Quote Originally Posted by Firestarter
I am not saying that we should stop talking about the equipment. All I am saying is that as great as Canon equipment is, it is meaningless if we don't use it to create interesting photographs with it. Therefore, I think it is logical to acquire some skills besides acquiring all possible new models of cameras and lenses. (Shoot! Another mistake on my part - now I will hear protests from all those who have more than one lens!)

I think something to keep in mind is, that many of us found this site not in our quest to improve technique. We came to compare equipment. Brian has some awesome comparisons, reviews and tools on the site. So it should be no mystery that the tools are one of the main topics.


Second, as far as Skill vs Equipment. It is true that Skill is the most important thing. When I was young I strived to be a craftsman at my trade (not photography). What I have learned from my trade is that craftsman want the best tools they can get, not the flashiest, not the most expensive, they want the tool that will perform the best. Why is this, because your skill can be limited by your tools. Sure a good craftsman will learn work arounds to do what they want, but they still want the best because it makes the job that much easier. That said, it is why I want the best equipment I can get. Not because it will take great pictures, thats a given in the right hands. I want it because I want to be skill limited not equipment limited. Then...when the picture is bad, it is my fault.


Do notice what part of the forum someone posts in. Show and Tell, if someone floods show and tell with pictures, is that bad? I don't think so. If it is Show and Tell they didn't ask for a Critique.


If it is in the C&C someone should expect opinions, good or bad.