Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Pascal wrote: > I just wanted to point out that such discussions about "no-frills" vs. > "hi-tech" cameras is pointless as everybody has his own tastes and likes, > and own style of photographing. To me at least, it seems a waste of time > and energy to discuss such issue again and again ! > A matter of "taste" and "style of photographing?" Not on that newsgroup. I recall the following exchange (paraphrased): Q: I'm trying to take a picture of myself with my new Elan IIe using the self-timer, but my face is always out of focus. A: Use manual focus. Q: I'm not sure I can do that. I'll try. ************************* Or here's another typical question: Q: I always use matrix metering, but some of my pictures are not exposed correctly. What's wrong with my camera? It's brand new. ************************* Not to mention all the people who spend most of their money on an F100 (or equivalent) and have only enough left for a cheap zoom, and then wonder why their pictures are no better than those from a cheap point & shoot. ************************** These people (and they are not a tiny minority) don't know enough to appreciate either the advantages or the limitations of full automation. If they could be persuaded to use a "no frills" camera, they would be forced to learn enough basics in order to take full advantage of their "high tech" equipment. For them, it's not a matter of "taste" but rather education. rec.photo.equipment.35mm is not the LUG. Richard S.