O’boy count me in for one. Thanks!
Yes, RAW only and process in LR5. Working on over 3100 pics from the wedding last month.
Think I’m done with weddings, for sure big ones.
Trying to decide where I’m going from here, that new 5DIV or the 5DS, maybe a 1DX? If I’m staying in, the rock solid old 1DsMkII probably has to go.
Lightroom is nice, I like it’s auto correct features, it does more without user input.
DXO is a more “high end” program. It doesn’t babysit you are much but it has some amazing tools that can make your jaw drop. The noise reduction is second to none, truly amazing, all the hype on that is 100% true. Plus some of the other advanced tools really work wounders in some situations.
Either program works, I simply find I can move through pictures faster with DXO with a bit better end results as a rule. Although not 100% of the time.
Far as your camera choice, well you are a Cannon guy obviously, so you made the wrong decision already 
Honestly I have purposely not kept up with cameras for the last several years as I knew I could not afford a new one and didn’t want to become unhappy with mine. My D80 has served me amazingly well with an 18-200mm lens attached 90% of the time.
When I started out with my first DSLR, it was apparent to me that Canon had the major edge, making all their own sensors and lenses in house. Sonykon didn’t compare, and with the huge line-up of glass in Canon’s arsenal I went that route. The ergonomics suited me better, the tonality for portraits was more to my preference, and once you get started, the commitment means no turning back. I fully intended to buy the 5DMkIII when it came out, but they gouged us on the price and I refused to be part of it, bought a gently used 1DsMkII instead, went away from the bells and whistles and full into rock solid files that are gorgeous. In it’s day, the 1DsMkII had Hasselblad scurrying. New tech leaves it behind of course, so it’s time to move up or move out.
I ran DXO some, found it not to my liking, left Bibble Pro and went to Lightroom. Imagenomic was beating DXO at the noise game last time I checked, been a while since I’ve really done comparisons. The 5DMkIV is probably the answer I’m looking for. My L glass would be fine with it and the step up would be across the board positive.
Now if I can quit buying so many flashlights…
TA and DBC,
Really appreciate reading your posts as I too have interest in photography but didn’t have much time to learn deeper. Your posts answer many of my wonders. Thanks!!
Nikon guy here 
Yeah, once you buy into a camera brand you are most certainly committed thats for sure. I am the same way with Nikon, and chose them for many of the same reasons you chose cannon. It really is a ford vs chevy game (well at least back before the government buyout). Either will work just fine and it is just a matter of who released the latest camera as to who is better.
Although over time Nikons just seem to consistantly be a bit nicer quality IMHO. I think this is because they aim more at “pro-sumers” then Cannon does.
I honestly have not done any research on cameras or software in several years, I am sure a lot has changed in both departments. I know I can’t afford to be a part of that right now so why tempt myself? lol
Reminds me of a light sabre. I want one!
Will update OP when internet is back up (ISP sends a guy Wednesday)
Welcome to BLF!
Proto unit was delivered, wait'n til I get home 
. I think I'm feel'n sick, yea, might have to leave work early... 
Can you add me to the list if its not too late… Thanks
Yes, it is the time of the year, before you know it you catch a cold, probably worse, better safe than sorry…
Yeah Tom, you need a nice 18650 powered hand warmer 
Will update OP Wednesday.
I would be really interested. I was looking for an SRK and got referred here.
How do Groupbuys work on BLF and what payment method would work?
I heard a lot of mixed messages about Groupbuys, that were in no way connected to BLF.
Please add me to the list for 1
For now it is keeping an interest list
We will provide info on how and when to actually order in this thread and I’ll send all on the list a PM (in groups of 10, yay looking forward on making 70+ groups with names separated by a comma :D)
That sounds reasonable,
and I am definitely interested in 1.
Got the prototype in my hands now. I do like the feel of it - like the balance. Dropped in some cells, but it's not behaving right - think the fuses might be set wrong. Hard to say what's goin on - working intermittently. Dbl-click works well to max, and it is bright for sure. LED's are a bit off center, as I thought maybe the pictures indicated.
It is a prototype, so I/we shouldn't make too many judgments at this point. More to go...
Thanks for the update Tom.
Sorry, but is that a software thing? Something that can be easily tweaked in firmware?
Fuses are programmed separately from the firmware, but they define critical things the firmware needs to be in sync with, such as the clock rate, brown out detection configuration, etc. Not sure yet what's going on though. It's gotta be clock related - it's all fixable of course 
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These are the fuse values I use, and we use this tool to make it easier to configure them: http://www.engbedded.com for ATtiny85