What is with all these beginners with $1000+ cameras?

[JIP]

Ah, but that's different. Holding and using a camera is more of a primarily mental process than golfing is. Golfing is all about having a good swing and muscle control. Sure, they both have an element of judgment, but graphite shafts versus old iron ones may add 25-50 yards to your initial drive.

Having a 40D versus a 20D won't make your ability to take pictures any better.

So why did you buy a 10D then???.

 

[leila]

what a judgmental question. who cares? maybe they are taking really good photos on P&S and now they want to learn more. really, i could care less.

 

[Alex_B]

I need a new camera.

 

[Christie Photo]

I'm waiting for the D800000.

 

[CanAm]

So why did you buy a 10D then???.

It was 300 bucks and has all the features I need. I don't see the need to overspend. When I feel I want something more professional, I'll move up to it, but this camera has every feature I could want in one.

 

[Christie Photo]

It was 300 bucks and has all the features I need. I don't see the need to overspend. When I feel I want something more professional, I'll move up to it, but this camera has every feature I could want in one.

the 10D is a pretty nice camera. I have one... was my first digital. I still use it.

-Pete

 

[Fally]

Quote:
Originally Posted by probe1957
Why did I buy Callaway golf clubs when I have broken 90 maybe twice in my life?

Ah, but that's different. Holding and using a camera is more of a primarily mental process than golfing is. Golfing is all about having a good swing and muscle control. Sure, they both have an element of judgment, but graphite shafts versus old iron ones may add 25-50 yards to your initial drive.

Having a 40D versus a 20D won't make your ability to take pictures any better.

It's actually not that different. Golf is about having sound mechanics...for you. Not everyone's swing is the same, however lots of people could have the same handicap. Golf is more about what you put into it for practice etc than the clubs you have.

Graphite shafts are going to give you a little more distance yes, but not 25-50 yards. Graphite shafts are probably also more for accuracy than distance. It's about what's right for you as a golfer.

Why did you buy Callaway clubs? They are more forgiving. Callaway is a fantastic brand, however the clubs that you bought are probably better for you as they are more forgiving.

 

[kundalini]

The game of Golf is 90% between the ears.

 

[CanAm]

I know a thing or two about golf. I only worked at a country club for oh... four years.

Comparing golf to photography is like comparing hockey to an easter egg hunt.

 

[kundalini]

As much as this thread has jumped topics, I didn't think my comment that far off the mark , since a discussion of metal vs graphite shafts had begun, as well as the virtues of Calloways. I own a Big Bertha, but actually prefer Taylor Mades.

My apologies.

 

[GeorgeUK]

How many people who own a Porsche actually use it to its abilities?

A well driven 'inferior' car may be just as quick if not quicker.

 

[Fally]

CanAm,

Golf and photography are really not that different. Both require fine motor skills, both are able to exploit one's creativity, both have benefitted hugely from technological gains to benefit the amateurs and be conveniences for professionals.

You could be a mechanical golfer or a feel golfer, or more accurately, a mix of both and not realize it. The same goes for photography.

And, not that it matters, I worked at a course for a similar number of years and during that time, played to a 5 handicap. I also played with inferior gear to what I have now, and was better because i was playing every day. Golf is far more regressive than I anticipate my photography to be. I currently play to an 8 handicap (once or twice a week during the spring/summer).

Fallys

 

[mrodgers]

The game of Golf is 90% between the ears.

Nothing is 91% between my ears....

I can't even remember what this topic is suppose to be about. Oh yeah, "beginners" with $1000 cameras.

We've had plenty of people post and state "I'm a beginner and I have a xxxx." Yet then they state how they have always been into photography, etc, etc. A beginner to photography entirely is what I think the OP was talking about. 3 months ago, I was a complete beginner to photography. Not "I use to do photography with a film SLR, a point and shoot digital, a point and shoot film, a whatever". I was a complete beginner. Sure I had a camera. Every household has a camera. But I was a "birthday party shooter" and neither knew nor cared anything about the actual hobby of photography. That is what this thread's original intent was I believe, the complete beginner to the hobby.

It is perfectly understandable that someone who has been interested in photography for years, or has done photography with film SLR for years to spend big money when converting into digital SLRs. They don't need a beginner camera to start out on. They have already been through the beginner stage.

This topic has gone a bit silly, from cameras to comparing the cost of photography with oil, from true beginners in photography to photographers who are only beginners to the digital medium. Three pages and I have yet to see anything related at all to the original post of why (true) beginners need to get the expensive stuff.

 

[MarcusM]

I'd like to know why all these beginners have super expensive DSLRs.

I've always wondered, what exactly warrants going out and spending 1000 or more dollars on a new camera when you're a beginner?

Not criticizing, just curious... (and a bit jealous )

EDIT- By "1000 dollar camera", I mean just the body, not including lenses and other accessories.

Well, I paid $999 for the 300D + kit lens back in 2004 when that was how much the kit cost. If I remember correctly, that was the lowest-priced DSLR on the market at that time.

I already had bought a Nikon Coolpix 4300 previously, and I was absolutely sure I wanted to get into SLR photography and knew I had a passion for photography, so I knew I wouldn't regret the investment.

It all depends on the person. If they want to spend that much for their first DSLR, that's their prerogative. Who cares, really? It doesn't seem like much of an issue to me honestly.

 

[kundalini]

Nothing is 91% between my ears....

I'm oh so lucky if I get 69...
































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