rkhndjr wrote:
brianj wrote:
Skippy Belmont wrote:
rkhndjr wrote:
The one regret I have since jumping into digital photography back in 1997 with a Sony Mavica FD-5 (hard to believe we've come so far in just 17 short years), is that I did not use the best camera I could afford at the time.
I was the same, my first camera a Oly C700UZ with memory was about $2000
When I look back now at my earlier images, I don't care what camera I used or how much I enjoyed using it or how much of a "value" it was, all I can think is darned, I should have used a better camera. All the memories of the camera fade over time except the image quality.
I have recently reviewed all of my trip albums which contain 6x4 prints made with my digital cameras from the last 12 years, and I was blown away at how good they look, in fact I am struggling now with my latest cameras to create albums which look as good.
Do you believe that any Canon Powershot camera can deliver the best possible image quality for the same cost as a Sony RX100 for example, or a GM1?
Can you see the difference in a 6x4 print, I suspect not, what I have found is its the color rendition and vibrance as well as the content that makes the print, not how good it is in low light or how much details can be seen at 100%.
Just food for thought.
I am very happy with my past photos and will continue to use cheap pocket cameras as they are fit for the purpose that I need them for.
Brian, to be honest, I get my pleasure from taking the picture. I like fine images as much as anyone but haven't the ability or opportunity now to acquire more than mundane stuff. Just taking the pic is enough for me now.
Actually I understand your point, for most part of the year I have only my same local haunts available which I have trodden for years, and once in a while I might travel which is the only memories that go into my printed albums. If not for those trips I would print nothing at all.
There is no reason why you should not pursue any avenue that gives you pleasure from photography.
Brian