On Sunday, June 22, 2003, at 01:29 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 6/22/2003 12:52:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hmmm... why not just learn to use the equipment you have? If you don't understand the technical issues involved, switching to another brand won't help.
I actually have gotten to know my equipment pretty well (though I am still getting auto focus down on macro shots). My question was specifically about adding my zooms to the *ist D. Digital is a whole different bag.
And, you know, you don't actually have to KNOW the math involved, be able to thoroughly rattle it off (with regular photography), to be a good photographer. Surprise, surprise. All you really need to know is how much area different focal lengths will cover, and how that can affect DOF. This can be acquired by experience and "feel," based on what you see through your view finder.
I also don't think that being a good photographer absolutely relies on being a good technician. For many people it may rely more on being a good artist -- being good at picking out things worthwhile shooting and being good at composition. Everyone can have a different approach to photography. And this is a very good thing, because I am math-challenged.
Sorry, I think your comment was *dumber* than my dumb question. ;-)
Marnie aka Doe Hehehehe.
