 Jane A. Myers |
Camera for finalists? My sister and I were talking -- is the type of camera used to take pictures taken into consideration when photos are judged. I noticed that the majority of pictures that are finalists are SLR cameras. Is it everybody's opinion that photos taken with the more expensive cameras are the only photos worth recognizing? My camera was not a major purchase but it does give me a lot of enjoyment and I like the results that I get from it. Just curious!
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chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny Contact Chris Budny Chris Budny's Gallery |
I think people might tell you that SLR's offer a wider flexibility, given the task-specific lenses you can choose to use... however, I shoot with a nice Sony point-and-shoot (non-SLR) and that same camera model produced January's Grand Prize winner (by Milan Banik). I think if you go back through the archives of Finalists and Winners, you'll find plenty of not-top-model cameras contributing...
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Sylvia Rossler |
Hi Jane My only winner so far was shot with a Panasonic Lumix FZ- compact digital camera ! I do shot with a digital SLR too and like Chris said you can do more specific things with that like a zooming in or an blurred BG. But the most important is still what you shot not with what :O)
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Joanna Pecha |
I don't think that camera's are screened in the judging process at all. However, think about it. Most of those shooting with high level equipment are usually more aware of technique, composition, impact, creativity, and much more. That's why they have that gear! Not in all cases, as it's NOT the equipment, but what's behind it that counts. But if someone's into it a lot, they may have upgraded accordingly. Don't hold that against them, but learn from example. Happy Shooting!!
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher  Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
I don't think so, Jane! I've gotten quite a few finalists and a few winners and my early ones were taken with a 1.6 MP camera! The later ones with a 5 MP high end Point and Shoot. You can do quite a bit with these cameras. A lot of the SLR people can't believe the results I can get with my Sony. I always figured I was too old (and too lazy) to learn all the stuff that comes with an SLR, so I was determined to make the best of what I have. There's not TOO much I can't do one way or the other, so I'd say it's probably not the camera so much as how you use it.
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Did some looking around, and this is what I found they prefer: Diet In the wild: Elephants are herbivores, feeding on bamboo, grasses and leaves, roots, bark and fruit. Soil is eaten for its mineral content. The Asian elephant requires less food than the African elephant because of the diversity and quality of food found in its more lush native habitat. At the zoo: Hay, grain and vegetables (carrots are a favorite)
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- Lola M. Contact Lola M. Lola M.'s Gallery |
In case some of you may have missed it; the following article is the opinion of Jim Miotke regarding the type of equipment used for photography. April 11, 2006
Good Morning! I want to tell you that you can make great photos with any camera. And you want to hear that too. The last thing you want to hear, just after purchasing an expensive digital camera, is that you have to buy something else. However, sometimes the truth is that you have to save your money and buy a better camera, lens, tripod, etc. While the vision and technical skill of the artist does play a huge role, equipment often plays an equally big role. Other photographers and authors will tell you that you can make great pictures with any camera. This is only half true. Sure you can, but the real question is "How difficult and unlikely will success be?" If your goal is to lessen frustration and increase "yield" – the number of photos that succeed, then purchasing and using the best tools you can afford will make your job a lot easier. We all justifiably want to avoid spending money on a new camera, new lenses, an expensive tripod, better filters, costly software... you name it. However, as much as I endorse the effort to be economical, the honest answer is that you get what you pay for. Good equipment does makes a huge difference. Have fun!
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- Lola M. Contact Lola M. Lola M.'s Gallery |
In case some of you may have missed it; the following article is the opinion of Jim Miotke regarding the type of equipment used for photography. April 11, 2006
Good Morning! I want to tell you that you can make great photos with any camera. And you want to hear that too. The last thing you want to hear, just after purchasing an expensive digital camera, is that you have to buy something else. However, sometimes the truth is that you have to save your money and buy a better camera, lens, tripod, etc. While the vision and technical skill of the artist does play a huge role, equipment often plays an equally big role. Other photographers and authors will tell you that you can make great pictures with any camera. This is only half true. Sure you can, but the real question is "How difficult and unlikely will success be?" If your goal is to lessen frustration and increase "yield" – the number of photos that succeed, then purchasing and using the best tools you can afford will make your job a lot easier. We all justifiably want to avoid spending money on a new camera, new lenses, an expensive tripod, better filters, costly software... you name it. However, as much as I endorse the effort to be economical, the honest answer is that you get what you pay for. Good equipment does makes a huge difference. Have fun!
