APPLE Mac Studio HANDS-ON!!! Best Computer for Photographers?!

[@robchristeson]

I transitioned from PC to the Mac Mini with the first M1 and 16Gb of Ram. Even with that "low end" my Lightroom editing is much faster and Davinci doesn't crash when I add a second file. I won't rush into an upgrade, but it's great to see this Studio option is priced for multiple levels of creator. And thanks for not trying to tell me I must upgrade to the top end version

[@jackkraken3888]

Lol the swivel is a $400 extra option? So basically my entire PC. 😂

[@LMActionsports]

I picked up the Apple m1 Mac mini with 16gb of ram and it works flawlessly in Photoshop and in light room. I have been extremely happy with its performance. Until I need more I’m good with what I got

[@mavfan1]

Nice to have but no photographer needs that.

[@JasperIbe]

As with any updated technology release, one must consider if there really is a need to upgrade the hardware (technology) or is it a want? A lot of people are creating amazing results from not the latest technology, but knowing how to use their software and the skills to exceed.

[@Xenonuke]

This right here ^ TOP COMMENT

[@qnetx]

The same applies to photography gear (cameras, lenses, flash, etc.). ;-)

[@anthonyc1883]

It's a consumer society we live in. Latest, greatest, Next Big Thing all the time.

[@semahj]

I mean time is money. My creativity goes away if I’m frustrated with how my machine is working. I want care free as possible

[@aussie2uGA]

You have to constantly make shiny new things to separate people from their money.

[@untouchable360x]

That little box costs more than my car.

[@myownalias]

I'm a PC! always have been, always will be, I like the fact that I can build something myself, to my specifications and design style, and be able to upgrade it, reusing many parts of the system. Prebuilt systems like Macs and even PC are important too, not everyone wants to build, they just want something that they can plug in and works. Both PC and Mac are perfectly capable machines, both can get the job done, it's simply the preference of the user, for me the pricing of Macs is too much to swallow.

[@miaoxiang7377]

"Both can get the job done" and "simply the preference of the user" are oversimplified ways to describe a matter that's much more complex. There are and always will be differences in price/performance ratio, how fast you can get the job done, software differences and how optimized certain software is in different platforms etc etc...

[@Youtuber-ku4nk]

On pc you must deal with a lot of fan noise.

[@zephxiii]

@@KZbinr-ku4nk No you don't, not if it's built right.

[@erichramone7812]

I know I always build my own Pc. I have a fast computer that I upgrade last year and reused the power supply and case monitor, keyboard mouse etc. But now have 32 gigs of RAM AND and and 8 core 16 thread chip and a fast NVME solid state drive. I have the Adobe suite and am good to go. That is a plus though with apple

[@77dris]

@@KZbinr-ku4nk Yeah, I built PCs for a dozen years, and never upgraded parts, only the systems. They were ugly and noisy and I had to blow the dust out of them on a monthly basis. Yuck. And then there is Windows and the drivers and registry and annoyances. In 2015 I priced out a high end iMac and everything was about the same price as building my own PC with similar high end parts (and a 5K monitor)... in fact the PC was slightly more. The warranty is way easier to get with an iMac then it is buying 20 different parts from 20 different manufactures too. So I kissed Windows goodbye and will never go back. I even game AAA titles on my 7 year old iMac (usually at high settings too, like the entire Tomb Raider series, Dying Light, and lots more (no boring trendy multiplayer online games though for me).

[@77dris]

Great point, Fro, about "who cares about upgrading parts". I built high end custom PCs for 12 years and never once upgraded parts. Not once. I then got an iMac in 2015 and I love it, and can still sell it for a decent amount. When new cpus/gpus came out, they usually needed new motherboards anyway, so I'd always just upgrade my entire system. And the nice thing about Macs is that they retain their resale value so you don't lose out upgrading the whole thing. My PCs generally could not be sold after a couple years and I'd have to gift them to friends or family. I do have a bit of a problem with the pricing. The cost of the monitor alone now is the price of the entry level iMacs with the entire computer, including the keyboard and mouse! The price of the Studio setup now is about 2x more expensive than the iMac. I had $5000 cdn and change saved up to replace my 2015 iMac expecting to get something near the high end of the line, but now that only buys me the entry level.

