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8.1.07
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01-AUG-2007 John Buffin

An Old Friend
8.1.07

I shook hands with an old friend tonight. My Sony 717.

I've neglected the old girl quite a bit over the last 2 1/2 years since getting the 20d.

She's helped earn 16 of my ribbons from the 3 years I entered the fair. Including 4 from this year.
Not bad for an old 5mp point and shoot.

She was something special in her day, and I'm sure she's still got a few more awards left in her.
I'm going to make a point to take it out a little more often.
Maybe this week, I'll take a few infrared shots as well.

I popped a Sunpak 383 on top of her and took a few snaps of Ian to get the hang of the camera again.
It's not a great shot, since Ian kept moving around doing his best Power Ranger moves.
I also think I had the flash set too hot as well. Usually it nails the exposure in auto mode.

Sony DSC-F717
1/1000s f/4.0 at 48.5mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Guest 08-Aug-2007 01:13
Never underestimate the power of the 717. I have a coworker who has a Nikon D70 and a new Sony H5 but the 717 spends way more time at his side than the other cameras. It is a workhorse. Glad to hear yours is getting dusted off ;)
Jim Larkin02-Aug-2007 19:23
I love black and white shots of things that you know are vibrantly colored, like his shirt. One of my favorite pictures is of Hailey holding up a bunch of fall leaves that I made B&W.
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