Friedman’s book...opinions...Please

It took me a few days to read his book and although it has given some things to think about including appendix B I wish he had touched on using slow sync because I haven't been able to master this feature.

One issue is what metering to be in?

Whenever I activate the slow sync feature, the shutter speed is so slow that hand holding would not be practical. I haven't bumped up the iso and I usually don't travel w/ a tripod- bag is already to heavy.

Thats pretty much the gist of it.

jarenas wrote: Whenever I activate the slow sync feature, the shutter speed is so slow that hand holding would not be practical. I haven't bumped up the iso and I usually don't travel w/ a tripod- bag is already to heavy. Thats pretty much the gist of it.

You can set exposure compensation for ambient only and use slow sync.

Lets say non flashed ambient exposure is f4 1/8s, slow sync will allow the flash to make up some of the exposure so will give you 1/15s.
If you set -1 ambient comp you will get 1/30s with slow sync. I call it "slowish sync" but I usually use M mode to get me there.

Andrew

Jeditim, I also have printed version of Gary's book (version 1.3).
After asking Gary for Appendix B and updated chapter 7,I received link for App.B, but not Chapter 7 update.

What version of printed book do you have?
Maybe Chapter in my book is already updated (i ordered book in January 2006)?

Well, as the author of said ebook, I feel I must take a moment and offer a heartfelt "Thank You!" to everyone for such positive and honest feedback! It makes the whole project worthwhile and encourages me to make the next edition for the Sony cameras (yes, there will be one) even better.

Yes, it is correct that if you bought the hardcopy version of the book then I have no idea you exist unless you emailed me to register (as requested in the confirmation email). If you still don't have Appendix B yet, send me an email (Gary@FriedmanArchives.com) along with your receipt and I'll send it to you right away.

Now regarding all this complaining about being a Minolta "cheerleader"... :-) Nothing I say is over the top. Camera design is difficult, good user interface design is damn difficult (it must be, look at how few others do it right, whether you're talking cameras or software!), and the fact that they can have a sensor moving up and down while a shutter slit travels across it depositing fractions of multiple flash pulses onto the sensor WITHOUT showing any effects of light-and-dark banding is beyond me. (By all accounts there should be an interference pattern when shooting with flash and AS on.) How many other cameras allow you to press AEL in manual exposure mode, and then change the shutter speed as you change the f/stop? How in the world did they manage to do High-Speed flash synch in wireless mode (nobody else can do that!)??

It is VERY clear to me that the entire UI design of the 7D had considerably more thought go into it than any other modern camera. They have solved technical problems that nobody thought were solvable in a consumer-priced camera. And, according to David Kilpatrick (a UK magazine editor), their color rendition and in-camera sharpening are done better than the competition. Why shouldn't I point out a job well done when I see it? (Especially when nobody else is hearalding these accomplishments!) If nothing else, I think this kind of cheerleading is a little overdue from the rest of the camera world.

So now you know! :-) I hope this answer is helpful.

Sincerely,
Gary Friedman

Thanks!

I wish I had more spare time to "hang out" in the online forums, but I'm way too busy just doing things that keep the licensing revenue coming in...

-Gary

I downloaded a copy as e-book. In one word..Great!!!!
A must have for every 5d and/or 7d owner.
Lots of tips and tricks, lots of background information, an usefull manual, and also a little encyclopedia on these two slr's.
Written in an understanding way, without too much tech talk. Usefull for both beginners and more expierienced users.

Greetz from the Netherlands.