Are Amateurs destroying Photography - Page 59

watt100 · 12th of June 2012 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by Lowner

I came across this today and thought it might amuse the contributers on this thread. Apparently "top" of the list are Fund Managers.

don't post that statistic in the business section !

Phoenixkh · 12th of June 2012 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by S.Horton

A Nikon owner and a Sony owner go into a bar.....

To drown their sorrows?

Accessoire · 14th of June 2012 (Thu)

has this thread turned into a drinking game yet?

I think of it this way, the amateurs who suck it up and realize that it isn't a $3K camera that will make them better, its knowledge, practice and subsequent skill will end up succeeding.

Those who rely on expensive gear or "hey I bought a DSLR at Sams Club, I wanna shoot your wedding!" to "make them pro" will quickly fade out.
They will bomb and get frustrated because they don't want to take the time to learn their craft.

Leaving only those who are dedicated enough to educate themselves and care enough to put out quality, consistent work.

gjl711 · 14th of June 2012 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accessoire

I think of it this way, the amateurs who suck it up and realize that it isn't ONLY a $3K camera that will make them better, its knowledge, practice and subsequent skill will end up succeeding.

Those who rely on ONLY expensive gear or "hey I bought a DSLR at Sams Club, I wanna shoot your wedding!" to "make them pro" will quickly fade out...

I would have stated as such. The 3k camera is still part of the equation but not the only part. Look at all the pros out there. They have multiple bodies, expensive glass, expensive flash, and talent, dedication, knowledge etc. Give a good pro a cheap camera and kit lens and they will make something happen and will probably do way better than someone without talent and expensive gear. But it will not be their best work.

S.Horton · 14th of June 2012 (Thu)

Every time someone says "gear" drink. Last one to drink drinks twice.

tonylong · 14th of June 2012 (Thu)

But Sam, what do we do whenever someone says "gears"?

jser · 14th of June 2012 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by watt100

whoa ....

God what a ..........*********..........

yuc

Talk about obese

Accessoire · 14th of June 2012 (Thu)

gear.

....and the peasants rejoice

S.Horton · 14th of June 2012 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonylong

But Sam, what do we do whenever someone says "gears"?

Shooter. As in Gears of War.

jetcode · 14th of June 2012 (Thu)

I am an amateur photographer. You have nothing to worry about here.

S.Horton · 15th of June 2012 (Fri)

Did not say gear. No drink. Sad.

Taking my gear to a LAX tournament tomorrow. Will take, from the gear list, e MKIII and 400 DO.

Luckless · 15th of June 2012 (Fri)

Clearly I need to copy and paste a few pages of a watch maker's guide in here, then help myself to a few things while some of you are passed out.

Amateur Photographers are destroying photography like over seas programmers destroy software development. Either they get better, or the people who are serious about what they're buying stay with those who actually know what they're doing and have a proven track record.

j-dogg · 15th of June 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accessoire

gear.

....and the peasants rejoice

Quote:

Originally Posted by S.Horton

Did not say gear. No drink. Sad.

Taking my gear to a LAX tournament tomorrow. Will take, from the gear list, e MKIII and 400 DO.

3 shots of whiskey coming up......I should be dead at the end of the night.....I will have to leave my gear at the club.

this is now the official POTN drinking game thread

philwillmedia · 16th of June 2012 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accessoire

...I think of it this way, the amateurs who suck it up and realize that it isn't a $3K camera that will make them better, its knowledge, practice and subsequent skill will end up succeeding.

Those who rely on expensive gear or "hey I bought a DSLR at Sams Club, I wanna shoot your wedding!" to "make them pro" will quickly fade out.
...

You mean people like this genius...http://uk.news.yahoo.com/couple-lose...ight-out-.html
Having said that, for being such tight @rses,the couple got what they paid for.

S.Horton · 17th of June 2012 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckless

Clearly I need to copy and paste a few pages of a watch maker's guide in here, then help myself to a few things while some of you are passed out.

Amateur Photographers are destroying photography like over seas programmers destroy software development. Either they get better, or the people who are serious about what they're buying stay with those who actually know what they're doing and have a proven track record.

One of those is virtual and misrepresenting itself.

14th of June 2012 (Thu)	#873
Accessoire Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,110 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Are Amateurs destroying Photography has this thread turned into a drinking game yet? I think of it this way, the amateurs who suck it up and realize that it isn't a $3K camera that will make them better, its knowledge, practice and subsequent skill will end up succeeding. Those who rely on expensive gear or "hey I bought a DSLR at Sams Club, I wanna shoot your wedding!" to "make them pro" will quickly fade out. They will bomb and get frustrated because they don't want to take the time to learn their craft. Leaving only those who are dedicated enough to educate themselves and care enough to put out quality, consistent work.

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S.Horton dǝǝɥs ɐ ʎq pǝʞuɐds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 17,347 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Are Amateurs destroying Photography Every time someone says "gear" drink. Last one to drink drinks twice. __________________ *Sam* http://midnightblue.smugmug.com Want your title changed? Dream On!

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tonylong ....winded Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Posts: 47,196 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Are Amateurs destroying Photography But Sam, what do we do whenever someone says "gears"? __________________ Tony Two Canon cameras (5DC, 30D), three Canon lenses (24-105, 100-400, 100mm macro) Tony Long Photos on PBase Wildlife project pics here, Biking Photog shoots here, "Suburbia" project here! Mount St. Helens, Mount Hood pics here

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Accessoire Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,110 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Are Amateurs destroying Photography gear. ....and the peasants rejoice

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jetcode Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Marin Posts: 5,610	Re: Are Amateurs destroying Photography I am an amateur photographer. You have nothing to worry about here. __________________ A photograph can be reduced to a collective set of photons captured to persistent media; the rest however, is open to interpretation.

15th of June 2012 (Fri)	#881
S.Horton dǝǝɥs ɐ ʎq pǝʞuɐds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 17,347 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Are Amateurs destroying Photography Did not say gear. No drink. Sad. Taking my gear to a LAX tournament tomorrow. Will take, from the gear list, e MKIII and 400 DO. __________________ *Sam* http://midnightblue.smugmug.com Want your title changed? Dream On!

15th of June 2012 (Fri)	#882
Luckless Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: PEI, Canada Posts: 1,167 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Are Amateurs destroying Photography Clearly I need to copy and paste a few pages of a watch maker's guide in here, then help myself to a few things while some of you are passed out. Amateur Photographers are destroying photography like over seas programmers destroy software development. Either they get better, or the people who are serious about what they're buying stay with those who actually know what they're doing and have a proven track record. __________________ Canon EOS 7D \| EF 28 f/1.8 \| EF 85 f/1.8 \| EF 70-200 f/4L \| EF-S 17-55 Flickr: Real-Luckless

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