My dilemma...

jmdeegan · 07-31-2008, 12:31 PM

So, I've been checking the web site religiously to see the status, and figured it would remain in-process for a while.

Nope.

Just checked now, listed as shipped UPS, with a tracking number (not live yet, so I figure the shipment is scheduled). So, it should be in my hands long before the trip...though I am still leaning toward leaving it home.

Do they tell you what they fixed?

Igilligan · 07-31-2008, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by jmdeegan

So, I've been checking the web site religiously to see the status, and figured it would remain in-process for a while.

Nope.

Just checked now, listed as shipped UPS, with a tracking number (not live yet, so I figure the shipment is scheduled). So, it should be in my hands long before the trip...though I am still leaning toward leaving it home.

Do they tell you what they fixed?

Now you got some real decisions to make...

Shashinki · 07-31-2008, 01:30 PM

Maybe now's a good time to buy a P&S? or maybe not..

cygnet · 07-31-2008, 01:46 PM

Just remember, if you get the K10D in time, don't change lenses on the beach. Just put a wide range zoom on there and leave it. Since it's all sealed, when you get back to your room just blow the sand off and wipe off the salt spray if necessary.

jmdeegan · 07-31-2008, 02:54 PM

shashinki-as mentioned in other parts of the thread, i have one, the wife has 2. covered there

cyg-that was my plan, if i opted to bring it.

unless i really have a change of mind tho, i think it is staying @ home. just one less thing for me to worry about

mzmn · 07-31-2008, 03:13 PM

#3, go P&S...

but get yourself a G9.

Nah, I've brought my K10D to too many family outings, and looking back, I missed out on a few things I shouldn't have by being behind the camera all the time. It's one thing to have nice photographs for the memories, but it's another to miss out on an experience and only have photographs.

**janosh** · 07-31-2008, 03:59 PM

Canon G9. You know you need one.

woof · 07-31-2008, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by jmdeegan View Post

Originally posted by jmdeegan

Just checked now, listed as shipped UPS, with a tracking number (not live yet, so I figure the shipment is scheduled). So, it should be in my hands long before the trip...though I am still leaning toward leaving it home.

Heh. Well, knowing me, I'd go ahead and bring it. But, on the other hand, if there is beach involved or such, take the opportunity to get reacquainted with stress-less point and shoot... case in point... see Gus' photo from an old P&S.

Originally posted by Igilligan

This is the snap from the wifes old Sony P200...
I am ok with it.

Wow, Gus, that is gorgeous photo in its own right. Lots of little things I like in it. Look at the softness of the salt grass in the upper left, far off. I am sure the camera made most of the the decisions except framing and timing, but I really like the result. Kind of seals the argument... not that there was much of one. The 3's have it!

woof!

Jodokast96 · 07-31-2008, 08:28 PM

I would say #3, and Woof decided to steal my thoughts as to why:

Originally posted by woof

Actually I had a great time translating everything I've learned with the K10D to the little FinePix... It sure has a lot of big boy features!

You'll either learn a whole new appreciation for the P&S, or a whole new one for the K10D, lol.

jmdeegan · 08-01-2008, 01:02 AM

Originally posted by mzmn

#3, go P&S...

but get yourself a G9.

Nah, I've brought my K10D to too many family outings, and looking back, I missed out on a few things I shouldn't have by being behind the camera all the time. It's one thing to have nice photographs for the memories, but it's another to miss out on an experience and only have photographs.

No need for a new one. Just got my Olympus 770 and 850, im not dropping more on another...and not that one, just doesn't appeal to me.

If i spent more than 300, it is/will be/would be on new glass, not a rarely used backup/alternate

RiceHigh · 08-01-2008, 04:27 AM

Relaxxx, we just don't need to have a DSLR and all those bulky gear all the time for all our vacations and holidays. You will feel a *difference*!

