An article with the ring of truth: Simplicity by Ken Rockwell

[Jay Decker]

Regardless of whether you think Ken Rockwell is a quack or a sage, his article on Simplicity is worth reading and reflective consideration. I had to read the section entitled Too Much Equipment a few times - it was difficult for me to hear on the first reading, because it had the ring of truth and I am culpable.

Does this mean that I'm going to reduce my equipment inventory? Yes, with time. More importantly, henceforth I intend to go shoot more frequently with less equipment, e.g., one camera and one lens, but more film holders.

Hi, my name is Jay and I have too much photography equipment.

Here's the full URL to Ken Rockwell's Simplicity article: http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/simplicity.htm

[Heroique]

(Here we go.)

Now, now, let’s be nice this time – it’s a worthwhile, mildly provocative read.

And if you have to, pretend it’s not Ken. Would that influence your reaction?

[Jay Decker]

And if you have to, pretend it’s not Ken. Would that influence your reaction?

Was I not clear? I do agree with the thesis in Ken's article.

[Heroique]

My apologies, I didn't mean you. You were very clear. I meant all future readers.

Many will burst into this thread w/ unrelated prejudices about Ken.

I was suggesting one lay them aside before reading this article & feeling the visceral reaction.

One might even take a few deep breaths, or wait a few minutes, before sharing over-heated replies.

[Dan Fromm]

Jay, you might want to read this: http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ic-bullet.html

[benrains]

Jay, you might want to read this: http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ic-bullet.html

I like this article better.

I couldn't get more than about halfway through Ken Rockwell's before I got disgusted with his extraneous and irrelevant sexist and racist commentary. He's a tool.

[Eric Biggerstaff]

I read this and other than the comments that really are, as Ben pointed out, sexist and racist there is not much new or interesting. This idea has been around forever.

[Bill_1856]

Just another teckky pontificating. I don't recall ever hearing anyone say that Mr. Rockwell is much of a photographer.

[Frank Petronio]

I like Rockwell but true, he isn't a photographer.

[Jay Decker]

Dan - thanks for the link to the magic bullet chaser article by Kevin Bourque!