Here I am working my ass off for a deadline. On the upside, it’s a very enjoyable “project” (save for the deadline). How I love my work, as it never required me to wake up and report at any particular time. Plus I get to handle a bunch of the smartest people I ever knew.
Hell, I even enjoy working sick – I’ve been having a slight fever the past few days, but that didn’t matter of course.
I’m really excited about this whole thing. Can’t wait till it flies (if it flies). I’ve always believed in one’s own power, but it wouldn’t hurt that God would also smile kindly upon our company when the time comes. “Do your best, and God will do the rest” eh? Well I’m definitely doing my best regardless, so my mind is at peace with regards to that.
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I’ve been reading Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series recently, I’ve read about 45 chapters, give or take, out of the 75 (and other bonuses). As I take a breather from my real work, I’ll probably continue reading.
Finally got in touch with my sister in the states. Apparently, the stuff I had ordered were delivered the very day they arrived. So I guess all I have to do is wait till they get back =)
Speaking of cameras, Nono finally succumbed to the 20D craze. Welcome to the club =). I guess the 20D’s price performance won over the wise-teachings-in-prudent-photography-purchases we’ve been hearing in phphoto. Teachings such as “better to get a decent body and a killer lens,” or “it’s not in the gear but the photographer.”
Both of which raise valid points (especially the latter, which is absolutely true) But whoever said that is missing one key element – if you know your gear down pat, then it simply doesn’t matter what you have. So everything evens out ultimately, wether it be a body or lens? So why are the people saying these things go on buying stuff in the first place?
What is the determining factor? I would have to say what would make you more productive. If you get a lens (or body) that can take away a chunk of the hassles of everyday photography, then there you have it. And right now the 20D’s price/performance ratio, to me (as of the moment), outweighs any L lens.
An L lens (or whatever “flavor of the month” lens) usually translates to sharpness (okay fine, focus speed too). That’s about it. The aperture of course can help in low light. But in the case of getting say a body which has low noise at higher ISOs, theres a chance (i’m not saying it will happen, but could) that it makes up for the whole low light issue. So what is the killer lens left with? Sharpness.
And yes, sharpness is important. But compare it to an advanced body: Larger buffer for shooting (more frames shot), faster writing speed, faster startup-speed, possibly a better AF (and more focus points), better metering system, sturdier, etc. etc.
One can probably argue that sharpness would be a better purchase against all the other mentioned benefits. However, all arguments only hold water when there’s a price comparison involved. In the case of the 20D, I find it hard to believe that one would prefer to spend $1,500 for sharpness (and possible focus speed) alone rather than the improvements the 20D offers at its price range.