But why does owning a DSLR has to be generalised as a wannabe, a Pro , a this or a that, how come there always seems to be people who cannot tolerate others owning big equipment, even just for the fun of it?
I see many people wearing running shoes out there, but I don't hear people saying that they are runners-wannabe?. There are people who own fast cars, but does that make them Schumacher wannabe?
SLR, a very expensive camera, previously being own exclusively by serious photographer, or people who are good in photography, is now being made widely available through a few factors, 1) the internet, where you can gain so much knowledge from, which makes owning one such equipment less intimidating, something which we use to need to get advise from that uncle who is suppose to be so good in photography
2) Buying power what use to be a serious acquisition as the familys financial resource is limited is now more easily purchased after a few weeks of part time work and discipline savings.
Maybe this exclusiveness has been invaded so much, it is making it uncomfortable for some people here?
.and for people who are still using the statement its the man behind the camera
..I have said this before , because if this is so true, and looking at the frequency that people are using this statement, it should be,
.then every Pro should do well enough with a EOS 300D, a kit lens , and a 75-300 mm lens
shouldnt they? I agree the man himself is important, but its is not as absolute as people make it out to be here, maybe 70-30.
It seems like for some people here, there is some pre-requisites to meet before some one buy a piece of equipment. But why should it be? For people who are still caught in the exclusivity trap, try to accept this, the piece of equipment that used to be so exclusive, is now just one of the electronic toys available in the market. My friend who used to own a EOS 100, owned it for 10 years, and I think it is the same for many SLR owners previously, but now, even the so call enthusiasts, hobbyist, serious photographers, are changing their cam so very often
..be honest, isnt this starting to feel like a toy to you? If it is so "man-behind-the-cam", you should be sticking to just one cam, shouldn't you?
And for the case where newbe starts to try to make money before they are equipped with the skills, well, I think we need to admire their guts
.does every businessman out there has a MBA before they start?then why should it be any different for photography?
It used to be the same when automatic cars first came to the market, people who were driving before that introduction used to call it a ladies -car, or "you are not really driving if you are behind the wheels of a auto car:"......another example of invasion into exclusivity perhaps?
I know it's very difficult for some people here, but it's time to move on/.....it's a toy....I buy it because I think I like it....then I don't like it....I chuck it aside.....next toy...
come on guys , lighten up, this is just but only a hobby, if you are willing, help others improve their skills , and if you are not, is it so difficult to leave them alone?
Peace....but just speaking my mind here
.and sorry for the long message
