Rob Studdert wrote:
On 10 Feb 2005 at 4:06, Keith Whaley wrote:
Atta boy, Dave! Boil it down to it's essence.
A really capable photographer can make really good images, even while using sub-standard gear.
We tend to forget that...
We concentrate on the tools' properties, instead of the excellence of the end product.
Mistake...
However if you are out to make the the best end product wouldn't it make sense to use the best tools for the job?
If the operator part of the equation is up to the challenge, certainly.
But to get the best equipment in _anticipation_ that it will make you a better photographer, is not only putting the cart in front... it's a bit of kidding yourself, isn't it?
How do you perform with "merely" average equipment?
Are you capable of using it as well as it's possible? Are you wringing out the last little bit of performance, each photo session?
Honestly?
Then perhaps it would be a good idea to buy up. To upgrade your equipment. Because you're probably as good as you can be with what you're using right now.
I submit most of us are not at that level.
You simply cannot go out and buy a $4000 camera and expect IT to produce award-winning images! Those come from the photographer and his or her skill-set...
Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
keith whaley
