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Whayne, not all of us on FM are pros or can afford the best, highest quality gear. I'd guess that 'moron' or group of 'morons' designed the nifty fifty as an entry point. There are some beginners with very low budgets, who have also found photography enjoyable, and fun, want to continue exploring with more than just a cell phone.
It's too easy to label, discount, those that haven't had your experience, please don't forget these noobs, they are just as interested in imaging as you are, as are many long time shooters on this site.
There are several photographers that have disabilities, not just my spinal cord type, that find the nifty fifty in particular quite usable and affordable. I doubt seriously Canon or any other vendor caters to the disabled but some of the entry level gear actually gives them pleasure, a vehicle to create.
I've several friends at varying levels of disability; MD, MS Polio, that get interested in photography once they find out I can use a 'real' camera system. This happens with artists as well; brush to canvas, digital tablets, etc., we adapt, then experiment and when possible move up the gear chain to bigger and better...
But many are stuck with 'lower end' gear', their passion isn't any less strong, they still want to create, enjoy life, a creative life. A good friend has an injury at my level, C5, she wasn't as fortunate as I and lost much more movement. I say 'much more' because at this high a level of break even a millimeter lower or higher can stop all upper body movement.
With less arm strength, little to no wrist strength she can still manage to set up most controls on her T3i. She shoots stills and video and 'only' has the nifty fifty to work with. It's lower grade built, tiny forward focus ring, allows her to focus with a single finger nail.
Her portrait work is fantastic, in fact she's started using her images to augment her graphic design artwork. She's a Photoshop geek through n through; is teaching me a few tricks given my virgin status. She is a fantastic artist and teacher, yet none of her gear is cutting edge. She contributes, creates, enjoys life, and gives many hope as they explore their own less than perfect bodies; artistic abilities.
Enough said me thinks, many enjoy this art, distraction, the gear really doesn't mater, unless you have 'none'. The mind and willingness to explore the world around us does matter, discounting so much; many, as you did in your above post doesn't help...
Sincerely,
Jerry
Edited on Mar 05, 2014 at 07:52 PM · View previous versions
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