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[dave lackey]

In an ongoing series by Thorsten Overgaard, I thought some may enjoy reading the latest article:

http://www.overgaard.dk/the-story-behind-that-picture-0066_gb.html

 

[kbg32]

Nice read Dave. What a lot of people forget, it is not the latest and greatest. Image making relies on who and what you are.

 

[robert blu]

Grazie Dave for the link. I find Thorsten articles always interesting and I do often visit his site, just for some inspiration.
robert

 

[jan normandale]

"If you don't watch out, your role shifts from the one taking the pictures, to a consumer trying to understand a camera attempting to take the pictures for you. "

That's a key comment and one manufacturers should pay attention to when designing cameras.

 

[35mmdelux]

Not simply inspirational but good info to remember.

 

[pesphoto]

Sounds and looks like an ad to sell digital Leicas...

 

[gb hill]

"And the moment you get a camera that you understand and like, you will want to bring it with you and shoot things you see in your surroundings which can become great photos".

This statement from Thorston is non the truer for me Dave. I grab the bessa or sometimes other, as soon as I leave the house whether it's a walk or trip to the store. The camera has become a friendly extention for me in my everyday life now. Good read, thanks.

 

[gb hill]

Sounds and looks like an ad to sell digital Leicas...

I thought that too...just overlooked that point.😀

 

[dct]

Sounds and looks like an ad to sell digital Leicas...

I might be, if you overread his article and concentrate on the used bodies and the gear list for the workshops. But forgetting the mention of this one brand doesn't worsen the article. It is convenient for every brand and type of camera where you feel comfortable.

 

[Ducky]

It made me feel good about some of my pictures.

 

[Haigh]

Thanks for posting that link Dave. A fine read.

 

[cz23]

For the most part I enjoyed and agree with the post. But it's getting tiring to hear a certain brand of camera user slam automation. The more my camera makes good decisions for me, the more I can focus on seeing. If they were right we'd still be using white-out or entering DOS commands. I've even grown to love face recognition.

John

 

[dave lackey]

For the most part I enjoyed and agree with the post. But it's getting tiring to hear a certain brand of camera user slam automation. The more my camera makes good decisions for me, the more I can focus on seeing. If they were right we'd still be using white-out or entering DOS commands. I've even grown to love face recognition.

John

Me thinks you read too much into it or are over-sensitive. Thorsten only says one must be careful, not to avoid technology. Take time to read the rest of the articles in his blog and you will understand that he is not attacking you or anyone else. In fact, he has a wonderful article about finding the camera you LOVE and stick with it. That is what it is all about to me and, obviously, to him.

Bessa? Great, go for it! Nikon, same thing. Canon, ditto, and on and on...

Again, read the extensive blog and you may or may not agree with all or most of it. No one should agree with everything anyone says.:angel:

Forums tend to have too much brand hatred, etc. so it must be a human condition of gearheads. So fine. In recent years, I have found that I prefer Leica over all the Nikons in my bag that I have used since 1971 or so. But, I like many different brands of cameras...I simply prefer to use what I prefer and no amount of bells and whistles or brand bashing will ever change my own opinion.

Is there a Holga in my future?😛 Not unless I fall in love with one....😉

 

[Corto]

Good read.

And like so many others, I carry a camera with me wherever I go, Even if it is just taking a P&S with me to the carwash........

 

[cz23]

You're probably right, Dave. No doubt my own baggage.

I'm a regular Thorsten reader and appreciate his perspective and love his work. In fact, he's a real inspiration for me (especially post like this one: http://www.overgaard.dk/the-story-behind-that-picture-0058_gb.html. I wish.).

So I'm not dissing him personally, but rather the strong anti-automation bias in some circles. Actually, his use of quotes for automation that supposedly "helps" us is what irked me. Call me lazy but I find today's automation mostly helpful.

John

Me thinks you read too much into it or are over-sensitive. Thorsten only says one must be careful, not to avoid technology. Take time to read the rest of the articles in his blog and you will understand that he is not attacking you or anyone else. In fact, he has a wonderful article about finding the camera you LOVE and stick with it. That is what it is all about to me and, obviously, to him.

Bessa? Great, go for it! Nikon, same thing. Canon, ditto, and on and on...

Again, read the extensive blog and you may or may not agree with all or most of it. No one should agree with everything anyone says.:angel:

Forums tend to have too much brand hatred, etc. so it must be a human condition of gearheads. So fine. In recent years, I have found that I prefer Leica over all the Nikons in my bag that I have used since 1971 or so. But, I like many different brands of cameras...I simply prefer to use what I prefer and no amount of bells and whistles or brand bashing will ever change my own opinion.

Is there a Holga in my future?😛 Not unless I fall in love with one....😉

 

[dave lackey]

You're probably right, Dave. No doubt my own baggage.

I'm a regular Thorsten reader and appreciate his perspective and love his work. In fact, he's a real inspiration for me (especially post like this one: http://www.overgaard.dk/the-story-behind-that-picture-0058_gb.html).

So I'm not dissing him personally, but rather the strong anti-automation bias in some circles. Call me lazy but I've grown to value it.

John

Hi, John...

We all love automation and the easier the automation is the better! There is an awful lot of photography in which I would never consider my Leicas. Only Nikon DSLRs for that! (Think sports photography, motorsports, macros, etc.)

The menus always irritated me but worked pretty well once I got them sorted out although, the AF would always throw a few curves so I shot a lot of frames and edited later.

My own personal baggage with those circles you mention are putting up with the extremes as I find myself a monogamous hybrid!😛 But that is just me... I like simple, I like a particular system for a lifetime of shooting, but I also like to set up the gear with the task whether it be film, digital, b/w, color, etc.

The older I get, simple is better.😱 A monogamous, hybrid, simpleton...yikes.🙂

 

[robert blu]

...The older I get, simple is better.😱 A monogamous, hybrid, simpleton...yikes.🙂

I like this 🙂
robert

 

[dave lackey]

Hey, John...

Love your photos on your website. Where you located?

In regard to Thorsten, wonder if we can get him to join us here on RFF?:angel: Wish I could attend one of his workshops just for the fun of it!

 

[cz23]

Thank you, Dave. I'm in the Chicago area.

John

 

[hausen]

I recently viewed Thorsten's tutorial on his workflow using B&W jpg's from M9 and it stunned me how good those files are and how easy his workflow is to follow. Be great if he was a member here. http://www.overgaard.dk/leica-M9-digital-rangefinder-camera-page-16.html