In my opinion, the photo contest seems unfair to those of us who cannot afford a $1000 digital SLR, we all cant get those amazing close ups and quick snap shots like you guys.

I am sure I am not the only one who agrees...

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As stated in another thread, it`s not about the camera. It`s mainly the operator. Sure, an SLR helps, but I`ve taken some awesome pictures with a point and shoot. You just have to be patient and learn to work with your camera.

Well with all things being equal, then yes, it is hard to compare pics from different "level of quality" cameras.

But, you can always try for the creative shot. I think many of the members would appreciate it and it would level out the playing field. At the very least you would get photos of your chams out in front of everyone!

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yes i agree but i have a $h1tty camera and took an awesome pic i think its called i see the fog let me know what you think

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I agree. Most point and shoots have a bunch of settings that allow you to make adjustments. Sure DSLRs go beyond that but it is actually easier to get a "better" picture with a point and shoot, because the camera does all the work for you.

These 3000 dollar cameras can take some god awful photos..ones you would never see with a point and shoot, because the photographer has to make all the setting choices and not the camera.

For every good picture posted, there are literally hundreds and hundreds of crappy ones. It takes practice, and a ton of bad shots to get a good one.

Talking to justin the other day, we laughed at how many pictures we have taken of the water running in the shower to that running water "look" perfected and how to repeat it at will.

Anyway. I ramble...but at least semi on topic.

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Just fo finance an SLR with your bank.lol
User, operator, timing, and head space has something to do with it too.
This has already been said, but I agree a SLR does pick up more detail than a PS.
Dodolah had posted this on last months contest.
Maybe two seperate contest: PS and SLR.


haha dont forget the sink Josh!

I agree we should have a ps and slr contest also a video contest

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one of about 150 pictures....lol

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I think its all fair. I dont have a SLR. I dont feel its a disadvantage either. Ive taken some awesome pictures in my time but for some reason dont enter the photo contest. I feel that when I do enter the contest though I will have a fair chance at competing.

ive used both SLR and Point and shoot...

in the past year ive not even gotten close to winning a photo contest with my SLR! But b4 i got my SLR i received 3rd place from a picture taken on a Point And Shoot camera!

If u think the SLR is whats winning these contests ur 100% wrong because im still learning how to work mine after a year! and im still not close to being able to take a award winning picture!