Just returned (still jet lagged) from a second trip to Australia in the last 4 years, this time spent in Perth WA and in the SW Margaret River Region.
Like most of us faced the dilemma of what equipment to take with me, and decided in the end just to take my old faithful Pro 1, instead of my 50D and L series lenses, or my G11, purely on the basis of weight and convenience. The outcome - absolutely no regrets, some great pics. (IMHO) and no inconvenience of a large and weighty bag. I did see one serious lady photographer toting a 5D Mk. 2 and L series lens, while I was carrying my discrete Pro 1 - wonder if her pics. were any better than mine?
I do wonder if we are in danger of becoming more interested in the latest equipment than the object of the exercise, i.e. recording decent, acceptable images? I share a similar view on IT in general consumer computing, electronics in cars, etc., etc.
Am I just a dinosaur resisiting 'progess'?
Discuss.
Quentin
Like most of us faced the dilemma of what equipment to take with me, and decided in the end just to take my old faithful Pro 1, instead of my 50D and L series lenses, or my G11, purely on the basis of weight and convenience. The outcome - absolutely no regrets, some great pics. (IMHO) and no inconvenience of a large and weighty bag. I did see one serious lady photographer toting a 5D Mk. 2 and L series lens, while I was carrying my discrete Pro 1 - wonder if her pics. were any better than mine?
I do wonder if we are in danger of becoming more interested in the latest equipment than the object of the exercise, i.e. recording decent, acceptable images? I share a similar view on IT in general consumer computing, electronics in cars, etc., etc.
Am I just a dinosaur resisiting 'progess'?
Discuss.
Quentin
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