Have cameras become too smart
Dec 31, 2019 15:28:04 #
I was out with a friend at the weekend and the discussion turned to have cameras become so smart that the photographer has now become less of a factor??
His motivator for this was the purchase of a new camera which he says eye tracks his subject taking away 98% of the skill and now leaving him to just wait for the decisive moment to press the button.....
He also stated a relative newbie in photography can now get the same results as a seasoned Pro with all the help / aides switched on.... so why would you want to come out of all the auto aides...
If asked a few years ago I would say the Photographer is the important factor... After this weekend and seeing his new camera in action I'm resigned to now agree with him...
His motivator for this was the purchase of a new camera which he says eye tracks his subject taking away 98% of the skill and now leaving him to just wait for the decisive moment to press the button.....
He also stated a relative newbie in photography can now get the same results as a seasoned Pro with all the help / aides switched on.... so why would you want to come out of all the auto aides...
If asked a few years ago I would say the Photographer is the important factor... After this weekend and seeing his new camera in action I'm resigned to now agree with him...
Dec 31, 2019 15:34:33 #
A "smart" camera for me would be one that says
"Turn a little to the right and angle down a bit.".
"Turn a little to the right and angle down a bit.".
Dec 31, 2019 15:35:51 #
Longshadow wrote:
A "smart" camera for me would be one that says
"Turn a little to the right and angle down a bit.".
"Turn a little to the right and angle down a bit.".
I could do with one of them... If you find one give me a shout....
Dec 31, 2019 15:37:00 #
Dec 31, 2019 15:43:37 #
Dec 31, 2019 15:43:39 #
A smart camera for a technician absolutely nothing more needed. A smart camera for a Photographer, maybe but not necessary.
Dec 31, 2019 15:49:26 #
JoeJoe wrote:
I was out with a friend at the weekend and the dis... (show quote)
Disagree! Yes the camera has a lot extra features taking some of the thought process away but it is still the person that chooses the composition. Without the composition factor you're simply taking a clear snapshot.
Dec 31, 2019 16:02:36 #
JoeJoe wrote:
I was out with a friend at the weekend and the dis... (show quote)
It depends on who is using the camera.
Dec 31, 2019 16:04:03 #
Cameras have always been smarter than people.
Did a Crown Graphic or a Kodak ever marry the
obviously wrong person or drive when drunk or
go bungee jumping ?
In 1888 George Eastman marketed his Kodaks
by the slogan, "You push the button and we do
the rest." T'was ever thus.
Did a Crown Graphic or a Kodak ever marry the
obviously wrong person or drive when drunk or
go bungee jumping ?
In 1888 George Eastman marketed his Kodaks
by the slogan, "You push the button and we do
the rest." T'was ever thus.
Dec 31, 2019 16:16:04 #
Dec 31, 2019 16:17:43 #
JoeJoe wrote:
I was out with a friend at the weekend and the dis... (show quote)
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Cameras are not smart, never were and never will be. They are just tools with features. Without the photographer, the camera is nothing.
Dec 31, 2019 16:40:51 #
Longshadow wrote:
A "smart" camera for me would be one that says
"Turn a little to the right and angle down a bit.".
"Turn a little to the right and angle down a bit.".
Dec 31, 2019 17:22:15 #
Modern cameras may have loads of features which can take away some of the photographer’s thought process, but the real thought process is having enough knowledge and skill to know which feature to use in any given situation, when to use it, and how to use it. All these features are just tools at our disposal.
Dec 31, 2019 17:41:24 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Modern cameras may have loads of features which can take away some of the photographer’s thought process, .....
Only if one allows it to do so.
Or add to it, like auto face focusing, which could probably help many people.
Dec 31, 2019 17:44:36 #
jamesl wrote:
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They are just tools with features. Without
the photographer, the camera is nothing.
They are just tools with features. Without
the photographer, the camera is nothing.
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