The Shutter

[pixelmaniaman]

Hi Guys, to me it\'s the picture that matters, CB using the early Leicas absolutely knew the result he wanted. We now all use the singing dancing with all the bells & whistles equipment ~ Results, at times somewhat questionable, especially with the tools at our disposal.
Equipment snobs aside, when we buy these new DSLRs we know they have shortcomings, we know the \"good\" lenses are going to cost an arm-N-leg but most of all we really know the absolutely wonderful results that are obtainable.
Are we therefore sometimes annoyed at ourselves for not making the most of a given situation with the equipment we have.
A better lens or a better piece of this or that does not automatically mean a better picture ~~ it\'s the eye behind the camera that really matters.
When I was doing pure candid in London (M3 38mm) I really wanted a 90mm or so I thought, a buddy I was working with showed me a better ways to frame, but most of all how to use me legs.
Now and again I use my wifes basic Kodak Point & Shoot 3mega p ~~
Then it\'s back to basics ~ it\'s fun and thats how photography should be.
My Quote
\"Know Your Equipment, Know Your Subject, Know what You Want To Do\"
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[admin_old]

Hey, I agree with you for the most part. I know that zooms have made me lazy. How ever I love my camera. It is a good camera. It though has some limits. I crop a lot. It is a great camera. ISO 800 isn\'t bad. But I would always want more. Faster AF, More MP. Faster lenses. Etc.
But you are right. I think that Oly will bring out a lot of good things. But we will see. T

[hammer_400]

i agreee.... sometimes it\'s realli fun to just use an idiot proof point n shoot camera... u dun have to concentrate so much in the taking of the photo but rather in capturing the moment.

[First Light]

To me, it depends. If I had to place a value on a photographer\'s artistic skill verses their technical skill, I would put the higher value on the artistic skill. You can\'t beat a photographer who is born with a naturally good eye for what makes a great shot. Some of this can be learned but the ones who are blessed with a natural ability will always have a leg up because they will be able to creatively break the \"rules\" to get those one-of-a-kind shots.

But there are special times when you need the technology. For example, I shoot a lot of candids and I have to be as \"invisible\" as possible to bystanders. There\'s no good way to do this without a telephoto or super telephoto lens. So I use my ZD 150mm f2.0 and ZD 50-200mm f2.8-3.5 a lot. In special situations like this, technical skill and the equipment to go with it, may out-perform raw talent.

I think the ideal would be the photographer with loads of natural ability, who has developed that ability with training and experience. And who has developed great technical skill and has the best equipment available.