Hi all,
I've been lurking for quite some time, and this topic made me decide
to come "out" for a message or two.I have an OM1n and an OM2n (which
is presently on indefinate loan to my ex). I used these two cameras
for a year or so after I got into the hobby, and my intreat waned
after some negative critacisim from a Pro friend of mine. At some
point I got to thinking that I wanted a newer camera that was
full-auto for the point and shoot stuff that I had resigned myself to
viewing as my maximum potential, but also wanted to get a system
camera in case I wanted to spend money on lenses and whatnot in the
future. I wound up with a Cannon A2. Very nice, but a bit big for
toting around on motorcycle trips, and I never bought more for it
that a 28-80mm lens. I also never learned the diferance between all
the settings on it, and never remamber that I can choose "action"
"Landscape" or "Portrait" mode on the thing when I'm actually taking
the darn pictures.I was getting all of my film developed on print and
CD, and most of the prints I didn't like, so I was paying for bad
pictures AND digital images. I thought that a digital camera would be
a better solution and for Christmas I got a D-550z. It's a nice
little camera, and I enjoy using it. Of course there is a but here.
I'm not sure how any of you feel, but I love the idea of being able
to shoot a picture, and in less than 5 minutes, having it posted on
the web for my family to see (mostly kid pics, obviously). At the
same time though, taking a digital image seems to cheapen the whole
idea of photography to me. There is nothing definative and lasting,
like a negative. One stray EMP or hard drive crash and the image is
gone forever. Oh, you can burn a disc (which will be obsoleate
technology in ten years) or do something else to make an archive, but
it's not FILM. I think I'll retire the Cannon for now, as it's PS
functions have now gone digital, and I'll drag out the old OM 1n and
take a class and get more practice on my "real" photography.
I guess that that is all I have to say. I had a good Christmas, if
not a great one, and sincearly whish that you all had a good or
better holiday as well.
Best wishes
Ken
kveader@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Haverhill MA
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