Winsor Crosby wrote:
> I am surprised at lack of good humor in some of the replies.
I understand that it was great fun for him to write, and the over the
top style is humorous. And yet, it is clear from the replies posted on
the site that most did not take it as humor.
> Not
> talking about you Chris. Andrew got it. I think I agree with you
> Chris. Although I have gotten some good shots with a digital P&S and
> careful post processing will allow a modest sized print, it is a
> little like making a picture with a toy camera. If you are good, or
> lucky, then you might get something when you left the real camera
> behind. I think I have to agree with Mike that there is not much that
> intrigues about them or makes you want to become better.
That generic "you" is tricky. True for Winsor and Chris, and perhaps
Mike (see below). Not true for Moose and Tom. I've gotten a great deal
of enjoyment and lots of images I like out of mine. They don't seem like
toys to me. YM varies.
> It is more a test of what you can get because you have acquired some skills
> and knowledge along the way.
>
Mike does say. " Good photographers can actually learn to use
point-and-shoots reasonably effectively, and you can, too. But only if
you try."
And I simply disagree with his lengthy rant about how there isn't any
difference between them and that any time spent picking one is simply
wasted. I have spent the time and effort to choose carefully and feel
amply rewarded with the results.
I actually advise the reverse for anyone with some digital camera
experience. I don't even crack the manual until I've taken quite a few
images. I prefer to learn by trying and seeing the result. I find that I
learn more and retain it better that way. The manual is for reference if
I can't figure out how to do something I think I should be able to do
with it. Later, after I'm pretty familiar with it, I'll take a read
through the manual to see if I've missed anything.
> Come on guys. You did not even smile when he said "turdlet"?
>
Sure. There were several funny shots in it. Doesn't make the thrust of
the article right.
Moose
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