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Mar 22, 2018 10:24:43   #
Frank G.
 
This editorial observation is not directed at any posts on this site, but rather most photography magazines. I have to laugh when I see the technical info about photographs in some magazines. Do I really have to know what model tripod, or Gimbal head was used to hold up the camera that was used to take a picture ? Or is that just pretentious bragging about the photographers expensive equipment ? I also have to wonder about ISO, aperture opening, and shutter speed info.I know you can prioritize or program settings but I'm guessing [of course] that a lot of photographers shooting birds or other unpredictable moving subjects shoot first and look up info later. So it's not like the photographer knew what the camera was shooting at when taking a picture. Like I said this is just my opinion and some might think I don't know what I'm talking about. By the way in addition to my more expensive camera which in keeping with my theme I won't mention I've taken some outstanding photos ,if I do say so myself with a $100 Canon ELF. I used my left hand to hold the camera and my right index finger to click the shutter. Not that you needed to know that technical information.

Hmmm, I wonder what kind of brushes Picasso used.

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Mar 22, 2018 10:27:46   #
jstpsgthruyrwrld
 
I like to get all that info, but that's just me.

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Mar 22, 2018 10:29:30   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
Made me chuckle.

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Mar 22, 2018 10:32:04   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Frank, I'm with you. The equipment and settings are superfluous. It's the final image that matters. Sure, if I were a rep for a specific company and/or getting paid to hawk that equipment, I'd be posting it in big letters. If I were conducting a class sharing information such as exposure and why that exposure would be important, as well as processing steps, etc. Otherwise, that information can be very misleading, at least when using my techniques.
--Bob
Frank G. wrote:
This editorial observation is not directed at any posts on this site, but rather most photography magazines. I have to laugh when I see the technical info about photographs in some magazines. Do I really have to know what model tripod, or Gimbal head was used to hold up the camera that was used to take a picture ? Or is that just pretentious bragging about the photographers expensive equipment ? I also have to wonder about ISO, aperture opening, and shutter speed info.I know you can prioritize or program settings but I'm guessing [of course] that a lot of photographers shooting birds or other unpredictable moving subjects shoot first and look up info later. So it's not like the photographer knew what the camera was shooting at when taking a picture. Like I said this is just my opinion and some might think I don't know what I'm talking about. By the way in addition to my more expensive camera which in keeping with my theme I won't mention I've taken some outstanding photos ,if I do say so myself with a $100 Canon ELF. I used my left hand to hold the camera and my right index finger to click the shutter. Not that you needed to know that technical information.

Hmmm, I wonder what kind of brushes Picasso used.
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Mar 22, 2018 10:32:27   #
Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida
 
Frank G. wrote:
This editorial observation is not directed at any posts on this site, but rather most photography magazines. I have to laugh when I see the technical info about photographs in some magazines. Do I really have to know what model tripod, or Gimbal head was used to hold up the camera that was used to take a picture ? Or is that just pretentious bragging about the photographers expensive equipment ? I also have to wonder about ISO, aperture opening, and shutter speed info.I know you can prioritize or program settings but I'm guessing [of course] that a lot of photographers shooting birds or other unpredictable moving subjects shoot first and look up info later. So it's not like the photographer knew what the camera was shooting at when taking a picture. Like I said this is just my opinion and some might think I don't know what I'm talking about. By the way in addition to my more expensive camera which in keeping with my theme I won't mention I've taken some outstanding photos ,if I do say so myself with a $100 Canon ELF. I used my left hand to hold the camera and my right index finger to click the shutter. Not that you needed to know that technical information.

Hmmm, I wonder what kind of brushes Picasso used.
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If you are serious, you are wrong.

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Mar 22, 2018 10:41:30   #
cedymock Loc: Irmo, South Carolina
 
Are you sure that Canon is a ELF and not a ELPH

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Mar 22, 2018 10:42:17   #
hookedupin2005 Loc: Northwestern New Mexico
 
I was wondering if he were serious myself.

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Mar 22, 2018 10:45:06   #
warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA
 
There are those who want to know!

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Mar 22, 2018 10:48:32   #
Frank G.
 
Oops you're right it's an ELPH. I was thinking about Santa's helper.

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Mar 22, 2018 10:53:24   #
repleo Loc: Boston
 
Frank G. wrote:
This editorial observation is not directed at any posts on this site, but rather most photography magazines. I have to laugh when I see the technical info about photographs in some magazines. Do I really have to know what model tripod, or Gimbal head was used to hold up the camera that was used to take a picture ? Or is that just pretentious bragging about the photographers expensive equipment ? I also have to wonder about ISO, aperture opening, and shutter speed info.I know you can prioritize or program settings but I'm guessing [of course] that a lot of photographers shooting birds or other unpredictable moving subjects shoot first and look up info later. So it's not like the photographer knew what the camera was shooting at when taking a picture. Like I said this is just my opinion and some might think I don't know what I'm talking about. By the way in addition to my more expensive camera which in keeping with my theme I won't mention I've taken some outstanding photos ,if I do say so myself with a $100 Canon ELF. I used my left hand to hold the camera and my right index finger to click the shutter. Not that you needed to know that technical information.

Hmmm, I wonder what kind of brushes Picasso used.
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I think the exposure settings are informative for some types of photographs like astro / mw, long exposure or short DoF shots. I don't need to know about your tripod or camera strap. If I want to evaluate a lens or piece of equipment I will go on Flickr and filter for that lens or camera and see what other folks are able to do with them.

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Mar 22, 2018 10:57:29   #
Raz Theo Loc: Music City
 
Frank G. wrote:
So it's not like the photographer knew what the camera was shooting at when taking a picture. Like I said this is just my opinion and some might think I don't know what I'm talking about.

Wrong. It IS like the photog knew what he/the camera was doing or, generally speaking, he's not gonna get the shot.
And sometimes I do wonder about Picasso's tools.

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Mar 22, 2018 11:00:56   #
rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin
 
Kmgw9v wrote:
If you are serious, you are wrong.

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Mar 22, 2018 11:03:00   #
Keldon Loc: Yukon, B.C.
 
His brushes were likely made of squirrel fur.

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Mar 22, 2018 11:03:22   #
melismus Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country
 
Can't help wondering if somebody gets paid for mentioning tripods, etc.

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Mar 22, 2018 11:08:19   #
oisin59
 
I agree that excessive reportage on the gear manufacturer, make and model is for the most part bragging I find it useful information to know what the the aperture shutter speed or ISO used for a particular photograph. I am very about my settings and use them specifically for specific effects and like to know what other photographers set their cameras at. Like you this is just one photographers opinion.

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