[Leica] IMGs: About those iphones

[George Lottermoser]

> On Aug 25, 2016, at 2:46 PM, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote:
> 
> No question they are an interesting bit of a "recording instrument!" In the
> hands of a very fine experienced photographer it captures images equal to a
> LEICA!
> 
> On some occasions' equal to LEICA LOOKING GLASS!  
> 
> In the hands of a talented skilled eyed photographer ?
> 
> YOU CAN'T TELL IPHONE ? OR MULTI THOUSAND DOLLAR CAMERA. Which brings me to
> what sorts out all the machines in the world?  IT'S THE HUMAN USING THE
> CAMERA!!!!!!!!!!!
> 
> AN IDIOT CAN USE THE HIGHEST PRICED leica produced! Yet every image is
> nothing but a piece of "CRAP!"  They may not think it?
> 
> The cheapest Iphone in the hands of a smashing great super talented shooter
> and every photograph is a breath holder of beauty!
> 
> The results are only as good/great / whatever, as the talented person using
> the "apparatus!"
> 
> Myself I have made one exposure with an iphone just for the hell of it. L
> But I absolutely have no interest in "using/playing with one!"  WHY?
> 
> I only see them as the destroyer of the livelihood of thousands of
> "real-photographers" who now are unfortunately wallowing in the depressions
> of unemployment. L
> 
> OOh I bet the rebuttals will be somewhat ferocious over this.  
> 
> But just think about a few mass firings? SPORTS ILLUSTRATED REALEASED all
> their staff, one if not more of major USA dailies cut their complete photog/
> darkroom and even their "photo editor!" Over a 25to 30 crew?
> 
> Oh I can hear the rantings! But how about some feelings for the photogs
> who've dedicated 25 years dedicating their lives to the newspaper? Now
> they're in the bread line trying to get food for their children?
> 
> And all because of the iPhone??

Same for: 
buggy whip makers
film strippers
typesetters
and so many more “skilled” trades.

The FACT that everyone has a camera
at the "decisive moment” that they want or need a photograph
certainly has had a major effect on the art and craft of photography
as well as cinematography.

YET… even with this iPhone tool 
WE CAN do it BETTER

And if we can’t 
well then that’s on us.

Some of us had a good run.
You MOST CERTAINLY did and have been duly honored
for your immense contribution to the field and history.

At this point can’t much moan about
The water that’s passed under bridge
or asking why they
Closed the Barn Doors after the Cows Have Left

This is where we find ourselves;
with a device that can
Create, Edit and Distribute HD Video
and/or Very High Quality Still photographs
and/or Broadcast Quality Audio interviews
And you can hold it in the palm of your hand
Add pro-quality microphones
affordable video dollies and steady cams
and the list is endless.

If a young creative individual
cannot figure out how to earn their keep
in this day and age; with current and evolving technology;
well then THEY have DO have a problem.

Though it won’t be for lack of access to creative tools.
It will be, as you suggested Ted, lack of the drive and
creative juice.

Regards,
George Lottermoser 

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