However, rendering full-sized previews upon import is something I always do, and it does take some time.
As the images have already been copied to the SSD, import time will not include the time it takes to copy the files from an SD card and thus will show the performance of Lightroom in isolation. Each RAW file weighs approximately 32 MB with a bit over 11.2 GB in total. The test starts with the import of 358 Fujifilm X-E2 RAW files into a newly created and otherwise clean Lightroom 5.7 Catalog. Connected to WiFi, Type Cover keyboard, and Arc Touch Surface mouse.Microsoft Surface Pro 3 – Intel i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD.So the test is two-fold – I am not only testing Lightroom performance, but also battery life under a much heavier load on the processor than regular browsing on the Internet.īefore I start processing those RAW files, I will try to list all the important details so that you can judge for yourself whether the performance and battery life of the Surface is sufficient for your needs.įirst of all, let me run you through the Surface parameters and settings: So the task is simple – I will charge the Surface to 100%, unplug it and attempt to Import, cull, post-process, and Export RAW files I captured in Manhattan, all on a single charge of battery and whilst writing this very section of the article at the same time. Perhaps for the better as it will accurately reflect the conditions under which I use my equipment. Because this sort of testing is not something we usually do, there’s no specific procedure to follow other than the usual steps that I take when working with Lightroom. I’ve not yet done any serious tests with Photoshop (the review will be updated as soon as I’ve worked with it for a good while), but I did do some work with Lightroom specifically for this article.
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