And again, all photographers want a camera for what and how THEY shoot. Can't build that. Camera's, all of them have their pluses and minuses. You shoot volume with good quality. That is how YOU shoot. Not how everyone shoots. That's my one wish about this place. People would understand that their way isn't the only way and leave some flexibility in their discussions and opinions with others.
But congrats to you. Nice to see you so busy. I could never shoot that way. Have no desire to shoot that way. But whatever works for each individual is what should guide THEM on their purchases. But leave room for the rest of us and understand that every job has a tool but no one tool can do every job.
you are absolutely correct...everybody should shoot with whatever gets them the shot....
but there is no logical reason for shooting DMF anymore today....not for any commercial or editorial work....DSLR files are more then good enough, the handling, speed, workflow, ease of use, ease of moving between shots.....DMF is just no competition....but of course why shouldn't someone WANT to shoot DMF? no problem....just don't try to make a point why it is necessary....or more professional.....
some people still shoot film...and love it...and like shooting it and they get a ton of work....it works for them...but you won't hear them trying to convince anyone that the workflow is better....or shooting is faster....and i am sure they are not shooting the work described before....because any sane client will want digital....
i am starting to wonder who and what DMF is really for these days.....other then pixelpeepers....and people who can afford it and like going on walks with their toys (god bless them...)....even architecture guys these days are switching to d3x with T/S lenses....
and no P65 will ever give you the feel of a 8x10 b&w....or those huge polaroid cameras....
i have a friend who shoots amazing landscapes and scenes for ads (cars,...) used to do that stuff on 4x5....moved to phase....still uses it because he is used to a certain way of working and movements.....he is shooting more and more with DSLR.....he always shot a lot with DSLR (for angles, lightchanges,....) but now that the quality is there, he just uses those files for final work....sometimes, sometimes not...but even for him it is a lot easier to just snap the shot then to turn around with the tripod, bla,bla,bla.....
event, journalists, wedding, sports, general editorial, stock.....all DSLR.....so which market is left? high fashion? terry richardson? nope...steven klein? shoots red and 5DII...some still shoot film.....
i guess i would like to know who the target market is other then serious amateurs...people who follow LR and actually read this forum.....
i think it is really wrong to tell someone on the fence today about a camera to look at DMF...even that new mamiya/aptus5 deal for 10000......regardless who the buyer is and what they will shoot.....a 5DII will be a better solution.....because the extra 7000 buys lights, assistants, models, trips,....any field you want to shoot in, your pics will be better because you will have spent the money wiser....unless of course you just want to shoot that tree outside your door and look at the file at 100% and get strangely aroused (a combination of what you see, what you think you are seeing and the high of having spent a ton of cash on it....)...just don't make a print because you might not see a difference.....also don't question your purchase just because your niece comes by and later emails you a better image of that tree from her iphone...because she shot it when the light was perfect....and you wife actually prints that shot because she prefers it....and gets annoyed with your blabbering about locked shadows and lack of detail and blown/blooming highlights....
my next purchase will be that new
40/2 cosina for my 5DII (without grip)....small enough to really always have it with me....and TAKE PICTURES
