I am glad I am not the one that feels this way....
that statement keeps coming up when EVERYONE has heard it like 100001 times. Sometimes we just want to discuss equipment...
no, no, discuss equipment is fine.
no doubt, part of the fun from photography can be derived from using and talking about the "tools"
but to tink that buying something better will result in better photos is :nono:.
do u think that by buying a better pair of boxing gloves will i outfight Buakaw?
or that i will cycle like Armstrong when i use his bike? or shoot like a green beret when i use their rifle?
then, wat makes it possible for me to shoot like Galen Rowell when i use his camera? or better still, shoot nicer photos than him if i use medium format, since he shot w 35mm.
also, we must compare rationally. cetri paribus (spelling), all conditions remain the same, except one, so that we can see if that one factor accounts for the diff.
eg 1
give ansel a lomo and me a D3 and the challenge for us is to shoot a basketball match.
frankly, the odds of me winning is pretty big.
but this comparison has 2 factors. the 2 photographers' different skill levels and camera type.
eg 2
give me ansel's 8 x 10 and challenge me to shoot like him.
i am sure the results will impress everyone :bsmilie:.