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

Yeap. I tend to build a new PC every 5-10 years. While the building process itself is a fun project - once assembled and troubleshot, I have zero desire to crack that back open to add stuff - even ram. I generally build the biggest beast I can afford and use it until the entire rig dies or I repurpose for a family member. These days, I do most real work on a Mac but keep my PC for running virtual machines and playing games.

[@Zarabozo]

I've built high end PCs for myself for about 20 years now and I *do* upgrade parts during the 5-7 years I use them. But that's not the only thing they're good for. When I decide to build a newer one, lots of components from the previous one are still an up to date component that I can use on the new one, making it much cheaper to build. Right now I'm looking into building a new one with one of the best and faster processors we can buy today, and I'll I need is to buy the motherboard, the processor and the RAM, because I have an amazing rack mounted chasis I still can use, I have 8TB in M.2 SSD that are still the fastest option, I have another 12TB in SATA SSDs that are still top of the line, and another 36 TB in super fast HHDs that I use for archiving and backups, along with an RTX video card that was one of the last components I upgraded on the current one. I also have many Noctua fans in perfect condition I can use for the new buiild and my 1500 watts silent titanium modular power supply is working like the first day. I also have a 4k HDR 32'' display, which I also upgraded last year. I would have to spend about 10k USD (or more) to build a PC like that from the ground, but instead it will cost me only around 3k or 4k to have a top of the line build one more time, with super powerful components and huge amounts of fast storage. And all that thanks to the fact I upgrade components when I have a chance, not having to spend a lot in a single shot. What was the point for you to build a high end PC and never ever upgrade components and just go for a completely new one later?

[@77dris]

I've been at this for 25 years so I know what I'm talking about and still have to help people today with PCs (ugh). Because, whenever I needed to upgrade to the latest say, CPU, I also would need a brand new motherboard, which required entirely different ram, and often the GPU interface would be different requiring a whole new GPU... and then the power draw was way more, so I would need a brand new power supply (something I never cheaped out on). And I often found the case I had would not be suitable for the new motherboard/PSU. I would keep the harddrive once or twice, but the thing is, they filled up fast and newer, faster ones were always being introduced every couple years and many would need newer interfaces... plus harddrives filled up fast as software got more bloated. And then all the hassle dealing with Windows and its drivers and the ever more bloated registry. I would routinely have to install Windows fresh ever 6 months to keep it running decently... or I would have to always go into the registry and system folders to clear out junk left behind by every program after an uninstall. WAY too much hassle. If one piece of hardware died, good luck diagnosing what it was. You'd generally need backup parts to swap in/out because BSODs or computer not turning on could be anything from PSU, to memory, to CPU to motherboard. Once I got an iMac all that hassle was gone and I could focus on my design work. No registries, no driver worries, and even after 7 years the OS works just as well as it did when I got it. No reinstalls necessary. Heck, I even gamed on this system and loved it play quite a few AAA games too. Now, I have an Xbox for gaming the latest stuff, and mac for everything else. It's faster, cheaper, and silent compared to what I would have to get with a comparable PC setup... and just so much more peace of mind. Plus I have AppleCare and if anything goes wrong, they take care of you with no hassles. Also, macs keep their resale value where PCs do not. Want to upgrade? Just sell and put that money to a new one (or trade it in to Apple). PCs after about a year or two lose 90% of their value especially homebuilt ones. I have a cousin who upgrades scraps n parts from here and there and has a mess of a system(s) going and I just do not envy the BS he goes through keeping it all running. @@Zarabozo

[@SolamenteVees]

Want vs Need 🤔

[@SuperHansi12]

They've uncoupled it: speaking: it's a normal desktop pc with display:D

[@adamwood2188]

You know . . . Like a Mac mini

[@SpyderBlackOfficial]

Custom built miniATX blows these away performance & price wise.

