Would you use a non DSLR for your primary camera on professional gigs?

7 years 11 months ago #480178 by MYoung
So some friends and I had this discussion yesterday.  I was surprised with some of the answers.  I'm going to be vague at this point as I want to hear your answer before I leave any further comments.  


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7 years 11 months ago #480211 by icepics
I think it depends on what you're doing, and you need to use whatever you need to get the job done.

I've done sports and events and have used cameras that look like they've been dragged around hockey rinks. Nobody seems to give a rat's, they expect results and don't really care how you get the job done as long as it meets their needs and they're satisfied with the results.

Sharon
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7 years 11 months ago #480217 by Mason Katz
Agree,  depends on what the photos are going to be used for.  With a quick underlining explanation that would depend on what size prints would be needed.  

If no requirements, then yeah, I'd use what ever I had on me that was able to take quality images for the purpose the client wanted.  


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7 years 11 months ago #480271 by Tim Dordeck
Yes, no trouble.  IF it was the right tool for the job. 


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7 years 11 months ago #480277 by Hassner
The non-SLRs you have in mind is normally smaller than the SLR.
I added the battery grips to my SLRs, not for extended battery life, but for weight and size for my big hands and balance for the heavier lenses. Also, I always see where I can get away with not using a tripod.

So using a smaller camera for any job is not for me.


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7 years 11 months ago #480291 by Roman Omell

Tim Dordeck wrote: Yes, no trouble.  IF it was the right tool for the job. 


+1


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7 years 11 months ago #480303 by Karen Comella
Yeah, why not?  If it does what I need, then sure.  


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7 years 11 months ago #480316 by Sarah Ramirez
Like others have said, it depends on the purpose. It also depends on the camera we're talking about. I've used my iphone to take real estate photos that I knew were only for the web and they turned out just fine. I wouldn't use my phone for a wedding gig though! I'd use a mirrorless system, however.


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7 years 11 months ago #480383 by The Gardener
Have you seen some of the mirrorless cameras these days?  With out a doubt, I would.  


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7 years 11 months ago #480503 by Tim Kelley
+1 if it's the right tool for the job, I'll use what ever.  No vanity concerns here.  


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7 years 11 months ago #480530 by Shadowfixer1
The person holding the camera is way more important than the camera itself now days.
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