Here’s why pro-grade convertible PCs are a game changer for photographers

It used to be that being a professional photographer meant you’d buy a 35mm camera, snap a few shots, and then hole up in the darkroom for a couple of hours. But that was then. 

Being a pro photographer today is more challenging than ever, mainly because knowing what tech tools to use is just as important as your ability to compose a good shot. You can be a brilliant photographer, but if you don’t have tech that can keep up, you can’t compete.

A post-production studio that goes where you go

Whether out in the field or shooting in the studio, photographers need post-production tools that are lightweight and portable. At the same time, these tools need to be durable and packing some serious power under the hood. Enter the HP ZBook Studio x360 convertible laptop.

Just like photographers reach for different lenses for different shots, the HP ZBook Studio x360 gives you five work modes — laptop, tablet, tented, docked or standing — allowing you to adapt to any environment. Weighing in at less than five pounds, you can also easily pack it into your gear bag and take it deep into the field in search of that money shot.

Powerful and fast

Especially important when you’re on a tight deadline, the HP ZBook Studio x360 is powerful and fast. It can handle heavy data dumps and image processing, with a next-generation eight-core Intel® Core™ i9 or Intel® Xeon® processor designed to effortlessly handle complex, multi-threaded applications like Photoshop and Lightroom. And you can create seamlessly by saving and accessing large files locally with up to 4TB of NVMe storage, up to 21 times faster than standard HDD storage and six times faster than SATA SSD.

Mind-blowing display 

But let’s talk about graphics. The ZBook Studio 360 packs NVIDIA® Quadro® P2000 graphics, a 15.6” DreamColor 4K UHD matte touchscreen display and, wait for it, 100 percent Adobe RGB. Adobe RGB gives you more colors to work with compared to the industry standard, sRGB. This gives photographer’s an edge when it comes to color-critical workflows, like matching a camera’s color setting with final print colors.

The ZBook’s DreamColor technology display offers over one billion colors, 600 nits brightness, plus anti-glare and an ambient light sensor. Meaning wherever you are, your viewing conditions will be optimal. 

5 devices in 1 

The different convertible modes are another bonus for creative pros. You can use it as a traditional laptop to create pre-shoot storyboards and presentations. When you’re in the field or on a studio shoot, flip the keyboard using its 360-degree hinge and grab the Wacom AES pen to work in tablet mode. 

When it’s time to edit and retouch, you can dock it to multiple HP DreamColor displays and watch your images come to life. And finally, fold it over into tent mode to present your finals to clients. Talk about picture perfect.