[@Non_Member_13]

Check out iJustin video. She successfully edited 18 8k videos together. I don’t think any pc at any price range can do that.

[@SpyderBlackOfficial]

@@Non_Member_13 Sir please don't be an apple fan. You obviously haven't researched enough to see custom pc builds. Apple locks you in with non- upgradable units & proprietary Hardware. Ecosystem of Apple is failing. Paying premium prices to Apple with inflation across the globe makes zero sense. Most like the apple symbol for status reasons yet have zero skills for what they want to accomplish. Let me know when 8k consumer TVs are available.

[@MattisProbably]

The only thing I find a bit disappointing is that the SD slot is SDXC and not SD Express. But that is pretty minor, it's nice to have the slot at all and you can just get a new external reader later.

[@WhittyPics]

It is better than having nothing but USB-C connections. I am okay with an SD slot. ALL my cameras have an SD card, 2 of them have the CFe cards too. I am okay either way.

[@robertleidner9703]

I still just plug my camera to the computer….

[@FrankFiene]

I would like to have CF Express! :-D

[@justinavila1320]

I agree - It was acceptable to have on the MBP's because you don't have to carry those extra card readers but the studio really should have had a more updated reader. Its not a dealbreaker but would have been nice.

[@philmeyer2269]

I'm still rockin my mac pro late 2013 trash can. I bought it from Matt Granger, it was his computer in the day. The time will come when apple does not allow upgrades on it. I also have the new Eizo CG2700S display. I downsized from a 8 year old Dell 32" ips monitor. I am enjoying the extra desk space and to tell the truth 27" is really better for me.

[@mmur123]

"i dont care about specs, i just know its going to be good". - Average Apple enthusiast

[@diegopisante]

That reminds me the old 22" Apple display that I have, I use a lot paired with the Macbook Pro, and I got really sad when they discontinued, and now it's back, it's so good you have everything on the notebook and just grab it from the office and bring to the field.

[@dalelabell1895]

This is not a review, it's a Apple sales pitch\commercial!

[@nyambe]

Is the embargo over?

[@vaskoobscura_]

That computer is totally OVERKILL for photographers. A computer with 1/4th the power is more than enough to chop through lightroom, photoshop and capture one. This Machine is more for 3D work and video.

[@mbvglider]

While true, the entry-level Mac Studio would be a great photographer's computer, considering that M1 minis and iMacs are gimped on external connectivity, requiring a lot of pros to invest in $300 Thunderbolt docks. For a lot of photographers, having built-in 10 Gbps networking, 4+2 TB3/USB-C ports, front SD card slot, and being able to run more than one 5K/6K monitor could be well worth the extra investment.

[@mbvglider]

Really, of course, M1 is more than fast enough CPU-wise, but the Mac Studio is clearly the better choice for photographers because of connectivity and convenience; the real question is be whether a 14" MacBook Pro or an M1 Max Mac Studio would be a better choice at the same base price.

[@dalelabell1895]

You're just a commercial now! 😆 🤣 you sold out.

[@johnnorris1983]

Not enough to purchase.. give us an update next week… looking good though!!!

[@kevinwoods4838]

How about commenting on other ancillary items like flashes, tripods and the like?

[@AdamRelayson]

I built my own PC for $1200 and it definitely does blow away an equivalently priced Mac... However I decided I'm selling it for Mac Mini just because of the portability. Havent decided if I'm going for the Mac Studio or waiting for the M2 Mac Mini later this year.

[@SpyderBlackOfficial]

Wait what? You do know mini atx builds are portable. Search on youtube best mini atx cases. Many people building these will blow your mind.

[@shadeland]

A $1,200 PC will absolutely not blow any M1-based Mac away for photos and video. Even my Macbook Air, M1-based, will run circles around it for that kind of workload.

[@Seitenwerk]

We recently got a 1500€ MacBook Pro M1. It absolutely destroys our 5000€ water cooled PC tower. It’s crazy thinking a portable device does that. But its doesn’t stop there. It’s basically noiseless, doesn’t get warm, and has all this power with a 10th of power requirement.

