We seem to be getting a lot of comments, emails and just generally people asking what gear we shoot with, what lens one should buy next, what do I think of the XYZ lens’ sharpness vs ABC’s sharpness, do I think one should go Nikon or Canon?

I believe that cameras are just tools, we photograph with our imaginations and ability to see. You can’t buy vision. As long as you know how to use the tools you have to achieve what you want, then you’re on the right path. If there is a mismatch between what you see in your head and what you hand over to your clients, the problem is more likely not knowing the tools you have well enough, rather than needing new tools.

I shoot a Nikon D700 with a 50mm 1.8 lens most of the time, it suits my documentary style and I know that lens pretty well. It’s the same perspective as the human eye, which allows me to frame with my eyes and only when the moment is right do I need to lift my camera and take the photograph, rather than composing once the camera is up to my eye which usually means that the moment is over. I shoot Nikon because when I started photographing professionally in 1992 it was the leading brand. Recently when an Olympus was the right tool for the job, I used an Olympus. If Pentax decided to sponsor me tomorrow, I would shoot Pentax. I’m happy to shoot Sigma, Tamron or Nikkor lenses.

Yeah, basically if it’s working for you, then it’s the right camera/lens. If it isn’t then it might be time to examine why. More expensive lenses or cameras are generally not the answer.

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This entry was posted Sunday, July 17th, 2011 at 10:15 am and is filed under Info.