Philosophical Question About Equipment
May 14, 2012 14:56:11 #
Nomad wrote:
I suspect you could give any of the 'Masters', a camera we feel is beneath us, and they would come back with images that would put us to shame.
When I'm doing something that would put me to shame, I make sure there are no cameras around.
May 14, 2012 16:08:19 #
Nomad wrote:
"The best camera is the one you have with you" - Jay Maisel
Did anyone ever ask Jackson Pollock what brand of brush/stick, or paint he used? All that matters is the end result.
I suspect you could give any of the 'Masters', a camera we feel is beneath us, and they would come back with images that would put us to shame.
Did anyone ever ask Jackson Pollock what brand of brush/stick, or paint he used? All that matters is the end result.
I suspect you could give any of the 'Masters', a camera we feel is beneath us, and they would come back with images that would put us to shame.
So true and so well said. I think this is a definitive answer for many camera & gear questions or issues.
May 14, 2012 18:10:01 #
I too have a DSLR and a bridge camera.
The SX10IS will take fine pics 90% of the time.
Except when things get a bit dark, or when I need a real flash, or when I try to focus on a bird in flight ( 1 shot per second versus 8 per sec.
Those extremes are when I do need the DSLR
The SX10IS will take fine pics 90% of the time.
Except when things get a bit dark, or when I need a real flash, or when I try to focus on a bird in flight ( 1 shot per second versus 8 per sec.
Those extremes are when I do need the DSLR
May 14, 2012 18:27:33 #
alggomas
Loc: Wales, United Kingdom.
You are the one who knows the answer. How often do you use the 6fs?
Your bridge camera is not a "snapshot camera".
Horses for courses.
If you want a carry around camera that produces excellent results go for the bridge.
No one can tell you what is best apart from yourself.
I have 2 Canon DSLR's, 6 film EOS's and two bridge cameras.
I bought a minolta konika [?] Z2 because it can macro down to 1cm and has a handy 10xzoom. Would a professional use it for a wedding? No.
Your bridge camera is not a "snapshot camera".
Horses for courses.
If you want a carry around camera that produces excellent results go for the bridge.
No one can tell you what is best apart from yourself.
I have 2 Canon DSLR's, 6 film EOS's and two bridge cameras.
I bought a minolta konika [?] Z2 because it can macro down to 1cm and has a handy 10xzoom. Would a professional use it for a wedding? No.
May 14, 2012 19:57:29 #
Nomad
Wish I could disagree but can't - also Maisel was right. Maybe what I really need is the latest canon G series.
Wish I could disagree but can't - also Maisel was right. Maybe what I really need is the latest canon G series.
May 14, 2012 20:43:01 #
Turbo wrote:
I too have a DSLR and a bridge camera.
The SX10IS will take fine pics 90% of the time.
Except when things get a bit dark, or when I need a real flash, or when I try to focus on a bird in flight ( 1 shot per second versus 8 per sec.
Those extremes are when I do need the DSLR
The SX10IS will take fine pics 90% of the time.
Except when things get a bit dark, or when I need a real flash, or when I try to focus on a bird in flight ( 1 shot per second versus 8 per sec.
Those extremes are when I do need the DSLR
My thoughts exactly - most of my work is done indoors with poor light. The change in image quality when I changed to a DSLR was shocking. In normal environments with plenty of light my little Canon S3-is works great. I will be getting a newer version of the S3 sometime soon.
May 14, 2012 20:56:26 #
Clixpix:
Borrow your wife's camera (if she'll let you!) for three "walkabouts". Do your post-processing and enlarging and printing just as you would with your DSLR. After all three times, if you're still happy then either steal the camera from her, or buy your own! It's simple.
Borrow your wife's camera (if she'll let you!) for three "walkabouts". Do your post-processing and enlarging and printing just as you would with your DSLR. After all three times, if you're still happy then either steal the camera from her, or buy your own! It's simple.
May 14, 2012 21:26:19 #
Want an excellent bridge camera? Try the Nikon coolpix 510. My wife has the canon sx40 and I went and bought the P510. We we went out shooting on the weekend...I lost my Nikon p510 to her. enough said.
charles brown wrote:
Funny - I almost did that with my Nikon equipment to buy the canon sx40. Ultimately bought VR lens instead. Still not sure I made the right decision
May 15, 2012 11:29:24 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
clixpix wrote:
I have lots of Canon stuff. An original Rebel and ... (show quote)
and the philosophical question is?
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