This one time, at band camp, "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What has been interesting for me is that the more automated a cameras has > become, the more information it provides and the more features it offers, > the more it gets in the way of my seeing and photographing the scene. The > simpler, older cameras, that provide no information in the finder, and > essentially mind their own business, are, for more, easier tools to > operate. My favorite cameras have no automation, no suggestions or > information in the viewfinder, make no decisions. For me I like my 6x7 and my light meter. A perfect combination and as Shel suggests, I am in full control. Sure I have several *istD bodies I use for Stage Photography. This is also used manually. I test the light, I set my aperature, usually wide open in low light, and set my shutter speed to match. It gives me a wonderful feeling of control and if something goes wrong, well there is only one function to blame, my brain. My Digital cameras have not become a replacement for my film cameras, just another tool in my arsenal. Kind regards Kevin -- "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
