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Robin Wong G9 Review - Thoughts?

Started Jan 22, 2018 | Discussions thread
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Re: Robin Wong G9 Review - Thoughts?
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erichK wrote:

Boss of Sony wrote:

I find his reviews quite subjective, with little evidence provided.

Using a camera is also quite subjective. Many years ago Popular Photography used to do extensive "lab tests" of every camera. I found them nearly worthless.

My point was, for example when David Thorpe claims   the AF is fast or slow, he will film himself comparing the AF speed to another camera, and he even records the speed. So you know that the claim is not just reviewer bias or simply a false impression.

The best possible advice for anyone who is actually seeking to use a camera to take pictures is to try it, before buying it. Over 4+ decades of photography I have almost invariably found myself regretting buying a camera or lens based on "features" or "performance". Such "subjective" user commentaries have been much better in narrowing down the selection of what might works for me. Then comes the only real test: actually handlilng it repeatedly.

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