The "Expensive Camera" Line
Jan 7, 2024 13:55:46 #
We've all heard about people saying, "You must have an expensive camera to take such good pictures." Although people have complimented my pictures, they never mentioned the camera. Maybe that quotation is just an urban legend.
I posted a variation of that today. A local woman does amazing pencil sketches of local scenes. They're lifelike and accurate. In my reply, I asked her what kind of pencils she used because I'd like to draw that well. Fortunately, people realized I was being humorous, and they posted š.
I posted a variation of that today. A local woman does amazing pencil sketches of local scenes. They're lifelike and accurate. In my reply, I asked her what kind of pencils she used because I'd like to draw that well. Fortunately, people realized I was being humorous, and they posted š.
Jan 7, 2024 14:28:08 #
It's surely the urban legend created by the people who have expensive cameras. Perhaps they heard the reverse. Perhaps they heard people say "You have expensive cameras, your pictures must be very good".
Jan 7, 2024 14:40:13 #
If you shoot things that don't move a good lens is more important than the camera. If you shoot thing that move, wildlife, sports, etc. you still need a good lens but the chance of getting a good capture increases with the capability of your camera.
Jan 7, 2024 15:16:22 #
frankco
Loc: Colorado
In the '60s I had seen a picture in either Life or Look magazine where there was a picture of the NY city skyline at night. One side of the photo shown either the Chrysler of Empire State building. The other side of the photo had shown a lightning bolt alongside the building striking a building at the bottom of the photo. It was spectacular!
The caption stated the photo was taken with an antique 1910 Box camera.
The caption stated the photo was taken with an antique 1910 Box camera.
Jan 7, 2024 15:23:31 #
Jan 7, 2024 15:37:31 #
cahale
Loc: San Angelo, TX
Curmudgeon wrote:
If you shoot things that don't move a good lens is more important than the camera. If you shoot thing that move, wildlife, sports, etc. you still need a good lens but the chance of getting a good capture increases with the capability of your camera.
Actually it's "if it moves, shoot it - if it doesn't, paint it." And more seriously, any grade of photography can be helped by a more capable camera. Sometimes, depending on the grade, extra expense just isn't worth it. And sometimes, extra expense does not produce extra capability.
Jan 7, 2024 22:11:23 #
jerryc41 wrote:
We've all heard about people saying, "You mus... (show quote)
I've never heard anyone say that regarding my photos. They usually just say, "congratulations for another job well done, as usual."
Jan 8, 2024 06:43:15 #
jerryc41 wrote:
We've all heard about people saying, "You mus... (show quote)
When folks see my pics, they always ask me, when am I going to get my "expensive camera" fixed?
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Jan 8, 2024 07:01:24 #
jerryc41 wrote:
We've all heard about people saying, "You mus... (show quote)
When I started learning photography in high school there was no such thing as an expensive camera line. You either bought a camera like that your friends had or one you could afford.
The concept of a Hasselblad was out of the question. I wanted to buy a Canon AE-1 but still could not afford one either. I opted for a Russian made Zenit-E. It served me well and still does since it is in good working order.
Now I see it clearer. I have a 5D and was thinking of a mirrorless. But Iām not so sure since my current camera does everything I want. I am not sure I want to throw more money into a well.
Jan 8, 2024 07:29:42 #
Jimmy T wrote:
When folks see my pics, they always ask me, when am I going to get my "expensive camera" fixed?
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Jan 8, 2024 07:32:32 #
Scruples wrote:
When I started learning photography in high school... (show quote)
I bought a Russian (Something) 166 TLR Olympic special, and I used it as the base of a lamp, along with two other old cameras.
Jan 8, 2024 09:03:37 #
Jan 8, 2024 09:16:23 #
keywest305
Loc: Baltimore Md.
I shoot a lot of action and people will say wow good shot. I know of it were not for my camera the shot would if never happened. My phone has 128 mp and has nice pics for a phone but still no comparison. You must have the right tools to do the job.
Jan 8, 2024 09:18:10 #
Scruples wrote:
When I started learning photography in high school... (show quote)
What memories!
My dad had a Zeiss Icon E, and I wanted my own camera... the Zeiss was almost as expensive as a HAsselblad, so I also went the Zenit-E plus the 55mm f/2 lens.
The Zenit-E was ** MANUAL **, it took a great involvement to create a good photo, but it could do it.
I gave mine away when I got a AE-1 from my ouncle when he retired as a pro photographer.
It still can be got, here in Uruguay, for about US 10, see: Mercadolibre - Zenit E
Jan 8, 2024 09:27:53 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
[quote=jerryc41]We've all heard about people saying, "You must have an expensive camera to take such good pictures." Although people have complimented my pictures, they never mentioned the camera. Maybe that quotation is just an urban legend.
Actually it was "she who must be obeyed" who said, that's an expensive camera. The pictures better be good!
Actually it was "she who must be obeyed" who said, that's an expensive camera. The pictures better be good!
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