It seems the idea of getting a camera is still stuck in my mind.
I obviously know that my photos are limited more by a lack of skill than by the camera, but I feel strongly that the iPhone relies too much on processing. Take a picture of the mist, and the phone boosts the colours to make it look like a clear day.
There is also something satisfying about using an actual camera. Holding it up to your eye, using a proper viewfinder, to take a picture makes it a more conscious action, different from, let’s say, scrolling Pinterest.
That said, when I say camera, I still mean a compact one, not an SLR. The best camera is the one you have with you, as they say.
When I couldn’t sleep last night, I did some further research. The result is that I’ve moved on from the idea of the Ricoh IV. I don’t think a fixed focal length, and one that requires me to get up close, is for me. Right now, I’m leaning toward the Panasonic Lumix L10 instead.
The important thing now is to make sure my desire for a camera is a real thing and will last, so I don’t end up with an expensive paperweight.
For that reason, I’ll wait until October at least before I take any action.
