I would suggest to Josh that he
- use a tripod when possible (buy the cheapest very sturdy one)
- take sports with and without flash with or without a tripod
- get a client, e.g. , a school or city paper)
for $$ and professional experience (handling picky clients)
An OM-1 is a good tool, but I'd add an exposure meter for tripod work.
Tom
On Tuesday, February 05, 2002 at 14:27, Tris Schuler
<olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote re "Re: [OM] The Great Bokehhh Debate" saying:
> >Those who can easily afford "superior" equipment many times need to feel
> >that it "must count".... or else what's the point of being wealthy enough
> >to toss $600 away on a 3-legged camera support, etc., if you don't feel
> >you're in a better position photographically than someone with more
> >down-to-earth, reasonably priced equipment.
>
> I agree in principle and in practice, especially when starting out, but
> still, at some juncture superior gear will make a difference, and very much
> so for the better. Where that proverbial line of diminishing returns might
> be established is another issue, and one not easy to determine. Indeed, a
> case might be made that even an OM-1 is overkill for a student not sure at
> all that he will pursue photography to any serious extent--though an
> alternate case could just as easily be made.
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