Geeks

[Bill Pierce]

I've been on the road and not really had the time to contribute to the forum, but in scanning the internet I came across a really intelligent article that is pertinent to many of us. Face it, with the rapid progress inherent in new technologies, we've turned into equipment geeks. Try this for an intelligent look at the current tools of our trade. It's better than anything I would write.

http://www.sansmirror.com/newsviews/what-constitutes-value.html

 

[Roger Hicks]

Dear Bill,

There is a difference between a geek and a craftsman...

Cheers,

R.

 

[John Bragg]

I bored me so I stopped reading it ! beware of Geeks bearing gifts though.

 

[Bill Pierce]

Dear Bill,

There is a difference between a geek and a craftsman...

Cheers,

R.

Roger - I have to admit to being fascinated by the wonderful playtoys our trade affords us. If it wasn't for the somewhat limited income photography also affords, I would love to be a super geek happily playing with his new toys. At times I have been complimented on my craftmanship, but that craftmanship could be the result of a limited income.

Pierce

 

[Ronald_H]

Is there also something like an inverse geek? My super-duper Nkon dSLR is the tool here... but the many, many odd and quirky film cameras I own are the toys. Why would I need a Werra 3 or a Polaroid Big Shot? Or even a Leica M2 when I prefer SLRs? Simple answer is, because it's fun. And while using them, sometimes the craftsman shines through. Sometimes.

 

[shanenoir]

Interesting article, thank you for sharing. Definitely hit the nail on the head with regards to the ineffective branding/marketing that is being done for these things. Of course, it doesn't help mirrorless makers that Canon and Nikon are such production powerhouses that they can release very capable entry-level DSLRs at such a low price.

However, I think that mirrorless cameras are starting to really mature as a product. A few years ago I wouldn't even consider one, now Fuji's offerings are really appealing.

 

[Murchu]

I agree with the geeks assessment, it seems all too many photographers these days seem to be photographic market analysts, telling why there should be this, there can't be that, etc..

 

[zuiko85]

He forgot the most important thing, at least for some of us inveterate experimenters;

With mirrorless, because of the short lens mount to sensor distance, you can put darn near every lens ever made on them (with the right adapter of course).

 

[icebear]

Not too much RF relevance there, isn't it ?