Feeling limited by camera gear?

We’re answering a long-debated controversy in photography. [KEH Phone Number](tel:18003425534) [1-800-DIALKEH](tel:18003425534) [Free shipping on orders $49+]( [KEH]( [SHOP]( [SELL]( [REPAIR]( [BLOG]( [Does Camera Gear Matter?]( The question of whether gear matters has been belabored time and time again, but the question continues to be relevant as beginners will always need some perspective on the topic. [Shop Canon Rebel T3]( [Shop Canon 6D Mark II]( [SHOP Canon EOS R]( Photos by Shayna Douglas, Justin Aiken, and Brady Rogers. Experience: the great equalizer In photography, there are countless decisions to make before, during and after every shot, and any one of those decisions can seem paralyzing to a beginner. When you’re less experienced, you tend to lean on the equipment to make decisions for you. Therefore, your gear matters more towards the outcome. [Shop KEH]( However, those decisions are second nature to seasoned photographers. When you can rely on experience, the gear matters less. Experience is the great equalizer, and the more you get of it, the more at ease you’ll feel with your gear. When gear doesn’t matter Take for instance Neil Leifer, whose photo of Muhammad Ali standing powerfully over a defeated Sonny Liston—arguably one of the most iconic shots from the last century—was taken with a [Rolleiflex TLR]( a camera that no sports photographers would ever consider for a job these days. [Neil Leifer Quote]( Clearly, gear didn’t matter for that shot. One, because Leifer didn’t have a choice—something like the powerful [Sony a9]( was inconceivable in 1965. But also, Leifer had the experience under his belt to put himself in the right spot at the right time to be ready to take the shot—an ability he showed time and time again throughout his long career. The specs that most sports photographers value are things like frames-per-second, a good buffer, high ISO performance, autofocus speed/accuracy, and large-aperture lenses for proper subject separation. But ultimately, specs only go so far. Timing, technique, instinct—heck—even luck are just as important as your equipment. [Shop KEH]( [CAMERA GEAR FOR SPORTS]( Gear limitations shouldn’t limit your creativity Experienced photographers are better at working around the limitations of their gear. They’ve run into innumerable problems over the years and developed workable solutions. But even a small issue is baffling to a novice who doesn’t know what they’re doing. And when you blow a shot, it’s certainly easier to point the finger at your equipment than, say, your technique. [Shop KEH]( Gear limitations are only going to make you a better photographer in the long run. Limitations may even be essential to developing your own unique style. When you stop chasing specs to keep up with other photographers, you’ll feel liberated. You’ll see that pretty soon, you’ll stop copying others’ work and come into your own. [Shop Nikon D700]( [Shop Nikon D750]( [Shop Nikon Z6]( Photos by Med Mhamdi, Kevin Laminto, and Ralph Darabos. Used gear can take you further Some equipment makes it easier to achieve your goal than other equipment, but ultimately, the result is the only thing that matters. You don’t necessarily need the latest and greatest to do good work—you just need to find a way around, or through, your limitations. For photographers who want to do more, but don’t necessarily have the means, [KEH]( is around to give you a spec bump for less money than buying new. With the money it takes to buy a new entry-level camera, for example, you can buy a used, slightly older mid-level camera with superior specs that will ultimately better serve your needs. [Shop Digital Cameras]( [Shop Film Cameras]( [Shop Lenses]( [Digital Cameras]( [Film Cameras]( [Lenses]( [SHOP ALL CAMERA GEAR]( [[180-day warranty] KEH-APPROVED 180-DAY WARRANTY]( [[free shipping over $49] FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $49]( [[call us at 1-800-DIALKEH] CALL A PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERT AT 1-800-DIALKEH](tel:18003425534) [SHOP]( | [SELL]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [youtube]( Question? [Contact us]( | [Privacy]( | [Terms]( | [View in browser]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} by KEH Camera 5080 Highlands Pkwy SE, Suite B, Smyrna, GA 30082 Need a break? [Unsubscribe]( Additional photo credits: mirrors by Maksim Goncharenok, Belle Collective, Isi Parente Please do not reply to this email as this account is automated and not monitored.