CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

How do you know you're not a successful photographer until you've used the best cameras?

skatz

To paraphrase - “photographers are only as loyal as their options.” I’m perfectly content with my current equipment, meaning I’ve already spent more than I should have or needed to on cameras and lenses. And I certainly haven’t mastered all the capability of this gear. However, if I won the lottery jackpot, I am pretty sure I would be buying the latest whatever to try it out.

gouldopfl

Not sure what feedback you need if you are satisfied. I am the same, I have a Canon EOS R and I have only purchased one RF lens, the 50mm f/1.2. All of my EF lenses with the adapter works the same or better than they did on my Canon DS 5 iii.

FramerMCB Loc: Northern, ID (formerly Portland, OR area)

To your point that your current equipment inventory meets your needs... I often laugh/get-a-kick-out-of people arguing this point or that about the latest camera announcements from a given manufacturer of how it is missing or "hobbled" by not having this dial, or this LCD on the top deck, or, or, or... ad nauseum. I always think, jee-whiz, a few short years ago PROs were shooting 8, 10, 12, 16 MP camera models and doing their sellable, and great work on models that today people wouldn't even consider buying. I would argue, one can still make professional images on these older models.
I do get that newer models, tech, and especially the addition of video features (from recording modes, autofocus capabilities, codecs, dynamic range, etc.) can make it easier for today's Pro and/or hobbyist to capture a moment or memory (video). But the basic tenets of photography - what makes a good image, a great image, an iconic image is still the same as it was many decades ago. One final thought, the newer tech cameras can allow the user to make/create/capture images that would have not been possible even a couple model generations back; I think of High-ISO vs digital noise, frame-rate capture, autofocusing on a human or animal eye for example, and dynamic range...

george19

Blasphemy!

But seriously, if you’re happy, great!

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Things work out best for those with the best cameras.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

MJPerini

First, if you enjoy your equipment and the pictures you make with it, that is really all that matters.
You are doing it for personal enjoyment. And, in your opinion, your pictures are above average.
Seems like a good thing to me.

Re "Any constructive feedback?" Not sure what you expect here, or what the purpose of the post is?
You have already decided what works for you..... it is certainly fine with me.

Bohica Loc: SE Coast of NC

I noticed years ago that when I became proficeint in the darkroom, my photography suffered. I could crop and burn and dodge my mistakes and carelessness away!

vidman64

Boy, do I agree. Lots of my pro friends are using their cell phone when off the job. True,new cell phones are amazing, but they don't give you many choices, as in aperture or shutter speed. I believe now, it is not the gear it's the eye. I guess I also may be qualified, as I am now 82, been shooting professionally for 30 years, and my personal work( thank god for no more weddings!) for 25 years.

Jim Plogger Loc: East Tennessee

I agree. I have a Canon EOS50D that I have used since 2008. I have have 5 "L" lenses that are about the same age. They all work fine. I have a Canon SX 50 that I have now used for several years. It also serves me well. Over the years (since the late 60's) I have owned a Yashica 635, a Kowa Six, 2 Mamiya 645's, a Pentax 67, a Mamiya 1000DTL, a Canon AE-1, a Canon EOS 10S, a Canon EOS 10D, and a Canon EOS 20D. I sold the Kowa, Mamiya 645's, Pentax, the Canon EOS 10D & 20D. I still have the others. I loved all of them. At this juncture in my life I see no reason to "upgrade" any of my equipment. I am happy with the results from my equipment. As an added note, I still use Photoshop CS6 and Adobe Bridge.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Jim Plogger Loc: East Tennessee

Bohica Loc: SE Coast of NC

I still use my F2, F3, and FM2n

MichaelMcGrath Loc: Ireland

My best camera systems are built around the Nikon D800 and the Canon 1Ds Mark 111 for the L lenses - but I prefer when I have the time to use my Bronica or Mamiya cameras with film, 6 X 6 and 6 X 4.5, whichever perspective I need for the photo in hand. And in fact I am now thinking of the Hasselblad wide angle - I won't be buying any more digital or zoom lenses either.