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FREE Sony A1 Ebook update - Firmware v3.0!

February 1st 2025

Hi, all.  Gary Friedman here, the author of your book on the Sony Alpha 1 camera.  As you may know, Sony released a firmware update a few weeks ago,and as is my policy, I've assembled a free supplement explaining the new features.  Here you go: https://friedmanarchives.com/~download/A1/A1_supplement_Firmware_v3.pdf (This is in addition to the supplement I wrote for Firmware version 2.02, which you can download from here: https://friedmanarchives.com/~download/A1/A1_supplement_Firmware_v2.02.pdf ) ...Continue Reading

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A7R V Supplement - Correction!

December 22nd 2025

Hi again.  Several people let me know that I had neglected to include a new feature from the firmware update.  I have now corrected that error, and have added a Section 1.2.15 to the end explaining the new touchscreens.  (The hyperlinks now all work, too. :-) ) Same download link as before:  https://friedmanarchives.com/~download/r7a/A7R_V_Supplement_Firmware_v4.0.pdf Enjoy! Sincerely, Gary ...Continue Reading

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Gary Friedman wants to see your best picture!

January 3rd 2023

Dear Friedman Archives Seminar alumnus, Hello, it's been a long time!!  I hope life is good and stress-free and that you're all looking forward to a great new year. I'm writing to ask you a favor.  I'm applying for a professorship position at a local university and they're asking for examples of some of my student's work.  I'm guessing they want to see how effective my teaching skills are.  And since you've attended my seminar, technically you can be considered a student. Could I trouble you to e ...Continue Reading

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[The Friedman Archives Blog] - The Happiest Slum in Africa

January 21st 2026

Hi, and happy new year! I've been swamped since Thanksgiving, and so the blog is a little late.  To make it up to you I have not one but TWO (count 'em!) photo-filled blog posts to share with you this month: 1) The Happiest Slum in Africa: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-happiest-slum-in-africa.html  2) The Villages of the Maasai Mara: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-villages-of-maasai-mara.html (And these will be the last posts about Africa, I swear!  Nex ...Continue Reading

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LAST CHANCE to sign up for the Friedman Archives High-Impact Photography Seminar – April 26-27 in San Jose!

April 10th 2025

To those who have purchased and enjoyed my books on digital photography, Well, you've seen the emails, and now the time has come to join us!  The Morgan Hill, CA High-Impact Photography seminar will be held in just two weeks (April 26-27, 2025), and it's not too late to sign up!  I won't bother repeating all of the benefits, the costs, or where it will be held.  That can all be found on my website at https://friedmanarchives.com/seminars/sanjose Instead, I'll remind you that if you were ever look ...Continue Reading

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