[@GeoHvl]

What’s a good photo editing computer for the neophytes????

[@PreschoolPlay]

Do u have an affiliate link for the studio?

[@icecoat009]

So true that 32” just hits different even the 30 over the 27

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

I liked the attitude towards Mac Studio & It's specs / Pros / Cons :)

[@FrankP83]

Jared, i don't have so much money...but i need to change my macbook pro late 2013...i only need something portable for edit photos...a maybe 2 times year a video...what is your suggestion?!

[@enri_1986]

M1 Macbook Pro. Apple’s SOC blows my Intel 2016 MBP 15” out of the water without the fans spooling and heating up. Not to mention, much better battery life.

[@FrankP83]

@@enri_1986 so a basic M1 it's enough¿?

[@enri_1986]

@@FrankP83 Yep, thats all it takes. I also suggest upgrading to 16gb of ram.

[@cameraprepper7938]

I have the MacBook Air M1 16 GB RAM for the go, and I had hoped for a desktop set-up with a Mac Mini M2, I think the Mac Studio are a bit expensive, I am no longer a professional photographer and I only do still photography, so I think the Mac Studio are a bit overkill for my use. I will choose a 32" 4K Benq

[@Nathan.1882]

I feel the same. I was totally waiting for something slightly mac mini class

[@RaymondParkerPhoto]

Ordered my Ultra a few days ago. It'll be my first M1 computer. Agreed, modular is the way to go. I have a monitor, keyboard and mouse I've been using with my 2020 Intel MacBook. I've been holding off on replacing my older iMac, so this is what I've been waiting for.

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

Ultra as your first M1 computer? That should be epic - enjoy your new computer. Not sure I can really justify getting another M1 computer - lol. I already have the M1 MacMini and MBP M1 Max - so I think I have to wait until next year or two.

[@PreschoolPlay]

How do u like it??

[@RaymondParkerPhoto]

@@PreschoolPlay Love it!

[@fantouch]

What version of Lightroom do you use?

[@mtilfah]

Does the new display work on Normal PC?! If yes then I have to get the USP-C USP CABLE FOR THAT ?

[@SpyderBlackOfficial]

I think it will but you have to use the usb C..3.1 Gen 2. These cables transmit higher speed data

[@mtilfah]

@@SpyderBlackOfficial Thank you…. I will visit the Apple store tomorrow and will check

[@senorbuddL24]

Barely out the box. This fluff is better suited for QVC. Try turning the monitor on next time.

[@anthonyc1883]

I'm a supporter of Fro but I agree with you. Although he (kind of dismissively) said "We don't do benchmarks, we don't do speed tests" he's actually done nothing here other than talk about it and show it. Hands-on has traditionally meant far more than just touching it with your hands, it means using it, working with it, even briefly. And while I realize he said it just arrived, some other creators are showing actual results in videos also released today, so it almost seems like this video is out because it is first-day and not because there are any results to show. I'm hoping for more true hands-on experience soon from him and Steven.

[@klaymoon1]

Great review from the true target audience - including the photographers and editors.

[@GameProgrammer79]

Jared, most reviews point to discrete graphics cards such as Nvidia RTX 3090 blowing highest-spec'd Mac Studio out of the water. For video rendering, discrete graphics cards still are the best

[@77dris]

Untrue... go check Tally Ho Tech for example (there are many more) that show even the M1 Max blows the RTX3080 "out of the water" in most pro apps (like video editing, graphic editing etc) and the new Ultra will be twice as fast as that . If you are talking about gaming though, nobody really cares about that. It's a PC mindset that you need massive, ugly, power hungry, dust-collecting, inefficient parts to power through things. Even the original M1 Macbook Air has no fans at all and uses 1/10th the power of a desktop PC and can edit and render out video faster than an RTX 3090 PC, for way less money (just go check out Max Tech or about a dozen other channels as an example). Also, an RTX 3090 has to run on WIndows (or worse, Linux) so as long as it wont work on macOS, it's a no go from the getgo.

