If it's the photographer and not the camera why do we keep upgrading?
Sep 8, 2018 12:04:43 #
Some people are somewhat disappointed with their photographic output and choose to blame their camera/lens rather than their lack of skills - following the philosophy of "keep throwing money at it until the problem goes away."
And some people just like rewarding themselves with new toys, regardless if they actually need them or not.
And some people just like rewarding themselves with new toys, regardless if they actually need them or not.
Sep 8, 2018 12:19:06 #
Because it's a LOT easier to talk gear, buy gear and lust for gear than getting out there and taking good pictures.
Taking good images without just getting lucky is hard. It's a lot harder than buying a new camera.
Taking good images without just getting lucky is hard. It's a lot harder than buying a new camera.
Sep 8, 2018 12:23:24 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
BebuLamar wrote:
I would like an answer.
In my opinion the same person that said it's the photographer and not the camera knows that the better camera help him/her to take better pictures.
In my opinion the same person that said it's the photographer and not the camera knows that the better camera help him/her to take better pictures.
Let me give you an analogy.
A set of custom fitted set of PING clubs makes me a little bit better golfer ... Tiger Woods could beat me and my PING clubs if he played me with a set K-MART clubs he bought at a garage sale ... a set of custom fitted clubs makes Tiger a little bit better golfer.
A high end camera will make a photographer with skills better. Someone with no skills will benefit very little with a high end camera.
Sep 8, 2018 13:06:31 #
We have needs and wants, so new fulfills these. And then the perception of better will yield
A better result, and sometimes it can. Many rational reasons including playing with new toys.
A better result, and sometimes it can. Many rational reasons including playing with new toys.
Sep 8, 2018 14:58:32 #
MrBossHK
Loc: The West Valley of Phoenix metro area
For the same reason that one would buy the newest and most advanced Kitchen Stove in hopes to become a gourmet cook!
Sep 8, 2018 14:59:55 #
Some people start off shooting in daylight and find they like low light photography. After shooting at higher ISOs they find they have very noisy photos due to the sensor so they upgrade. This is one example.
Sep 8, 2018 15:00:02 #
I feel newer technologies improve my chances of taking a great shot. Great shots are possible without new technologies, but I now have more ‘keepers’. I also have the capability of doing things, like focus stacking, in an easier, quicker manner then when I do it manually.
Sep 8, 2018 16:47:36 #
bonefish
Loc: Bradenton FL
I do believe it’s because of that dreaded disease GAS. gear acquisition syndrome
Sep 8, 2018 17:00:46 #
bonefish wrote:
I do believe it’s because of that dreaded disease GAS. gear acquisition syndrome
What follows, then, is why do we have GAS?---which is where this started.
Sep 8, 2018 17:13:54 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
What follows, then, is why do we have GAS?---which is where this started.
I know why but I won't say.
Sep 8, 2018 17:17:31 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Kmgw9v wrote:
What follows, then, is why do we have GAS?---which is where this started.
I think your earlier "We love shiny new things" quote covered it!!!!
Sep 8, 2018 17:45:21 #
When you've mastered the camera you have and the equipment begins to hold you back, then it' time to upgrade. I purchased two notches higher this time around and got the D850, no chance this camera will ever hold me back. I'm slowly upgrading lens now.
Sep 8, 2018 17:53:03 #
New DSLRs and lenses usually add/improve at least one feature that makes things easier. It could be faster focus, more accurate metering, better VR, or whatever. I need all the help I can get. To that end I upgrade when something strikes my fancy if can afford it.
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Sep 8, 2018 18:42:54 #
Sep 8, 2018 19:17:08 #
BebuLamar wrote:
???
I didn't know that you had been inaugurated into the CT troll fan club.
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