[LRflex] Re: More contRoversy!

Ted,

I have to say that I agree with you completely.

Jerry

Ted Grant wrote:

> Hey crew,
> Some how I'm still missing something here in what's really important about
> our photography.
>
> Question;
> What is more important? The actual photograph captured ? Or how many
> twinkies/noise per mm from a DMR or the 20D?
>
> If you have time for a quick peek at some basketball action photographs shot
> the past couple of evenings, a 20D with a 50mm lens at 3200, I don't really
> think being overly concerned about noise is of much consequence.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/My-Photo-Life?page=3
>
> I suppose the difference of thought on the DMR is what the tool is being
> used for. Much along the lines of why we use Leica cameras and not other,
> because we know-feel the Leica cuts a different looking negative or slide
> much to our satisfaction.
>
> However, having used several other manufacturers equipment over the years my
> gut feeling is still to capture the finest photograph possible with the
> least amount of fussing with gear.
>
> As you all know I'm certainly the last person in the world to be fiddling
> with knobs, dials and funny names of things I don't have a clue about nor
> what they do. WHY?
>
> Simply because the bottom line for me in over 50 years as a professional
> is..... I want to take pictures with the least amount of time consuming
> fiddling!
>
> So I think the basketball action pictures as we see them are far more
> important as is, than twiddling and fiddling. Set them all to full auto and
> shoot! They print quite nicely by the way @ 11X14.
>
> Remember.. it still comes down to "KISS" folks! :-)
>
> I know it's a hell of a way to start off what's supposed to be a quiet
> relaxing weekend having me rant on about gizmo stuff.  ;-)
>
> Me? I'm back to shooting several more basketball games today for the
> championship. :-) Wish me luck! Thanks.
>
> the old grump!
>
> ted
>
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