Equipment upgrades can definitely improve the quality and efficiency of one's work. For example, the much improved metering of the K-7 made it a much better tool than the K20. Likewise, the improved autofocus and low- light noise levels of the K-5 make it a better tool than the K-7. I shot some pics at a pool hall last week just for gins, but also to gauge the K-5 low light capabilities in regard to noise and focus lock under difficult conditions. I did a similar shoot last year with the K-7. The performance of the K-5 was much better. Thus my results were better. Better equipment does make one a better photographer. It's certainly not the only factor that enters into the equation, but it's a very important one.
That being said, I very much enjoy shooting with my Barnack Leica. A difficult chore, but a rewarding one. If personal enjoyment is the only goal of photography, the equipment is not so large a factor. But if profit and efficiency are a goal, equipment is critical. On Jan 26, 2011, at 10:04 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > On 11-01-25 7:47 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >> Better equipment won't make you a better photographer, and one can argue >> that equipment that is too good at doing everything automatically can >> interfere with you becoming a better photographer. And while a good >> photographer can get great pictures with almost any gear, especially if you >> aren't overmuch worried about minor details like sharpness, the right >> equipment can allow almost anyone to get clearer photos under difficult >> lighting situations. > > That's not a persuasive argument for either side, Larry. Achieving "clear > photos" has little or nothing to do with "great pictures". Clear photos are > desirable in technical manuals though. > > -bmw > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
