Canon 5d Question
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This is something apparent in every creative genre (music, design, film...) . As technology progresses, the quality of the material that is able to be produced increases, while the ease and overall cost decreases. The average consumer can now record an album, or design a web page or print magazine, or shoot a movie; each for under $5k of equipment and materials.
Now, this does not mean that little cousin Jerry will be able to pick up a 5D and be Ansel Adams or Darren Aronofsky. What it does mean, is that the drivel that they DO produce, will have more pixels, and probably be exposed correctly. If you take photos with any really high end camera equipment, digital or not, it can make mediocre shots not look as mediocre. Grab a Hasselblad, good film, a light meter, and a 10 minute crash course, and you will have some great looking shots, this is nothing new. What you won't have are amazing pieces of art. As mentioned before, all this does is raise the bar of excellence.
In the past, what separated the average consumer from the professional was not only skill, but equipment. Now that equipment gap is closing, and we are left with what we do with it. It IS exciting, because we will see art and creativity from people whom wouldn't have previously had access to quality items. Now the genius kid can actually produce a concerto in his bedroom, or fields like editing and compositing can be preformed from home. Does this threaten the low to mid-level working professional? Yes. People can now provide services for a fraction of the cost, but a true quality product will always remain at a premium. So what does that mean? Embrace it, learn it, expand your skillset, and work your ass off, and you can still get your optimal day rate.