T3D Re: "Inferior" photographic equipment

[John W Roberts <roberts@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

A few additional comments on this subject:

- "Inferior" and "Superior" ratings only have meaning if there are
  agreed-upon parameters for rating, which has been pointed out is not
  always the case. So the effort to come up with a comprehensive and fully
  agreed-upon scale for "Inferior" and "Superior" is doomed to failure.

- For specific parameters for specific applications, relative ratings are
  possible (e.g. shutter speed repeatability for uniform exposure across
  multiple photographs).

- The people who have been promoting "inferior" equipment for its artistic
  value have discriminating against pieces of equipment that are not cameras.
  We need to see more posts describing the benefits of other flawed equipment
  and services:
   - "The Shakemaster tripod gives my photos that motion-blurred, jiggly
     look that I need to convey my artistic message."
   - I can always count on OmniThumbs labs to return my photos with the
     fingerprints, dust specks, and hairs that add the special textural
     content I want."
   - "The Flashloser strobe frequently fails to flash, giving my photos
     that dark, mysterious look."

- To be strictly within the T3D charter, discussions should be on *how*
  and *why* a particular camera lens gives a particular effect, preferably
  with diagrams and numbers - "artistic value" arguments should really be
  over on the P3D list.

:-)  :-)  :-)  (apply smileys where appropriate)

John R


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