[@CoveringFish]

Lol, the entire mac studio runs at the idle power of a 3090. It’s not really comparable. The moment a Mac machine actually runs at the same power as a 3090 it would cry. Basically what you’re saying is “in some applications a 3090 is still more powerful at double the power”. 3090’s are going for $1800 still? So the machine is $4k all put together? Nah I’m good. Saying this as a pc owner

[@GameProgrammer79]

@@77dris agree rtx is more for gaming than hardware acceleration for video editing. I am probably going to buy one only waiting for the Mac pro desktop announcement. I am sure pro will be ridiculously expensive still will wait till end of this year as my current Ryzen desktop is still pretty good.

[@captainkanji1]

I almost got into the Mac system with the Mac mini, but they soldered the RAM to the MB, thus removing any value for me as Apple overcharges for upgrades. That Mac Studio is looking sexy though.

[@MicheletDiez]

I’ve never been this early to a video! 😁. Regardless of the video, I think that this is for people that makes a ton of video. For just photographers I personally think is an overkill. I have the M1 MacBook Pro and is just perfect. Even the M1pro and the M1max are very powerful, but very heavy laptops. Congrats on the mac Studio.

[@horacioevelazquez3250]

I have a Mac Mini M1. I love it.

[@peterpeirce3928]

But is there any real advantage of the super expensive max studio m2 over a maxed out Mac mini? The price isn’t the issue, but throwing money away makes no sense.

[@Eftyhis_Vavagiakis]

I would love 3 more Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports. Sound engineers and music producers have a lot of USB equipped devices.

[@andrewyeates7717]

Do you think the base model with 32gb ram and maybe 1tb ssd is fast enough to handle say z9 files and some light video editing ?

[@enri_1986]

That’s more than sufficient

[@jkmoore1120]

Given that my 2012 Mac Pro with 16GB of RAM and 1TB HDD can handle files from a R5 and 4k raw video, although admittedly kinda slow with the raw video, I'd certainly hope this machine handle what you need. If not, people should probably start selling their Apple stock.

[@whiterock1865]

Honestly what’s a lot more valuable to me would be having greater width, so multiple monitors side-by-side or if Apple made one Ultra Wide that would be a lot more useful.

[@raredreamfootage]

For the ultra wide, did you want more horizontal resolution as well or just more physical horizontal size (stretching the pixels)?

[@whiterock1865]

@@raredreamfootage oh definitely more horizontal resolution, like 7680 x 2160 pixels would be amazing. That way you can have the edit window and right next to it the browser and/or other tools.

[@ghost-user559]

@@whiterock1865 It’s still smarter with the current market to have multiple monitors, especially for aspect ratio and resolution. You will always have a warped image with an ultrawide and for some applications like graphic design for specific products, or CAD or 3d modeling that might be an issue. So you see a lot of editors have many monitors for different purposes. A reference monitor for color grading, a TV for testing previews on a display consumers will be using, and then scopes for even more detailed color grading or gamma or whatever. So you often see a whole screen for pallets and tools, a whole display for the timeline of a video edit, and another display for viewing the output. So an ultrawide can be really helpful for productivity but limits a lot of other workflows. So I don’t see Apple doing it anytime soon, because they generally focus less on consumer and more the prosumer or professional market.

[@zygmuntziokowski7877]

I currently use 27" and which or hope I could use the monitor on the IMAC.

[@genokearney]

Nice get, Jared.

[@mrbrianwalsh]

Can you daisy chain the display to other non-apple displays?

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

I currently have a M1 Mac Mini and a MacBook Pro M1 Max. As much as I want an Mac Studio, I'm holding off until a bit later - perhaps next rev or I'll consider the pro once released. For monitors, I've been happy with 32" IPS 4K monitors that I can calibrate - which run me 1/3rd to half what Apple charges. I even have one of those 43" 4K IPS monsters from LG - after 25 years of computing - my eyes need all the help they can get. Yes, it is ridiculous but awesome.

[@nazukeoya]

I'm waiting for the refreshed Mac Pro with the M3 processor in it. I can wait.

