$50 Versus $5,000 Camera in a Car Shootout

We've all heard the age-old adage that gear doesn't matter and sometimes that's true. However, it's sometimes hard to visualize how that plays out and so videos like this one are a great demonstration.

One trend that has been taking the younger generations is the interest in early digital cameras. Although it's a little baffling to me, I can also see the allure. This video essentially uses one of those cheap point-and-shoots and shows what it can do. Anyone older than around 25-30 will remember most families having one of these sorts of cameras sitting in a drawer awaiting the next event!

What is most interesting about this video is that it demonstrates that the limitations of these cheap point-and-shoot cameras aren't simply across the board. That is, the limitations are mainly pertaining to tricky situations where there is a lack of light or a lot of movement. If the scene is well-lit and you can control the settings, composition becomes king and it's possible to walk away with some superb shots. The only images that really "failed" for me were the ones where the camera could not handle the low light and made the details muddied or filled with artefacts.