New gear

There is no way around it – shooting with a brand-new camera is one, if not the, most exciting aspects of photography. Admittedly, I like new technology in a stereotypically geeky way, so my view is probably biased. Still, these are exciting times for photographers, with the technology advancing at an amazing pace.

During the past couple of weeks, I’ve been taking my new Sony α7R IV for some sports and concert performance shoots. The amazing 61 Mpix of resolution and the super-nimble autofocus (I mostly shot with a Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens) makes shooting incredibly exciting. Last time I had the same feeling was when I laid my hands on a then-new Canon 1Dx. Immediately, I knew that it was a revolutionary piece of equipment that was going to change the way I approach taking photos.

I am glad that I’ve had an opportunity to take my photography hobby to a professional level. Not the smallest part of it is that it allows me to play with the latest and greatest gear. Ironically, the state-of-the-art gear is needed to stay competitive as a pro. So it is not clear at all what is the means and what is the end.