[@2222paulr]

Stupid question, can i connect a thunderbolt laptop (pc) to this monitor? My work is all windows but personally I use Mac and i am very interested in this monitor

[@WhittyPics]

I keep 2 Time Machine backups along with Backblaze

[@devindelong5044]

I ordered the M1 Max version of the Studio. It’s already much more than I need. I’ve been waiting to replace my Mid 2015 MPB for a while. The touch bar Macs were terrible, so I waited thought that period. Then the 16” MBP was looking good, but then Apple announced a new CPU architecture, so I waited until M1. Then I wasn’t really impressed with M1, so I waited until M1 Max, but the MacBook Pros are really expensive, and I don’t need a laptop, so I waited until the Mac Mini Pro, but that didn’t materialize. So… Mac Studio it is… P.s. they really could put a stupid m.2 slot on the thing.

[@photo818]

Do you have recommendations for a 27” monitor other than the Apple that will do the job equally well?

[@gasoowannab]

I heard that ram works differently with the m1 chip. Does that mean the max studio m1 ultra with 64gb of ram is faster than a pc with 64gb or ram?

[@gasoowannab]

@omarchafa Does this mean the M1 chip would require less ram than a conventional pc to perform the same task?

[@NortheasternATV]

But how does it handle Sony RAWs in Lightroom?

[@JimWellsIsGreat]

I still have my iMac late 2009 and MacBook Pro 2010 in use. They're great for just about everything other than photo and video. I have them running tools in the background 24/7.

[@beaubolieu]

I’ve never had a PC last that long. My dad has a busted down Sony VAIO that he keeps Macgyvering back together. I think it’s from 2006.

[@Non_Member_13]

I still use a 2010 MacBook pro as well. I can still edit 1080p home videos on it.

[@JimWellsIsGreat]

@@beaubolieu Those are the first two Mac computers I ever bought. The iMac was a fully loaded, 3 month old, refurbished unit. I bought it in January of 2010 and in the 12+ years I’ve used it as a daily driver, I’ve only had two repairs: the original hard drive needed replaced (hooray for backups) and I opted to upgrade to an SSD drive to speed it up and expand the life of the machine.

[@davidapple2960]

I ordered the MacStudio the day after the event with similar specs to yours (8 tb of storage). Back ordered until May 25th. I am looking forward to more content that you will produce with this machine. Can't wait for your reviews of how the Studio works in day to day production. I am a musician and teacher and use Final Cut and Logic a lot. Excited to see how this will compare to may 2012 iMac 21.5 inch. Thanks for all your content. Have learned quite a lot. Cheers.

[@nickp4793]

Wow, that is a huge jump in both capability and cost!

[@lovemycity420]

Looks like a great desktop

[@KrzysPalacz]

Every new Mac is the best on every review ;)

[@animegeek6118]

I’m just learning MacOS and just picked up an interest in photography and editing photos. So I’ll assume I made a good choice by just picking up the base M2 Mac mini since I’m just learning or should I take it back and get at least 16gb memory?

[@alanberry9643]

Can my 27” iMac be used as a screen Jarod?

[@AlainSTO]

So as a designer, photographer, and techie, I can say that the Ultra chip is great for 3D and video. For photoshop, it's only 5% faster than the Max. Linus Tech Tips, Max Tech, and myself confirmed. Don't bother with the ultra if you plan to use just lightroom or photoshop; they're not built to utilize Ultra's architecture and probably won't be.

[@ambrose19512]

when are you going to have that Japanese I SHOOT RAW shirt for sale on your store?!?!

[@Tilten]

Nice...but the prices are silly though...2000 euro for Studio Display, and it's NOT mini-led or qd-oled. Pass.

[@Tilten]

Macrumors: "bad black levels, bad HDR and only 60 Hz". This one looks like a dud.

