tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post4893470074231952874..comments2024-03-26T13:00:25.188-07:00Comments on The Friedman Archives Blog: My search for a Point-and-ShootGary L. Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-35639972265597485712012-04-29T13:18:46.093-07:002012-04-29T13:18:46.093-07:00Hi, Suzie. Honest answer - I've hardly used i...Hi, Suzie. Honest answer - I've hardly used it. Yeah, it's with me in my car usually; but since the NEX-7 arrived THAT's become my point-and-shoot (which may subside when the book on it comes out, but I doubt it.) The NEX-7 just produces superior results. Hard to go back.Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-91960676772438385082012-04-29T10:33:02.615-07:002012-04-29T10:33:02.615-07:00Hello Gary ~
So how did you end up liking the Fuji...Hello Gary ~<br />So how did you end up liking the Fujifilm F500? I have a Lumix ZS8 that I liked well enough until I bought my Sony A33 (love your manual, by the way!). Now the ZS8 pix look fuzzy to me. My old Lumix FZ30 took much better pix.<br />So did you keep the Fuji F500? I looked through your blogs for a possible update, but didn't find one. -<br />thanks, <br />Suzie in Austin, TexasSuzie Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-1395598000780424212012-04-29T10:19:05.135-07:002012-04-29T10:19:05.135-07:00Are you kidding? Seriously?! "No profit to ...Are you kidding? Seriously?! "No profit to the company" - a company that is worth billions? Please! Maybe the zillionaire camera companies should start making cameras that work well, instead of the pieces of crap most of themn churn out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-9055796499773894602012-01-23T04:16:24.308-08:002012-01-23T04:16:24.308-08:00P&S - i went throughnthe same thought process....P&S - i went throughnthe same thought process. i have a Fuji WPZ33 - I got a waterproof one after trashing my previous P&S on a water ride. Picture quality is reasonable, but the shutter lag is awful - so much so that my wife has never yet managed to take an unblurred pic with it.<br /><br />i finally went with a Lumix FS14 - specifically because it seesm to have one of the shortest shutter lags. Picture quality was surprisingly good tooNeil Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-51029249986312315642012-01-02T05:11:45.220-08:002012-01-02T05:11:45.220-08:00I use a Sony DSC W350 and am very happy with it. ...I use a Sony DSC W350 and am very happy with it. The newer version is the DSC W570. There is an underwater case available for it. The W350 takes amazing photos. It has a Zeiss lens. Check out my blog for examples.<br /><br />Gary, Thank You, for writing your books. I have then and I use them. Also, thank you for your blog post on the Minolta Maxxum 7. I read your post and I bought 2 of them for film use with Sony/Minolta lenses. Also, samples on my blog.Zorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13816840059122365138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-32098734649088453882011-12-06T17:32:35.890-08:002011-12-06T17:32:35.890-08:00I drove almost 7 hours (one way!) for the seminar ...I drove almost 7 hours (one way!) for the seminar and would do it again in a heartbeat. Fantastic stuff and I'm the same as a few posters who have a Sony Alpha and use Gary's book (bible) to understand and make use of the features. I just tried something with the camera yesterday and the Sony manual gave a one sentence explanation, while Gary's book had a two page description, with photos, and examples - which I sued. Need I say more?<br /><br />If the store's return policy allows what you're doing - I'd do it. If it doesn't make business sense, they'll stop. Until then if it helps you spend your money wisely, what the heck!Russnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-89881913839803255612011-12-06T16:43:46.132-08:002011-12-06T16:43:46.132-08:00To Anonymous who was rightly concerned about my ab...To Anonymous who was rightly concerned about my abuse of the big-box retailer policy, I understand and agree with your concerns. (That's one reason I didn't mention the retailer by name.) You're probably also referencing Fry's electronics as the competitor who got rid of that policy due to abuse. Anyway, it's not a technique I employ regularly (so far this point-and-shoot experiment is the only time I've ever done it) and I do not plan on making a habit of it.Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-37930109861663828812011-12-06T16:29:28.008-08:002011-12-06T16:29:28.008-08:00Is the S100 even available? If I thought it had s...Is the S100 even available? If I thought it had started shipping I would have gone out of my way to handle one before making a decision. I know people love the S95...Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-45204975110305795402011-12-06T16:06:00.921-08:002011-12-06T16:06:00.921-08:00Why not the Canon S100??? I am going for the A900...Why not the Canon S100??? I am going for the A900, A77, NEX 7, and the canon S100 overall as my main cameras. I do agree the G12 is a great little camera it is not that small...Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-71110343552818846972011-12-06T13:57:20.385-08:002011-12-06T13:57:20.385-08:00Point and Shoot? I'm really happy with my Cano...Point and Shoot? I'm really happy with my Canon S90, bought used on EBay for $200. The later models are just tweaks.jon_flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07893551936013242480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-86473253350961101202011-12-06T08:59:25.875-08:002011-12-06T08:59:25.875-08:00Gary,
While I love what you do I am troubled by yo...Gary,<br />While I love what you do I am troubled by your big box return strategy. It looks like six returns with no profit to the company. Even if the company isn't billed for the products they have employee time and shipping costs. No company can afford to operate that way on any scale. If we all tried before we buy to the extent you are describing you can be sure they would change their generous return policy. They have already shortened their electronics return policy due to customer abuse. I am worried about the killing the golden goose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-52790702528658069792011-12-06T08:02:03.906-08:002011-12-06T08:02:03.906-08:00Hey Gary - loving the a77 also, although I haven&#...Hey Gary - loving the a77 also, although I haven't begun to unlock it power.