I've really fallen in love with my new camera. However, it's so huge that it changes my role in the scene. When you've got one of those tiny point-and-shoot cameras you can take candid photos and remain part of the scene. The party or event can go on around you while you capture the shots. When your camera looks like a portable artillery piece, you are no longer a part of the scene, you are The Photographer. It's hard to get candid shots while pointing a lens that looks like the muzzle of a 105mm howitzer at your subjects.
On the other hand, having The Big Camera gives you The Power. When you command, "Stand there and smile!" with this big artillery-piece camera, people pay attention. But, when all you have is a point-and-shoot nobody takes you seriously.
ReplyDeleteOnce you get used to the camera and people get used to you with the camera so you don't feel self conscious with it, it won't be any different to using the point and shoot. Also once you get used to it or even sooner you'll wonder why on earth you didn't get a SLR before! What lenses do you have?
ReplyDeleteHi, ligneus! I've got an 18-55 and a 55-200. It's totally awesome in its awesome totality!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you're right about just getting accustomed to it.