This article isn’t a story about two photographers debating philosophy. What could it possibly be that the D750, a very capable and respected camera, was no longer delivering? My question was an attempt to cut through the manufacturer’s marketing bull, get to the heart of why a person whose work I genuinely respect was upgrading when the earlier body is clearly able to handle all that they’re asking of it. My original intention when reaching out to the previously mentioned photographer wasn’t to ask for that magic combination of settings and camera and lens, or insinuating that his work was anything less than the result of mastering the various important elements needed to create a good photograph. A great photographer posts a great photo on the internet, and someone inevitably asks what camera made the shot, and at what settings, as if dialing in some magic combination of ISO, shutter speed, and aperture will allow any average person to exactly duplicate the shot of a visionary pro. The camera is doing all of the work, and the photographer exists only to point it in the right direction. We see this philosophy in comments sections everywhere, even if it’s not acutely stated. Yet there are just as many shooters who hold the opposite view that a good photo is all about the camera. Those of us who try to be good photographers know that the camera plays only a small roll in the process.
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But I think the professional was having a knee jerk reaction to my question, a question he must get asked a lot. This is the accepted wisdom, and I agree with it. “As a working photographer, a camera is merely a tool,” and “the camera is not everything,” and “professionals have the ability to look beyond the marketing hype.” The response I received was interesting in that it plummeted down a well worn rabbit hole of anti-gear clichés. After seeing some photos from the new rig, I asked how he was liking it. They have made a better F5 into a smaller package that doesnt need some HUGE battery pack (aka F5).A photographer whose work I admire recently upgraded from the Nikon D750 to the newer Nikon D780. Anyway back to the story.Nikon have excelled beyond the F5 i believe. With film you have to judge more, digital you dont.
Its taking the skill and fun away from composing that awsome shot !! because deep down we know that we can setup the camera for ANY situation i personally just dont find it as much fun as film. Its just a dream it really is, and there are so many custom functions !!! They have made a better F5 into a smaller package that doesnt need some HUGE battery pack (aka F5).
To be honest i am just so sick and tired of the processing involved with digital cameras. Regardless noithing sounds quite like a film shutter !! this thing sounds so damm precise and so mechanically sound.
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No matter if your a PRO or someone like me who just likes the latest and newest gear, digital simply wont stack up until it thins out and the big brands stop at a certain point. To me only, and in my eyes digital is such a waste of time at the momment, they are like computers when we first had computers, everyone wanted one we all got them and everyweek (even to date) they are being updated and superseeded by something better. Some may be saying why has he gone from digital back to film. Ill tell you what, i purchase nearly every new camera (PRO stuff) thats ever been out, from Canon EOS3, and IvhS, to the latest d70S DSLR, to even a EOS 1D Mark 2.But "NEVER" and i mean "NEVER" have i experienced such JOY when just holding a camera !!