tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post1022511353223720458..comments2024-03-26T13:00:25.188-07:00Comments on The Friedman Archives Blog: The Shrinking Market for Photographers...Gary L. Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-78342724610603618882022-11-22T07:35:00.977-08:002022-11-22T07:35:00.977-08:00After meeting you at Manchester UK I have been usi...After meeting you at Manchester UK I have been using my little Sony - almost exclusively - the results have been so good that the DSLR sits in the cupboard unused! I still read your blog and wish you well. All your fault! John Mayhead - the old guy on your course years back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-54742796815979753462022-11-19T07:55:24.437-08:002022-11-19T07:55:24.437-08:00Just returned from a Disney trip with a friend. He...Just returned from a Disney trip with a friend. Her iPhone 14 took photos just as good as my a6000 (if not better tbh). I still enjoy the creative control that the phone doesn’t offer. Otherwise it’s getting harder and harder to decide to shlep along the bigger gear. It’s taking away some of the fun of the hobby :(Karlennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-36293242345988149122022-11-15T10:34:05.422-08:002022-11-15T10:34:05.422-08:00Hi Gary. One suggestion re: building your own home...Hi Gary. One suggestion re: building your own home. "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House" made in 1948, with <br />Cary Grant and Myrna Loy. I think you will get a real kick out of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-55232186885003424542022-11-15T02:09:46.251-08:002022-11-15T02:09:46.251-08:00Great blog Gary life was never meant to be dull an...Great blog Gary life was never meant to be dull and relaxing thats for sure enjoy your New Home thank you for all the blogs look forward to them all the time .Bruce Whitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-22838496426906766402022-11-14T20:20:06.067-08:002022-11-14T20:20:06.067-08:00Thanks, Chris! The cat seems much happier now tha...Thanks, Chris! The cat seems much happier now that the space is bigger and he can smell familiar furniture. :-)Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-4581049665540511712022-11-14T20:18:46.364-08:002022-11-14T20:18:46.364-08:00Thanks, Bill! I come across your group's crea...Thanks, Bill! I come across your group's creations on Facebook occasionally and they're always impressive. You have talented members!<br />Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-51275380875073692722022-11-14T20:17:51.164-08:002022-11-14T20:17:51.164-08:00Glad to hear you're still out there, although ...Glad to hear you're still out there, although that "Anonymous" moniker makes it necessary for me to guess who you are. :-)Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-4517873745241273442022-11-14T20:16:34.884-08:002022-11-14T20:16:34.884-08:00I always thought TetherTools was a hardware compan...I always thought TetherTools was a hardware company that just sold a bunch of other people's software on their website (44 products on https://tethertools.com/tethering-software/ How would anyone know to choose SmartShooter 4?? :-) Anyway thank you for the recommendation. USB tethering is certainly faster than what I'm doing and if I can turn on the camera and start shooting immediately without having to re-initialize everything it might be a good way to go.Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-35034887425965731632022-11-14T15:10:24.254-08:002022-11-14T15:10:24.254-08:00Hi Gary, good to see you are getting settled! Wis...Hi Gary, good to see you are getting settled! Wishing you well from the Tulsa PHOTOG group!Bill Ramsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-65189136906940488262022-11-14T14:21:03.484-08:002022-11-14T14:21:03.484-08:00Gary, I am still out here (hard to believe) and I ...Gary, I am still out here (hard to believe) and I enjoy catching up with you and what is going on in your world. <br />Love your blog. True, true! I had a good run as a photojournalist. Sorry for the poor folks, that can after us.<br />Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-57415705763571706192022-11-14T08:46:18.448-08:002022-11-14T08:46:18.448-08:00What is "the A99" death? I still use A99...What is "the A99" death? I still use A99M2 and A77M2. Don't have desire to go mirrorless primarily because I am not as photographically active as I was. However, medium format does spark my interest. I haven't used medium format since I stopped shooting with film.ggivensjr@gmail.comhttp://www.flickr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-7854152279134926312022-11-14T08:44:00.452-08:002022-11-14T08:44:00.452-08:00Gary, have you tried SmartShooter 4 from TetherToo...Gary, have you tried SmartShooter 4 from TetherTools? It works with Sony. Just used it on our volunteer family portrait weekend at Fort Hood last weekend. Works as a stand-alone or with Lightroom.Greg S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-30496672234383091262022-11-13T20:15:45.829-08:002022-11-13T20:15:45.829-08:00Time will tell, but I do know the gap between the ...Time will tell, but I do know the gap between the two continues to shrink.Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-9599622471448797802022-11-13T20:14:24.321-08:002022-11-13T20:14:24.321-08:00There has been no demand (from where I sit) for a ...There has been no demand (from where I sit) for a book on medium format digital cameras like Phase One or Hasselblad. Most likely the main reason is that owners of such high-end cameras think of themselves as serious photographers and they don't need no stinkin' manual to figure things out. Also I've done seminars in Seattle several times (I think you were at one of them, if you're the Rene I remember) and would surely like to do it again.Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-66221756531064075712022-11-13T20:11:13.715-08:002022-11-13T20:11:13.715-08:00I really think in 5 yrs smartphones will catch up ...I really think in 5 yrs smartphones will catch up to cameras...computational photography will take overAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-80895535320091791832022-11-13T20:11:06.111-08:002022-11-13T20:11:06.111-08:00Damn technology! Thanks for sharing what you learn...Damn technology! Thanks for sharing what you learned. That must have been what happened when I tried it.Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-9207781795528047592022-11-13T15:32:15.566-08:002022-11-13T15:32:15.566-08:00Congrats on the new home; may all your troubles be...Congrats on the new home; may all your troubles be minor from now on. Hope the cat has settled in OK.Chris Suttonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-31259047128542292592022-11-13T13:33:07.284-08:002022-11-13T13:33:07.284-08:00Seems your blog software does not like People putt...Seems your blog software does not like People putting in their name. Anyway, I love your cat! <br />I haven't been dabbling around in the market much lately, but I am slowly getting back into the game. My a99 died the a99 death and I'm not a mirrorless fan. So I am starting to branch out into Medium Format (Hasselblad). Have you ever considered doing a Medium Format write-up? Will you come to the PNW to give classes any time soon? We could go for a photo walk. I realize you'll be busy with the House and all, but you need a short vacation after all the stress.<br />-ReneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-52900688139746559952022-11-13T11:49:18.671-08:002022-11-13T11:49:18.671-08:00Congratulations on the house move (if only I could...Congratulations on the house move (if only I could get there as well!). Re Filezilla, I use it, but the interface looks nothing like yours ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-46479194643001661802022-11-13T11:43:22.219-08:002022-11-13T11:43:22.219-08:00And you know, if it's not printed on fiber-bas...And you know, if it's not printed on fiber-based paper it's not art! 😂Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-72792671402505794882022-11-13T11:42:34.866-08:002022-11-13T11:42:34.866-08:00Good to hear about your friend. That kind of photo...Good to hear about your friend. That kind of photography often increases people's self-esteem so it's a useful service. Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-36051482207338758672022-11-13T11:36:36.904-08:002022-11-13T11:36:36.904-08:00Hi Gary I used to be a professional photographer ...Hi Gary I used to be a professional photographer for about 30 years in the days of film, based in the UK. With reference to dwindling jobs for photographers I used to do processing and printing and shoot photos which kept me very happy and working. When the Digital world came along I decided to do my earning a living doing various jobs while continuing what I love best, taking pictures and learning to do it digitally.<br />A local photographer I know says his business is going well taking boudoir photos, his studio does a makeover of the person and then shoots glamour type photos. If anyone out there is struggling they may give it some thought. All the best and always find your blogs very interesting and helpful. Hope you enjoy your new house and it meets all your requirements. PS I have had a darkroom or studio in every room in our house except the kitchen (the bathroom was used to wash a huge number of fine art fibre based prints!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-79132978563701708752022-11-13T11:26:33.151-08:002022-11-13T11:26:33.151-08:00Per your comment about not being able to wirelessl...Per your comment about not being able to wirelessly tether Sony cameras to Capture One, I had the same problem at one point.<br /> <br />After spending some time with C1 support, it turns out that the problem was having Imaging Edge installed on my PC as well as C1. Removing Imaging Edge fixed the problem. Some sort of driver issue.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-13559319304788444322022-11-13T09:35:08.020-08:002022-11-13T09:35:08.020-08:00Let's hope so! Thanks. 😊Let's hope so! Thanks. 😊Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-14211441333131777822022-11-13T09:34:41.450-08:002022-11-13T09:34:41.450-08:00There's always the tension between enjoying yo...There's always the tension between enjoying your experiences and the strong desire to document them. I feel your pain. Hope your trip is worthwhile. Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.com