I caved.
What can i say? i think its in my blood. I havent yet touched my camera…but, did some post-processing on some old images. Its a kind of stress buster for me, better than watching TV….most programs suck anyways.
So, one thing i have realized (after spending in excess of $1000) is that my Powershot G3 is a great camera! i wonder why i got that DSLR?
Here is why:
1. The pictures i took from G3 are great! often rivaling the D70s out-of-the-box pictures.
2. It supports RAW mode
3. No need to buy extra expensive lens, accessories etc, and is still flexible. In a sort of a way.
Abstinence
The heading was chosen specifically to denote how much i love photography. But, here is my story:
Not long ago back in the film days, Photography was an Art. A photographer would focus on taking that exact picture, with all of his artistic abilities and hoping that the picture would turn out nice and as expected. Once you shot that roll(s) of film, you would normally give it to a lab, and get slides/prints from it, confirming or disappointing your expectations.
Not anymore. These days, you need to be a geek and an artist to take good pictures. One needs to know all about computers – the plethora of choices in hardware and software tools, connectivity, storage options, online photo sharing options, firmware upgrades etc. Read more
What do i have in my camera bag?
I often get asked by my friends as to what i carry with me when i go out to shoot pictures? I have this tiny hip bag from Think Tank. Its tiny, ergonomic and carries most of my travel stuff. It currently fits my D70s with 18-70mm attached to it, a spare 50mm lens, a SB 600 flash & a few accessories.
The accessories is where i possibly differ from most others. I carry a few hyperfocal charts custom made or my kit lens (you can get yours for free, here.), A voice recorder that i have found handier than using pen and paper to remember locations, general comments on the scene on how i saw it so that i can compare it to how the picture turns out, Pen and Paper – you may never know when you might need it, A flashlight – needed for early morning shots when you venture out into the state parks when there is still not enough light.
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