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

[Fally]

Sure it is, eh?

It's no different than being in the US for us Canadians, we say "thank you" and the waitress/server/etc says "mmhmm".

Although "eh" isn't as annoying as not getting a "you're welcome".

Now back on topic, what if I thought you were a lesser experienced photographer if you had a D40 (or other brand equivalent) because you spent less than I did?

I like these threads because it exposes the people that just don't get it! What I or anyone else can afford, doesn't have any bearing on the photos you take. If it does effect your photos, look at your own creative limits and if you don't lack in creativity but your photos are worthless, maybe it is because of your gear?

I know with my D80 and 18-200VR there are some serious limitations when I'm trying to take certain pictures, and that will be solved when I spend the money on better glass. Some of these things could be solved (shutter speed) if I had a D300 and could crank the ISO a bit to have good "stop" shots for various action shots. Also, the extra FPS would be nice (so I could get the GF to take better pics of the stages of my golf swing! lol).

I've had my camera for 2 months now and understand the limitations of the body and the glass. Better glass will help me a lot with what I want to do though.

Fally

 

[kundalini]

.... this post is actually what got me to finally sign up.

Masochistic tendancies???

OK. You win.

Finally I'm a winner. Now, will the winnings be sent by check or a direct deposit?

 

[Socrates]

Finally I'm a winner. Now, will the winnings be sent by check or a direct deposit?

Rubber check.

 

[Socrates]

Masochistic tendancies???

There was a masochist screaming "Beat me, beat me!" and a sadist that responded "No."

 

[JerryPH]

There was a masochist screaming "Beat me, beat me!" and a sadist that responded "No."

I wonder how many here ACTUALLY understood that one... lmao!

 

[danmass]

Masochistic tendancies???

Mayyyyybbeee. Everyone loves a little heat now and then though. Right? Right? :lmao:

 

[ANDS!]

It is people like yourself that "just have" to have the best and latest equipment over anyone else

Fantastic! You've moved from making sweeping generalizations about buyers to individual members. Congrats, generally takes someone at least 100 posts before they feel comfortable enough to veer into that area. A little hint, I have a D80 and started on a used D50, and unless 1500 bucks falls out of the sky, have no intention of upgrading.

It is people like yourself that "just have" to have the best and latest equipment over anyone else

Flag away friend - you don't need to violate the "rules of the road" to point out the ignorant statements of others.

With motorcycles, it's far safer if you start small and learn how to handle that kind of power before you step into the bigger bikes with the bigger engines.

Myth perpetrated by folks who dont ride or simply buy into the basic "poopooing" motorcycle snoobs put out. The SIZE of the engine (those magical CC's) is meaningless compared to how much HP/torque the machine is putting out. But please - continue on thinking otherwise. Try telling any "noob" riding a SV650 that its "TOO MUCH BIKE!" for them to start off on.

It just seems to me that because I own a Nikon D40 and me myself am a noob and learning, it is being made out that I am a fool for purchasing such a "low end" camera and that I cheaped myself out of so much...this is just silly.

So its wrong to make someone feel silly for buying a low-end camera that theyll grow out of, but perfectly fine to s****** at folks buying a high end camera whose functions they'll grow into? Only on the internets -

 

[JerryPH]

Hey hey hey... I don't really wanna read through all one-hundred-fifty-something posts in this thread... will somebody summarize it for me?

:shock:

Sure thing! Down the corridor, make a left... first door on the right. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

 

[JerryPH]

So its wrong to make someone feel silly for buying a low-end camera that theyll grow out of, but perfectly fine to s****** at folks buying a high end camera whose functions they'll grow into? Only on the internets -

"All your myths are belong to us."

 

[usayit]

* The first couple pages of this thread never said anything "against" or "for" a beginner spending a lot of money on camera equipment. I think the OP just wanted to talk about his observation.

Some say marketing (thats what I feel)
Some say economics
Some say techno savy wants
Some say just because
Some say ego (thats my second choice)
etc..

Don't think (perhaps I missed it) I read any posts saying that "laws" or an act of god should come down and strike those breaking the carnal rule of purchasing photography equipment.

* When did people "outgrow" cameras? Last time I checked, low-end and high-end DSLRs all had M, Av, Tv, P at the very least with enough megapixels to satisfy poster sized prints.

I've been shooting my whole life and I feel like I've got at least more experience than the typical shooter.... I'd be an ego-maniac to say that I "outgrew" any camera much less a DSLR of today. If I ever did, I'm sure there are 100s of photographers out there that can take that camera I outgrew and prove otherwise.

 

[skyvue2]

Fantastic! You've moved from making sweeping generalizations about buyers to individual members. Congrats, generally takes someone at least 100 posts before they feel comfortable enough to veer into that area. A little hint, I have a D80 and started on a used D50, and unless 1500 bucks falls out of the sky, have no intention of upgrading.



Flag away friend - you don't need to violate the "rules of the road" to point out the ignorant statements of others.

Wow, that's very interesting ANDS!, for all the hypocrisy you have been
showing in the past 100 threads towards everyone who has purchased garbage cameras (at least, in your mind...something that costs less than $1000), that is very interesting you stooped so low to buy a (Oh My!..a USED!) Nikon D50 as a first camera. I really believed an individual like yourself would have learned on a Nikon D300 "intermediate camera"

And as for flagging away, I have absolutely no intention to report or flag anyone for debate or being arrogant or egotistical, that is your decision and the world is just full of "look at me! mine is better than yours so that makes me better than you" people. I only report individuals who get abusive or downright rude with bad language. If you were willing to debate and have valid opinions, then cool...but I don't know you from Adam, so it was just a warning, no more, no less.

 

[Alex_B]

I think you nailed it with this summary

What's with all these noobs w/ $1000+ cameras?...

...my way...

...no my way...

...oil...

...golf clubs...

...porsche...

...motorcycle...

...my way...

...if it works for you, my way...

...if it works for you...

...good for you...

...good for you...

..cheers!

 

[Alex_B]

Oh, and for some of those who got heated up in this thread:
This is just the internet! Relax! :lmao:

 

[Mystwalker]

I think that it's about time to jump in with a very real comment. My first "serious" (SLR) camera cost me $400 in 1964! Photography has been my primary hobby ever since.

But soda pop was a nickel.
Soda is like 50 cents today.

So $400 camera translates to $4000 today?

 

[Garbz]

Ever considered that people who are just finishing school not yet married and live with their parents have excessive disposable income?

I ask you this: Why wouldn't you start with a $1000 camera.

One may also say you should learn on an SLR, and the total cost of ownership of a DSLR is nothing compared to a film SLR once you take your first 1000 photos.

For the record my very first camera was a Nikon FE and I started using this camera as a beginner when I was 10, and I still use it now, it was given to me. If someone knows the link to a good website to calculate currency conversions over 30 years it cost 500 shillings in 1970 I think. That would be the the D300 of today.

I better be off, my buddy is here with his lotus. We're going for a drive up mt glorious to through $100 bills out the window.