Today I wanted to figure out how to use my new, new camera, a Samsung WD350F. Guess what? I have to download the manual. I downloaded the pdf manual and started printing it. Guess what? The manual is 170 pages long. Guess what? I ran out of paper. Guess what? I'll probably run out of ink cartridge printing it. Guess what? Companies are saving a ton of money on printing and providing manuals on how to operate complicated items by having the consumer print the manual themselves.
I remember my first camera, a 35 mm Pentax, cost about $250. I bought it at Brooks Camera in San Francisco and got a credit account to pay for it. I paid it off a little over a year later. The cost of that camera included about three lenses, some filters, a carrying case, and a glossy covered manual. The manual probably had less pages than the one I tried to print today. I think I used the Pentax camera for about 20 or more years before it broke. The camera actually still worked but the battery door was broken. I probably could have taped it shut and still kept using the camera.
Now I have to go to the store and get some paper and probably an ink cartridge because I still have 80 pages to print out. Guess what? My printer prints documents starting with the last page first. This is convenient because I don't have to collate them. This is inconvenient if I run out of paper because I would like to start reading from the front to the back, not visa versa.
I could probably return the new, new camera but Guess what? I like it. Nowadays one thing leads to another, and another, and Guess What? to more expenses to the consumer. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
The same thing happened to us a couple of years ago. The lens wouldn't open all the way and after buying a new camera it started to work. It was convenient to have two cameras for awhile, and after only a few months the issue on the old one started up again... so I was glad we had bought the new one.
ReplyDeleteHi Michele, thanks, Gary was reading that the cameras get dust in them so I am planning to keep the new camera in a zippered case when not using it. Gary blamed the dust in my studio, Ha.
DeleteGuess what????
ReplyDeleteHi Carroll, thanks, Murphy's law happens all the time and it usually costs money I don't have
DeleteI was trying to be light about it and all the Guess whats, didn't mean any harm, yes it's always something and it does usually cost $$$$$ take care and don't let it get you down~~~~
ReplyDeleteHi Carroll, thanks, no problem, I didn't realize you were being light but also wasn't sure I answered the question of Guess What. Ha.
ReplyDeleteI bought my partner a camera for his birthday. No manual. And his was 300 pages long. And essential. Sigh. They get us coming and going don't they?
ReplyDeleteHi Elephant's Child, thanks, coming and going and on down the line too. just can't seem to ever get ahead of the game
DeleteMy manual came on a disc. I am not comfortable with reading instructions on the computer screen, but when I want to understand something I put in the disc and look for the answer.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanne, thanks, wish mine came on a disc, I am with you about reading instructions on a computer screen, must be my age. Ha.
DeleteI have my manual bookmarked, so I can easily pull it upon my screen. It;s odd; I dislike reading on my computer, but rather enjoy reading on my IPad.
ReplyDeleteIt's great for reading magazines, manuals etc., but I still prefer hard copy for books.
Regarding your crack in the basket, have you tried spooze? One part karo; one part vinegar, at least one part dry ground up clay body, more if you want more of a paste. Sometimes I add a sheet or two of toilet paper before I add the clay. Do all your work while it's still wet as it is like cement when it dries.
Hi Suzi, thanks, I don't have an ipad just my laptop which has a pretty good sized screen but not the biggest by any means, still prefer reading on paper. lol have never tried spooze. will try that next time. hate to keep wetting this spot. ugh, hope this one makes it as I really like the oval shape
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