I'm trying to pick a digital camera and all the hype gives me a headache! DSLR, P&S, Raw, Tiff, Jpeg. "amateur," 'prosumer', professional! I got an olympus 5000 as a gift last year and I've won two photo awards; one for nude photography & one for architectural photography. The way people write, you'd think photography is rocket science. Geez. my friend who does covers for fashion magazines said about being a photographer, 'all you need to do is push a button.' I'm looking at a G7 which everybody complains about as not having RAW to the point where it sounds like the biggest sin since Adam & Eve. I can't stand the heavy DSLR cameras. I hear that pro cameras have better components so they'll last for years. I got a film SLR when I was 13 and after 17 years of banging it up through jungles and climbing mountains, it works great. I am on a budget and I'm no into photography to make manufacturer's rich; I do it to take good photos. So can I stick with my G7 P&S choice?
2007-08-31 02:06:24 · 5 answers · asked by holacarinados 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
The G7 is a great camera, but Canon did just come out with its successor, the G9... which solves the RAW issue.
RAW is handy not just for situations where the exposure may be tough to nail: it retains additional dynamic range that an be manipulated to your benefit.
2007-08-31 02:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by Evan B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree that there is a lot of hype to digital photography. Not having RAW files isn't the end of the world. I never use RAW and I've been making a living at this for years. Pay attention to the exposure settngs and JPEG is fine. RAW is handy when you have VERY difficult lighting and don't think you can nail the exposure in the camera and will need to adjust on the PC.
Your friend is being a bit modest about the skills needed to be a photographer. There is a lot more than "pushing a button". At least to be a "working" professional. Anyone can push a button and get a picture. But it takes a bit more to get pictures under challenging conditions when the money is at stake.
Actually, you film camera is probably the best way to get good pictures. Film is still the standard by which digital is measured. And with film you don't have to sit in front of a PC all day. Develop the film and call it a day.
I'm not familiar with the G7 but Canon has a reputation of making great cameras. I personally use Fuji ditital cameras for both P&S and Professional work. I like the new S5 Pro for a SLR but have a s6200 for casual work.
No digital will have the longevity of your film camera. If only because the technology changes and it's only natural to want to upgrade as it changes. With a film camera, I still have 20 year old units that do great work.
BTW, the Fuji P&S cameras have good resolution and great zoom features and cost a lot less than the Canons.
Best tip I can offer.. Learn the camera and take lots of pictures and learn by the mistakes.
2007-08-31 09:39:12 · answer #2 · answered by Donnie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you can, hold off on the G7 till the G9 comes out in a month. The price will drop significantly. That's my plan.
Good choice with the G7. I borrowed a friends and love it.
2007-08-31 13:06:02 · answer #3 · answered by tigerrrgrrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah anyone will do like your mate says "all you need to do is push a button"
i press not push, pushing gives camera shake. oh and make sure you get a "shock resisitant" point and shot for that jungle running
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2007-08-31 09:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by Antoni 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"So can I stick with my G7 P&S choice?"
Sure; fine by me... ;)
2007-08-31 11:34:50 · answer #5 · answered by oldlugs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