Bullfrog
Mu-43 Top Veteran
Something bebrox wrote here https://www.mu-43.com/showthread.php?t=511&page=2 got me thinking.
How much did the aesthetic qualities of your :43: camera factor into your buying decision?
For myself, on reflection, quite a lot actually. My initial reactions to seeing photos of the GF1 were, "that's gorgeous". When I held one in the shop I was immediately taken by what a fantastically beautiful piece of kit it was.
I don't recall having similar responses when buying other gear. When I bought my previous DSLR (Canon 40D) I fixated on the functionality, features and IQ. It was/is a fairly nondescript looking body and never had me looking at it thinking it was beautiful.
My GF1, on the other hand, I can take out of the bag and just spend a few moments admiring its design without even taking a shot.
I don't know whether this is really healthy :smile:
In fact I decided that it was a beautiful object,...
How much did the aesthetic qualities of your :43: camera factor into your buying decision?
For myself, on reflection, quite a lot actually. My initial reactions to seeing photos of the GF1 were, "that's gorgeous". When I held one in the shop I was immediately taken by what a fantastically beautiful piece of kit it was.
I don't recall having similar responses when buying other gear. When I bought my previous DSLR (Canon 40D) I fixated on the functionality, features and IQ. It was/is a fairly nondescript looking body and never had me looking at it thinking it was beautiful.
My GF1, on the other hand, I can take out of the bag and just spend a few moments admiring its design without even taking a shot.
I don't know whether this is really healthy :smile: