> As you have alluded to, that's mostly up to the person behind the >viewfinder. > Yep
Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian.) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -----Original Message----- From: Tom C [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 28. juli 2005 22:54 To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Have digital cameras made us better photographers? Interesting analysis. I agree mostly with the concepts but don't I believe there's enough cause/effect relationship to say that a digital camera makes one a better photographer. I would say the answer to the question is still 'No'. As you have alluded to, that's mostly up to the person behind the viewfinder. I do believe that, even if one does not learn how to 'see' better, it allows the opportunity to correct a flaw noticed on the instant review and either make the correction or alter the perspective or composition. Does that constitute being a 'better photographer'? It may be true if applying a quantitative definition, but not necesarially a qualitative one. Even a person that takes blase photographs, say a real estate agent, can use the camera in this manner to achieve a better success rate, but did it make them a better photographer? Tom C. >From: Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: <[email protected]> >Subject: RE: Have digital cameras made us better photographers? >Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 22:28:20 +0200 > >Despite of what I've said earlier, about the camera being just a recorder, >not a very significant part of the photographic tools, I do believe the >answer to the title question is yes, a simple yes. Going digital has >improved my skill a lot. > <snip> > >For me digital photo allows me to shoot a lot, without thinking of the >costs. But it doesnt mean that I shoot faster, and stop analysing. > >What I've said before is nothing more than what others have stated before >me >in this thread. Give me a moment or two, to substantiate my thesis from a >more professional (pedagogical) point of view. (I am a trained social >worker, with pedagogic processes as one of my specialities). My arguments >are based in behaviouristic psychological theory. > > >One very important factor is the INSTANT FEEDBACK digital photo allows. > <snip> > >Guess you have already picked up my point here (if you havent, then I have >been a lousy teacher). Regarding the technical aspect the digital camera >gives me instant feedback. Every time I push the button, it gives me a >picture (as long as I have remembered to remove the lens cap). Most times >the picture looks ok at first glance. If I'm not so sure about the >technical >quality, I simply push the info button. Viola, a histogram! I can push it >one more time to remind me how I got this picture on screen. > >When done I can push the info button one more time, evaluating the content >of the picture. I can see if the picture on screen is the same as the one I >had inside my head when pushing the release button. Some times they >actually >do match. That makes me feel like a king. That makes me eager to go on. >Most >times they don't match. I see something in the background that I didnt see >in the first place. Or something else is wrong. Ok, then I tries one more >time. Perhaps I move one step to the right, or perhaps I open the aperture >to make the background out of focus. You have already got the idea. >The first part of this process trains my technical skills. The last part >trains my eye and stimulates my mind (my most important photographic >tools). > > >Gradually, as I get better, the success rate increases. And from my >experience it already has done that. A lot. > >The importance of rapid feedback when learning is well known among most >behaviourists. We learn by getting feedback on the things we do. And the >feedback has more impact when it comes directly/instantly. Let me try to >explain why. If your brain has been occupied with other things while >waiting >for the feedback, then it is harder to connect your previous actions with >the feedback (the result of your action). > > >Tim >Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian.) >
