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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

11/16/2004 01:10:13 AM · #1

"Shoot something NON-ELECTRONIC that would be considered old technology."

Now this can be something that is still used today, just not electronic and something that's considered old technology -- doesn't necessarily have to be something that has been replaced with something newer, correct? At least that's my take on it.

Also, as far as the rules go, what if you have no ribbons when you submit your image, but you ribbon in one of the current challenges?

Thanks.

dpdave

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

11/16/2004 01:43:11 AM · #2

I am still trying to figure out how to attack this one myself. As far as your question goes, I would think that if you have no ribbon when you enter, you should be eligible throughout the challenge.

PerezDesignGroup

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

11/16/2004 01:47:41 AM · #3

Originally posted by deapee:

"Shoot something NON-ELECTRONIC that would be considered old technology."

Sounds to me like "old" technology means something that has been replaced in some shape or fashion with a "newer" technology. It could still be used, though.

I'm glad they said "non-electronic". Otherwise I would have foreseen this challenge getting flooded with VCR's, rotary phones, and computers/floppies.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

11/16/2004 01:51:29 AM · #4

yeah the non-electronic part is pretty clear. Just whether or not it is still used today...but a while back it could have been considered a technological innovation or whatever.

Philos

Canon EOS-30D

11/16/2004 02:03:54 AM · #5

Could use this again ;-)

It's old, it's technology, it still works and it is non electronic.

dacrazyrn

Nikon D300

11/16/2004 02:14:48 AM · #6

A hammer?

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

11/16/2004 02:26:56 AM · #7

We just have to remember the definition of �Technology�
a. The application of science, especially to industrial or commercial objectives.
b. The scientific method and material used to achieve a commercial or industrial objective

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

11/16/2004 04:36:51 AM · #8

Originally posted by dacrazyrn:

A hammer?

As a voter, I would consider a hammer to meet the challenge.

-Terry

Gauti

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

11/16/2004 06:39:15 AM · #9

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

Originally posted by dacrazyrn:
A hammer?

As a voter, I would consider a hammer to meet the challenge.

-Terry

yes, but you could easily be hammered down in the voting :)
- sorry, just couldn't resist

Morgan

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

11/16/2004 07:42:35 AM · #10

What an absolutely silly and ridiculous challenge idea.

Why bother, if there is no ribbon? And, with such a tough entry criteria too! You must be a loser to enter. As a fellow loser, I can enter any and every challenge; save and except those elitists winners challenges (Masters).

In some twisted way, this is the inverse to the Master's Challenge. But, I fail to see the point? Did a loser dream this idea up?

The subject matter for a Low Tech challenge is fine. It is the motivation that I question. Is this a challenge to permit previous losers to continue to be future losers? Who the heck dreamed up this challenge - the winners no doubt! Winners just want to keep the losers down.

The aforementioned hammer might be the perfect low tech device. But rather then photograph it, why not just use it to hit our collective selves in the head. It is what a REAL loser would do anyway....

smokeditor

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

11/16/2004 07:46:52 AM · #11

Originally posted by Morgan:

I think your misreading the challenge, the no ribbon part means that someone with a ribbon already cannot enter this challenge. Only people that have no ribbons.
The winners on this challenge will still win ribbons! And no one is keeping anyone down.

Philos

Canon EOS-30D

11/16/2004 07:47:42 AM · #12

Originally posted by Morgan:

What an absolutely silly and ridiculous challenge idea.
bla bla bla... Yadda yadda yadda...

Read This!

Pug-H

Pentax K10D

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

11/16/2004 07:51:22 AM · #13

Originally posted by Morgan:

Why bother, if there is no ribbon? And, with such a tough entry criteria too!

If you view the Entry Details, it says: "You can only submit to this if you have not earned any ribbons." That's what it means by "no ribbon". Of course ribbons will be awarded at the end of voting.

An dwhat's tough about the entry criteria except that it's for members?

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

11/16/2004 09:12:10 AM · #14

Originally posted by Morgan:

What an absolutely silly and ridiculous challenge idea.

Why bother, if there is no ribbon? And, with such a tough entry criteria too! You must be a loser to enter. As a fellow loser, I can enter any and every challenge; save and except those elitists winners challenges (Masters).

In some twisted way, this is the inverse to the Master's Challenge. But, I fail to see the point? Did a loser dream this idea up?
The subject matter for a Low Tech challenge is fine. It is the motivation that I question. Is this a challenge to permit previous losers to continue to be future losers? Who the heck dreamed up this challenge - the winners no doubt! Winners just want to keep the losers down.

The aforementioned hammer might be the perfect low tech device. But rather then photograph it, why not just use it to hit our collective selves in the head. It is what a REAL loser would do anyway....

I guess if you're a loser you aren't considered smart enough to tackle something like Impressionism; and need more guidance than a free study provides. Try not to pound your thumb.

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

11/16/2004 09:18:52 AM · #15

I think low tech is a cool challenge idea.

I guess I'm a 'tweener, too few ribbons for Impressionism, too many for Low-Tech.

nova

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

11/16/2004 09:19:19 AM · #16

Originally posted by coolhar:

I guess if you're a loser you aren't considered smart enough to tackle something like Impressionism; and need more guidance than a free study provides. Try not to pound your thumb.

Literally LOL, coolhar. I guess I can enter.

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

11/16/2004 09:24:18 AM · #17

To try and prevent some submitter/voter confusion, the wording on this challenge has been revised slightly by the admins:

Shoot something non-electronic that would be considered "low" technology.

Note the replacement of the word "old" with "low" in the challenge description to correspond with the challenge title.

Good luck to everyone eligible to participate in this challenge. Remember... be creative!

Message edited by author 2004-11-16 09:25:59.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

11/16/2004 09:32:55 AM · #18

ahh I like that wording much better.

soup

Canon EOS-30D

11/16/2004 10:38:51 AM · #19

i'm not sure that re-wording is any clearer than the previous wording.

what exactly is "low" technology?

aznym

Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR

11/16/2004 10:44:17 AM · #20

Originally posted by soup:

i'm not sure that re-wording is any clearer than the previous wording.

what exactly is "low" technology?

Your camera is high-tech. A pinhole camera is low-tech.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

11/16/2004 11:55:11 AM · #21

Originally posted by xion:

Originally posted by soup:
i'm not sure that re-wording is any clearer than the previous wording.

what exactly is "low" technology?

Your camera is high-tech. A pinhole camera is low-tech.

That it is, but it's electronic ;-)

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

11/16/2004 12:01:10 PM · #22

Originally posted by deapee:

Originally posted by xion:

Originally posted by soup:
i'm not sure that re-wording is any clearer than the previous wording.

what exactly is "low" technology?

Your camera is high-tech. A pinhole camera is low-tech.

That it is, but it's electronic ;-)

Not all pinhole cameras require a power source:
Kodak on how to make a pinhole camera using common household items.

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

11/16/2004 12:10:24 PM · #23

Originally posted by deapee:

Pinhole......electronic?? umm no.

mirdonamy

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

11/16/2004 12:50:54 PM · #24

For instance, a hand-made cup, bucket or dish is 'low tech' and a factory made cup, bucket or dish is high tech (like those fancy coffee mugs you see with brushed metal and a rubber rim). It's science and innovation at it's finest (and most basic).