<br />RE: Point and shoot. It was of interest to me recently when Annie Leibovitz pulled out an iPhone 4S on the TODAY SHOW and extolled it virtues to Matt and took his picture. I know you are NOT an Apple fanboy like me, but this really makes sense since I always have my phone with me. I understand the WSJ gave the 4S high marks for photographers. <br />Now if I could just convince my wife Debbie that I need to upgrade. :-)<br />Martin - student of Nashville seminar.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12152132083931876882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-92162784151007495472011-12-06T06:05:17.929-08:002011-12-06T06:05:17.929-08:00As always very interesting blog. I live in Sydney ...As always very interesting blog. I live in Sydney australia. I wold be interested in attnding one of your seminars, if it was in Sydney. As David above (no relation) stated the a55 book is the only definative and practical guide for my a55. I have laminated your "quick set up" guides and they live in my camera bag. My wife has an old Panasionic TZ3. I am also looking to upgrade her. I have not decided on anything as yet, so I was interested in reading your comments above. Thank you:)David from Sydney Australianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-38810469718544831942011-12-06T03:52:46.676-08:002011-12-06T03:52:46.676-08:00I would love another LA/OC class! Maybe more reco...I would love another LA/OC class! Maybe more recorded seminars would be key for some people. Thank you for sharing your insights.susan mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583798905647965277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-42698591837165745872011-12-06T03:45:27.475-08:002011-12-06T03:45:27.475-08:00Need a seminar on the east coastNeed a seminar on the east coastMike Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187502816025563350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-29802782066481013422011-12-06T02:25:22.601-08:002011-12-06T02:25:22.601-08:00Let us know about your planned Australia seminars....Let us know about your planned Australia seminars. I'll be there..... Brisbane would be a good location :-)Jensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-62253468605391718012011-12-06T00:09:50.929-08:002011-12-06T00:09:50.929-08:00Hi Gary. I just went through exactly the same pro...Hi Gary. I just went through exactly the same process as you and bought the Finepix EXR550 and am very happy with it. If I want to pixel peep I'll do it with photos taken with my new Sony A65 (brilliant and worth buying just for the EVF) :)Mareenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-91575500892751509612011-12-05T21:18:10.763-08:002011-12-05T21:18:10.763-08:00If your seminars are half as informative and enter...If your seminars are half as informative and entertaining as your books then I would fly half way across Australia to attend (probably have to as I live in Adelaide!) Cant wait for the A77 book - the A55 book defined my time with that camera!!Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-52252726870249198922011-12-05T20:49:56.761-08:002011-12-05T20:49:56.761-08:00I've been loving life with my a77 and FujiFilm...I've been loving life with my a77 and FujiFilm X100 and lastly, iPhone 4S. It's a blissful 1,2,3 knockout combo that guarantees I'm gonna take an awesome picture wherever, whenever.KaiserXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400695660216958172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-21532540552750970392011-12-05T20:17:05.576-08:002011-12-05T20:17:05.576-08:00Steve,
Please refer to the part of the blog post ...Steve,<br /><br />Please refer to the part of the blog post that said "point-and-shoots are not for pixel peepers" and ask me that question again. :-) <br /><br />Wasn't aware of the slow write times for RAW (the model I have doesn't support that feature). Thanks for sharing that. -GFGary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-29009278755223614842011-12-05T19:16:19.651-08:002011-12-05T19:16:19.651-08:00I am looking at a P&S and from your review I t...I am looking at a P&S and from your review I thought the F550exr would be perfect. BUT, www.photographyblog.com says:<br /><br />"It's not all good news, however, as the 16 megapixel sensor also results in more noise and loss of fine detail than on the 12 megapixel F300, first appearing at the slow speed of ISO 200 and becoming all too obvious at ISO 400. The F550 EXR also suffers from the same slow RAW processing speeds and high price tag that adversely affected its predecessor.<br /><br />Just like its sister model, the HS20 EXR, the F550 EXR suffers from pedestrian writing speeds for RAW files and poorer image quality once you get above ISO 200. Having to wait more than 5 seconds between every RAW image quickly becomes annoying, despite the headline-grabbing 8fps burst mode, and noise quickly rears its ugly head at ISO 400, becoming progressively worse throughout the rest of the ISO range. The flash automatically popping up when you turn the camera on, rather than just when you've actually selected to use a flash mode, is also annoying, though like a partner's annoying habit it's a quirk that you gradually find yourself putting up with over time."<br /><br />This doesn't sound good to me.<br /><br />Have you experienced these issues?<br />steve roseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-72333307305697292012011-12-05T18:11:48.085-08:002011-12-05T18:11:48.085-08:00The G12 was the first camera I considered! But I ...The G12 was the first camera I considered! But I deemed it not pocketable enough.Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-2425929955940069122011-12-05T18:06:50.638-08:002011-12-05T18:06:50.638-08:00I would love LA too!I would love LA too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-55491345320969564812011-12-05T18:04:45.734-08:002011-12-05T18:04:45.734-08:00Gary,
Have you looked at the Canon G12? It's...Gary,<br /><br />Have you looked at the Canon G12? It's a great little camera. Pocketable in a jacket pocket. Feature rich (includes full manual), RAW, good picture quality, control dials on top like an old fashioned film camera. <br /><br />-Ned B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-24684955088398278912011-12-05T17:14:41.471-08:002011-12-05T17:14:41.471-08:00Hey, Gerry! Actually, I *did* order a NEX-7 just ...Hey, Gerry! Actually, I *did* order a NEX-7 just as soon as they were "available"! Just 2 problems: <br /><br />1) it's not here yet :-(<br />2) While the NEX-7 is an ideal travel camera, it still doesn't meet my "pocketable" criteria.<br /><br />Still remembering you BBQ last summer quite fondly... -GFGary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.com