensive..windows is almost free (in Quiapo and your nearest kanto.:)). If you have money to burn get an IMac G5 with all the specs at maximum..then you wont be thingking about your windows option anymore.

Just a question po mga Pros: Why do most studios ( and pros ) use Mac?I guess they're more richer now compared before... hahaha:D

Try Windows 7 and compare it to OSX.... you will see a lot of improvements from Windows.

Ahhh..the new windows..its still not officially released right? I saw the demo video of this...looks good.

That's the reason why antivirus(es) are created.

Try to compare the Windows based laptop and Mac Book Pro with the SAME SPECS, then you'll see what's the best....

I guess you didn't catch my sarcasm there...

Anyway, that's my point... my Windows based laptop is running for 12 hours in a regular workday. I'm connected to the internet 95% of the time that am using the laptop. Sure, I detect a virus or two when plugging in a friend's removable disk but nothing serious so far over the years. Just stay away from dubious websites (especially those offering "free" porn and the like) and you'll be fine.

The last real virus scare that I got was when my 286 got Stoned. Hehe.

:D

Bu yes, a Mac's UI is very impressive and brilliantly conceptualized. I would get one if photography or video editing is my bread and butter. But NOT just because of a virus threat.

Since I review games, I can't possibly get a Mac, unless I remove the OS and just run Windows natively (which is possible), but I'd rather spend my money for a Mac on Photography Gear and PC hardware instead.

but I'd rather spend my money for a Mac on Photography Gear and PC hardware instead.

and i think this will be a very wise decision. hehehe =) :Grin: but no, im still aiming for a macbook pro. hahahaha =)) :Grin:

and i think this will be a very wise decision. hehehe =) :Grin: but no, im still aiming for a macbook pro. hahahaha =)) :Grin:

I think it really boils down on your needs, I was undecided before on what to buy a macbook pro or a toshiba qosmio f50. With the same price at 120k and having photography just as a hobby, I went for the unit with higher hardware specs which was toshiba. I bought the unit when we had our strobist shoot at Dan Pagulayan's place. :Grin:

I still don't get it when people say Mac is better than wndows/PC... I think the virus thing is a a bit valid, but if you're not frquenting fake surfing porn sites (or ones with virus) and always update your Norton software, then there is very little concern...

Mac's are much more tempting and sexy, I would agree to that. Mac's are like the Megan Fox of the computing world. Otherwise, they are Mac is just another laptop (then again, I'll kill, cheat and steal for Megan Fox... hubba-hubba-hubba).

Also, SAP doesn't run on Macs, otherwise I'll switch then. :)

I think it really boils down on your needs, I was undecided before on what to buy a macbook pro or a toshiba qosmio f50. With the same price at 120k and having photography just as a hobby, I went for the unit with higher hardware specs which was toshiba. I bought the unit when we had our strobist shoot at Dan Pagulayan's place. :Grin:

Ahh I see.. Naks! Yeah your right Sir Orly, it really depends on your need.. i want the macbook pro for its performance and portability. 2nd choice is alienware area 51. hahaha =) but for business purposes, i'll get the iMac. :) :Grin:

Ahh I see.. Naks! Yeah your right Sir Orly, it really depends on your need.. i want the macbook pro for its performance and portability. 2nd choice is alienware area 51. hahaha =) but for business purposes, i'll get the iMac. :) :Grin:

Macbook Pros are quite heavy, I've tried out one before (lent, sabay fix due to a stuck DVD in the slot in drive), try opting for the smaller Macbooks w/ 2.4GHz and Nvidia 9400GM video

Ahh I see.. Naks! Yeah your right Sir Orly, it really depends on your need.. i want the macbook pro for its performance and portability. 2nd choice is alienware area 51. hahaha =) but for business purposes, i'll get the iMac. :) :Grin:

hehe, common denominator on those units would be a high end system. I would also probably go for the Alienware only if they had a local service units for their laptops. :)

im not saying that it is better, but OS X is faster than windows XP. i'm OC when it comes to cleaning up background programs and things that run during startup. no matter what i do, the macbook always boots up and runs faster than my lenovo.

you can still do PP'ing on both though.

hehe, common denominator on those units would be a high end system. I would also probably go for the Alienware only if they had a local service units for their laptops. :)

If business picks up for Dell here, who knows they might just as well have Alienware here.

Ahhh..the new windows..its still not officially released right? I saw the demo video of this...looks good.