[@keithpinn152]

Hi Jared: Thanks for creating and sharing your thoughts on the Mac Studio. Have you considered using an old iMac 27" Retina display with the Studio? I have been seeing lots of videos on how to combine the two. Any thoughts? Cheers, Keith

[@markstpierre]

The 27-inch iMacs introduced in late 2009 included the first version of Target Display Mode, a feature that allowed iMacs to be used as displays for other Apple devices. However, by the time Apple released the 2014-2015 Retina Display iMacs, they no longer supported the feature

[@markstpierre]

I especially liked your practical comment: better to put an extra $1500 into the computer, than buy what might be an overpriced monitor.

[@77dris]

That's what I'm going to do initially.

[@jujusreviews1969]

I have about 15 videos in my queue to watch about the new display. This is the first one I’ll watch and probably the most relevant since I plan on editing on it. Thank you JP

[@Donflanegus]

Would I be able to connect this to my 2015 iMac and use it as a display?

[@DaringCreative]

Love the editing of these videos

[@exzemoron]

If we put this Mac studio asside... what would you suggest: a gaming PC or a Work Station for editing pix and videos? I know a lot of ppl buying a gaming PC, never read on any forum about photographers using a WS... but latest is better...? Follow the masses or go with the WS? (Considering buying a new pc in near future, so that's why i ask)

[@PaulCarmona]

The base unit should be more than enough and as you mentioned just bump up the ram/ ssd. They seem to be sending the reviewers only the ultra - however HDMI 2.0 is kind of hard to swallow - they are essentially forcing you to the Studio monitor or finding something with thunderbolt connection - really restricts you to 60hz displays, The display is essentially an iMac with a heavy price bump for the extra 100 nits of brightness. BTW Photoshop still uses mostly single processor - so the Ultra will make almost no differrence for a photographer to the entry level

[@philipgilligan_art]

Waiting for a base ultra to drop on the mat here, I didvorder the screen too but cancelled it as I feel I can’t go back to 27 from 32……. If they release a reasonable cost 32 I’ll probably bite

[@markelroy7774]

great video Fro!!! love the shirt!!!!!

[@StYfReX]

The only bad thing about this Mac Studio its the not replaceable ssd, so if it dies your stuck with an aluminum brick. Also its not enough USB ports for some people. At least they said its not the "mac pro" replacement so i hope that the Mac pro fixes this small details

[@PaulCarmona]

It will - but I can bet the starting price will be the same as the maxed out Studio version - I think the CPU choice will be M1 Ultra base then M1 extreme upgrade

[@JTechWP]

Im looking at buying M1Max Studio, 64GB, 1TB and a 32" Asus ProArt HDR display. Put a 4K Lumina webcam on top. Should be awesome for photo editing in Lightroom and Photoshop plus video editing in Resolve and FCPX. Currently using a 2017 5k iMac. Extra speed from the Mac Studio would be great but the HDR monitor will be awesome :)

[@williampaul7766]

One day I will love to own one...😭

[@dphotos007]

I am buying this. I have been waiting for something like this and Apple hit the mark here,. I already have a pro NEC monitor that I love.

[@christianhotter]

First one I've seen on a desk. Nice work getting it so fast!

[@ArchWayE]

Well work has your $14,000 Mac Pro and earned for this channel? It served its purpose. Money well spent.

[@ant1DP]

Question: Please tell us when using the Photoshop Magic Brush, is there any difference in performance between the Mac Studio Max Vs Ultra? The Magic brush uses GPU power so it should be much better on the Ultra. Thanks

[@navi6463]

Now let’s see ya turn that bad boy on and show how it handles those a1 Raws lol

[@derekrowanphotograpics]

Do yourself a favour!! Bypass the M1 Studio’s internal memory & load the Startup Disk on a Sabrent Rocket 8gb Gen4 m.2 NVNe ext drive. Then use the internal memory as additional ram booster. Definitely Makes Big Deference 🚀

[@camerakid3317]

Do you know anything about the canon 1d mark IV and how it compares to the 7d mark 2

[@keensoundguy6637]

Jared's firmly in the mirrorless world. Check other channels/sites for DSLR reviews/comparisons.

[@camerakid3317]

Anybody else?

