"Cameras don't make pictures, photographers do."
Got this book on Tuesday and have since implemented my morning/ afternoon one hour reading sessions. It is full of useful advice on how to improve your photography skills, and it is made with us hiking, backpacking and mountaineering folks in mind. Thus if you're serious about photography, and before you invest more money into new fancy camera gear, first spend the ~ $17 for
Remote Exposure: A Guide to Hiking and Climbing Photography.
In the meanwhile, I am working on an article about the
Sony NEX-5 and Panasonic Lumix GF2, which hopefully is ready next week. So after you've read the book, you can read about which lightweight camera you might want to get =)
"Cameras don't make pictures, photographers do."
Got this book on Tuesday and have since implemented my morning/ afternoon one hour reading sessions. It is full of useful advice on how to improve your photography skills, and it is made with us hiking, backpacking and mountaineering folks in mind. Thus if you're serious about photography, and before you invest more money into new fancy camera gear, first spend the ~ $17 for
Remote Exposure: A Guide to Hiking and Climbing Photography.
In the meanwhile, I am working on an article about the
Sony NEX-5 and Panasonic Lumix GF2, which hopefully is ready next week. So after you've read the book, you can read about which lightweight camera you might want to get =)
Snippet: Remote Exposure Book
Its a simple choice. NX5 all the way. Low light I am finding it takes amazing photos. I shall get the book. Sounds an ideal read.
ReplyDeleteI haven't bought any photography books for many years. Maybe this one could be worth it.
ReplyDeleteNope. I beg to differ. GF2. Or preferably GF1. :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting... what kind of tips does it give?
ReplyDelete"Cameras don't make pictures, photographers do."
ReplyDeleteHow true... so many people get hung up on the gear that they neglect the decisive factor in making a good image, and that is the photographer. Gear is secondary in photography.
Looking forward to the article about the NEX-5 and GF2
Love the photo Hendrik. Not sure if the book meets the UL thinking?! So many camera choices like this and I'm looking forward to what you find out about both the cameras you've mentioned. With others such as the Olympus EP-3 and Panasonic GF-3 around it's hard to keep up...
ReplyDeleteThe books is really motivating to read, it can be very useful in taking good shots especially in outdoors. There are some really good tips here for remote exposure that I believe can contribute to my understanding in photography.
ReplyDeleteThe books is really motivating to read, it can be very useful in taking good shots especially in outdoors. There are some really good tips here for remote exposure that I believe can contribute to my understanding in photography.
ReplyDeleteGF2 owner, love it. I absolutely thought the build quality on the NEX5 was superior to the Lumix, however the availability of lenses (20mm f/1.7, 14mm f/2.5) and affordable price won me over. Both are great.
ReplyDeleteWow that's quite a statement. I think it's really true. Most of the people nowadays have fancy cameras and they just take photos without putting the art and the creativity in it. I guess, that's a great book to really teach the enthusiasts about the real thing of photography.
ReplyDeleteEugene nailed it, both are great and have their advantages =)
ReplyDeleteThanks Greg - the photo is taken at my Outdoor Office about ten minutes walking from my home, where I retreat to when the weather is good. Probably wouldn't carry the book when hiking =)
ReplyDeleteRe: Cameras, I believe in the principle of "No, you don't need to update! - Manufacturers make you believe you need to, and it is tempting, though I say the GF1 is still as awesome a camera as the GF2 (or GF3), and the same goes for similar new models. If you make ace photos with a GF1, buy another lens if you want, instead of a new camera body.
Thanks David.
ReplyDeleteAn advice I give to friends who ask me about if they should get a GF2/ GF3 (when they have a GF1 - goes also for other cameras) is that they are better off getting a new lens than a new camera. Its the optics that help you further your skills and capabilities with your existing gear, in my opinion.
Author of that book has also written ebook called Extreme Perspectives (An Introduction to Mountain Photography) that can be found from http://craftandvision.com/books/extreme-perspectives/
ReplyDeleteYou have to watch it so things don't get out of hand, Hendrik.
ReplyDeleteLeaving black is one thing, but at the same time going for bright colours like yellow and red...
Very cool shoes.
/ Karl
Hei Karl, that's Orange - me being 50% Dutch that is totally acceptable! And red shoes make one walk faster ;)
ReplyDeleteLoved that book, found it randomly on my kindle app a few months ago. some really nice pictures wish i had bought the hard copy!
ReplyDeleteThat photo just screams commercialism. Buy more shit, then go out hiking with it!
ReplyDelete"Cameras don't make pictures, photographers do."
ReplyDeleteGood to hear because I can't afford a new camera! But I can afford a new book. Thanks for highlighting it.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent Hendrik, I just ordered the book.
ReplyDeleteI am the author of that book, and very glad to hear you're enjoying it! It really feels weird to see people I don't know looking at my images :)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, if you have any questions or further comments, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Hei Alexandre, really cool of you to drop by! If there's any additional questions, I'll ask away!
ReplyDeleteI have a copy of that book as well. It's an enjoyable read, and has lots of great photographs :)
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