On: Wed, 31 Mar 04 Bob Marchant responded to Andrew Lopez-Calvete:- > >> If you do want to tackle a technically difficult shot you can sit down >> and fiddle with various settings until you have a preview that looks >> right. > ............................................................ I agree that > DSLRs make it easier to get the right exposure and check focus etc . It's > just that I don't see these issues as technically challenging.
They aren't if you get enough practice and experience. > The challenge is often to make a silk purse out of a sows ear using as > many tricks and techniques as possible.With highly technical shots these > techniques have less to do with the basic calculations / mechanics of > photography than the (often) bizarre and esoteric devices employed to > manipulate the subject matter. The challenge is to fully understand or render the subject matter. This takes some stamina, as beyond technical mastery is an enviable access to a whole world of seeing. After that, technique has its place - to support the subject matter as a priority. Otherwise it is merely being clever, and if it earns money or a living, then great - otherwise the best technique is really best unseen. I still work with film, as I shoot blind with my eyes wide open - there is too much going on. And it gets very intense at times. Working digitally is just pure mind candy in comparison. If up to it, you know it is completely possible to get a good technical result, everytime. The hands-on experience as well as the rewards, are completely different. I do like the difference. With film you have the right to fail, with digital failure is not an option. regards:) William Curwen http://www.william.ws =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
