On the Importance of Equipment in Photography

The reason why I can't make a good film is the equipment.

"If I had that kind of equipment, I could make a good movie."

Is that really the case?

First of all, objectively speaking, equipment has an impact on photography, and it will have a great impact. After all, the equipment solved the bottleneck. The method is not derogatory, but the fact. Can I shoot 50@F2.0 with a pullover? No, can I take a telephoto close-up with a wide angle? Neither can you. Without a tripod, it would be difficult to take a long exposure of 10 second.

But this does not mean that the quality of a movie depends entirely on the equipment! ! !

Tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of devices, the photos taken are not necessarily better than those taken by mobile phones.

Many times, I bought professional equipment, but I took amateur photos. Photography talks about listing 10 for the following reasons. Maybe you can tell which one you are.

1. You only study equipment evaluation, not photography.

Don't "just buy a camera". You already know that you have bought a good machine and how good it is, so you have to try it. Evaluation just tells you the strength of the manufacturer, right?

You spend too much time researching the latest equipment online, but you haven't filmed it.

Even if you read all the video reviews and forum articles and know all the latest equipment, you haven't taken the time to practice your skills, get familiar with your camera and exhaust its functions. Actually, I don't need it when I shoot it. Knowing and using are two different things.

3. Professional equipment will not automatically output professional photos.

Practice is the key! A camera is a kind of machine, which needs correct operation.

4. You are just one of thousands of DSLR owners.

Now everyone has a camera, and even the high-end equipment is civilian. Some people in the street bought DSLR. The key to breaking through and being different is enthusiasm and devotion. Buying "just" top-notch equipment won't get you into the top ranks.

5. Advanced equipment = more complicated operation

The more advanced the equipment, the more versatile and thorough the operation, and the basic photography knowledge and operation technology can't give full play to the potential of the camera. However, every photographer will go through this stage and everyone will make progress through practice.

6. You are caught in the "device addiction syndrome"

The so-called "equipment acquisition syndrome" means that you are just addicted to the latest equipment and don't intend to use it. You just want to have it. Cameras are only used for professional or lining clothes.

7. You don't want to use broken equipment, or even take it out.

Your equipment is very expensive, one of the reasons is that they are very protective. If you take it out, even if it is a little wet, it will not damage its function. In moistureproof box, it is impossible to get good photos.

8. You lack practical experience and knowledge.

Do you spend money on equipment, but don't buy shooting opportunities or study workshops? Almost the same thing, isn't it?

9. You don't have good guidance

Whether online teaching or other senior photographers, good guidance can help you get started with photographic equipment faster.

10. I can't buy a camera that suits me.

The best and most expensive camera is not the best one for you. To take professional photos, you need the most suitable equipment, such as portrait, landscape or ecological photography, which has very different requirements.

So it is very important to improve the technology! ! !

Choose your own equipment rationally according to your own needs! ! !

Take one test: Are you the equipment controller?