Define Amateur
Written by A-lex on August 4, 2009 – 12:52 am -First, read Ken Rockwell’s fun article, How to Spot an Amateur.
Based what he had mentioned there, the following criteria is used to define are you a amateur.
1 ) Backpack
2 ) Carrying too much stuff
3 ) Polarizer over UV filter, or polarizer used all the time
4 ) Midrange zoom
5 ) Camera worn directly over the neck
6 ) Clean gear
7 ) New DSLR
8 ) Lens cap and lens keepers
9 ) Using a tripod in daylight
10) LCD magnifier
11) Beepers
12) Camera brand strap showing logo
13) Hood on backwards
14) Tripods, fast lenses and high ISOs
So, how many criteria fit into you? I am 6/14 which is 43% amateur!
Article read from albnok’s blog.
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