The New Cruelty

[dof]

^-- that's how I roll. 0.85x + 35 FL is my preferred setup. It's impossible if you shoot with glasses on, though.

This is precisely my conundrum.

 

[Roger Hicks]

Just imagine the great things he could have done with a wider range of tools.🙄

Dear Frank,

Exactly. I can understand refining one's eye, in order to be able to choose the right tool for the job.

I can't understand arbitrarily choosing one tool, and turning down all jobs that can't be done with that particular tool. Why not choose a Holga, or a single-use camera?

Anyone else remember the story of Procrustes and his bed?

If not, Google it. It was one of the challenges of Theseus.

Cheers,

R.

 

[Turtle]

If it works for you it works - it all depends on your physical approach and patter combined with visual style. For me, one lens would not be a disaster but a noticeable impediment, but then again I carry what I need rather than an entire toolbox. I could probably shoot 75% of my work on a 35mm, but some of the other 25% are really, really important to me!

when I am feeling in a rut, I pick one camera and a lens or two, very possibly something that makes little practical sense, and walk out of the door. Sometimes it helps, but I would not want to commit to something for beyond the lifespan of my need. If one lens and one camera is how you feel most comfortable then so be it!

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Dear Frank,


Anyone else remember the story of Procrustes and his bed?



R.

That guy? Would make a lousy photographer.

Kept cutting off people's feet...

I did the one camera, one lens thing for years. Kodak Instamatic 150, from when I was 8 until I was 11.

 

[back alley]

interesting that most of the 'pro limit yourself guys' here...have a ton of gear and not one is actually stepping up to the plate...$$ where your mouths are gentlemen...

and for the record...i spent the first few years of my photo life using one oly 35rc before moving on to interchangeable lens gear.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

For the record, I am nota pro "limit yourself to one lens, one camera" guy. When I was 11, I bought another camera. And 13, yet another. Downhill from there.

 

[emraphoto]

interesting that most of the 'pro limit yourself guys' here...have a ton of gear and not one is actually stepping up to the plate...$$ where your mouths are gentlemen...

and for the record...i spent the first few years of my photo life using one oly 35rc before moving on to interchangeable lens gear.

1 xpan, 1 x 45mm for all personal work. starting Saturday, August 7th 2010.

how that grab ya?

 

[back alley]

1 xpan, 1 x 45mm for all personal work. starting Saturday, August 7th 2010.

how that grab ya?

i'll be counting the days...😉


ok folks...we have ONE man of his word here...anyone else stepping up?



:angel:

 

[emraphoto]

Thanx for setting up the other thread Joe.

I am quite interested to see how it unfolds for those willing to make the plunge!

John

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Will there be a one-year, 52 cameras, 104 lenses.

I can do that one.

 

[back alley]

Will there be a one-year, 52 cameras, 104 lenses.

I can do that one.

back in the corner sweeney...

 

[ampguy]

hmm

hmm

So like one week with the same camera and same 2 lenses?? Not sure about that.

I've done 1 Contax SLR with 50/2 for ~10 years, and 1 other SLR with 50/1.9 lens for ~10 years. Both gave me the worst photos of my life (but good memories).

With the latter, I'm still trying to hunt down a roll or two so I can destroy it :bang:

Will there be a one-year, 52 cameras, 104 lenses.

I can do that one.

 

[Ducky]

I'm waiting on a 50/1.8 for my OM. When it gets here, I'm in.

 

[John Lawrence]

I did the 'one lens, one camera' thing years ago when that was all I could afford.

John

 

[emraphoto]

I'm waiting on a 50/1.8 for my OM. When it gets here, I'm in.

I guess the count has soared to 2!

 

[helen.HH]

i'll be counting the days...😉


ok folks...we have ONE man of his word here...anyone else stepping up? :angel:

How but ONE Gal...lets make it a Bit FUN...😛 !!!!
who will
shoot only 50mm ... ( Nokton 1.1. 50 cron. 50 lux)
only 400 Film ... (TriX,Tmax,Neopan)

Starting Today...7 August 2010
Anyone Else in the SPIRIT >?

 

[emraphoto]

two hearty cheers for Helen!

 

[helen.HH]

two hearty cheers for Helen!

Well I figured I couldn't leave YOU alone in this...😀

I am waiting for the wisecracks about the Great Limitations I have set for Myself....😛

xo- h

 

[DNG]

OK, I'm in, but with a twist...
Panasonic G1 with a Zeiss ZM 50mm f/1.5, all at f/1.5
Film cost will bankrupt me 😱

Start is TODAY, Aug 7-2010

 

[helen.HH]

OK, I'm in, but with a twist...
Panasonic G1 with a Zeiss ZM 50mm f/1.5, all at f/1.5
Film cost will bankrupt me 😱
Start is TODAY, Aug 7-2010

Congrats & Nice Combo !!!!! ...Another Convert / Conspirator
😀