WHAT DEFINES ANY PARTICULAR MODEL OF A CAMERA PROFESSIONAL?

I watched something very interesting on tv over the weekend. I came in
the middle of the program so I didn't catch all of it. But it raised
an interesting question: What defines a professional camera? The
people who were asked this question were photojournalists, professional
wedding photographers, magazine photographers, etc. I'm just curious
what the pros on this NG have to say. Thanks!
Regards,
Helen

Helensilverburg@hotmail.com

Re: WHAT DEFINES ANY PARTICULAR MODEL OF A CAMERA PROFESSIONAL?

Generally it's a rugged camera that has the necessary controls to suit a
professional. You can get it repaired almost anywhere if you break it.
And you can rent compatible equipment (i.e. lenses, bodies ...) in most
any major metropolitan location world wide.


Pudentame

Re: WHAT DEFINES ANY PARTICULAR MODEL OF A CAMERA PROFESSIONAL?

Quite simply a camera that generates profits. That can also imply many
aspects, such as reliability, ergonomics, flexibilty, etc.
Other than that, some manufacturers have a marketing push to define
certain models as professional. Usually, with Nikon and Canon, that only
applies to their highest priced cameras.
Many professionals use gear somewhat below the top level. It has been
stated, and observed, by many people that some enthusiasts have better
(or newer) gear than many professionals. Another thing to consider is
that it would be the rare professional who only took one camera body and
one lens to a shoot; that back-up gear is essential to generating
income, because no matter how reliable one might think their gear to be,
sh*t happens.
Ciao!
Gordon Moat
A G Studio
<http://www.allgstudio.com>


Gordon Moat

Re: WHAT DEFINES ANY PARTICULAR MODEL OF A CAMERA PROFESSIONAL?

Are you an idiot or do you have Tourette's syndrome?


Alan Browne

Re: WHAT DEFINES ANY PARTICULAR MODEL OF A CAMERA PROFESSIONAL?

In article <Xns98755CCF1D7B3richardnewspolhillvi@127.0.0.1>,
There are many who would like to get paid to drive a single seater :-)
For tax reasons, vans with four seats were relatively popular over here.
Pickup trucks are quite popular in some parts of the world.
On other other end of the spectrum, the fire brigade in Amsterdam has at
least one Smart.
http://www.brandweer.amsterdam.nl/cms/show/id=448307
--
That was it. Done. The faulty Monk was turned out into the desert where it
could believe what it liked, including the idea that it had been hard done
by. It was allowed to keep its horse, since horses were so cheap to make.
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Philip@ue.aioy.eu (Philip Homburg)

Re: WHAT DEFINES ANY PARTICULAR MODEL OF A CAMERA PROFESSIONAL?

AnOvercomer02@webtv.net (AnOvercomer 02) wrote in
So? Your point being?
Ditto?
An evangelist for Canon and the canon? How ecumenical.
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Richard Polhill

Re: WHAT DEFINES ANY PARTICULAR MODEL OF A CAMERA PROFESSIONAL?

philip@ue.aioy.eu (Philip Homburg) wrote in
But very few people choose to drive either a Transit or a single seat racer
as a daily driver.
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Richard Polhill

Re: WHAT DEFINES ANY PARTICULAR MODEL OF A CAMERA PROFESSIONAL?

It seems to me that for Canon, professional = photojournalist
The 1 series professional cameras are robust, weather-sealed, reliable
and simple.
(a) No internal flash because professionals are supposed to own
external flashes.
(b) No internal flash means viewfinder can be made bigger.
(c) Weather sealed because photojournalists may need to shoot in rain.
(d) Metal alloy bodies because photojournalist may need to cover
rallies, disasters and wars and should have camera that will not break
if photographer trips or needs to jump into sewer.
(e) Simple because it has none of the picture modes like portrait,
night, etc. Pro's are supposed to know what they need.
(f) High speed frame rate because photojournalist may need to take
picture of missile hitting a building.
(g) etc., etc., etc.
I once covered a religious parade at noon where I soaked my
consumer-level camera in sweat, almost tore away my external flash
(imagine someone elbowing your external flash while it is connected to
the hotshoe) and scuffed my camera as I angled for a better view. It
made me appreciate why some people would really want a "professional"
camera body.


Anthony

Re: WHAT DEFINES ANY PARTICULAR MODEL OF A CAMERA PROFESSIONAL?

Is he saying that WB is the only 'trim' he wants, and he wants some sort
of WB instant adjustment while he's shooting? he must have great faith
in his ability to judge WB on a camera screen with no reference
available. And, as you say, the shots you provided the link to are way
off WB. Say, maybe that's what he really wants - to be able to generate
these false colors in the camera by screwing with the WB, while we are
naively thinking he wants *accurate* WB. You live and learn ...
Colin D.
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Colin_D

Re: WHAT DEFINES ANY PARTICULAR MODEL OF A CAMERA PROFESSIONAL?

That sort of seems to imply that the average professional does have to worry
about this issue.
In my opinion, asking about a professional camera is very similar to
asking about a professional car.
Yes some cars will be more popular with people who have to drive a lot
while making a living.
However, there will be a lot of overlap between amateur use of cars and
professional use.
It's the same thing with cameras. Different photographers will have
different demands.
A camera that works well for one professional may be useless to another.
--
That was it. Done. The faulty Monk was turned out into the desert where it
could believe what it liked, including the idea that it had been hard done
by. It was allowed to keep its horse, since horses were so cheap to make.
-- Douglas Adams in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency


Philip@ue.aioy.eu (Philip Homburg)

Re: WHAT DEFINES ANY PARTICULAR MODEL OF A CAMERA PROFESSIONAL?

Hey Helen,
You can read about Canon SLRs, film and digital, at link below.
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=111
Cody,
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that
whosoever believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
http://community-2.webtv.net/AnOvercomer02/PhotographyLinks


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