07-31-2008, 01:11 PM	#17
Igilligan Guest	Good for you.... Originally posted by jmdeegan So, I've been checking the web site religiously to see the status, and figured it would remain in-process for a while. Nope. Just checked now, listed as shipped UPS, with a tracking number (not live yet, so I figure the shipment is scheduled). So, it should be in my hands long before the trip...though I am still leaning toward leaving it home. Do they tell you what they fixed? Now you got some real decisions to make...

07-31-2008, 04:57 PM	#23
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	Originally Posted by jmdeegan View Post Originally posted by jmdeegan Just checked now, listed as shipped UPS, with a tracking number (not live yet, so I figure the shipment is scheduled). So, it should be in my hands long before the trip...though I am still leaning toward leaving it home. Heh. Well, knowing me, I'd go ahead and bring it. But, on the other hand, if there is beach involved or such, take the opportunity to get reacquainted with stress-less point and shoot... case in point... see Gus' photo from an old P&S. Originally posted by Igilligan This is the snap from the wifes old Sony P200... I am ok with it. Wow, Gus, that is gorgeous photo in its own right. Lots of little things I like in it. Look at the softness of the salt grass in the upper left, far off. I am sure the camera made most of the the decisions except framing and timing, but I really like the result. Kind of seals the argument... not that there was much of one. The 3's have it! woof! Last edited by woof; 07-31-2008 at 08:33 PM.

08-01-2008, 04:27 AM	#26
RiceHigh Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,934	3, Relax! Relaxxx, we just don't need to have a DSLR and all those bulky gear all the time for all our vacations and holidays. You will feel a difference!

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07-31-2008, 12:31 PM	#16
jmdeegan Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nyc Photos: Gallery Posts: 564 Original Poster	So, I've been checking the web site religiously to see the status, and figured it would remain in-process for a while. Nope. Just checked now, listed as shipped UPS, with a tracking number (not live yet, so I figure the shipment is scheduled). So, it should be in my hands long before the trip...though I am still leaning toward leaving it home. Do they tell you what they fixed?

07-31-2008, 01:30 PM	#18
Shashinki Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 355	Maybe now's a good time to buy a P&S? or maybe not..

07-31-2008, 01:46 PM	#19
cygnet Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hill Country Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 104	Just remember, if you get the K10D in time, don't change lenses on the beach. Just put a wide range zoom on there and leave it. Since it's all sealed, when you get back to your room just blow the sand off and wipe off the salt spray if necessary.

07-31-2008, 02:54 PM	#20
jmdeegan Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nyc Photos: Gallery Posts: 564 Original Poster	shashinki-as mentioned in other parts of the thread, i have one, the wife has 2. covered there cyg-that was my plan, if i opted to bring it. unless i really have a change of mind tho, i think it is staying @ home. just one less thing for me to worry about

07-31-2008, 03:13 PM	#21
mzmn Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philippines/Boston MA Posts: 19	#3, go P&S... but get yourself a G9. Nah, I've brought my K10D to too many family outings, and looking back, I missed out on a few things I shouldn't have by being behind the camera all the time. It's one thing to have nice photographs for the memories, but it's another to miss out on an experience and only have photographs.

07-31-2008, 03:59 PM	#22
janosh Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 243	Canon G9. You know you need one.

07-31-2008, 08:28 PM	#24
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	I would say #3, and Woof decided to steal my thoughts as to why: Originally posted by woof Actually I had a great time translating everything I've learned with the K10D to the little FinePix... It sure has a lot of big boy features! You'll either learn a whole new appreciation for the P&S, or a whole new one for the K10D, lol.

08-01-2008, 01:02 AM	#25
jmdeegan Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nyc Photos: Gallery Posts: 564 Original Poster	Originally posted by mzmn #3, go P&S... but get yourself a G9. Nah, I've brought my K10D to too many family outings, and looking back, I missed out on a few things I shouldn't have by being behind the camera all the time. It's one thing to have nice photographs for the memories, but it's another to miss out on an experience and only have photographs. No need for a new one. Just got my Olympus 770 and 850, im not dropping more on another...and not that one, just doesn't appeal to me. If i spent more than 300, it is/will be/would be on new glass, not a rarely used backup/alternate