Comments on: Photo Project: Going Retro With Your Camera

By: Susheel Chandradhas

Susheel Chandradhas — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:30:51 +0000

Ravages:

Not a very good turnout to this project, possibly because of the point you raise…

However, I beg to differ, given this context.

With all these moments passing you by, and often (as with the photowalks) many photographers making different compositions of the same incidents, where do you find the 1, 2, or even 5 images that stand out? Which are the moments that stand out from all the others? “Lost in the crowd”…

If you’re so busy taking photographs, do you miss the ‘real’ moment that you wanted to capture?

I think that as you become adept with your equipment, you will be more ‘in the moment’ even behind your camera, and it is this skill that I’m trying to build here.

I do not say this to restrict your regular photo-taking, I would be a hypocrite to ask that of you. Rather, I ask this so that good compositions, assessment of light and the camera’s exposure become second nature to you.

By: Ravages

Ravages — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:54:17 +0000

I’d like to see the results as well.
Overall good points, Susheel, and things I’d definitely give a try.
But the thing about shooting only those really important things (punctum, according to Roland Barthes) is perhaps not relevant these days? Especially on the street – waiting for the moment is anachronism. Because different, many and interesting moments/frames/subjects are always there. I just need to put a frame around it. In that sense, therefore, my only role/thought process as a photographer, is to compose well.

By: Andrew Boyd

Andrew Boyd — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:12:31 +0000

Susheel,
I’m just finding and reading this post now (12/15), so curious how this project turned out…I’ll have to go look at the Flickr page. This is interesting to me, as someone who’s been shooting for a long time and has been on both sides of the “digital fence.” Personally I have to say that I think the LCD screen on modern digital cameras has done more to reduce the ‘learning curve’ for young photographers than any other technological development. I have a post on my photo blog called ‘Chimping Your Way to Better Photography’ that explores this.
Andrew
TheDiscerningPhotographerTheDiscerningPhotographer

By: Stock Photos

Stock Photos — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:58:25 +0000

There is something intrinsic to old style photos that bring out nostalgic memories.

By: Cedric

Cedric — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:42:41 +0000

Good couple of posts. I shoot manual / sunny16 only, simply because I don’t own a modern camera.

I tried a dSLR for about 6 months, but I hated seeing the pictures instantly because it’s distracting and it spoils the fun too. I wouldn’t use a Polaroid either.

A few people I know started using their dSLR in manual mode and eventually turned to classic cameras.