Now it's just tech. Not the technique it requires to produce something worth producing, but just tech for techs sake, mixed with Brand worship.
First, this is a thread about Canon vs alternatives, is it not? Isn't comments about equipment the exact expectation of the OP?
But I do agree with your overall point and this is the very reason why my posts here were mostly about showing images and explaining what shooting techniques were used to capture them. I haven't seen anybody else here sharing any information about shooting techniques in this thread.
If you can't produce a compelling image from a 7 year old camera, you'll never be able to produce a compelling image.
Yes, that is true but what does it have to do with a discussion about the progress of camera technology? Are you saying that recent cameras have no additional value relative to 7 years old gear? Does that apply to lenses too?
Besides, have you considered the possibility that other types of photography may benefit more from those than yours?
P.S. Bernhard. We all know your love of the d800 whatever and have the thousands of mentions to prove it. That's your choice but word to the wise.
If you want attention for your imagery, talk the imagery not the tech. Anybody can buy a camera.
Thanks for the advice. I happen to think that my images get the attention they deserve. In fact, considering the little time I am able to spend on photography these days, I would say they get a fair share.
Is it a good think to illustrate a point with images or you'd rather stick to plain text? Does illustrating a point with images necessarily mean that the only purpose of imaging is to discuss technical points?
Is your view that musicians can't love looking at paintings, that body-builders don't read books or that photographers can't discuss the technical merits of cameras and take images they are happy about? Because you keep implying this again and again so I am starting to wonder.
Besides, how about a little introspection James? Many of your own posts are about gear. Yes, you do post great images, but I don't remember you ever providing any shooting advice about how these were captured. At best a one liner about a lighting brand. Such contributions would be highly valuable in my view.
Cheers,
Bernard