Photography should be fun, and as it turns out, cameras being 'better' doesn't necessarily make them more fun.
I’ve always been fascinated by the latest and greatest technology, and that obsession has carried over to photography ever since I picked up my first camera. However, as cameras have improved, I’ve begun prioritizing how a camera makes merather than what the camera offers regarding specs and features. Given the most popular cameras these days, I’m not alone in seeking joy over performance.
But I think there’s a bit more to it than that. Consider luxury photography company Leica, which is experiencing some of its best market performance ever. Even expensive models like the M11,for just the body, are selling well. The Leica M11 is technically sound, but whatever it achieves technologically is far outstripped by what the camera offers in terms of experience.
Perhaps I shouldn’t be that surprised, though, because film photography offers something more tactile and experiential than even the most soulful digital cameras. In some ways, the slow, deliberate nature of analog photography is what makes it so attractive to some photographers. This may sound absurd to some, but it may resonate with others: The inconvenience makes it more fun. The fact that every individual frame must be carefully considered makes the experience richer.
No, you don’t need to suffer for photography to be memorable. But I think that being involved in the photographic process itself, whatever form that takes, makes the process of photography more fun. Some cameras are just so good at everything that I end up feeling detached and bored. Admittedly, there was a time when I may have turned my nose up at someone having fun using a “lesser” camera that I knew was “bad.” Thankfully, I’ve realized that the much better choice is to celebrate anytime someone clicks the shutter and smiles, no matter what camera they use. I care much more about the fun factor than I used to, and chatting with my colleagues and peers in the industry, I’m not alone.
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