pgk Posted July 6, 2011 Share #1 Posted July 6, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Having seen innumerable posts about what modifications are needed to existing cameras/lenses/accessories, I would like to pose the bottom line question: What innovation/improvement to your existing photographic equipment would actually, really, seriously, genuinely, (etc., etc.) IMPROVE your photographs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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azzo Posted July 6, 2011 Share #2 Posted July 6, 2011 Nothing. ... It has nothing to do with the equipment! .... IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted July 6, 2011 Share #3 Posted July 6, 2011 +1 The only thing that would help me would be more time to get out there with a camera. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticman Posted July 6, 2011 Share #4 Posted July 6, 2011 Talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted July 6, 2011 Share #5 Posted July 6, 2011 Hi I can agree with Bill taking more shots is bound to eventually produce a masterpiece. Learning to draw with graphite pencil - maybe. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christer Posted July 6, 2011 Share #6 Posted July 6, 2011 New Summiluxes instead of these old Crons that I have. Cron , whether ASPH or not, the are simply.....old. And, of course, a Nocti. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted July 6, 2011 Share #7 Posted July 6, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) One of the reasons that I bought into Leica was that I could be certain that, when my pictures were rubbish, it was my own fault. Therefore, in terms of equipment, nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted July 6, 2011 Share #8 Posted July 6, 2011 less equipment might do the trick... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted July 6, 2011 Share #9 Posted July 6, 2011 Definately time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted July 6, 2011 Share #10 Posted July 6, 2011 One of the reasons that I bought into Leica was that I could be certain that, when my pictures were rubbish, it was my own fault. Those were my feelings too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun Posted July 6, 2011 Share #11 Posted July 6, 2011 There should be a new Leica law, enforced by a specially trained cadre of Solms commissars. They check your equipment: if you already have an M camera (of whatever vintage) and a 35mm and a 50mm lens they tag you and you can't buy anything else. NOt good for business but bloody good for making people focus on photographs. Who (on this forum) said recently that many of its members seem to be frustrated camera salespeople rather than photographers (or something to that effect). Very true, anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted July 6, 2011 Share #12 Posted July 6, 2011 What innovation/improvement to your existing photographic equipment would actually, really, seriously, genuinely, (etc., etc.) IMPROVE your photographs? An SL viewfinder in my R8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted July 6, 2011 Share #13 Posted July 6, 2011 Time? Talent? Practice? Puhleeze! All I need is to trade all my 60s-80s lenses for a set of the latest ASPHs, and get me a second M9 body, particularly a silver-chrome one with a sapphire LCD screen! Alright, seriously. What everyone else said Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardag Posted July 6, 2011 Share #14 Posted July 6, 2011 This article came to my mind:) Your Camera Does Matter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted July 6, 2011 Share #15 Posted July 6, 2011 Anything to improve my framing accuracy and consistency, taking account of high-mileage eyes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted July 6, 2011 Share #16 Posted July 6, 2011 More time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted July 6, 2011 Share #17 Posted July 6, 2011 I can agree with Bill taking more shots is bound to eventually produce a masterpiece. Except, that's not what I said. Perhaps I should have expressed it as "more time in the zone". I actively don't want to take more photos, I want to take the time to take better photos. "What is this life, if full of care We have no time to stand and stare." Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted July 6, 2011 Share #18 Posted July 6, 2011 Except, that's not what I said. Perhaps I should have expressed it as "more time in the zone". I actively don't want to take more photos, I want to take the time to take better photos. Bill "Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst." - Henri Cartier-Bresson (couldn't resist it) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 6, 2011 Share #19 Posted July 6, 2011 Of course photography is foremost about seeing. My improvement in this area has been ongoing for many decades, and a journey I hope to continue. This involves studying other works of art as well as my own photographs. The exercises from the book 'Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain' have also been useful in helping me better understand two dimensional space. On the camera front, using an M for the first time several decades ago was a comfortable fit with my way of seeing. Despite going through different film Ms, and now a digital M, that basic approach to seeing hasn't changed much for me. The earlier use of 4x5 and 8x10 view cameras, on the other hand, provided many additional insights. The print is the ultimate expression of my photography. And the process of making a print has changed dramatically. First, of course, from darkroom to 'lightroom'. But beyond that obvious leap, I've found that the biggest recent contributor to better prints has related to tools required after the camera has served its purpose. On the digital front, that has involved better printers, software, papers, profiles, inks, etc. Once I've 'seen' the image, the rest is determining how to get the best print from it. The only constant through all these transitions has been the joy of photographing, coupled with my desire and effort to use available tools (in ways that suit my own style and preferences) to generate fine prints. I don't expect that to change. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnloumiles Posted July 6, 2011 Share #20 Posted July 6, 2011 Less equipment improves the photographer, quality equipment improves the photograph. A nice 1.0 aperture would be very welcome for night journeys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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