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[wronb]

Good insight on digital camera purchases. I think too many photographers, including beginners, advanced amateurs, and professionals, spend too much time worrying about such things as lens sharpness, camera choice, and technical stuff that really is not the essence of fine photography. I'm reminded of what Minor White, the old photoghraphic guru, once said when asked about the technical data of a particular photograph he took. He said: "A camera was faithfully used." That statement just about sums it up.

[WilmerThacker]

I think it's Canon, which has the focus motor in the lens, not Nikon.

[mcbarker]

[quote name='wronb']Good insight on digital camera purchases. I think too many photographers, including beginners, advanced amateurs, and professionals, spend too much time worrying about such things as lens sharpness, camera choice, and technical stuff that really is not the essence of fine photography. I'm reminded of what Minor White, the old photoghraphic guru, once said when asked about the technical data of a particular photograph he took. He said: "A camera was faithfully used." That statement just about sums it up.Photographers who have developed their skills beyond shooting family and holiday snapshots, and are thinking of selling their work, absolutely must seriously consider the technical limitations of cheaper equipment. No professional agency is going to consider a portfolio which comprises largely of soft images. I agree that the camera is only as good as the photographer using it, but even the best photographer can be held back by equipment which doesn't match his or her skills. The laws of physics prevents a cheap zoom lens which, because of cheap plastic elements, causes soft images, from producing a sharp photograph.Decent equipment is often the difference between a snapshot and a photograph... As long as its owner has the creative ability to use it properly.

[Problemkvetcher]

Not Canon. My very expensive Powershot 520A developed blank screen just after warranty expired. Believed I was buying well-reviewed reliable name-brand product, but it; not. Canon Tech Assistance another scam, waste of time, and basically say to send them another $100 just for a diagnosis. But it turns out Canon well knows the Powershots have a defective chip and the problem is widespread. Canon won't repair or replace its defective product. Nothing you can do except toss it and never buy Canon again. Poorly designed, poorly manufactured, overpriced, unreliable, defective waste of your time and money.

[Harmonic7]

I'm puzzled by the statement, "Packing too many pixels onto a sensor can reduce image quality, so avoid compact cameras that shoot 10- or 12-megapixel images." I've never heard this before & would like more details like:- does this only apply to 'compact' cameras (& where is the line drawn between compact & not-so-compact cameras)?- are there exceptions?- why is this the case (is it a sensor 'size' vs technology issue or what)?- what about SLRs w/10+ megapixels?- etc.(Just wondering :wink: )

[MohammedPato]

thanks for all information