I could not agree more with your views on Sony vs. Nikon/Canon - which in my opinion goes for Pentax vs. the two, Olympus vs. the two etc.

I myself recently changed to Nikon from Minolta. Having been a semi-pro for many years I have had no problems with the Minolta and I have upgraded and invested in tonnes of Minolta equipment and been very happy. But… during the last few years I have had severe problems getting the stuff I wanted - both regarding bodies, lenses and accessories.

I finally drew a line and bought a D200 - and I never looked back! I have many friends asking for advice on DSLR cameras, and many are tempted by Pentax, Olympus and Sony, but I always tell my story and recommend Nikon or Canon.

No anti-shake, couple of extra magapixels, low price, fancy menu system or the like can justify the trouble of finding equipment for these bodies - even the bodies themselves.

I covered my change in depth on my web site and http://500th.net/the-day-minolta-died could be a good starting point.

- Martin

Also, I just found out I won one of the gorillapods. Thanks for your efforts and keep up the good work.

It’s about f*&^%ng time I won something… I’ve been listening since episode #1 and I’ve even been on the podcast a few times. :) … totally kidding.

Thanks a lot guys, I can’t want to get it.

I just have to chime in on the dslr debate. When I was making the change from my minolta x700 to Digital I looked at the canon 20D and on the advice of my friend at a local camera store I tryed the Olympus E-300 and fell in love with little known treasure. one touch white balance and the dust removal system makes this a real contender to the big two. Now I know the argument about lenses is a concern but the glass is some of the best out there and really how many lenses do you need. I currently have two E-300’s in my bag.

Keep up the good work
Richard
Calgary, Ab.

I have told every friend about the show, and I have even talked one friend into buying an Ipod so she can hear it in her car on her commute. She loves it now too!

You guys are the best.

As it was explained to me, the issue is that the digital sensor detects more colors (colours for our trans-atlantic/pacific friends) in the top half of the luminosity spectrum that in the bottom half. So while you don’t want to blow the highlights, you are better off if you *almost* blow the highlights.

In my experience there is also more noise in the dark side. I’ll let someone else make the required Star Wars jokes.

This would indeed make an interesting show topic.

However, I have to admit - his philosophy about shooting “right” of the histogram had me confused. Why would you shoot slightly overexposed? I have always been under the assumption that, when shooting digital RAW, it’s EASIER to correct an UNDEREXPOSED image than it is to correct an overexposed image.

Granted, Phillip wasn’t asking us to OVEREXPOSE the image, but he did recommend bumping the exposure?!?!

I believe this would be a great topic to explore in a future episode.

I just recently bought an iPod and stumbled upon your show. You will be happy to know - I searched the podcast library for “photography”, came across SEVERAL shows, and found yours to be the most informative - hands down.

I am a semi-pro photographer whose day job is a news anchor in Louisiana. Thanks for taking the time to read this note.

Nikon for life!
Todd Rossnagel

Michael - thought you might find this of interest following our “discussion” - http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/Fujis_popular_Velvia_50_stages_comeback_news_99810.html

Keep up the good work lads.

Julian

I’m not a winner — yet! :) anyhow, if you are having to decide which book or books of Phillip’s that you want to give away, here’s my choice: Raw Workflow from Capture to Archives and his Photoshop CS2 essentials book. I know the Raw Workflow book will be finding its way to my library soon.

You can have a label for each contest and add that label to the email address used for each week. Create a filter in GMail to add a label to emails received at that address and they will be automatically tagged when they come in.

Example: Create a label in GMail called “contest1″. Create a filter that adds the label “contest1″ to all emails addressed to “thedigitalphotographyshow+contest1@gmail.com”

When you are ready to pick a winner, just click the “contest1″ label on the left hand menu and GMail will show you only the contest entries. Create a new label and filter for each contest and you are set.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.

James

I DO know that Australia is not in Europe. I DID NOT know the difference between transatlantic and transpacific.

However, I do know the difference between a transvestite and a transexual, so I am not entirely without knowledge in this world.

–Michael

DO NOT DOUBT THE HOSTS!!!! (Haven’t they earned some street cred after 28 episodes?)

I won the Exposure filter set. Woohoo! I received it and there’s so much depth what it can do. Its completely different from other filters out there and Alien Skin has been posting additional exposure settings for download (Check out their forums). Anyone considering this product should know that they will get more than what’s in the box.

The entire series of interviews from the photography show has been terrific and entertaining. Thanks for bringing us this variety of perspectives. I’m surprised and impressed by the genuine enthusiasm of the vendors — who sound just like photography buffs and not cynical industry insiders.

As a bona fide transatlantic listener (UK), I was wondering if you realise that Australia is *not* in Europe? However Scotland is in Europe, perhaps that’s where the confusion comes from ;o)

Do you use the term trans-pacific?

Anyhow, thanks for the podcasts, they make my time on the treadmill fly.

ps Canon rules.

I understood that Sony was taking over the Konica/Minolta line so the Minolta lens would be compatible with the Sony bodies. Is that correct?

Keep up the good work.

I was the lucky winner of the Lensbaby 2.0 with macro attachment. It is an awesome piece of equipment and I’ve had a lot of fun playing with it.

Has anyone heard of the E18 problem with Canon point and shoots? Unfortunately, my Canon SD550 just developed this problem…it’s a situation where the lens fails to retract and gets stuck in the extended position. In addition to focusing problems, the camera eventually malfunctions completely. Canon claims the problem is rare, but several digital camera blogs claim it’s pretty widespread among the A and S series Canon cameras. I purchased this camera in March of 2006 and fortunately it is still under warranty. Several bloggers, however, have claimed that Canon has been spotty in honoring their warranty. If you have an A or S series Canon point and shoot, you can research this problem by googleing “Canon E18″. There have been several class action suits already initiated against Canon.