Originally posted by Lowell Goudge I think the OP has hit on something here that people have not really addressed, but also has some errors.
First of all, to state the posts here are by collectors and equipment junkies (pixle peepers amd measurbaters perhaps) is in some ways correct, especially in the DSLR, SLR, and lens forums, although there are a LOT of good and useful threads there also,
BUT.........
Just look at the photo gallery, and the post your photo's forums. There are some truely great shots posted there by serious photographers. Many of these photographers are the same photographers that occasionally rant about deficiencies in the equipment.
What it shows, in this forum is that part of taking a great photo is also understanding the equipment, including all the shortcomings.
So while the tech forums have many critical comments about the equipment, this helps every one understand exactly how these cameras work, and in the process they actually make better photographers out of every one.
Well good point.
I agree every single word you say exept one fact.
It's correct that camera and gear have improved much photographers, but don't forgett that it have destroyed many talented photographers.
I know a lot of people that was great and loved photography but in the same minute they was start worry and mind too much about the gear, the world fall down, and the photographcarrier was over. So yeah, you are right in very much you said. But ...
Regards Emil