Camera Cost vs Software
Jan 6, 2012 09:09:18 #
Why do so many spend $1200-$1500 on a camera, want to add a high end lens, then treat it like a p&s by leaving it in AUTO mode, and using free software to process the images, or worse, take the memory card to the corner store, then complain about the results? While CS5 is overkill, no free program, or one size fits all machine can come close to matching the results that can be achieved in programs such as Elements.
Jan 6, 2012 09:55:38 #
Why?
We all make our own choices
as we wish, for our own reasons.
Humans are not always
known for logic.
We all make our own choices
as we wish, for our own reasons.
Humans are not always
known for logic.
Jan 6, 2012 10:03:54 #
Roger Hicks
Loc: Aquitaine
Overpriced, rather than overkill. I've been using Photoshop 4 for 10-15 years (it was the first imaging software I had, and it was current when I got it), and bought Elements recently for some of the features that my old Photoshop doesn't have, such as batch processing. Mistake! It is horribly limited.
Overall, though, I agree. But then, some photographers have always had strange priorities. In film days, I knew someone who had a Hasselblad outfit and always shot outdated film, then had it processed as cheaply as possible. The sad truth, I fear, is that cameras are seen as 'sexy' and attractive, while software (quite understandably) isn't.
Cheers,
R.
Overall, though, I agree. But then, some photographers have always had strange priorities. In film days, I knew someone who had a Hasselblad outfit and always shot outdated film, then had it processed as cheaply as possible. The sad truth, I fear, is that cameras are seen as 'sexy' and attractive, while software (quite understandably) isn't.
Cheers,
R.
Jan 6, 2012 10:04:23 #
Because friends and family tell them their P&S photos are fantastic, so therefore a "pro" camera means they'll take "pro" photos. </rant>
As far as software, I don't think it makes that much of a difference, as long as it does what you need it to do. If someone is knowledgeable enough about composition, exposure, and lighting they may be able to get most if right in the camera. If you only need basic tweaks, you don't need a lot of software.
As far as software, I don't think it makes that much of a difference, as long as it does what you need it to do. If someone is knowledgeable enough about composition, exposure, and lighting they may be able to get most if right in the camera. If you only need basic tweaks, you don't need a lot of software.
Jan 6, 2012 10:08:37 #
Jan 6, 2012 10:10:59 #
Bmac wrote:
Perhaps because not everyone is overly anal about minor details.
Define "anal" and "minor".
Guessing not the same for all.
Jan 6, 2012 10:12:22 #
notnoBuddha wrote:
Define "anal" and "minor".
Guessing not the same for all.
Bmac wrote:
Perhaps because not everyone is overly anal about minor details.
Define "anal" and "minor".
Guessing not the same for all.
You are correct, tongue in cheek. :)
Jan 6, 2012 10:16:18 #
Personally, I don't care what another spends on their camera equipment, editing programs, etc. Heck, why do people spend tens of thousands of dollars on cars, never drive them anywhere, and worship them. Just human nature I guess.
Jan 6, 2012 10:22:35 #
Bmac wrote:
Perhaps because not everyone is overly anal about minor details.
What ??? You mean I am in a minority again ??? LOL
Jan 6, 2012 10:25:21 #
Bmac wrote:
Perhaps because not everyone is overly anal about minor details.
It is the small details that are the difference between a snap shot and a photograph.
Jan 6, 2012 10:26:37 #
I have heard some say -
"you are in a class by yourself".
I'm sure it was menat in
the very best way.
"you are in a class by yourself".
I'm sure it was menat in
the very best way.
Jan 6, 2012 21:12:30 #
Adirondack Hiker wrote:
It is the small details that are the difference between a snap shot and a photograph.
Bmac wrote:
Perhaps because not everyone is overly anal about minor details.
It is the small details that are the difference between a snap shot and a photograph.
I disagree, it's the big details that make the real difference.
Jan 6, 2012 21:18:07 #
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Jan 6, 2012 21:51:15 #
why do people spend 40 k on a 4wd pickup that will NEVER see adirt road let alone a 2 track? why do women feel its neccesary to have 20 pairs of black shoes? (opps. i started it now!) why do people continue to study for liberal arts degrees in this economy where there is no chance they'tt be employed anywhere that doesnt have a fry machine and golden arches upon graduation?
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