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- Lola M. Contact Lola M. Lola M.'s Gallery |
In case some of you may have missed it; the following article is the opinion of Jim Miotke regarding the type of equipment used for photography. April 11, 2006
Good Morning! I want to tell you that you can make great photos with any camera. And you want to hear that too. The last thing you want to hear, just after purchasing an expensive digital camera, is that you have to buy something else. However, sometimes the truth is that you have to save your money and buy a better camera, lens, tripod, etc. While the vision and technical skill of the artist does play a huge role, equipment often plays an equally big role. Other photographers and authors will tell you that you can make great pictures with any camera. This is only half true. Sure you can, but the real question is "How difficult and unlikely will success be?" If your goal is to lessen frustration and increase "yield" – the number of photos that succeed, then purchasing and using the best tools you can afford will make your job a lot easier. We all justifiably want to avoid spending money on a new camera, new lenses, an expensive tripod, better filters, costly software... you name it. However, as much as I endorse the effort to be economical, the honest answer is that you get what you pay for. Good equipment does makes a huge difference. Have fun!
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- Lola M. Contact Lola M. Lola M.'s Gallery |
Sorry about the 3 postings. The page kept coming up saying there was an error it couldn't be posted. Looks like it posted all right!!!
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Jane A. Myers |
So from reading that (coming from Jim Miotke)-- the chances of us who own mid-range cameras (in his opinion)-- of taking good pictures is only a 50 percent chance.
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Bob Chance |
Well, even Jim, as professional as he is, is entitled to an opinion. I'm sorry, but I choose to disagree with that opinion. Yes, there is a greater flexibility with an SLR and all it's related attachments and accessories, however, the true guide to good pictures is simply good optic, accurate shutter and metering system, and a user with an eye for a picture. My entry level digital camera was a Kodak 4 Mp with a Schneider 10X lens and it took and still takes wonderful photos. As far as lenses, filters and what-ever other attachments and gizmos you can think of, there is always someone out there with something you don't have, who is capable of capturing a certian type of photo because of it. Maybe people who use P&S cameras are somewhat limited from a creative aspect, but that doesn't neccessarily mean that they still can't take great photos with what they have. Quite a few pictures on my gallery were taken with that little Kodak and I'm proud to display them on this site and enter them into the contest. Bob
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
All that means is sometimes going the low route on price leaves with something that dosen't work as well. Tripods, lower priced ones aren't made for heavier loads, aren't as sturdy. Need to use one you might end up with one that vibrates because it's windy. He's not saying you need the most expensive. As for cameras, low price digitals have that delay, or the lens isn't that great on the edges. Film cameras, if it's low price body, does it accept higher quality lenses, which are going to be higher priced(yes, I know about 50mm 1.8, but there's many more situations where you need longer/shorter focal lengths). A rebel and the EOS 1-v take the same lenses, but what if you need a higher sync? All he said is sometimes to do better means you have to pay more, if you don't need it, then you don't have to buy higher. Paramount sync cords are higher priced, but they're sure made better(durable in the cable and the connector) than the $5 ones, but they do the same function.
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Jane A. Myers |
Bob - I totally agree with your opinion. I also have a Kodak and have been very satisfied with the quality of my pictures. I guess what matters most to me is that I enjoy taking pictures. Bob I would love to look at your gallery. Send me the link, please. I definately agree with "sometimes" Gregory!
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Jane A. Myers |
Bob - got it! When I was responding it didn't show.
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