The New Cruelty

FrankS said:
Just imagine the great things he could have done with a wider range of tools.:rolleyes:
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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.
 
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!
 
Roger Hicks said:
Dear Frank,


Anyone else remember the story of Procrustes and his bed?



R.
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
back alley said:
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.
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1 xpan, 1 x 45mm for all personal work. starting Saturday, August 7th 2010.

how that grab ya?
 
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
 
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:

Brian Sweeney said:
Will there be a one-year, 52 cameras, 104 lenses.

I can do that one.
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back alley said:
i'll be counting the days...;)


ok folks...we have ONE man of his word here...anyone else stepping up? :angel:
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How but ONE Gal...lets make it a Bit FUN...:p !!!!
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 >?
 
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 :eek:

Start is TODAY, Aug 7-2010
 
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