I'm using one for production right now. RC as it is, it's as good as a done deal, using it free for 1 year.

I'm using one for production right now. RC as it is, it's as good as a done deal, using it free for 1 year.

its a release candidate, a few more bug fixes then its a done deal :)

Buy a mac and run windows on it... =b

Get an Intel system and run a mac OSX on it... makes no difference

Photographers, like other Creative Professionals usually work in OS X. OS X just works well with their needs. Out of the box, OS X support 16 bit printing. Apps like Lightroom and Photoshop support 16 bit printing too. Color calibration and profiling are automatically handled by the System.

Photoshop CS4 is coded at 64 bit for Windows, but only 32 bit on OS X. This means that if you have more than 8GB of RAM you can use that extra memory for editing large Photoshop files in Windows.

For OS versions, Windows 7 will be compared to OS X "Snow Leopard" when both are finally out in retail.

if only i can run keynote on windows. then i wont need to buy a macbook soon....

if only i can run keynote on windows. then i wont need to buy a macbook soon....

that's the thing...

mac has microsoft office for mac but windows doesn't have iwork for windows... *drat*

if we're talking about running the same photo editing program on different OS's, it doesn't make any difference. but if we're talking about two programs running exclusively on each OS's, now here is where the topic is applicable. which is which?

@Jay, Keynote is so much fun to use, and still runs well on my old MacBook. Are you getting the white one? It's the only MacBook with FireWire.

@Jay, Keynote is so much fun to use, and still runs well on my old MacBook. Are you getting the white one? It's the only MacBook with FireWire.

haha...im eyeing the 2.0 aluminum unibody macbook...should be enough to run keynote and bring to workshops.

but my post-processing force will still be my pc and samsung display :D the mac equivalent will leave me penniless eh hahah

haha...im eyeing the 2.0 aluminum unibody macbook...should be enough to run keynote and bring to workshops.

but my post-processing force will still be my pc and samsung display :D the mac equivalent will leave me penniless eh hahah


Good. But the MacBook will tempt you to edit, hehe. Anyway, my workflow involves LR2-NIK Software Collection, and if still needed, Photoshop CS3.

Wow.

So what will happen if I boot a Macbook using Windows? :Dum:

Option 1: Boot Camp Setup Assistant
(You can boot to Mac OS X or Windows OS one at a time)

If you use Boot Camp Setup Assistant (Only available in Mac OS X 10.5 or higher) it will first ask you to partition your Macintosh HD before installation of Windows OS... (1 partition for Mac OS X and 1 partition for Windows OS, usually partition for Mac OS X should be bigger)

If the Windows partition will be affected by a virus or worm or whatever you want to call it, it will only affect the Windows partition and not the Mac OS X partition.

Option 2: Parallels or Fusion
(In the Windows world, it is somewhat like Virtual Desktop. You can use Windows and Mac OS at the same time)

If an issue will happen to Parallels of Fusion that has Windows OS installed, it will not affect your Mac OS X.

Hope this helps

either or for quick edits, both support picasa :) (Though one gripe I have there is the weak spot on RAW files)

Buy a mac and run windows on it... =b

Get an Intel system and run a mac OSX on it... makes no difference
Hackintosh pretty much defeats the whole point of using a Mac. It becomes as bad or even worse than Windows.

Then again if you'r willing to make tyaga... why not.

Hackintosh pretty much defeats the whole point of using a Mac. It becomes as bad or even worse than Windows.


Yea... but we geeks thinks it's cool to run OSX on a PC =b hehehehe! *kidding*

but seriously, i think it just pretty much depends on what system you are running it on.. I mean it runs fine, i don't have any problems with it. but of course, nothing beats the hell out of owning a Mac rather than hacking one yourself =b


**I think someone should put a disclaimer on this thread lest we get reprimanded by the powers that be =b**

Yea... but we geeks thinks it's cool to run OSX on a PC =b hehehehe! *kidding*

but seriously, i think it just pretty much depends on what system you are running it on.. I mean it runs fine, i don't have any problems with it. but of course, nothing beats the hell out of owning a Mac rather than hacking one yourself =b


**I think someone should put a disclaimer on this thread lest we get reprimanded by the powers that be =b**
Then it becomes a toy. ;) If you're running a mission critical application or if your livelihood depends on your tools not screwing then hackintosh is a no-no.

Tried the hackintosh route before it was trendy and it felt like i was using something far worse than Windows.