I Fell for the Gear Trap-Here’s What I Learned

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

Комментарии • 17

  • @ELa-pz9uj
    @ELa-pz9uj 11 дней назад +6

    Well said! Best 8 Minutes spent about Photography this year.

    • @AristeidisSfakianos
      @AristeidisSfakianos  11 дней назад

      That is very nice to hear!Thank you so much for watching!🙏

  • @LouisLuzuka
    @LouisLuzuka 11 дней назад +3

    I need to learn to use what I have and be happy 😊

    • @AristeidisSfakianos
      @AristeidisSfakianos  11 дней назад +1

      That is the point!I am very glad it came across!Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts!🙏🙏

  • @Fifthimagez
    @Fifthimagez 2 дня назад +1

    Well said I believe in the beginning all new photographers fall for the gear trap myself included. I have three canon Body’s and one Sony. I have no regrets all my gear gets used Canon for paid work Sony for personal projects and vacation

    • @AristeidisSfakianos
      @AristeidisSfakianos  День назад

      I totally get what you mean! It sounds like you've found a great balance with your setup, with each camera serving a specific purpose. That’s such a smart way to approach gear, especially when you’ve got equipment for both professional work and personal projects. I do the same-I don’t buy gear just for the sake of it; I make sure it serves a real purpose. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment! 😊📸

  • @Mr-S.C.
    @Mr-S.C. 11 дней назад +2

    Nice video Aris. I'm looking at used gear as well because I'm convinced some of the older stuff is better made than the new.

    • @AristeidisSfakianos
      @AristeidisSfakianos  10 дней назад +1

      I am just now exploring vintage lenses and vintage cameras. I don't know whether they are better but they definitely feel more soulful. Thank you so much for watching and commenting Sat!

  • @davehanner360
    @davehanner360 11 дней назад +2

    Love these videos! Thank you!

  • @johnhagianis4581
    @johnhagianis4581 7 дней назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @kaczynski2333
    @kaczynski2333 11 дней назад +1

    Nice video.
    I do think the framing of your argument is a little off (only a little, and the distinction is nuanced); I assert the question is, 'do you want to do something your current gear cannot?'
    For me, I'm now shooting subject matter which has a lot of detail and demands to be printed large. I can't afford 8x10 or a Phase One, so I'm getting a nodal rail, and I'll stitch and stack. The nodal rail is cheap; upgrading my workstation, not so much.
    As an aside, I have no clue about all of the functionality of my digital gear.

    • @AristeidisSfakianos
      @AristeidisSfakianos  10 дней назад +2

      Thanks! I agree this question is not far from the meaning of this video. If anything it is included as well. Maybe I didn't make it clear enough, however, I think there is the caveat that sometimes we think a piece of gear can't perform well in a certain aspect while it is actually us that we don't know how to get what we need from the gear we have. I hope this makes sense. I understand where you are coming from and I think this is the perfect example of what I am trying to say in the video. It is not the gear that will give us access to creative solutions but our own imagination and craftiness. Great stuff! Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts with me!

  • @don7117
    @don7117 4 дня назад +2

    Another great video. Regarding cameras and more megapixels, check out Chris Hau's video '12 VS 102 MEGAPIXELS'. Some of the most popular and celebrated photographers on youtube can't tell the difference. Quality is important, but that doesn't mean a $10,000 Hasselblad will produce better results that a $1000 apsc body. Practice, experience, knowing your gear in detail, and using it in the right circumstances will produce wonderful results. Whether it's my old Sony A7R2 or my new GR3, both are more than capable of capturing any image I attempt, and I don't expect that to ever change for the genre I shoot.

    • @AristeidisSfakianos
      @AristeidisSfakianos  3 дня назад +1

      Thank you for the thoughtful comment, and I couldn’t agree more with your points! I’ll definitely check out Chris Hau’s video. it sounds very interesting!
      You’re absolutely right: gear is only part of the equation. Practice, creativity, and truly understanding your tools make the biggest difference in capturing compelling images. It’s refreshing to hear someone emphasize this, especially in a world where we’re often pushed to chase the latest and greatest tech.
      What genre do you primarily shoot? It sounds like you’ve found a sweet spot with you gear combo! Thanks a lot for watching Don! 😊📸

    • @don7117
      @don7117 3 дня назад

      @@AristeidisSfakianos I'd be really interested to hear your thoughts after watching the Chris Hau video. Might be a good subject for a video of your own!
      As for the genre I shoot, I mostly lean toward older urban landscape (not street), as well as landscape, with some aspect of older human impact or influence on the landscape included. And just about anything showing age or weathered texture 🙂