On 04 June 2004 at 15:24 Jorge wrote: "I will add to this dramatic arguments, that the same manufacturers have done an extremely good Advertising and Publicity job for shaping the public opinion into the general argument that "Digital is Cheaper" and this has provoked an immense array of bad things to us."
I should say (as I did on my intro) that my main income is not from Photography (I wish it was, ho-hum), so my livelihood does not depend on it. I could not agree more with Jorge. The adverts now run along the lines of 'buy yourself a 3mp camera and a printer and you can produce top quality results'. Someone on the list said (sorry, but can't remember who) said that it is the quality of the image that separates the pro from the rest. This will always be the case. I believe that because it is seen to be easy to produce a photo with digital, Joe Public thinks it IS easy to produce a GOOD photo with digital. This is of course bunkum, but have to admit to being guilty of thinking this myself. However, I am using the advantages of digital workflow to the benefit of the quality of my images. I have realised that just because it is easier to produce images with digital, this does not make the image better (you just find out sooner that your pictures are c**p). I doubt many owners of digital cameras are being as self critical. Regards Paul =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
