Originally Posted by
jjeling
I am still a little reserved about the subject of this thread. In the terms we have layed out for a professional I am not one of them by any means. If you look at the different needs for the individuals who are using their camera's, then sometimes the first dslr is all they will need. It seems unlikely that someone can go out and shoot events with an entry level dslr for a career. On the flip side though, for people like myself, who never planned on getting into event photography, the first dslr I bought, was really all Ive needed. Ive always looked at photography as an art. In the meantime, people have fallen in love with my work and ask me to take pictures for them. Having moved from standard 35mm slr, into the k110 dslr, and recently got an alpha 100. To me it has never been about making any money, its all just for personal gratification. For some, the first dslr is all that is necessary. If you find a shot you like, then there is usually time to adjust your settings for the necessary image you want. Not sure how the rest of you feel, but with a smaller meg camera, the margin of error is much less, and the importance of getting the shot right the first time will force you to take better pictures when you move up into another camera. Even after having the combination of both cameras for over 6 months, I still use the original more than the new one. It is more comfortable, and button placement is better. Although the Sony is technically a "better" camera, there really is no difference between any camera if your not taking pictures at sporting events, weddings or anything else. No offense meant to anyone in this statement, but I think its funny how some people get mad about those who feel they can do anything with their first dslr. Then there are others, after experiencing other cameras, still prefer to use the first dslr, who are then generalized as "over-confident beginners" or "hacks." It is a shame when people get their first dslr and have the "I can do anything now" mentality, but its also a shame when people spend $1500 on one thinking they will get better shots than another they could have spent $400 on.
There are an unlimited amount of opportunities available for photography, as long as your creative about your thinking and the way you want to take your shots, the best camera money can buy, will take the same pictures the cheapest dslr costs. Its when you start getting into the type of photography your shooting that will have a large affect on your camera selection/purchase.
The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE.
Ernst Haas