(Shel wrote You can't convert me to your point of view, really. We pretty much agree ... we just take a different approach to the final image. You're a more technical guy, it helps you to know why certain things are. I'm less technical, and just accept what is and work with it as best I can.)
Years ago I made the decision that I did not have enough time in my life to become a master printer. So I focused on trying to be the best photographer I could and, as a result, shot slides primarily rather than prints. I put what little spare time I had developing my eye as a photographer rather than my technical knowledge. More recently as computers made printing and manipulating an image much easier, I developed some skills in that area that allow me to print images, manipulate images and even create images on the computer. I think those of us who focus too much on technical aspects of photography lose out on the real creative process of taking great images. More recently, I have to admit that I have been caught in that trap and have let my photographic skills slide a little while being caught up in too much technical stuff. Even trying to figure out newer autofocus cameras leave me a little confused. It's why I always go back to my LX. To conclude, I'm trying not to say that one approach is better than another, but I have to admit that, given the limited amount of time most of us have to dedicate to all things photographic, I think most of us would benefit from keeping it simple. Just my 2cents Vic
