Part 1: Hardware (continued)

In the course of my photo career, I have also owned Pentax, Sony, Canon and Mamiya, all of which were excellent cameras. I don't subscribe to the elitist philosophy that unless you own a camera system of crippling cost you can't get great pictures. 

My preference for Nikon stems mostly from habit:  I've been shooting with Nikons for decades, and they've always proven to be reliable and well made.

I also like the way the camera holds in my hand. It just feels right. I know that seems like an minor consideration, but when your camera is a business tool, and not just an expensive toy, being comfortable with your equipment is a valid consideration.

In spite of a fairly impressive photo track record, I've never owned a complete high-end professional camera system in my life. 

This admission may come as a surprise from someone who has 9 calendars, 17 cover shots and 500 magazine articles to his credit, but it's true. 

I say this not to solicit sympathy, but to demonstrate a point:  being well-grounded in camera basics has helped me enormously.  I've always managed to overcome the limitations of my equipment.  Consider the example of blues giant B.B. King on the next page.

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