Travel Camera
Nov 18, 2019 21:07:15 #
Wingpilot wrote:
I’m not sure why so many people think the Sony menu system is so hard to use. It’s actually quite well thought out, and once you go through it, it really makes sense. I’ve never found it to be daunting, even the first time I got a Sony camera, an A6000. Seemed logical to me. But then, that’s me.
I agree. I don't think the Sony menu system is difficult to navigate, but then my first "good" camera was the Sony RX10 bridge camera so I was weaned on their menus...
Nov 18, 2019 21:15:48 #
IreneAC wrote:
I agree. I don't think the Sony menu system is difficult to navigate, but then my first "good" camera was the Sony RX10 bridge camera so I was weaned on their menus...
Yes. I think the reason some are intimidated by Sony’s menu systems is because there is so much there. But then again, the cameras are loaded with features, and the menus allow access to each of them, individually. Once the system is figured out, it’s actually pretty easy and makes sense. Because of that system, when I got my RX100 vii, I was able to go right into the menu and start setting the camera up.
Nov 18, 2019 21:25:36 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Yes. I think the reason some are intimidated by Sony’s menu systems is because there is so much there. But then again, the cameras are loaded with features, and the menus allow access to each of them, individually. Once the system is figured out, it’s actually pretty easy and makes sense. Because of that system, when I got my RX100 vii, I was able to go right into the menu and start setting the camera up.
I had an RX10 iii for a short time. Having shot Nikon digital from the introduction of the D1x the menu was initially confusing. Although I did kind of get used to it, going back and forth from the Nikon that I 'grew up with' and the new to me Sony was difficult. Twenty years ago my mind might have been able to absorb it better.
I was rescued by a nephew who was taking classes in video in high school. I gave him the Sony. Win-Win!
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Nov 18, 2019 22:31:36 #
Bill_de wrote:
I had an RX10 iii for a short time. Having shot Nikon digital from the introduction of the D1x the menu was initially confusing. Although I did kind of get used to it, going back and forth from the Nikon that I 'grew up with' and the new to me Sony was difficult. Twenty years ago my mind might have been able to absorb it better.
I was rescued by a nephew who was taking classes in video in high school. I gave him the Sony. Win-Win!
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I was rescued by a nephew who was taking classes in video in high school. I gave him the Sony. Win-Win!
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I guess you could say that it works for some, and not for some. I’ll bet your nephew loves the RX10iii.
Nov 18, 2019 23:13:42 #
WAstinkbug
Loc: Silverdale, WA, U.S.A.
Gene51 wrote:
I bought my RX10 for a trip to Ireland in the Fall... (show quote)
Stunning photos! I clicked on each and every link. It turns out I've been to 3/4ths of the destinations you shared, so it was extra special to see your take on some of the same spots. I didn't have the time to get to a couple of your Powerscourt destinations so especially enjoyed the Japanese (?) garden and tower (?). Loved your bird captures... and some of those close details like the orchid show at Longwood. <3 Longwood... sigh... LOVED that place! Too much to fully cover in the time we had allotted.
Enjoyed your closer shots at Waterford Crystal and Glendalough... what a spot! It was so windy the day we visited, I could barely hang onto my camera and iPad. :-P (The iPad was something I never bothered with for photos after that trip... but it was a new purchase that year.) Your zoom power certainly came in handy when you were watching the glass blowing at Waterford. I recall us being up fairly high and looking down on that scene... while jockeying for a clear shot. =:o
Anyway... I'm rambling. Thank you so much for sharing. That was a treat.
Nov 19, 2019 09:50:17 #
Once one masters a menu system it then becomes second hand. My main point was that a single system is easier to deal with than two completely different ones, especially for a camera that is just used primarily as a travel camera.
Nov 19, 2019 11:26:23 #
I think the Sony menu system is great. Just takes some time learning it. Sort of like Lightroom.
Nov 22, 2019 13:40:15 #
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