Bricktop

[Bricktop]

There are no "bad" cameras. Unfortunately, "gear addiction" affects a lot of photographers who think THEIR kit is better than everyone else's.



In reality, the camera doesn't take the photograph, the photographer does. Most people now seem happy with the image quality of phone cameras, which these days is excellent, but the phone camera has its limitations. 90% of people who use their phone wouldn't even be aware of those limitations.



I use Olympus because it is a "micro" system. It is much smaller than other cameras, and its lenses are very much more portable and lighter. It's so much easier to carry around, and when you need to walk long distances with your gear, that's a real factor when you are no longer in the full blossom of youth.



What you don't "see" in many of my images is how far away the birds are, or how fast it is flying. Or how secluded and hidden it may be. In those circumstances, phones simply won't work.

[Anonymous]

There are no "bad" cameras. Unfortunately, "gear addiction" affects a lot of photographers who think THEIR kit is better than everyone else's.



In reality, the camera doesn't take the photograph, the photographer does. Most people now seem happy with the image quality of phone cameras, which these days is excellent, but the phone camera has its limitations. 90% of people who use their phone wouldn't even be aware of those limitations.



I use Olympus because it is a "micro" system. It is much smaller than other cameras, and its lenses are very much more portable and lighter. It's so much easier to carry around, and when you need to walk long distances with your gear, that's a real factor when you are no longer in the full blossom of youth.



What you don't "see" in many of my images is how far away the birds are, or how fast it is flying. Or how secluded and hidden it may be. In those circumstances, phones simply won't work.

What do you mean gear addiction?

[Bricktop]

Many photographers start out believing that you need the BEST gear to get the BEST photograph. So, they choose their camera brand, and buy the best they can afford, and then start buying lenses (which are the EXPENSIVE bit).



After a while their photography doesn't seem to be as good as expected. So...it's the gear they are using. So they buy more expensive models and lenses....and strangely their images don't seem much better. Then they realise it must be the GEAR!!!



So...they change their camera brand, selling off their current gear at a huge loss and re-investing in a whole new kit. Nikon is out, Canon is in. Because all the GOOD photographs are taken by Canon cameras (not photographers, apparently).



But, sadly...their photographs don't improve much despite $5000 worth of equipment....and the cycle continues.



Then one day the light bulb goes on...an epiphany. It's not the GEAR, stupid!!!

[Anonymous]

Many photographers start out believing that you need the BEST gear to get the BEST photograph. So, they choose their camera brand, and buy the best they can afford, and then start buying lenses (which are the EXPENSIVE bit).



After a while their photography doesn't seem to be as good as expected. So...it's the gear they are using. So they buy more expensive models and lenses....and strangely their images don't seem much better. Then they realise it must be the GEAR!!!



So...they change their camera brand, selling off their current gear at a huge loss and re-investing in a whole new kit. Nikon is out, Canon is in. Because all the GOOD photographs are taken by Canon cameras (not photographers, apparently).



But, sadly...their photographs don't improve much despite $5000 worth of equipment....and the cycle continues.



Then one day the light bulb goes on...an epiphany. It's not the GEAR, stupid!!!

My camera was good quality when I bought it, but it's dated now. I won't buy another one though. I hardly ever used the Canon.

[Bricktop]

There are millions of cupboards all over the world holding DSLR's of varying quality that have been abandoned and forgotten.



Just like dedicated movie cameras.

[Anonymous]

There are millions of cupboards all over the world holding DSLR's of varying quality that have been abandoned and forgotten.



Just like dedicated movie cameras.

Mom and I will go for a hike and I won't bring it. It's getting old now, but it's like brand new because it's hardly been used.

[Anonymous]

There are millions of cupboards all over the world holding DSLR's of varying quality that have been abandoned and forgotten.



Just like dedicated movie cameras.

I think so too Bricktop.

[Frood]

Many photographers start out believing that you need the BEST gear to get the BEST photograph. So, they choose their camera brand, and buy the best they can afford, and then start buying lenses (which are the EXPENSIVE bit).



After a while their photography doesn't seem to be as good as expected. So...it's the gear they are using. So they buy more expensive models and lenses....and strangely their images don't seem much better. Then they realise it must be the GEAR!!!



So...they change their camera brand, selling off their current gear at a huge loss and re-investing in a whole new kit. Nikon is out, Canon is in. Because all the GOOD photographs are taken by Canon cameras (not photographers, apparently).



But, sadly...their photographs don't improve much despite $5000 worth of equipment....and the cycle continues.



Then one day the light bulb goes on...an epiphany. It's not the GEAR, stupid!!!

When large portions of our planet no longer have the critical infrastructure to take, process, and print photographs with a mobile phone, the cycle will be reset.

[Anonymous]

Many photographers start out believing that you need the BEST gear to get the BEST photograph. So, they choose their camera brand, and buy the best they can afford, and then start buying lenses (which are the EXPENSIVE bit).



After a while their photography doesn't seem to be as good as expected. So...it's the gear they are using. So they buy more expensive models and lenses....and strangely their images don't seem much better. Then they realise it must be the GEAR!!!



So...they change their camera brand, selling off their current gear at a huge loss and re-investing in a whole new kit. Nikon is out, Canon is in. Because all the GOOD photographs are taken by Canon cameras (not photographers, apparently).



But, sadly...their photographs don't improve much despite $5000 worth of equipment....and the cycle continues.



Then one day the light bulb goes on...an epiphany. It's not the GEAR, stupid!!!

When large portions of our planet no longer have the critical infrastructure to take, process, and print photographs with a mobile phone, the cycle will be reset.

What day will that happen?

[Frood]

When large portions of our planet no longer have the critical infrastructure to take, process, and print photographs with a mobile phone, the cycle will be reset.

What day will that happen?

Sometime in our lives.... and probably sooner than later.

[Anonymous]

What day will that happen?

Sometime in our lives.... and probably sooner than later.

Okay, I doubt Bricktop and caskur will sell their cameras soon.

[Frood]

Sometime in our lives.... and probably sooner than later.

Okay, I doubt Bricktop and caskur will sell their cameras soon.

Neither of them probably know how to develop a negative with sparse materials/chemicals...



They're all on digital. And if their cameras memories aren't wiped out... the flash drives.... good luck if they have a power source still worth mentioning that could drive a printer unit.... mind you, a printer unit and ink cartridges shielded too...

[Anonymous]

Okay, I doubt Bricktop and caskur will sell their cameras soon.

Neither of them probably know how to develop a negative with sparse materials/chemicals...



They're all on digital. And if their cameras memories aren't wiped out... the flash drives.... good luck if they have a power source still worth mentioning that could drive a printer unit.... mind you, a printer unit and ink cartridges shielded too...

Of course they have digital cameras.

[Bricktop]

Neither of them probably know how to develop a negative with sparse materials/chemicals...

Neither of them probably know how to develop a negative with sparse materials/chemicals...

Again you speak without knowledge.



Perhaps your mathematical skills fail you...but as you are aware of my age, and seem to know so much about photography, you are surely aware that I was a photographer LONG before the digital age arrived. Hence, I have considerable experience in processing, developing and printing images from both film and slide using my own darkroom. How about you, shortpants?



And I still use an Olympus OM2n FILM camera which produces a more subtle effect of colours on film, viz;



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From what I've seen of your photographic contributions, your knowledge of photography seems to be mediocre at best.



Again, you demonstrate your inability to ignore threads which relate to matters outside of your expertise simply because they have the word "Bricktop" in their title.



That envy must really chew you up.

[Anonymous]

I prefer digital cameras to film.