Re: New Card Reader


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On Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:15:35 GMT, "Dudley Hanks"
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"John Navas" <spamfilter1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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How about cameras with easier controls?

Haven't found any...

The Canon's are the gbest, followed by Fuji. That's why I shoot with
them...

Give Panasonic a try -- I can work the controls on my FZ series cameras
entirely by touch with my eye at the viewfinder.

--
Very best wishes for the holiday season and for the coming new year,
John

But, John, can you manipulate through all the menus, make every selection,
and adjust every setting blindfolded?

There is a big difference between just tweaking your exposure or ISO
settings (while you frame a shot getting visual feedback through the
viewfinder) and trying to run a camera completely without being able to read
the menus or other displays.

Try blindfolding yourself. Then, try changing the camera from one mode to
another, adjust the ISO. Set both the exposure and flash exposure
compensations. Figure out what shutter speed or aperture the camera is set
to in the mode you've chosen. Determine what you are shooting and how that
will translate into appropriate AF point selection. Ensure that your AE
setting is set to the mode you want, the WB setting is where you want it,
your picture style / colour enhancement settings are appropriate.

Does your camera always show you the menu with a given item on a given tab
selected? Or, does it default to showing you the last item you were
setting?

Do the menu choices change depending on what mode you have selected?

Is there any tactile delineation on the mode dial to even give you an idea
of what mode you are in? Or, do you have to rely on subtle differences in
beeps to figure out what mode you have selected?

As in the case of Windows Explorer and drive letters, John, you are way out
of your league when it comes to giving a blind guy advice on proper
selection of a camera. I suggest you stick to giving advice on topics you
know at least a little about...

Take Care,
Dudley


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