Posted by riclanders on 06/30/06 09:37

Mr. Tapeguy wrote:
> riclanders@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > Here we go again. Every few months I come to this newsgroup, ask the
> > same question and get the same royal run-around.
> >
> > If I wanted to research the question I'd use the sources mentioned. I
> > was looking for a name, not all this back and forth about where I
> > should go or what I shouldn't do and how many angels somebody got on
> > the head of a pin. Honestly, the header of this thread is plain enough
> > -- "Best $1500..."
>
> I think you've had some very good advice. I asked what features were
> important to you. You still haven't answered. I would ask the same
> thing of anyone who called me or walked in the store. Why would you
> want the advice of someone who gave you a simple answer without finding
> out what your specific needs are? I guess that's the difference
> between professionals and, well, whatever you are. There are very few
> options in the price range you mentioned so you have to look at used
> but again, you didn't say what you needed except that you do weddings.
>
> > What's the problem?
> >
> > Give me a name. Save the Fourth of July speeches for Tuesday. :)
>
> God Bless America!
> >
> > and I know I'm burning bridges, but I got to make a purchase and some
> > of you pompous blowhards are ruining my day.
> >
> > Give me a freakin' name already.
>
> Bill
>
> > Rant turned off.
> >
> > ricland
>
> Fine. Sony DCR-HC3. Enjoy.
>
> Now I think you should apologize to the people in here you called
> "pompous blowhards" who took their own time to sincerely try and give
> you some direction.
>
> Craig


I don't agree with this. The kind of response I got is really not as
helpful as a direct answer would have been. I gave a price and what I'd
be using the camera for. With a little thought anyone responding should
have concluded I was new at this so have no idea what features I
require -- thus the reason why I'm asking the question.

A person asks a direct question, you give him a direct answer. That's
the simplest way to be helpful. And I go out my way to make this point
so that future newbys won't get jerked around when they need some quick
answers.

Oh, besides the GL-1 which is considered a fine camera for wedding
work, I've since discovered there are several others in that price
range or just above it.

ricland

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