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Why Do You Drag Around Expensive Photo Gear?
Jul 2, 2012 19:18:23 #
This is the kind of statement that is soooooo off base it is not funny - # 1 who in their right mind - other than a guest would bring a P&S to a wedding or a studio- DAaaa
Yes P&S and "some" bridge cameras have "Some" shutter lag but not the higher end or latest ones. Forget the rest of the put down as it is mute. As for the "Heaviness" of a quality camera - that too goes as far as one wants to carry a heavy camera - weight does not always mean quality. And as for builder "ONLY" using the "BEST" tools - that is about as far from the facts as one can get. Again a crafts man with a "Kit" of Harbor Freight tools can do as good a job as a crafts man with DeWalts.
A whole lot of contempt for the lesser tools in both fields.
Yes P&S and "some" bridge cameras have "Some" shutter lag but not the higher end or latest ones. Forget the rest of the put down as it is mute. As for the "Heaviness" of a quality camera - that too goes as far as one wants to carry a heavy camera - weight does not always mean quality. And as for builder "ONLY" using the "BEST" tools - that is about as far from the facts as one can get. Again a crafts man with a "Kit" of Harbor Freight tools can do as good a job as a crafts man with DeWalts.
A whole lot of contempt for the lesser tools in both fields.
saxkiwi wrote:
I have a canon G10 point and shoot as well but th... (show quote)
Jul 2, 2012 19:22:28 #
Jul 2, 2012 19:25:17 #
If nothing else, it gave us all a chance to consider just why we do the things we do. Introspection is good! :)
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Jul 2, 2012 21:19:32 #
I drag around the good stuff for tack sharp photos and the right lens for the right situation. I'm a girl and it is NOT to get chicks!
Jul 2, 2012 21:46:59 #
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Tarkus wrote:
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Hey Doc ..... when I fall down I don't scuff my knees anymore .....
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Jul 2, 2012 21:50:21 #
Bunch of bloody photographers! (And yes I am one.)
In June I was travelling through the Rockies, and one of my "have to" stops to take a picture is Peyto Lake. There is a cut off to a parking lot just off the highest point of the road that runs from Lake Louise to Jasper, and I have the driver pull over. I say, I will be about 15 minutes, because the book I read said from the parking lot it is a couple of minute walk down a trail to the best vantage point.
What I did not take into account was that where I pulled off was the lower parking lot, and the road that led to the upper parking lot was still knee deep in snow, (even though it was about 65 F out.) So I start humping my sorry but up the road, and I am sweating like a pig carrying my DSLR and two lenses. I get about 100 meters from the upper parking lot, (after about 25 minutes of walking through soggy snow in my street shoes), and I encounter a photographer heading back. I ask, how far too go, and was it worth it. He says another 5 minutes, and yeah it is worth it. I finish my trek, get to the lookout point and what do I find? About 8 photographers, and they are all grinning like Chesser Cats. Yeah, it was worth it. But we are all fruitloops to go through that much for a photo, and I know that each of us poor insane addicts would do it again in a heartbeat.
In June I was travelling through the Rockies, and one of my "have to" stops to take a picture is Peyto Lake. There is a cut off to a parking lot just off the highest point of the road that runs from Lake Louise to Jasper, and I have the driver pull over. I say, I will be about 15 minutes, because the book I read said from the parking lot it is a couple of minute walk down a trail to the best vantage point.
What I did not take into account was that where I pulled off was the lower parking lot, and the road that led to the upper parking lot was still knee deep in snow, (even though it was about 65 F out.) So I start humping my sorry but up the road, and I am sweating like a pig carrying my DSLR and two lenses. I get about 100 meters from the upper parking lot, (after about 25 minutes of walking through soggy snow in my street shoes), and I encounter a photographer heading back. I ask, how far too go, and was it worth it. He says another 5 minutes, and yeah it is worth it. I finish my trek, get to the lookout point and what do I find? About 8 photographers, and they are all grinning like Chesser Cats. Yeah, it was worth it. But we are all fruitloops to go through that much for a photo, and I know that each of us poor insane addicts would do it again in a heartbeat.
quick and dirty post-process of Peyto Lake
Jul 2, 2012 21:53:49 #
Yep - - why hang out with a 70-200 f/4 when you can REALLY strut your stuff with the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS ??
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You all know this is crazy - - I checked in yesterday at about 10PM - and by this afternoon - we were up from 4 pages now to 14. Pretty bonkers - twerpkus has gotta be laughing - - of course, since it hasn't been back since the OP, likely it hasn't a clue {no - - lets make that 'Definitely' hasn't a clue}.
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In the immortal words of Ferris Bueller: You're still here? It's over. Go home. Go.
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OBTW - I saw EL&P - - I coulda sworn it was in Brooklyn Battery Park around '68 or '69 - amazing show
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You all know this is crazy - - I checked in yesterday at about 10PM - and by this afternoon - we were up from 4 pages now to 14. Pretty bonkers - twerpkus has gotta be laughing - - of course, since it hasn't been back since the OP, likely it hasn't a clue {no - - lets make that 'Definitely' hasn't a clue}.
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In the immortal words of Ferris Bueller: You're still here? It's over. Go home. Go.
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OBTW - I saw EL&P - - I coulda sworn it was in Brooklyn Battery Park around '68 or '69 - amazing show
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First Seen by me around ? 2005 ? - shoulda smooshed it then :)
Jul 2, 2012 22:19:06 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
Merlin1300 wrote:
Yep - - why hang out with a 70-200 f/4 when you ca... (show quote)
Jul 2, 2012 22:38:58 #
Swamp Gator wrote:
quote=Tarkus I can't wait to hear the responses t... (show quote)
Without any doubt, your eagle image is the best I have ever seen.
BTW, I concur with all of your comments.
I will add that I also carry a large tripod (supports 31 pounds), a mini-tripod and a bean bag monopod. In addition, when I am hiking a GPS, phone and a couple of safety tools otherwise known as weapons.
Jul 2, 2012 22:46:10 #
Lots of posturing going on here. My opinion is the best camera is the one that you have with you whether its a P&S or an SLR. Have we all become snobs and look down on our fellow photogs. The idea is to learn, have fun, and be friendly and helpful.
Jul 2, 2012 23:03:14 #
Hey Doc ..... when I fall down I don't scuff my knees anymore .....[/quote]
His gear must be insured, dunno about him. I count 5 cameras (not counting any P&S's he may have have tucked away in his pockets), $40,000+ on the hoof, and tons of determination / enthusiasm. He's young, totally committed, strong, probably tireless...and prepared for anything. It must be a great feeling :)
His gear must be insured, dunno about him. I count 5 cameras (not counting any P&S's he may have have tucked away in his pockets), $40,000+ on the hoof, and tons of determination / enthusiasm. He's young, totally committed, strong, probably tireless...and prepared for anything. It must be a great feeling :)
Jul 2, 2012 23:30:47 #
professorwheeze wrote:
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You must be a bear for punishment. Sounds more like Marine boot camp than a photo shoot. You are more of a man than I ever was.
Jul 2, 2012 23:41:24 #
Tarkus is yanking your chain! 14 pages and has only signed on once. Probably sitting reading and looking at the awesom pictures Laughing his A$$ off. Do you feel the hook in your lip?
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