Jock Elliott
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- Troy, NY
There appears to be a widely held belief on the Internet that range-finder style cameras are less noticeable -- less likely to cause people who are being photographed to notice the photographer -- that, say, DSLR-type cameras. And, frankly, I tend to believe it. (I once saw a film of Cartier-Bresson working with his Leica and in it, he cupped the Leica in his hand and hid it behind his forearm when not actually shooting with it. Another video showed a street photographer working with a medium-format film rangefinder and a flash at close range; he couldn't have been more obtrusive if he had neon lights and clown makeup.)
But not all DSLR-style cameras are created equal. Some of the Olympus OMD cameras are pretty darn small while a Nikon D800 looks swollen to me.
So here's the question: has anyone ever done any tests to determine the "noticeability" of various camera sizes/configurations?
Alternatively, if any of the shooters here have experience in switching from one camera to another and seeing a difference in the reaction of the "photographees," please chime in.
Cheers, Jock
But not all DSLR-style cameras are created equal. Some of the Olympus OMD cameras are pretty darn small while a Nikon D800 looks swollen to me.
So here's the question: has anyone ever done any tests to determine the "noticeability" of various camera sizes/configurations?
Alternatively, if any of the shooters here have experience in switching from one camera to another and seeing a difference in the reaction of the "photographees," please chime in.
Cheers, Jock