Do You Really Believe Its The Photographer And Not The Equipment
Oct 10, 2019 12:53:38 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Your attitude will go a long way toward determining your success. Or, you can buy a new camera.
Buying a new camera will definitely change your attitude. Might change your wife's too....
Oct 10, 2019 12:55:11 #
High performance equipment is pretty much wasted on someone who doesn't know how to use it. For a capable photographer though, that same high performance gear will give them opportunities and capabilities that lesser gear never could. A good mechanic or technician doesn't spend money on newer tools because they like to spend money. They do it because they know that those tools will allow them to do their job better.
Oct 10, 2019 13:07:55 #
rook2c4 wrote:
There are at least two photographers on UHH whose websites display impeccable technical skills, but IMO not much vision - or in another lifetime, we called it having the "eye." In particular, what's missing for me is light. So I would call those as being shot in a documentary style (sunny, middle of the day, same angle of view as any ol' Joe would use - but with detail that stands up to pixel peeping). ...What is important is that the photographer knows how to use and get the most out of the gear he/she has, and also has a certain amount of artistic vision...
The "wowsa" photographs - memorable, moving, unique, art - display an understanding of the importance of light, as well as color (or texture, shadows, form for b&w), composition, emotion and creativity. So yes, I personally believe it's the photographer, not the equipment
Oct 10, 2019 13:12:37 #
A skilled photographer was invited to a dinner party.
When he arrived the hostess said to him;
"I've seen your photos, they are excellent, you must have a great camera."
As the photographer was leaving, he said to the hostess;
"The food was excellent, you must have a great stove."
When he arrived the hostess said to him;
"I've seen your photos, they are excellent, you must have a great camera."
As the photographer was leaving, he said to the hostess;
"The food was excellent, you must have a great stove."
Oct 10, 2019 13:25:24 #
joer wrote:
Mostly what one hears from photographers, i.e., pro, enthusiast and neophytes, is that the equipment doesn't matter; its the photographer.
Then one has to ask, how many cameras, lenses, flashes, accessories, etc., do you have? Or what cameras or equipment do you lust after?
I think the evidence suggests that gear does matter, although it may not be most important. A skilled lumberjack with an axe will not compete with a man/woman who knows how to use a chain saw.
Then one has to ask, how many cameras, lenses, flashes, accessories, etc., do you have? Or what cameras or equipment do you lust after?
I think the evidence suggests that gear does matter, although it may not be most important. A skilled lumberjack with an axe will not compete with a man/woman who knows how to use a chain saw.
Equipment matters a small amount, the photographer matters a large amount.
This video sure as heck disagrees with your chain saw analogy too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDExv3Mft2A
Oct 10, 2019 13:29:18 #
If you understand lighting and composition you can take a great picture with any camera you have.
Oct 10, 2019 13:34:43 #
If you enjoy your meal at a restaurant,.....be sure to ask the chef,.....what kind of pans he/she uses to cook such a great meal?
Oct 10, 2019 13:51:52 #
BebuLamar wrote:
If you take good pictures you have good camera/cameras I don't know if it's the photographer or the camera. However, if you see 100 people who take good pictures the majority of them have good camera.
I've seen a hundred photographers but have never seen the results those hundred photographers got from those hundred cameras. At least not since the last Polaroid convention.
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Oct 10, 2019 14:15:39 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
joer wrote:
Mostly what one hears from photographers, i.e., pro, enthusiast and neophytes, is that the equipment doesn't matter; its the photographer.
Then one has to ask, how many cameras, lenses, flashes, accessories, etc., do you have? Or what cameras or equipment do you lust after?
I think the evidence suggests that gear does matter, although it may not be most important. A skilled lumberjack with an axe will not compete with a man/woman who knows how to use a chain saw.
Then one has to ask, how many cameras, lenses, flashes, accessories, etc., do you have? Or what cameras or equipment do you lust after?
I think the evidence suggests that gear does matter, although it may not be most important. A skilled lumberjack with an axe will not compete with a man/woman who knows how to use a chain saw.
Better gear potentially allows an already skilled photographer to capture superior images. But that doesn't apply to every image in very situation. A mediocre photographer, however, will continue to capture mediocre images regardless of whether they upgrade their equipment. As an example, if someone can't get very good results with a low end Canon Rebel DSLR with a kit lens, buying a top of the line Canon 5D Mark IV with a professional level lens isn't likely to suddenly improve the general quality of their images.
Knowing how to get the best from superior equipment is the key. If you take an inexperienced driver and put him behind the wheel of a Lotus or McLaren it is very unlikely he will get the best from those vehicles. Talent and experience is significantly more important then the equipment used. Having better equipment alone won't improve you photography unless you know how to properly use it.
Oct 10, 2019 14:17:26 #
Creating beautiful images is the best way to overcome inferior equipment.
Oct 10, 2019 14:31:32 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
CHG_CANON wrote:
Creating beautiful images is the best way to overcome inferior equipment.
Yep, and the corollary to that is also true. Superior equipment will not overcome the inability to create beautiful images
Oct 10, 2019 14:34:14 #
Bill_de wrote:
I've seen a hundred photographers but have never seen the results those hundred photographers got from those hundred cameras. At least not since the last Polaroid convention.
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But consider my original saying "if you take good pictures you have good camera". How true is that (not necessarily the good camera is needed) but I found people who take good pictures do have good camera. Very few that I know take good pictures with bad camera.
Oct 10, 2019 14:38:58 #
The better the tools, the easier the job, but that does not guarantee a quality job, the tool handler does.
Oct 10, 2019 15:34:48 #
The only reasons I bought the Sony was that I could control the timer longer and the live view was an advantage when resting the camera on my foot shooting fungi. (The Eos has a live view but not very good)
My photographs improved as I learned more. Post processing explained a lot too.
The kit I added was driven merely by need rather than GAS.I love tinkering!
You cannot buy experience and there are no shortcuts to achieving what you aspire to.
My advice is have fun with what you have and make sure that you understand 'what its limitations are' and what you need to overcome them. That isn't GAS that is getting the right tools that you need.
have fun
My photographs improved as I learned more. Post processing explained a lot too.
The kit I added was driven merely by need rather than GAS.I love tinkering!
You cannot buy experience and there are no shortcuts to achieving what you aspire to.
My advice is have fun with what you have and make sure that you understand 'what its limitations are' and what you need to overcome them. That isn't GAS that is getting the right tools that you need.
have fun
Oct 10, 2019 15:42:30 #
A skilled photographer can do excellent with mediocre equipment.
A skilled photographer can do wonders with good equipment.
An unskilled photographer can't do as well with either.
Remember, ALL skilled photographers started out as unskilled.
A skilled photographer can do wonders with good equipment.
An unskilled photographer can't do as well with either.
Remember, ALL skilled photographers started out as unskilled.
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