I consider myself priviledged to have met some really well known photographers, and I've had a few pro photographer friends over the years. One of the things that struck me about them was their humility as it regarded their work, and how they would mentor people (like me ) to fulfill their vision with whatever camera. One of my dearest photographer friends (who is quite an old gentleman now) was one of the top nature photographers in the world. It didn't matter to him one whit about your gear, he would patiently mentor and teach, whether you had an Instamatic or a view camera. I've always appreciated them very much. It's fun to go out on a shoot, and everyone has different cameras, yet we're all into the shoot, not the gear. Go figure.
I re-read what caused you to post over here, and where's the "cr@p"?
Tom Conte wrote:
If Canon were to come out with a detachable-grip 1-series class camera that was FF, I would be tempted back to C land. But I doubt that will happen any time soon. The 5D is their interpretation of the needs of a serious amateur like me. For me, they missed the mark.
You replied:
Film_Ruled wrote:
Don't kid your self guys, the 5D is a killer, well built, well designed pro camera. I have some 16,000 frames on mine now and will pickup a 2nd one soon. I use it day in day out for my work, aka: Day job and for me, there is no better camera. Light, fast and fabulous full frame!
And I added:
Tom Conte wrote:
I emphatically disagree, but to each his own. For me, the 5D has a prosumer build with the same body in essence as a 20D. The VF is not 100% coverage, and yet they deleted the pop-up flash to, I suppose, make it appear more "pro". I think that's cynical marketing on their part. I wanted more info in the viewfinder, like Nikon provides, e.g., shooting mode (PASM), ISO, etc. I wanted more switches and less menu diving. I wanted a camera with a frigging metal bottom, and a solid CF card door, not plastic, for $3k.
So for me the 5D was a killer alright. It killed my loyalty to Canon. I shot 146 frames with it and sold it at a loss.
jacko wrote:
I consider myself priviledged to have met some really well known photographers, and I've had a few pro photographer friends over the years. One of the things that struck me about them was their humility as it regarded their work, and how they would mentor people (like me ) to fulfill their vision with whatever camera. One of my dearest photographer friends (who is quite an old gentleman now) was one of the top nature photographers in the world. It didn't matter to him one whit about your gear, he would patiently mentor and teach, whether you had an Instamatic or a view camera. I've always appreciated them very much. It's fun to go out on a shoot, and everyone has different cameras, yet we're all into the shoot, not the gear. Go figure....Show more →
I agree with this. I used to teach a Summer workshop up here and it was actually nice to know both systems well enough to help. I get asked a lot which is better, Nikon or Canon. Honestly, I say both are just as good, just look over what each system offers and take the plunge.
) to fulfill their vision with whatever camera. One of my dearest photographer friends (who is quite an old gentleman now) was one of the top nature photographers in the world. It didn't matter to him one whit about your gear, he would patiently mentor and teach, whether you had an Instamatic or a view camera. I've always appreciated them very much. It's fun to go out on a shoot, and everyone has different cameras, yet we're all into the shoot, not the gear. Go figure.