drank the kool aid

[flip]

Referring back to the OP, I have to admit that for low light, I am baffled by folks' willingness to settle for flashes and AF and bad digital noise. I figure it's kind of like tube amps - there was something good, but marketing - having convinced a generation that it was inconvenient or inferior - has removed a superior product from the general consciousness.

So, more specifically, everyone needs the 35/1.2 and a hexar.

 

[andredossantos]

Honestly, no.

Their tools and everyone has different preferences, etc. Nobody ever agrees on everything all
the time.

 

[Keith]

If we all agreed on which camera system was the best (OM obviously :angel🙂 there'd be a lot less activity here!

 

[coelacanth]

I have. Although I know what I like of course won't work for many other people, there are moments "why people don't like/talk about this thing more!?" And again, I see the reasons why (for others), but I still feel "why not this?"

Top of that list is Elmar-M 50/2.8. Many people don't like the handling. For me, the benefits surpasses the downsides by a lot, and actually love close-to-body focusing ring. And M2 (not "R" version) follows. Again, benefits surpasses the downsides by much, at least for me.

 

[xayraa33]

and the canon p WAS IT for me...then i changed...

i did get it...a replacement for the rd1 like the p has been replaced.

i see someday, that i might have and shoot with, both the rd1 and an m8.

like folks have an m2 and an m3.

after that, when the really good stuff come out, like the m12 or rd4...i will likely be dead, some i'm having my good time now.

Yep, as long as the camera and lens produce photographically what you have in mind Joe, it really is a happy marriage.
Never take away the "you" factor from the work that you create .

 

[-doomed-]

Ken Kesey Kool Aid or Jonestown Kool Aid?
probably the 35 or 50 Lux for me ............

Thought the same thing.

 

[FrankS]

No. We all have different taste buds and that's okay.

 

[Neare]

I'm a snob, I don't want everyone else to use the same thing as me. =)

 

[Finder]

I think every photographer should try the following at least once:

TLR
View Camera
Swing Lens Panoramic Camera
Fixed Lens Panoramic Camera
Rangefinder

 

[monochromejrnl]

1. a tripod
2. an incident light meter

imho everything else (including camera and lens choice) is just a matter of personal preference...

1. and 2. will help most photographers make better images from a technical standpoint

no gear can replace or be a substitute for creativity, vision and motivation/purpose

 

[Keith]

1. a tripod
2. an incident light meter

imho everything else (including camera and lens choice) is just a matter of personal preference...

1. and 2. will help most photographers make better images from a technical standpoint

no gear can replace or be a substitute for creativity, vision and motivation/purpose

Totally agree with the tripod ... if you don't own at least one you have no right to call yourself a photographer! 😛

 

[shadowfox]

Everyone who has multiple M-system (body or lens) can explain to me the reason why.

But I still don't get it 😛

 

[keepright]

have you ever had/used a peice of rf gear, that after owning it for a while, you just cannot understand why everyone doesn't have/use it too?

😀😀😀

But seriously, the one thing I can't understand people not having is a decent white balance reference. I have three different ones, including two different sizes of ColorChecker charts, and I'm currently eyeing the SpyderCube. Given my history, I'll have it by November.

 

[Chris101]

Ken Kesey Kool Aid or Jonestown Kool Aid? ...

Thought the same thing.

Me three. I don't understand why everyone didn't think this!

 

[back alley]

i don't get it...

 

[bob338]

i don't get it...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Electric_Kool-Aid_Acid_Test

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_the_Kool-Aid

one way looks like a lot more fun than the other...

bob

 

[back alley]

i should read more...non photo stuff!

thanks.

 

[bob338]

i should read more...non photo stuff!

thanks.

you're probably better off avoiding any Jonestown reading, it's pretty depressing.

bob

 

[wray]

It's simple -one killed you dead and t'other killed your reality! Having been familiar with one and not the other - purple or orange made no difference to me!

 

[Chris101]

Geez Ray - I had no idea you were into suicide cults!