Teuthida
Well-known
Not specifically photo related, but I think it applies to those who still love and use mechanical cameras, those built for a lifetime of use.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/25/s...pect-for-bats-is-key-to-hitting.html?_r=1&hpw
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/25/s...pect-for-bats-is-key-to-hitting.html?_r=1&hpw
dct
perpetual amateur
I understand and support this attitude. As a former (amateur) baseballer I can feel with Suzuki. And I have similar feeling to other long lasting and well done craftsmanship objects. No difference if Hammond organs, veteran bikes or (film) cameras.
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
Tools...whatever you use to earn a living need to be cared for, cleaned when done with and put back in the same place for safe keeping and so you know where it is (and also if it's missing).
I have a tool box that I work from when repairing printing presses (my profession) some of those tools are the same ones I got when I started this career 26 years ago...after every job they are cleaned and placed in their designated spot...some tools have been replace due to normal wear, some have been replaced because some how I lost them (I hate when that happens and it is very rare).
I treat my camera gear the same as my working tools...they aren't abused but they do get used...and after they get cleaned and put back...
My camera gear is most vulnerable when hanging off my shoulder...I mostly work with two cameras and at times they bump into each other or they may hit something close by...for the most part they show wear from handling...
In the article I love the fact that Ichiro knows his bats by feel and sound...now that is someone who knows what's in their toolbox...
Reverence for your equipment...yes...I get it...
I have a tool box that I work from when repairing printing presses (my profession) some of those tools are the same ones I got when I started this career 26 years ago...after every job they are cleaned and placed in their designated spot...some tools have been replace due to normal wear, some have been replaced because some how I lost them (I hate when that happens and it is very rare).
I treat my camera gear the same as my working tools...they aren't abused but they do get used...and after they get cleaned and put back...
My camera gear is most vulnerable when hanging off my shoulder...I mostly work with two cameras and at times they bump into each other or they may hit something close by...for the most part they show wear from handling...
In the article I love the fact that Ichiro knows his bats by feel and sound...now that is someone who knows what's in their toolbox...
Reverence for your equipment...yes...I get it...