Are the 2 extra pres and ADAT input worth the extra $100 (40% more) for the 8i8 (vs the 6i6)? The 6i6 specs &amp; other features seem similar to the 8i8.
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It depends on what you're going to be recording. If you plan on, in the future, needing more than 4 mic inputs (for say, a drumset), you're going to want that ADAT input. Focusrite sells other products like the Scarlett 18i20 and the Saffire Octopre that have 8 mic preamps and an optical output so you can mic up larger ensembles while still only going through one interface. The great thing about going that route is that it's already mapped out through the 18i8 so you can edit each channel separately in your DAW, unlike recording the drumset through an analog mixer and then outputting from that mixer into your interface and only having two channels (left and right) to edit in your DAW.
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10bII+ has more equation functions than the standard 10bII. If you are going to use it for a basic fiance class you will be fine with either, but I think they are they same price so you will just get more with 10bII+, also rumor has it that the 10bII+ runs a bit faster, however that is what my professor told me, as I didn't really get to compare that theory.
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The 680e has an elliptical stylus and the 680 has a spherical stylus. The 680e is better for high quality home playback and the 680 is better for DJ use. The 680e produces very nice sound although the tracking is a little heavy for my liking.
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Logic pro X (10) is out now. It is not an upgrade, it is the total package and it is $199.99 from the Apple app store. It is a remarkable program with some similarities but a new look and many new features. There is much for me to learn but it seems to be worth it. I have 9 and have used and loved it. But X is even better. All of the sounds from 9 are there and more.
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Manufacturers always get more money for the newest, fastest chip set, or for equipping a model with a solid state hard drive (SSD) rather than a spinning drive. I doubt that I could pick up differences between core processors, so I was satisfied to save money on an i3 version. I don't play games, so that sort of intensive application might reveal a different picture. I've been very pleased with the Yoga 3 for the 3+ months we've had it.
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I recommended the Line 6 UX2! Awesome interface, easy to use, looks awesome as well. And cheap!
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I am an amateur photographer and do not plan on going to an FX sensor. I plan on shooting from both a monopod and free hand. I do enjoy having the best but only when it makes sense. I have not had much luck shooting my son's hockey games with my current lense and need the 2.8 to get the low light, high speed shots. A friend has the VI and she is able to get some great shots. That was the lens I was orignally looking at until this one came out. Can you point me to a site that has the comparison shots. In light of ths information, what would you go with. Thanks again for your response.
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I have both, and the 5800 is better for what I do. It has more memory. Higher level language. More functionality overall.
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I have the Xsi and I love it. Think about whether or not it's worth $250 extra just to have video and 3 more megapixels. The Xsi has 12.1 megapixels, but that's still enough to make a good poster sized print. I think those are the two biggest differences in the two cameras, so just decide whether or not those extras are worth the extra cash. Good luck! :)
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For photo editing in Lightroom or Photoshop this i5 would be a little underpowered.... You'd be much better off with the i7 version. A little more money, but very worth it. I think it was around $800. Hope that helps. I'd be happy to answer any more questions if you have any.
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Guess what? I had the same "debate" in Sam's 2 days ago. I ended up buying the FX820, the difference isn't that much ($20), and I won't have any surprises! I bought one for my daughter on June 12th (HUGE SUCCESS) and ended up getting another one for my son 2 days ago! I'd say go with the FX820! GOOD LUCK!
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I would rather have a 2i2 based on the audio quality but the Akai EIE has additional features to justify its price. That being said I would rather have any Scarlett over the EIE. Focusrite's claim to fame is the quality of their converters. All of the Scarletts have the same converters, but the rest of the audio path gets better as you look at more expensive models. If you want really good audio quality for the money buy the 2i2. If you want better audio quality buy a more expensive model such as the Scarlett 18i20.
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Hey Rick, I looked at AVID's website (the maker of Pro Tools), and it looks like you have to pay $299 for the PT 11 upgrade, and $599 for the PT 11 HD version upgrade. PT 11 lists for $699 on AVID's website. So depending on what you paid for PT 10, you might want to consider returning it and buying PT 11 outright... If the seller offered you a free upgrade, I'd contact them. Sorry, that's all I got... Hope it helps!
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I would argue that paying the little extra money for the T4i is completely worth it. It has a newer faster processor and a new touch screen that makes navigating the controls a breeze! I owned the T2i for two years and upgraded to the T4i and it has been fantastic. It's important to get a good lens to really show what your camera can do. I recommend the Tamron 28-75 2.8 lens. It's an overall pretty awesome lens. that's just a side note though. Hope this helps!
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Thanks for your review and great job on the research. I need your opinion on something. Although, the current price of the XT and and XTi is less than $200.00. difference, the List price is the XTI is twice as much as the XI. I kind of agree that the XTi isn't really much of an upgrade over the XTi and some of the superior features of the XIT I'm not really to concern about except the 8MP and 10MP. I'm not a proffesional or anything like nor I plan to do large prints, but should I pay those extra bucks just for 10MP? Please help anyone.
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As I understand the issue - and, granted, I may be mistaken, but this is what the information I've gathered suggests - the Intuous is a higher-grade model. How so? Three ways that I know of: 1) Software package. The Graphire comes with one suggested to be worth roughly $100; the Intuous with one about $200. (Personally, I'm of the opinion that both are slightly undervalued, compared to how much they'd cost if you actually tried to purchase the individual pieces of software in a computer store.) 2) Sensitivity. The Intuous has something like twice the sensitivity levels. The Graphire isn't INsensitive, certainly, but the Intuous has amongst the highest sensitivity levels I've EVER heard of in graphics tablets. Sensitivity being useful for increased control - the harder you press, the darker or broader the strokes, etc. Increased sensitivity means there's a wider array of possible results from a given stroke, and so more control so you get EXACTLY the look you want. 3) Secondary buttons. Graphire has a couple, Intuous has several. These are, oh, somewhat like buttons in a modern gaming joystick, insofar as that they can be mapped to pretty much any key or combination of keys you like. Maybe you have one button that switches your tool to Pencil mode, and another to Eraser, and a third to Airbrush, or whatever. This way you don't have to constantly go back to your keyboard or mouse to switch configurations. The more buttons you have, the more things can be linked, and, theoretically, the less often you'll need to move your hands away from the tablet yourself, which maximizes efficiency.
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I own them both, and have been using them in my portriat studio for a while now. i'll say this, theres really not much difference in the two cameras, a few minor upgrades in the xti, what it boils down to is image quality, and from what i've seen they are equal. Just as fyi, I have been able to get prints as large as 20x30 from both cameras with excellent results.