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06/18/2009 12:12:07 PM · #1 |
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06/18/2009 12:14:40 PM · #2 |
| What does this have to do with drama? ;D |
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06/18/2009 12:25:15 PM · #3 |
Pack only as much camera gear as you really need. If you're using a small point-and-shoot camera, then you're all set; stick it in your pocket and go. If you're using SLR gear, then it's very easy to carry far too much with you. Think about it: do you really need a huge selection of lenses, or can you get away with taking a single, versatile zoom? If you're not doing low-light, HDR, or panorama photography, do you really need a tripod? And your flash? The more you have to pack, the less incentive you will have to do so. And the more you carry around, the more incentive you will have to jump in the car and go home earlier. Be brutal about it; if you find yourself taking nothing but your camera and a single lens, you've probably done a good job.
I have to disagree with this one. A lot of times I think to myself "ugh, why didn't i bring my flash, i need it for some fill" or "holy crap! awesome bird just let me grab my teleph... ^#%&@!!!"
i like everything else though :) |
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06/18/2009 12:30:43 PM · #4 |
I like this tip: For people who find themselves shy, embarrassed or weird when walking around with a camera, see How to Not Care What People Think.
Not the case here. I probably got some odd looks from people driving past me this morning, lying in a field off the side of the road taking pictures of a *classified challenge subject*.
Got a problem with this one, however: "Get over gear fetishism". What about the perverts who like fetish gear?
Message edited by author 2009-06-18 12:32:41. |
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06/18/2009 12:53:32 PM · #5 |
Find the power button on your computer and press it. It might help to look at photographs from time to time to get inspiration; even talking to other photographers on Internet forums can be helpful from time to time if you need help on specific points (but be warned; those talking about taking photographs are, by definition, not the ones who are out there doing it, and any artistic advice should be taken with a grain of salt the size of a continent). But, turning your computer off as soon as you can is the most important step on the way to getting out there. If it means you don't read the rest of this, then so be it.
And the accompanying photo of the computer power button, with the caption: A power button in its sub-optimal "on" state; this is not considered conducive to taking photographs. |
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06/18/2009 01:17:57 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Got a problem with this one, however: "Get over gear fetishism". What about the perverts who like fetish gear? |
That line in the article links to a Ken Rockwell (Genius/Fool) page: //www.kenrockwell.com/tech/notcamera.htm
Send that link to your mailroom lady. ;-)
Message edited by author 2009-06-18 13:18:07. |
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06/18/2009 01:28:46 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by steefmcbeef:
Pack only as much camera gear as you really need. If you're using a small point-and-shoot camera, then you're all set; stick it in your pocket and go. If you're using SLR gear, then it's very easy to carry far too much with you. Think about it: do you really need a huge selection of lenses, or can you get away with taking a single, versatile zoom? If you're not doing low-light, HDR, or panorama photography, do you really need a tripod? And your flash? The more you have to pack, the less incentive you will have to do so. And the more you carry around, the more incentive you will have to jump in the car and go home earlier. Be brutal about it; if you find yourself taking nothing but your camera and a single lens, you've probably done a good job.
I have to disagree with this one. A lot of times I think to myself "ugh, why didn't i bring my flash, i need it for some fill" or "holy crap! awesome bird just let me grab my teleph... ^#%&@!!!"
i like everything else though :) |
Normally I would agree but last Sunday I hiked 10.5 miles through the mountains carrying all my gear, only used the tripod once, never changed lenses, I wished I would have taken the advice to pack light. I think my pack weighed 200 pounds by the time I got back to the car. |
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06/18/2009 01:55:16 PM · #8 |
Re: Step 1. That's one of the reasons I joined DPC, was to get inspired.
2. Sure, it's how you use you're equipment, but it's fun to get new gadgets and toys...
3. When I go on a picture taking jaunt, I usually have an idea of what I want to shoot.
4. I usually don't like carrying a whole lot of stuff, so normally no bag, just a camera with a zoom.
Linky...just for fun...
Personal commentary, I try not to take photography too seriously. It's my hobby to decompress from the day job. I love a lot of the images on this site and this site is easy to navigate to look at specific types of images (i.e., urban, street, abstract, etc.) And I'm realistic about my skills and how much effort I want to put into it. So I generally take pics that are of interest to me and not to please the masses/others. The hobby has "expanded" how I look at things as far as if something would make a good photo, how to compose it (even when I don't have a camera). I don't see myself as "naturally creative", so the challenge/side challenges do give me a direction. It's been fun on this site.
Later
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06/18/2009 02:10:53 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by PapaBob:
Normally I would agree but last Sunday I hiked 10.5 miles through the mountains carrying all my gear, only used the tripod once, never changed lenses, I wished I would have taken the advice to pack light. I think my pack weighed 200 pounds by the time I got back to the car. |
it's one of those "grass is always greener" situations, i suppose :) but think of it this way, you got even more exercise on your hike because you had all your gear ;) |
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06/18/2009 02:53:36 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by steefmcbeef:
Originally posted by PapaBob:
Normally I would agree but last Sunday I hiked 10.5 miles through the mountains carrying all my gear, only used the tripod once, never changed lenses, I wished I would have taken the advice to pack light. I think my pack weighed 200 pounds by the time I got back to the car. |
it's one of those "grass is always greener" situations, i suppose :) but think of it this way, you got even more exercise on your hike because you had all your gear ;) |
I can not complain I did make it back to the car but I may have enjoyed the last few miles more without all the gear... lol. But like you said earlier when you do not carry it you always wish you had it. |
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06/19/2009 11:14:26 PM · #11 |
The major reason I didn't buy the Nikon D-90 was that it would not fit in my briefcase. The new Canon T1i fits (barely), and I am able to have it with me most of the time. Today, on a whim, I went to a park over lunch hour to see what flowers were out. Enjoyed it (except it was too hot - I second the "dress for the weather" comment).
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