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Should I buy the M50 MKII?

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Alexis
Alexis Senior Member • Posts: 1,998
Re: Should I buy the M50 MKII?
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R2D2 wrote:

Alexis wrote:

Totally agree.

Also some of us feel that turning up to a client for a paid assignment taking photos in what would appear to them as a glorified smartphone (i,e. stretched hands holding your cameras as you hold your smartphone to take a shot) may appear to some to be unprofessional. Jared Polin (look him up on YouTube - he has 1.4 million subscribers) has some stronger words to describe this "style" of photography and never misses a chance to bad-mouth EVF-less cameras... I know this is very personal and often contentious but thought I'd mention that point for you to consider especially as you are coming from DSLR

I’ll play the devil’s advocate. I believe that this holding a camera up to your face (for general photography) is an affectation that will pass once our generation passes. The “Smartphone Generation” will see either method as being completely normal! There are indeed distinct advantages to both styles that will cut through any pre-held prejudices.

Good point

Personally I do understand how my clientele (and you and Jared Polin) think. So yes, I always show up to a shoot with my huge honking lenses, multiple clunky bodies, straps and battery grips (and monster softboxes and umbrellas if needed). And I’ll shoot through the viewfinder! (except for those times I need a unique angle or POV).

I honestly did think of you and our numerous discussions that we had on the subject - during the crazy party/dancing shots when everyone was dancing (often in circles) and I was shooting above their heads pointing downwards thanks to the swivelling screen of my M50s. Just like in the old DSLR days, it was hit and miss to a degree, hoping that the wide lens, flash, and the generous aperture would nail the action but on Saturday I caught myself touching the screen actually defining the focus point while holding the camera aloft with both hands - "Oh my God - where is R2 to watch me do this" was my thought at the time 😁

And my clients never think twice about my sometimes unorthodox style when I show them the pictures. For all of my professional life I’ve had to turn down more business than I actually shoot. Pros live by Word of Mouth and their portfolios. So I understand your POV Alexis, I really do.

Results is everything I totally agree, hence why this ageing retired pro-am still gets asked to shoot the odd wedding/christening/event.

Let me close with a short story that highlights differences in "client culture" from country to country. The first wedding I shot shortly after I repatriated back to Cyprus in 2009 went very well... on the day I delivered my lovely Italian leather GraphiStudio (I recommend them)  albums and got paid the balance, I asked the couple if everything was OK and they said there was just one problem to which I was surprised knowing that they were very happy with me all along. They said "the problem with you is that you are too cheap and if anybody asks us what we paid, we are definitely not telling them what you charged because it's below the going rate for the kind of work that you did for us!!". To which I answered "but surely you should be proud to have managed a good result and didn't pay the earth" - the answer was "Not in Cyprus!". Someone later explained that penny-pinching, driving a bargain or "getting a good deal" are not signs of financial success - Go figure!

Thanks for your amusing response R2 - always love your posts.

But when I’m shooting for fun, for ME, I’m stretching those arms baby. Stretching those arms.

R2

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