About Photo Workshops: I would like to attend various workshops, (mainly landscape). I was wondering if I would be considered"not serious enough" if I turned up with my Sony NEX gear.

Jacksond Loc: Melbourne Australia

I would like to attend various workshops, (mainly landscape). I was wondering if I would be considered"not serious enough" if I turned up with my Sony NEX gear. I don't want to carry a heavy DSLR if I don't have to. I would, of course, ask the advice of the tour leaders. Just curious if anyone has used smaller systems at any workshops.
Thanks. :?:

minniev Loc: MIssissippi

Jacksond wrote:

I would like to attend various workshops, (mainly landscape). I was wondering if I would be considered"not serious enough" if I turned up with my Sony NEX gear. I don't want to carry a heavy DSLR if I don't have to. I would, of course, ask the advice of the tour leaders. Just curious if anyone has used smaller systems at any workshops.
Thanks. :?:

Expect some fellow participants to be dismissive but the leaders won't bat an eye. Times are changing and a number of pros are using smaller equipment themselves, they seem to have embraced mirrorless faster then the general camera crowd in the US. Take the camera you want to learn with and use, not one to placate fellow participants.

I've used my OMD at a workshop and I was the only one with a smaller kit. I got some gear-comments till the leader, a well known pro, brought forth his camera and it was the same as mine.

Just Fred Loc: Darwin's Waiting Room

Jacksond wrote:

I would like to attend various workshops, (mainly landscape). I was wondering if I would be considered"not serious enough" if I turned up with my Sony NEX gear. I don't want to carry a heavy DSLR if I don't have to. I would, of course, ask the advice of the tour leaders. Just curious if anyone has used smaller systems at any workshops.
Thanks. :?:

Why care about what others think? Your purpose there is to learn, explore and enjoy. If your photographic skills improve and you have fun doing it, let the others worry about what it says on the outside of the camera rather than what's captured inside!

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I wouldn't worry about what some mindless people might say or think. It simply doesn't matter what you wish to shoot with.

minniev wrote:

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Jacksond Loc: Melbourne Australia

Thanks for the responses. They are pretty much what I expected, however I appreciate the support. There is a lot of APS-C gear out there. It just looks more "impressive". I've used everything from 8X10 to Minox over the years. i might even bring one of my film Leicas anyway to shoot along with digital.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

minniev wrote:

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I'd like to think that the leader had a whole stock of gear he could have brought out but chose to bring out that part of his kit after overhearing comments about yours!

minniev Loc: MIssissippi

lighthouse wrote:

I'd like to think that the leader had a whole stock of gear he could have brought out but chose to bring out that part of his kit after overhearing comments about yours!

I am pretty sure he would not care what kind of gear anyone had or what anyone thought about what he or anyone else used.

I had followed his work for years before the workshop and assumed he was still a Canon full frame shooter as he had always been, was surprised to learn he had gone in an entirely new direction. Admittedly, I did feel somewhat vindicated.

crimesc324 Loc: West Palm Beach, Florida

Jacksond wrote:

I would like to attend various workshops, (mainly landscape). I was wondering if I would be considered"not serious enough" if I turned up with my Sony NEX gear. I don't want to carry a heavy DSLR if I don't have to. I would, of course, ask the advice of the tour leaders. Just curious if anyone has used smaller systems at any workshops.
Thanks. :?:

sometimes size does matter but I don't think that is the case here. Use what you want and learn all you can.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Jacksond wrote:

I would like to attend various workshops, (mainly landscape). I was wondering if I would be considered"not serious enough" if I turned up with my Sony NEX gear. I don't want to carry a heavy DSLR if I don't have to. I would, of course, ask the advice of the tour leaders. Just curious if anyone has used smaller systems at any workshops.
Thanks. :?:

Trey Ratcliff switched from a Nikon D800 to Sony NEX-5 and NEX-7. No apology necessary.

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Dave R. Loc: PNW

I'd look down my nose at ya but only with envy. LOL
Use what you have and want to take. Who gives a rats behind about what someone else might think. Enjoy the time and learn, learn and learn some more. Thumbs Up..

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Dave R. wrote:

I'd look down my nose at ya but only with envy. LOL
Use what you have and want to take. Who gives a rats behind about what someone else might think. Enjoy the time and learn, learn and learn some more. Thumbs Up..

:thumbup:

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Jacksond wrote:

I would like to attend various workshops, (mainly landscape). I was wondering if I would be considered"not serious enough" if I turned up with my Sony NEX gear. I don't want to carry a heavy DSLR if I don't have to. I would, of course, ask the advice of the tour leaders. Just curious if anyone has used smaller systems at any workshops.
Thanks. :?:

The tour leaders aren't going to say a thing. They'd loose business if they did. Others in the group may or may not say something but most will probably just want to see your results if nothing else.

riverlass Loc: northern California

DavidPine wrote:

I wouldn't worry about what some mindless people might say or think. It simply doesn't matter what you wish to shoot with.

I'm afraid it does in some workshops. There are rules and most workshops have a list of what to bring.
Find a workshop that fits your needs and requires the equipment that you have or want to learn about. Why would you take a point and shoot to a workshop on settings and DOF?

Dave R. Loc: PNW

riverlass wrote:

Why would you take a point and shoot to a workshop on settings and DOF?

Work shops are about learning are they not? Opening ones eyes to the potentials of these cameras may be, just may be incentive to invest in a camera that has more options to use. Just because the camera may not have many settings options does NOT mean you can't learn something. Most people and I imagine you also do your research before making a major purchase. I view this as part of that research. Just MHO.

riverlass Loc: northern California

Dave R. wrote:

Work shops are about learning are they not? Opening ones eyes to the potentials of these cameras may be, just may be incentive to invest in a camera that has more options to use. Just because the camera may not have many settings options does NOT mean you can't learn something. Most people and I imagine you also do your research before making a major purchase. I view this as part of that research. Just MHO.

Yes, workshops are ALL about learning. There is always something to learn no matter what camera you have. I'm just saying that you have to read up, because most have requirements. The "waterfalls of the Columbia River" workshop that I went to last year, in Oregon, required you to bring specific equipment. A DSLR camera was one of those requirements. Most workshops do tell you what they want you to bring. Just be sure to read what the workshop requires and pick the ones that best suit your needs.
That's all I'm saying. I have no problem with any camera that a person decides is best for them. Learning about your equipment and how to use all of it, is a continuous process that only serves to make you a better photographer. Just MHO. ;)