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It's still about the gear you have with you

Started Sep 17, 2018 | Photos thread
Barry Pearson
Barry Pearson Veteran Member • Posts: 9,625
Re: It's still about the gear you have with you
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Wonderful photos!

There is a saying that photos are made by what is in front of the camera and what is behind it. Not by the camera itself.

You've just provided super evidence for that!

Mike Arledge wrote:

Like many, I have been unable to avoid the GAS feelings lately, whether wishing I could spend the money for a K-1II, the new D-FA 50, or even adding more high end M43 lens. And nothing like getting out to do some photos again to fix all those needless wants.

There is certainly nothing like the feeling of "I'm here, now let's have some fun and see what we can do today!"

Just use the camera you got stupid!

At any time, that's all we can do. But ....

Afterwards, I often reflect on what just happened. What lessons should I learn?

Sometimes the lesson is that I could have used different equipment that I already have. Here is an example from a recent shoot:
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/61652237

Sometimes I even have the chance to go back with different equipment and get extra photos:
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/61296792

Sometimes it really is the case that sooner or later I'll need something else.

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Ricoh GR III Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS R7 Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM +28 more
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