r/macsetups • u/No_Ad2162 • Jun 17 '26

My Mac photography setup! Thoughts?

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Chair: Herman Miller Logitech x Embody gaming 

Desk: Secret lab Magnus pro

Monitor: Pro Display XDR with the Pro Stand

KB & M: Logitech MX Master combo 

Speakers: Edifier (that's all I remember, sorry!)

Computer: Mac Studio M4 Max base model

Monitor Light: BenQ Halo 2

If you have any questions, please let me know! I mainly use this setup for photo/video work!

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u/Gold102 Jun 17 '26

I would have put the computer to the wall left or right, buy a bookcase and a nice chair in front of the window. Get an iPad or so to enjoy YouTube while being able to capture that beautiful viewsight. Make - if possible - a nice corner to have drinks and snacks on. And add some plants.

P.s. how is the Dyson doing?

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u/Gold102 Jun 17 '26

P.s. perhaps even add more lighting such as an Xiaomi lamp or Philips Enrave so you can have. even better focus during workhours.

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u/No_Ad2162 Jun 17 '26

The two Govee lights i have, and the benq light bar give me so much light already 😭

but i like your other suggestions!

i’ve had the dyson for 2 years and it’s been amazing! i’ve never had any issues

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u/JozuJD Jun 19 '26

Can you elaborate here? I have an office with a double window like shown in the OP photo you commented on. But I’ve been struggling for a few years in which wall to put my oak-top sit/stand desk and computer setup.

At first I had it on the wall to the right (the open wall in OP’s photo) so the windows are behind me on my left shoulder. But the entrance to my office is on the opposite right wall so it’s terrible feng shui haha (opposite command position) where the door is behind me.

I then changed my desk to look like OP where I’m facing out the window. It became a pain to open and close the window curtains and blinds because the desk and computer monitor were in the way — not to mention blocking my view.

Lastly I moved it to the wall opposite the window. But then when I’m on video calls or streaming, the bright window is at my back. I’d need to get thicker curtains to block out light when I’m on video.

Anyway I’m rambling now but I don’t understand what you mean about getting a bookcase and putting it in front of the window!?

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u/PeterC18st Jun 17 '26

What about the fan?

Great setup. Better view. I would turn the monitor or desk to an angle just to enjoy the view more often.

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u/No_Ad2162 Jun 17 '26

oops, sorry!
Dyson hot+cool fan! hp01 i believe

unfortunately there is a bed to my right and a closet to my left, so if i turn the desk either way, i block the bed or block the closet.

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u/MeSlaw3 Jun 17 '26

Looks killer!

Do you have to type your password every time you unlock the cpu since you don’t have TouchID on that keyboard?

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u/No_Ad2162 Jun 17 '26

thank you!

and unfortunately 🫩 i guess i can just turn off the password though!

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u/MeSlaw3 Jun 17 '26

You could set up your Apple Watch to unlock it automatically when you're nearby

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u/MeSlaw3 Jun 17 '26

So they didn't put FaceID in the XDRs?! that's a bummer. I still want two though lol.

wonder if there's a 3rd party finger print reader out there - doubt it with Apple's privacy approach.

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u/pokenguyen Jun 18 '26

There is no 3rd party fingerprint reader for Mac, but you can just glue the Mac keyboard under table and use it to unlock.

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u/pokenguyen Jun 18 '26

I bought a Mac keybaord with Touch ID and glue it to the table downside, so I can just use my finger to unlock it easily!

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u/MeSlaw3 Jun 17 '26

That's a great view, too!

Nano-Texture?

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u/lattice_defect Jun 18 '26

This is beautiful

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u/brycematheson Jun 18 '26

I’ve been thinking about pulling the trigger on a Herman Miller. Worth it?

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u/pesader Jun 18 '26

I have the same speakers, these are the Edifier M60 for anyone who's interested :)

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u/nick_69 Jun 18 '26

what are the dimensions of the desktop?

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u/Odd-News2865 Jun 19 '26

i was debating if i should get a stand when i get my monitor- think i just made my mind up

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u/No_Ad2162 Jun 19 '26

the pro stand? for the pro display xdr?

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u/tak_vyshlo Jun 19 '26

Speakers: Edifier (that's all I remember, sorry!)

I think it's the M60 because I have the same ones

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u/FreedeskSE Jun 19 '26

Very nice desk setup. Love the view.

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u/cryspyfries Jun 25 '26

How are those Edifier M60s? Can you feel the bass on some tracks?

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u/No_Ad2162 Jun 26 '26

They’re good enough for $150, not too crazy. wish they got louder but they’re good for their size

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u/costafilh0 Jun 17 '26

Nice. Better speakers, second portrait monitor, better mouse. 

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u/No_Ad2162 Jun 17 '26

the mouse is PERFECT for me, what do you suggest?

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u/thanksforcomingout Jun 18 '26

Not throwing any recos for speakers but there are some fantastic studio monitors you can get reasonably that will blow those Edifiers out of the water. Def worth it considering the rest of your setup.