Does the equipment you use determine if you are a newbie?
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I guess I would not know people are talking behind my back somehow until I saw this thread.
There are one reason why I would require someone as per my thread for a ROM photographer:
Professional who is bend on staying in the industry, not anyone who buys a DSLR and shoots for extra money, which means responsibility over his/her reputation in the long run.
This may sound cruel to new photographers into this business, but if you are serious and confident of your pictures, there is no need to be fearful of any requirements unless you are empty vessels. I did not even bother looking at the gears of those who send me their online portfolios and I had been discussing which photographer's pictures would suit the needs.
Any seasoned or experienced photographer should know to provide the online portfolio in an online environment, or at least provide some contacts to meet offline for discussion if that is preferred for him/her. If I need to ask then one would provide, I can say this person would not stay long in any industry.
There are one reason why I would require someone as per my thread for a ROM photographer:
Professional who is bend on staying in the industry, not anyone who buys a DSLR and shoots for extra money, which means responsibility over his/her reputation in the long run.
This may sound cruel to new photographers into this business, but if you are serious and confident of your pictures, there is no need to be fearful of any requirements unless you are empty vessels. I did not even bother looking at the gears of those who send me their online portfolios and I had been discussing which photographer's pictures would suit the needs.
Any seasoned or experienced photographer should know to provide the online portfolio in an online environment, or at least provide some contacts to meet offline for discussion if that is preferred for him/her. If I need to ask then one would provide, I can say this person would not stay long in any industry.
"Do the equiment you use determine if you are newbie?"
Good question. Again, the answer is, "Yes and No".
I'm sure any of us can spot a newbie miles away, especially when they're decked out in expensive gear but are constantly scratching their head and unaware of what to do to make things right. Of course, 'newbie' could also mean a person who is still new to their equipment and is in the process of learning.
Entry-level gear does not make the owner a newbie, but it CAN be limiting in some ways. For example, it's hardly imaginable that an entry-level P&S can shoot full-frame (uncropped), frame-filling shots of the big cats' faces at the zoo. A telephoto lens on an SLR is more likely to achieve such a result. Going to the other extreme, very clear, high quality macro shots will need some additional help or improvisation in order to be achieved on a P&S camera.
In low light, it's possible to bump up the ISO on most DSLRs and shoot handheld while still getting good quality pictures. Most P&S will only support up to ISO 400, and even then, the resulting images will probably be destroyed by image noise itself.
Again...good question...it's how people think that counts.
Good question. Again, the answer is, "Yes and No".
I'm sure any of us can spot a newbie miles away, especially when they're decked out in expensive gear but are constantly scratching their head and unaware of what to do to make things right. Of course, 'newbie' could also mean a person who is still new to their equipment and is in the process of learning.
Entry-level gear does not make the owner a newbie, but it CAN be limiting in some ways. For example, it's hardly imaginable that an entry-level P&S can shoot full-frame (uncropped), frame-filling shots of the big cats' faces at the zoo. A telephoto lens on an SLR is more likely to achieve such a result. Going to the other extreme, very clear, high quality macro shots will need some additional help or improvisation in order to be achieved on a P&S camera.
In low light, it's possible to bump up the ISO on most DSLRs and shoot handheld while still getting good quality pictures. Most P&S will only support up to ISO 400, and even then, the resulting images will probably be destroyed by image noise itself.
Again...good question...it's how people think that counts.
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theITguy said:
I think I need to make some clarification. I just went to your thread on ROM photographer. I'm not refering to you, as per say in the PM i send you. Hope I clear some doubt before it lead to some ugly suitation
reminisce said:
There are more reasons behind the decision to ask for better gears than you think. As an interest or hobby, the photo counts. In commercialised photography it is not just the photos that counts.
Confirm, if you use anything <$3K you are newbie. Anything above 3K you are pro.
That's why Paul Yeo is a PRO and I want to learn to be like him :lovegrin:
That's why Paul Yeo is a PRO and I want to learn to be like him :lovegrin:
He won't la... he not the usual pro.clarinet said:wait for you to intro... what if he later block me
+evenstar said:
I am not a pro. But I think I can reasonably say I am also not a "very" newbie.
A friend lent me his digital P&S (Can't remember the model). You know what? I did not even know how to switch on the camera!
So if you lend me a 1Ds Mk II, I may not even know which is top and which is bottom!:embrass:
jsbn said:
Only in the digital world where the recording medium is built into the body. With film cameras and in the hands of an experienced photographer, pics taken with an old Nikon F will be as good as an F5 (if the same lenses are used).
student said:
That's because the manufacturers (Canon esp) pack their cameras with every conceivable function/gadget they can think of; to make their marketing dept happy. Half of which isn't necessary for taking a good photo.
One day, photographers will probably have to graduate with a Degree in Engineering before they are allowed to use one.
student said:
You reminded me to think of Nikon FM, dont need battery also can operate ... :bsmilie:
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