I don't think that you personally need a camera anymore either. There was a collection of photographs in the NY Times Magazine section a few weeks ago by a "photographer" that works more like a film director. There's a very large crew and the person who ultimately pushes the button is only the "camera operator". Now you don't even need to touch the camera to be the photographer.
BR From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think you do have to have a camera to be a photographer though.

