Baja Dan

Why is it that so many people on here pride themselves on not using their cameras video capability? Unless you are using your camera for a hammer all you are doing is capturing light, and for what purpose? To get a sharper image, to elicit some kind of emotional response, to show your friends and family where you have been or what you all looked like at Christmas? With video not only can you capture your favorite birds but you can hear them talking to each other. You can see them tuck their wings in and glide in feet first when they land on a twig or tuck their wings in and fly like a bullet for a short while. You can almost see them smiling. You can actually get to know the birds that you are photographing. Or how about that family gathering and hearing your brother joking and laughing or even better yet, the little ones giggling. I'm not saying "don't take photographs" I'm saying you're missing a huge part of what your camera can give you. With the internet and video drop boxes you can share the world with your whole family, not just the deaf mutes.--- Sorry about that last bit. Oh. and for those that say a picture is worth ten thousand words, I imagine you have ten thousand pictures, I know I do. I just don't have the wall space, or the time to look at them.

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

My father took videos of his/our trips and family activities and so did I with my girls. After viewing them once no one wants to see them again - even many years later - too long to sit through even when converted to digital. Whereas photo albums or on line are viewed regularly. That's my experience and why I don't do videos except for some short clips.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Dan made a Summary-Statement; "I'm not saying "don't take photographs" I'm saying you're missing a huge part of what your camera can give you. With the internet and video drop boxes you can share the world "

As of late, there has been debate in UHH Main regarding cameras that take video as well as stills ... as tho video capability sullies, makes impure, diminishes, the "still photo" functions. When consulted, the Nobel Prize Laureate Bob Dyllan would strum his guitar and sing "Don't stand in the doorway, the times are a changin' "

My Panasonic TZ100 Superzoom, 24/7 pocket camera is there and will take 4K video. From the thousands of stills in that video I can capture, select out, a good quality 8 Mpix image(s). For example, the ball just leaving the bat distorted by impact or a winged bat being captured by a bird of prey.

Dan is saying, I believe, why not have the best of both possible worlds video and still. While some may say 8 Mpix is low, it does fine for 8x10s, or with modern AI software the 8 Mpix images can be enhanced. If I wish to take a still, the quality on the 1" sensor is 20 Mpix. Dan is right with his expressed views.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

First off, and to set things straight, I don't take pride in not using the video capabilities. It's a simple matter of no interest in making movies. There is a lot more to it than simply pushing the "movie" button.
--Bob

BebuLamar

For me while the hammer is definitely a tool, my camera isn't. It's a toy.

cedymock Loc: Irmo, South Carolina

My son is a videographer for a quality 3 to 5 minute video it takes about 40 hours of work, no thank you.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Just because my camera can do video doesn't mean I have to use it.

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

If I want to do videos, I have two Go Pros and a Sony video camera with 60X optical zoom.

will

Baja Dan

I understand, and agree with those who say you can't capture a sunrise or sunset with a video camera. Or the texture of skin with the lighting just right and more times than not, I have to get up before the sun to do it.

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I just prefer a camcorder for video. It's more habit than prejudice.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I have been using cameras for over 55 years and none of those cameras had video. All modern cameras do but I am not a video fan. I have nothing against those that use video.
I have seen videos and sequential photography. I have seen pictures made from a drone. They both look beautiful. I do not have a drone and I do not believe I will buy one but those vistas from a high drone are simply breathtaking.

The capabilities of video are there. I simply have no interest in using them.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

With all due respect my friend I simply cannot agree with your post in the slightest bit. While there are people on the forum who don't use video; I am one of them, I don't pride myself on not using video. I simply do not like to take videos. It is as simple as that. I have not seen even one other person state they pride themself on not taking videos. Most are simply commenting they would like to buy the same camera, maybe a bit cheaper, if it did not have the capability of video they won't use.

When I have paid thousands of dollars for a camera, lenses and related equipment the choice of what I do with that kit is mine and not yours. I have hammers and other assorted tools but should I by your reckoning buy a hammer that also takes video? Otherwise it is just a hammer isn't it? Why do you feel the need to push others who enjoy their photography to then enjoy it as you do. Can't we enjoy photography for what pleasure WE get out of it?

When I take a photograph or 10 I can send those photos to my friends or post them on UHH for others to enjoy. But with a video it is more time consuming for the viewer to see the video. Yes, of course the length matters. I do have a friend who used to take photos of everything. When I went to his house I was asked if I wanted to see the newest family videos. Well no matter if I did or not they came out. We sat for 20 minutes to over an hour looking at videos of people I liked but had no interest in the videos.

I question where you got the authority to judge what my or other photographers do with their photography skills. If you like video photography then I certainly wish you well with taking superb quality videos. But I do not like taking videos. For me it is a waste of time. I prefer single moments in time, I prefer the delicate petals of a rose or the silent flutter of bee wings rather than a constant show of the same.

Have a wonderful day,

Dennis

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

I have several different hammers. Most of them have a primary purpose of hitting something and using momentum to move or distort something.

Some of my hammers have a prybar on the back, ostensibly for the purpose of removing nails. I have used that prybar occasionally but it's not something I use a lot. I drive a lot more nails into things than I remove. I consider that I am moderately skilled at hitting things, but relatively unskilled at removing nails. Partly because the results of removing a nail impacts the surrounding environment of the nail. And it takes more time to remove a nail and do a good job of it than it does to drive the nail in.

Having a hammer with a prybar attached is useful occasionally. When I need it, the prybar is there. I use it, no matter how poor the results may be.