Technology has moved on considerably in the 22 years that I've worked as a photographer. The quality of images that can now be produced by digital cameras is a world apart to those from when I started out. Just over two decades ago the tool of my trade was a Nikon D1 - a solidly built workhorse of a camera, which was a market leader at the time, but in low light conditions it really struggled. The image it produced at any ISO setting above 400 was very grainy and lacking in standard. The film cameras of the day were still holding their own.
But the ability of the digital camera to deal with poor lighting conditions these days is remarkable. ISO settings can be pushed into the thousands meaning that an image can be created in almost any conditions, no matter how dark.
I recently covered a graduation ceremony at the magnificent Durham Cathedral - students from Bishop Auckland College being recognised for their academic achievements. The cathedral is a stunning setting in which to work, however, it's very dark which, does make my job that bit harder. A steady hand, ability to spot pools of light and a focus on slower moving subjects is needed in order to capture sharp images, even with the latest cameras at hand.
Encountering such challenging lighting conditions is a regular part of my work and still managing to create quality images is extremely satisfying. I feel fortunate to live and work in an age where this technology is at our disposal, and I look forward to seeing what further advancements will be made over the next 20 years.
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