Reading mode: Light Dark

I Love Silver Award Cameras

Go to last post
D

DP13Photo

Veteran Member
Messages
6,321
Solutions
2
Reaction score
2,375
Location
CA, US
There has been a lot of worry over how this site gives awards such as gold or silver. I say if you have a gold or silver award camera, it's probably a pretty darn good camera.

And I just noticed that ALL of my favorite cameras that I use right now all were silver, not gold winners. That would be the Pen F, the X-T20, and the a7.

Does it bother me that they didn't win gold? No, not really.

Do you have a silver award winning camera that you love?

Just as a side note.... I noticed the reviews at Photographyblog.com to be more in line with my way of rating cameras. But I also love Gordon Laing's reviews too. It's probably good to get a wide range of opinions and not place too much emphasis on one review.
 
i like my cameras that never even got reviewed here or even any colour award, as long as reviews are concise to the point and factual the final score is irrelevant
 
My retired EP3 and the still-very-much-in-use EM5 markII were silver award cameras. I've used to them to near destruction (they still work).

It's really hard to mess up making a decent camera these days, neither those Olympus cameras were absolutely cutting edge/game-changing either. Both silver awards were warranted IMHO.
 
Last edited:
Most reviews are based on one person's findings, I don't pay much heed to them in general, no matter the site, unless it's a particularly bad review. Some reviewers are harsher than others, you don't have to take their word as bond. I do wish people would quit crying because the camera they decided to buy didn't set the reviewer's mind ablaze with it's 'awesomeness' - If people are so worried about gear review scores, maybe they should wait for the review first, and only ever buy gold standard?
 
Is there some kind of award involving wood if you love Sigma DP Merrills?

Andrew
 
I must be odd, I don't get emotionally attached to the tools I use or the cars I drive.

I look at reviews of these for information, not opinion and the marks that are given are totally irrelevant

If I can't test it myself before I buy it I look at the results others whose work I know and trust get, ask for clarification where needed then buy it

None of my cameras goes around with a rosette or a medal attached
 
Brian Wadie said:
I must be odd, I don't get emotionally attached to the tools I use or the cars I drive.

I look at reviews of these for information, not opinion and the marks that are given are totally irrelevant

If I can't test it myself before I buy it I look at the results others whose work I know and trust get, ask for clarification where needed then buy it

None of my cameras goes around with a rosette or a medal attached
Click to expand...
 
bluevellet said:
My retired EP3 and the still-very-much-in-use EM5 markII were silver award cameras. I've used to them to near destruction (they still work).

It's really hard to mess up making a decent camera these days, neither those Olympus cameras were absolutely cutting edge/game-changing either. Both silver awards were warranted IMHO.
Click to expand...
as long as they are reliable and work as you want them and fulfill your needs that's all that matters
 
I have a few silver award cameras myself and. Enjoying (A7, Pen-F..)
 
I know you are really pointing to the recent G9 review, the GX7 received a Silver.

While I do agree with the review comments about why Silver, and not gold, the GX7 has been and continues to be a wonderful camera. I have enjoyed this camera more than any other MFT camera I have owned (more than I care to admit), and continue to use this camera for nearly four years, now, as my primary camera. Much as I was tempted by the enhancements of the GX85, there are several control points and the lack of the tilting viewfinder that were deal killers to me.

The camera has been and continues to be a great tool, and I hope it lasts a few more years.
 
Last edited:
Brian, while I sort of agree with you, I enjoy using good tools rather than ones that aren't particularly good.

I have about 5-6 claw hammers lurking around the place, but there is only one I use for other than bashing something. I picked it from a rack of similar hammers (same brand) many years ago. It was the only one where the striking face and handle are precisely at right angles to each other. IOW, it works excellently as a claw hammer.

Feel the same about my car. It is a "white goods car", or "fridge on wheels", as they are called here. Nothing special. Neither cheap nor expensive. However, it's extremely safe (both primary and secondary), it's comfortable, it handles exceptionally well (constant AWD), goes fast enough, brakes well, is reliable, gets respectable fuel economy (if not exceptional), doesn't chew up tyres and is a pleasure to drive. So better than a car that ticks none of these boxes.

Good tools are easier to work with and are just more satisfying to use IMO.
 
Cagey75 said:
Most reviews are based on one person's findings, I don't pay much heed to them in general, no matter the site, unless it's a particularly bad review. Some reviewers are harsher than others, you don't have to take their word as bond. I do wish people would quit crying because the camera they decided to buy didn't set the reviewer's mind ablaze with it's 'awesomeness' - If people are so worried about gear review scores, maybe they should wait for the review first, and only ever buy gold standard?
Click to expand...
I agree. I've always found it funny when people watch reviews for gear they've already purchased. You're basically just asking to be disappointed. Tips, tricks, and tutorials are much better to watch.
 
Not sure gold or silver had been discovered back when the GX1 was new.. :-p

Ah, I sit corrected: "earns a very strong Silver Award"
 
Last edited:
JaKing said:
Brian, while I sort of agree with you, I enjoy using good tools rather than ones that aren't particularly good.

I have about 5-6 claw hammers lurking around the place, but there is only one I use for other than bashing something. I picked it from a rack of similar hammers (same brand) many years ago. It was the only one where the striking face and handle are precisely at right angles to each other. IOW, it works excellently as a claw hammer.

Feel the same about my car. It is a "white goods car", or "fridge on wheels", as they are called here. Nothing special. Neither cheap nor expensive. However, it's extremely safe (both primary and secondary), it's comfortable, it handles exceptionally well (constant AWD), goes fast enough, brakes well, is reliable, gets respectable fuel economy (if not exceptional), doesn't chew up tyres and is a pleasure to drive. So better than a car that ticks none of these boxes.

Good tools are easier to work with and are just more satisfying to use IMO.
Click to expand...
 
KwhyChang said:
There has been a lot of worry over how this site gives awards such as gold or silver. I say if you have a gold or silver award camera, it's probably a pretty darn good camera.

And I just noticed that ALL of my favorite cameras that I use right now all were silver, not gold winners. That would be the Pen F, the X-T20, and the a7.

Does it bother me that they didn't win gold? No, not really.

Do you have a silver award winning camera that you love?

Just as a side note.... I noticed the reviews at Photographyblog.com to be more in line with my way of rating cameras. But I also love Gordon Laing's reviews too. It's probably good to get a wide range of opinions and not place too much emphasis on one review.
Click to expand...
 
You need to find better reviews. Did you know DPReview is more than just a Forum ?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Keyboard shortcuts

f
Forum
m
My threads
Mobile site
About
Editorial content
Cameras & Lenses
Community
All content, design, and layout are Copyright © 1998–2025 Digital Photography Review All Rights Reserved.
Reproduction in whole or part in any form or medium without specific written permission is prohibited.
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission.
©GPS Media - Guides, Products, Services.
Back
Top