[@photoapeal]

The 7d MK II is a crop sensor camera & the 1d is a full frame & is the top camera for Canon. If you’re shooting wildlife the 7d MKII may be the preference since it has a 1.6x crop factor. But you can do both on either 1d is a more expensive camera & is the flagship DSLR for canon designed for professional use.

[@photoapeal]

I sold my 7d MKII for an Canon R5 mirrorless.

[@JGBLUESKY74]

NICE VIDEO THANK YOU, NOW CAN I ASK YOU A STUPIT QUESTION? CAN I USE MY iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017) AS A MONITOR WITH THE MAC STUDIO?

[@ProfoundProductions]

Overkill for photographers but great for videographers.

[@lymancopps5957]

I load my Apple computers when I buy them and they serve me well for 7-10 years.

[@OmairMuhammad]

I have 5K iMac 27". Can I use my 5K iMac as a diplay monitor with M1 Max/Pro Macbook? Instead of getting a studio machine and display. I dont care about the atmos speakers etc. :D

[@EastbelgiumPhoto]

Hope to see a second video in a couple of weeks ;)

[@عاصفةالصحراء-ع5ذ]

Actually i’m 3d modeling on blender and animation creator, until now I don’t know wha i should buy , Macbook pro with m1max , or Mac studio with M1 Ultra, I don’t need any lagging while I working that’s my point, could any one advice 🥺

[@albert0b20]

I love apple but sad that plug ins don’t work at the moment in photoshop you will have to launch photoshop in Rosetta but it’s very laggy Can’t wait till an update that fixes this

[@jimcastanzo8736]

Ordered my MacStudio the day after it was announced. Can’t wait for it to arrive in a few more weeks! It’ll replace my later 2014 iMac 27”. Thanks for the tease!

[@devindelong5044]

The SSDs are upgradeable!!!! You know you’re a Mac user when you get excited over things like this lol.

[@jimtincher7357]

I'm spoiled by the 5k iMac display, just wishing Apple had a follow-on (non-pro) 27inch iMac. Breaking it up into separate pieces completely blows my budget... I don't have $3600.00 minimum to get something comparable in an update from a Late 2015 iMac.

[@lfisher8154]

I wouldn't at all worry about the 32 vs 27 - simply have two 27s or add an existing monitor to the 27 for an awesome setup - Yea it is more expensive but great workflow.

[@77dris]

It's not even that much more expensive if you get like a Dell IPS 27" 4k for a 2nd monitor. It's not as good as the 5K Apple displays but it's a great 2nd monitor for pretty cheap.

[@jeffreyneville9769]

Were you given this to test out and review or did you actually purchase it? Looking into it myself to replace my 2017 IMAC since I am finally going to start shooting some video and just purchased Final Cut Pro and of course if I customize it my delivery might be 90 days but not a big deal. Look forward to your future hands on review.

[@mkzayar1836]

Lol no result but just pushing to buy ?

[@cornwallonline]

An ideal platform to build a Squarespace website on 🤣

[@PhilThach]

I think we had the same 27" iMac. Mine is from late 2010 I think. I boosted the RAM to the max and upgraded it to an SSD and still use it for some things. But for video and photo editing, I replaced it with an M1 Mac Mini which has amazing performance for the price. I mean REALLY amazing! I think the Mac studio, even the most base one will be great but, believe it or not, I'm perfectly happy with the performance from my little Mac mini. Apple hit a home run when they stopped using Intel chips. I think I want an apple chip in my next camera! I'm kidding of course but not completely. Enjoyable video Jared & Stephen. Thanks!

[@GenericPast]

For over 6 grand they could've added a CF Express slot too

[@robertleidner9703]

Na

[@GerryRR]

But then how would they sell you a card reader for $399?

[@MrDvaz]

why buy a p3 monitor when I need adobe color?

[@samiam1025]

Would be nice for my business, I've been running on a 13" MBP for 14 years.

[@LAAM619]

Hell no. I like building/upgrading my own pc how i want and when i want.

[@awc723]

who won the last megafro giveaway the video from the last winner is from 01/19/2021