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Originally Posted by Gil Ritchie

"Artist" - most certainly - every time - will leave "gear freak" to others - now where is my compact - Lisbon here I come.

I agree Gil, an artists eye - regardless of the gear, will nearly always (fluke pics are always out there) produce interesting, refreshing, thought provoking and subtle images. Gear on its own will provide the technical ability, but never the "feel" or "soul" of an image.