- 6th
- May
- 2010
My Camera Vs. Your Camera Vs. His Camera Vs. Her Camera…
My Camera Vs. Your Camera Vs. His Camera Vs. Her Camera
I found myself yesterday trying to convince a new photographer not to replace their two month old DSLR for a different brand simply because they were under the impression that the other brand would give them better images. I asked how they came to this conclusion and their response was that they did a shoot where someone else took a photo with a camera of a different brand and got better images than they did. I wondered why it was so hard for me to convince my friend that the key to great images aside from having the vision within yourself, is comprehending exposure and mastering lighting. I then recalled seeing all the various arguments going on between younger photographers who are militant about their brand of choice to the point that they bash anything that is not part of their camera system. I used several different camera systems throughout the years and they all had their pros and cons but the quality of the resulting images were always a reflection of the skill and effort behind the lens. When did this band wagonist mentality get so out of hand that it now actually clouds the minds of new photographers into believing the more money you spend or a certain brand will automatically deliver better images? It’s one thing to take pride in your equipment but we must remember that there are choices between camera bodies and lens makers for a reason. No one system trumps all others. If it did, there wouldn’t be as many brands or third party companies making accessories for them. Before brand loyalty to a camera maker should come comprehension of things such as metering, lighting or even different film/sensor formats. The same thing can be said for those who use Photoshop as a crutch to deliver a decent photo. Photoshop is a great tool to use when enhancing an image or pushing the boundaries beyond what you saw through the viewfinder alone but it shouldn’t always be a patch tool used to cover bad photographic habits. A new Nikon camera might be better than a Canon in certain applications, or a new Canon body might be better than Pentax in other conditions but we grow into our camera systems based on our specific needs. If you are just starting out with photography, brand loyalty, it should be noted, is something that may come based on the fact that a photographer has already invested in a collection of pro lens that they have no need to replace but they may want to upgrade the camera body as the technology changes. I honestly feel that cameras like the old Pentax K1000 are still excellent learning tools . With all that being said, it still has to be within you to see the world in your own unique way then discover a path to being able to share that through photography. You can learn the technical side of it but no one can show you how to make the image memorable. Most of the greatest photographs in the world thus far were all created using cameras with technology much older than what is found on entry level DSLR bodies today. It is about your personal vision first then the mastery of light and exposure. Don’t get sucked into the hype of believing the newest tool equates photographic success.
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