Maybe my last comments on the Sony Alpha a58(with our dog as the model for the shot)

[JBW]

Please let me point out that decades ago I played around with a Cannon AE1 for a year or so. Last year I got the Fujifilm S4200. I don't have he ability to compare cameras.

But I like the Sony. It takes great point and shoot shots. There are a ton of special shooting affects. It feels good in my hand. It makes a very satisfying whir and click when I take a shot.

If i can figure out the menu anyone can.

The owners manual is best left in the bathroom in case you run out of toilet paper. BUT it has a very nice in-camera help section with pictures and suggestions on how to get a lot out of the camera. You have seen that it does reasonable macro. As you can see from the following shot it also does pretty nice 'regular' shots.

[Jimr1961]

"But I like the Sony. It takes great point and shoot shots. There are a ton of special shooting affects. It feels good in my hand. It makes a very satisfying whir and click when I take a shot."

That's all that counts A very nice shot Brian. If it were my dog, I'd have it hanging on my wall.

[Shadowman]

The owners manual is best left in the bathroom in case you run out of toilet paper.

Best quote of the month.

[deetheturk]

You have me in fits of laughing B, nice capture too

[gregj1763]

Nice photo of your pup Brian.

[JBW]

"But I like the Sony. It takes great point and shoot shots. There are a ton of special shooting affects. It feels good in my hand. It makes a very satisfying whir and click when I take a shot."

That's all that counts A very nice shot Brian. If it were my dog, I'd have it hanging on my wall.

Thanks. Not only a nice shot but a satisfying one as well.

[JBW]

You have me in fits of laughing B, nice capture too

[JBW]

Nice photo of your pup Brian.

He has 'Bogart' eyes so if he stays still a good shot is usually possible.