Photograph and Camera talk
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@Marc2706 - it does feel a little like the vinyl vs CD debate.
I do appreciate the effort required to get a perfect shot with film, given the reduced ability to post-produce the image.
I remember being happy if I got 1 or 2 good shots in a roll of 36. The cost of film and production makes the each press of the shutter more considered.
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I bounce between a Sony A1 and a Fuji X100VI.
The Fuji caused me start carrying a camera much more than I ever did with the Sony, and as the man said, “the best camera is the one you have with you.”
There are many other reasons I think the X100 is great and why I think it helps you become a better shooter, but ultimately, if it makes you take a camera with you more places, that’s all you really need to know …and it’s just plain fun to use.
The above comment should be read with all the levity your current mental state will allow.
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@Marc2706
I have my Fuji set to jpeg only, that way I can’t reframe in post. I’ve had several unusable images, but it ultimately made me a better and more thoughtful shooter. I also always use a film simulation and don’t edit my Fuji shots at all. I tried to get as close to the film experience as possible without having to deal with scanning negatives or traveling with film. -
@Go-For-Chill said in Photograph and Camera talk:
the best camera is the one you have with you
I think this is very true @Go-For-Chill
Years ago, I had a Sony RX100 (can't remember the exact model) and I loved it, especially for travelling. It fit nicely into the front jeans pocket, and I would take it to gigs and travelling in places where you don't want to look like a tourist.
I eventually got a spot on the Sony lens, and it was cheaper to replace it than repair it and changed to a Canon Powershot G7 (can't remember the exact model) as apparently the specs were better than the Sony. However, the Canon didn't fit in my pocket. So I used it less and less, until the point I stopped taking it travelling and just use my phone.
I missed that Sony.
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I’m glad for the privilege of discussing my photo issues with you guys here. I’m way past my peak interest in photography (20s thru 40s), so an Iphone camera it is for me. I’ll rarely carry a second camera with me, no matter how small and good it is.
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@motojobobo One of the reasons I still carry a camera on vacations is specifically to limit the amount of minutes my phone is in my hands. A camera lets you disconnect while still capturing moments.
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Did this ever happen to anyone of you? You walk around your home, spot something and feel the urge to capture it?
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Ive wanted one of these for a while and now its here, I can’t bring myself to open it….
Fixed lens and only shoots in B/W.
Ridiculous!
But if Im gonna be extravagant and indulgent, I might as well throw ‘stupid’ into the mix.
Hitchens was right.
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@NorvilleRogers I’d like to think that if Ansel Adams was alive today,that would be his camera of choice. Can’t wait to see what you do with it.
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I totally agree @don_pipone
While this Leica remains un-opened, I have a least rekindled my love of taking pictures. Ive reverted to my 10 year old Canon and my even older original Fuji X10. Even those don’t come close to experimenting in the dark-room or pushing Ilford ISOs to ridiculous levels for pure fun.
It was never about resolution or extremities of sharpness and I think buying this thing has reminded me of that.
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It might be a bit small for Adams, @Jett129
I’ve always imagined he’d be more of a Hasselblad man. Who knows!
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I had posted this picture a while ago,with the caption “If Ansel Adams had a Lensball” I like to think that at his advanced age he would have enjoyed a smaller camera that he could easily take everywhere. No to mention seeing his work immediately. When I was out at Yosemite,there was an Ansel Adams tour that took you to some of the iconic places that he shot at,but sadly it wasn’t being offered when I was out there. @NorvilleRogers -
@NorvilleRogers congrats to this beautiful and very special camera!
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@Marc2706 I’m curious about your technique for picking subjects. Do you pick a spot and wait for the perfect opportunity, or do you take pictures that are spur of the moment (impromptu)? Love your pictures and curious what goes into some of the pictures that you have shared.
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