Matthew Ward wrote (some time ago !):- >. But equally, if we >cannot prick the bubble of each others pomposity occasionally with the >odd barbed comment then the list will be the lessor for it (IMHO). I >personally look like I have been rolled up in barbed wire under the >excellent tutorage of the list and I am a much more informed and >better person for the experience.
A sentiment echoed by many others on this list. > >I tried to write this without reference to individual names, but it >proved beyond my skills. I am not trying to personalise this >discussion, just clear it up, and apologise if necessary. For what ? Anyways up , sorry not to have come back sooner regarding the camera stuff. The concept of the idea and the execution of photography being more important than the kit to capture the images is a sound one. I've no doubt that smaller chips and prosumer cameras can produce some very emotive images. I've absolutely no doubt that in the hands of the likes of William Curwen , even a l'espion sub Imb pixel camera could provide food for thought. It's just that if you discard the art for a moment and look closely at some the more esoteric and exotic demands of advertising photography , it's blindingly obvious that some cameras just don't cut the mustard. If �2000 buys digital Nirvana , how is it that Sinar/Lightphase/Imacon etc are managing to sell �12000 to �25000 pound systems to photographers , who as a breed are well known for their lack of willingness to spend there own dosh unnecessarily.?......sorry , that should have read 'who are well known for there sharp skills in ascertaining value for money'? I've got a Nikon Coolpix 880. I didn't buy it , but that's another story. I've messed about with it and had the good fortune to get an image off of it into IDEA (fix!!!! I hear you all shout :-) ). But I ain't gonna be dumping the Sinars yet. Still , all of this debate may be wasted. If you read the BJP you'll all know what cr*p digital is.... :-) Regards, Bob Marchant. =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
