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I have been using a 2009 iMac for light video work in iMovie, but any longer projects are moved to a recent 15 MBP, and I dont have any 4K files yet, which we know is in our future, even if you dont need 4K quality, the downsized 1080 files are better than native 1080 files, according to reviews.

One if you want to run multiple RAM heavy apps at once, like Photoshop and your video editor for instance.

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Two, I am hearing that the new Mac mini (announced yesterday) is like the laptops in that the RAM is permanent and you wont be able to upgrade it later.

If that is true you want to max it out now if you want it to be more future proof.

If your video editor is Adobe Premiere Pro, you want the new Mac mini announced yesterday because the 2.6GHz model has Intel Iris Graphics which will allow GPU acceleration in Premiere.

It has two Thunderbolt ports and so can drive two DisplayPort monitors.

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Neither the 2012 Quick Start Guide nor the 2014 Quick Start Guide explicitly say that RAM is upgradable or describe how to get at it.

However, both have a photo showing the bottom of the Mini, complete with a round black panel.

In the 2014 Quick Start Guide, the panel has no finger grips and there is no Removable panel caption.

Serious video editing probably requires a bit of a monster PC - Mac Pro and such.

Despite a couple of quirks, we think its a camera that photographers and non-photographers alike will find fun to use.

Sony a7C initial review: Compact size, big sensor image quality first impressions Sep 15, 2020 at 01:00 Sonys a7C is among the smallest full-frame mirrorless cameras you can buy, and in terms of core capability, not much has been sacrificed for the sake of compactness.

But are you ready to make it your next go-to travel camera Find out how it stacks up in our initial review.

Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 initial review first impressions Sep 2, 2020 at 14:00 The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 is a full-frame mirrorless camera but in a body smaller than the Micro Four Thirds GH5.

It includes updates to Panasonics DFD autofocus system, creative photo modes, and video features that come close to matching the more expensive S1H.

Nikon Z5 initial review review Sep 1, 2020 at 13:00 Nikons new entry-level mirrorless full-framer feels anything but entry-level.

And it may well be the model best positioned to convert remaining F-mount holdouts to Z-mount.

Canon EOS R6 Review: not the hybrid king, but a great photographers camera review Aug 26, 2020 at 14:40 The Canon EOS R6 doesnt quite live up to the full promise of its do-everything specs, but its a great photographers camera.

Weve selected seven cameras ranging from compacts to full-frame, all of which are easy to operate.

Best enthusiast long zoom cameras Sep 16, 2020 at 00:41 Long-zoom compacts fill the gap between pocketable cameras and interchangeable lens models with expensive lenses, offering a great combination of lens reach and portability.

Best video cameras for photographers Sep 13, 2020 at 12:00 Most modern cameras will shoot video to one degree or another, but these are the ones wed look at if you plan to shoot some video alongside your photos.

Weve chosen cameras that can take great photos and make it easy to get great looking video, rather than being the ones youd choose as a committed videographer.

Best cameras for travel in 2020 Sep 9, 2020 at 02:15 Whats the best camera for travel Good travel cameras should be small, versatile, and offer good image quality.

In this buying guide weve rounded-up several great cameras for travel and recommended the best.

The best lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras Sep 4, 2020 at 22:15 Whether youve grown tired of what came with your DSLR, or want to start photographing different subjects, a new lens is probably in order.

Weve selected our favorite lenses for Sony mirrorlses cameras in several categories to make your decisions easier.

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