Re:Photography for Geeks
by nbzso on Monday November 28, 2022 @11:38PM
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Actually, today the quickest way is to start with a digital camera, but the caveat is that you must have discipline not to fall into the technography trap.
Technography is not photography.
The idea behind making things hard for yourself is to develop a discipline and way of seeing the world without assistance. When you get this superpower, you will use the digital aids in a completely different manner.
The instant feedback is so bad for the development of photographers mind, that some brands like Leica and Fujifilm have a digital camera without screen on their back.
I can take a photo without a light meter or perfect focus. Zone focusing and the zone system are a thing, even today. https://petapixel.com/how-to-use-the-zone-system/
The idea behind making things hard for yourself is to develop a discipline and way of seeing the world without assistance. When you get this superpower, you will use the digital aids in a completely different manner.
The instant feedback is so bad for the development of photographers mind, that some brands like Leica and Fujifilm have a digital camera without screen on their back.
https://yewtu.be/watch?v=z-u3AoSV5e4