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Thanks Tamlin
Obviously he is an Ansel Adams fan like myself, but I have to disagree somewhat with his opinion that the camera doesn't matter....
Surely in most cases it would not, but i have been affected more than once by the camera i was using... here are some examples:
#1 - Shutter Speed - The camer controls the amount of time the shutter is open for - either mechanically or electronically. Regadless of the method, not all cameras have infinite (bulb) or even 30 second settings. So i say that cameras offering these functions are capable of producing images others cannot.
#2 - Infrared - more than a few cameras allow infrared light to penetrate the film house making it impossible to use infrared sensitive film. One of my favourite films for darkroom results! A method that is still difficult to reproduce in digital cameras.
#3 - ASA/Film Speed - More exotic film speeds can be a problem on lesser cameras as they may not be supported. My SF10 will only meter properly for 100, 250, 500 and 1000 film speeds making it difficult to shoot with ASA50, 200, 400, 800, 1600 or any of the non-standard films in between. My Minoltas will all read from ASA 30 to 6400 with the exception of my XTsi which stops at 3200.
Even my digital is bound to 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3200. While i admit that these will suffice for 99% of situations... i have on more than one occasion wished for a slower option. I also find the variables in the noise at different speeds significantly afffects the quality of my image... Where my camera is stunning at 200 and 400, it is lacking at 800 or 1600. I know other DSLRS are strong at 800 & 1600 but might lack at 100 or even 200.
It is my opinion that every component affects the image you create. In my experience these choices include camera, lens, film, even whether to use film or digital can make a difference.
BUT, before ALL of that... you need to choose your subject and your composition... and this is where artists like Adams set themselves apart from Hacks like me.
Mike.
p.s. Tamlin: i think this was more for onlookers benefit than yours as I know you are a very talented and capable photographer and likely know everything I've just said already.
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