Macbooks

[ChrisMaldonado]

I'm still using a Macbook Pro 2012 to shoot tethered with X1D. Now it is time to buy a new one. But with all this  Macbook, Macbook Air and Macbook Pros and the different processors and connections I'm a little confused on witch one is the minimum spec I can go for. I use a desktop to process the images, so I would like to get a Macbook just for tethering with X1D. Any one could tell what is the less expensive Macbook capable of tethering X1D  running Phocus? I guess any of the actual systems are more powerful than a 2012 Macbook Pro. Thanks!

[davidthescot]

Hi

I have given up using a Macbook tethered and now use an iPad pro over wifi.  Works very well - no wires and better portability. 

[ChrisMaldonado]

The iPad would be my dream, but what about battery life, the camera wifi does not burn the fuel quickly?

[jstires00]

I'm still using a Macbook Pro 2012 to shoot tethered with X1D. Now it is time to buy a new one. But with all this  Macbook, Macbook Air and Macbook Pros and the different processors and connections I'm a little confused on witch one is the minimum spec I can go for. I use a desktop to process the images, so I would like to get a Macbook just for tethering with X1D. Any one could tell what is the less expensive Macbook capable of tethering X1D  running Phocus? I guess any of the actual systems are more powerful than a 2012 Macbook Pro. Thanks!

With a 6.5' $77 cord from B&H you can plug directly into both a new MBP and your new X1D, i.e., no dongles.

[rent]

Chris,

Any of the current generation MacBook Air, MacBook, or MacBook Pro would work if your requirement is simply something that can tether to X1D. The lowest price is $999 (probably lower street price) for a MacBook Air.

Note if you go with the 12" MacBook, you'd need a $80 dongle to make a USB port for you to tether to. I wouldn't go for the 12" MacBook for your purpose. It's expensive and requires dongle. I recommend you consider at least a 13" MacBook Pro with modestly upgraded RAM and SSD to somewhat future-proof your purchase.

Alex

I'm still using a Macbook Pro 2012 to shoot tethered with X1D. Now it is time to buy a new one. But with all this  Macbook, Macbook Air and Macbook Pros and the different processors and connections I'm a little confused on witch one is the minimum spec I can go for. I use a desktop to process the images, so I would like to get a Macbook just for tethering with X1D. Any one could tell what is the less expensive Macbook capable of tethering X1D  running Phocus? I guess any of the actual systems are more powerful than a 2012 Macbook Pro. Thanks!

[rem]

I have a 2013 MacBookPro and it works for tethering with the H6D100C perfect. But yes, the most time I use the iPad Pro wifi.
Pretty fantastic, the picture is in a part of a second on the screen. Batterylife no problem (H6D100C, maybe betterthen the X1D?).

[ChrisMaldonado]

Thank you all for the tips!