Posts: johnec | Ugly Hedgehog

Aug 31, 2020 20:21:47 #

Flyerace wrote:

Photography and golf are identical.
You need professional instruction to master the basics.
You need to practice to get great results.
When you fail to achieve your goals- - you go out and buy new equipment for instant success!!

Aug 30, 2020 19:59:04 #

DeanS wrote:

GAS is not designed or intended to be cured - x - only treated! I have been treating mine in excess of 50 years.

Aug 30, 2020 19:58:32 #

ronpier wrote:

No vaccine either to prevent future attacks.

Aug 30, 2020 16:09:03 #

nospambob wrote:

GAS?

GAS (n) see also Gear Acquisition Syndrome: The ability to rationalize the purchase of something that one does not really need but cannot live without. GAS seems to be a widespread phenomenon which has not been easily reproduced in the laboratory or in focus groups, especially when spouses are present. In the wild it is especially noticed in the area of photography. It is believed that it originated as the byproduct of contact with silver nitrate, and has survived even to the day of digital cameras. Most researchers do not hold out much hope for a cure in the foreseeable future.

Aug 30, 2020 15:43:13 #

jerryc41 wrote:

You've reached the final plateau, my child!

You're exactly right! If all you want to do is take pictures, you could still be using that camera someone gave you in 1960. If you enjoy photography, then you are allowed to accumulate as much gear as you like, whether you use it or not. The whole idea is to enjoy yourself, whatever it takes. I like ukuleles, and I have a lot of them. Do I play each one every day? No, but I like having the variety.

Aug 30, 2020 15:41:15 #

CHG_CANON wrote:

Everyone's heart has a secret nerve that responds to the touch of a new camera.

Aug 30, 2020 15:40:22 #

Hammer wrote:

This is the sort of deep thinking that deserves a Nobel prize. I just live in hope that my wife does not read your post.

My wife's the one that told me to write the post!

Aug 29, 2020 22:11:45 #

CHG_CANON wrote:

Every successful photographer is driven by an inner voice telling them everyone else has a better camera.

yeah, they have medication for that. I would have thought that the 'inner voice' of the 'successful photographer' would have said "you're fine; doesn't matter what anyone else has."

Aug 29, 2020 21:42:35 #

CHG_CANON wrote:

Will you even recognize the person you were before you upgraded?

if you don't recognize yourself you've got greater problems than photography can solve.

Aug 29, 2020 17:30:59 #

CHG_CANON wrote:

If you don't have a willingness to spend time in learning and practice, there's always the option of buying new equipment.

That option exists either way. That’s the beauty of it.

Aug 29, 2020 16:30:38 #

I’ve come to the conclusion that buying photography gear and using it are separate hobbies.

Aug 28, 2020 23:37:01 #

Matt Granger “The Nikon Guy” Dumps Nikon

I have a Z6, Z7, D500 and D850. I’m satisfied with all of them, although I find myself grabbing the Z7 more frequently than the D850. Love the S glass for the Z cameras. As soon as I mortgage my house I’m gonna order the new 70-200mm. 😂

Aug 28, 2020 23:29:50 #

Matt Granger “The Nikon Guy” Dumps Nikon

CHG_CANON wrote:

If your pictures are not good enough, you're using the wrong brand.

Or don’t know how to use the gear.

Aug 28, 2020 08:05:10 #

Removing objects or people from a photo

PhotogHobbyist wrote:

Drom what I found, TouchReTouch is for phones. I could not find it for a computer.

App Store for Macs. $14.99.