still true?
Jan 7, 2019 16:17:29 #
I forgot who said this, but the quote is "photographers who compare cameras are like writers who compare typewriters." Is this still true?
Jan 7, 2019 16:40:01 #
Photography has nothing to do with cameras.
– Lucas Gentry
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– Lucas Gentry
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Jan 7, 2019 16:43:53 #
Jan 7, 2019 16:44:50 #
rekauff wrote:
Just a tool. When you read a good book do you care what word processor he/she used. Same when you see a great photograph, who cares what camera/lens he used. Here on UHH you can find out about the camera, lens and settings.I forgot who said this, but the quote is "photographers who compare cameras are like writers who compare typewriters." Is this still true?
Welcome to the forum.
Jan 7, 2019 17:29:14 #
rekauff wrote:
I forgot who said this, but the quote is "photographers who compare cameras are like writers who compare typewriters." Is this still true?
Welcome to UHH.
I think that is still true.
Mike
Jan 7, 2019 17:33:19 #
Another way of looking at it is -----
Since they both get you there
Would rather drive a Mercedes or a Pinto ??
Since they both get you there
Would rather drive a Mercedes or a Pinto ??
Jan 7, 2019 18:29:49 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Photography has nothing to do with cameras.
– Lucas Gentry
Welcome aboard
– Lucas Gentry
Welcome aboard
Jan 8, 2019 05:55:05 #
markinvictoria
Loc: Victoria TX
CHG_CANON wrote:
Photography has nothing to do with cameras.
– Lucas Gentry
Welcome aboard
– Lucas Gentry
Welcome aboard
Photography without cameras? How do you do that?
Jan 8, 2019 05:58:08 #
Camera, lens, and skill together play a part in producing a worthy photograph.
Skill includes everything put in place by the photographer before he presses the shutter button. Afterward, he applies his skill when he processes the photograph.
Consider that foremost, photography functions as a craft, implying skill in its doing along with tools for this activity.
Experience tells me so.
Skill includes everything put in place by the photographer before he presses the shutter button. Afterward, he applies his skill when he processes the photograph.
Consider that foremost, photography functions as a craft, implying skill in its doing along with tools for this activity.
Experience tells me so.
Jan 8, 2019 06:33:45 #
ed2056
Loc: Warwick, RI
Not sure where I read it, maybe here, but, "In the hands of the right person, even a Kodak Brownie is a professional camera. Only a tool.
Jan 8, 2019 06:38:21 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
rekauff wrote:
I forgot who said this, but the quote is "photographers who compare cameras are like writers who compare typewriters." Is this still true?
Yes, because it's what you do with the tool, not the tool itself.
Jan 8, 2019 06:43:26 #
There are technical and creative components to a good image.
if you have a mediocre camera and lens, then if the image is poor you don't know whether it's the tools or me.
With a good camera and lenses, I KNOW the issues are invariably mine!
But I don't normally compare my camera with someone else's. :) The only exception is when I change or upgrade - I compare what I have with what I'm interested in to see if there is an advantage in change.
if you have a mediocre camera and lens, then if the image is poor you don't know whether it's the tools or me.
With a good camera and lenses, I KNOW the issues are invariably mine!
But I don't normally compare my camera with someone else's. :) The only exception is when I change or upgrade - I compare what I have with what I'm interested in to see if there is an advantage in change.
Jan 8, 2019 07:04:37 #
ken_stern wrote:
Another way of looking at it is -----
Since they both get you there
Would rather drive a Mercedes or a Pinto ??
Since they both get you there
Would rather drive a Mercedes or a Pinto ??
But as the person you're visiting, I wouldn't care either way. Is photography about the photography orteh photograph?
Just keep shooting and keep in mind that the really good photographers will our perform us in every way with an instamatic.
C
Jan 8, 2019 07:09:54 #
Professionals in every area of endeavor tend to have the best tools they can get. While you do not need the best camera to take excellent photographs, a lesser camera will give you fewer options in the types of photography you choose to do. Whether it is portraits, scenery, wildlife, birds, or street photography a better camera will most often give you better results. It will not supply knowledge or artistry and, if you have neither of those, you will be wasting your money on an expensive camera. Just like if you have a handicap of 30 the most expensive golf clubs in the world will not enable you to shoot par.
Jan 8, 2019 07:17:09 #
rekauff wrote:
I forgot who said this, but the quote is "photographers who compare cameras are like writers who compare typewriters." Is this still true?
Welcome to our forum!
I think that comment is ridiculous. No, I'm not going to explain why. I think it's obvious.
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