[go_vtec]

I'm not sure if this is always true. I used to take photos as a wedding photographer (it was my part time gig during grad school), but some of my clients thought the photos were too revealing with L-series lenses and 1DS or even 1D. For some clients, a liberal use of a diffuser and/or photoshop were required.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_mocok I'm always amazed looking at pictures taken with Canon 1DS Mark II + high end lens. Even for normal portrait, it can make the portrait look soooo beautiful. Kuma: I didn't take that RS1 picture.

 

[bangraman]

Grados were never purely ugly. In fact, I would say every single Grado has an old-school appeal that is if not universal, then appeals to many types of people.


"Ugly" is not the same as "Badly Designed", which the Grados definitely are.

 

[CookieFactory]

It's the sound that's ugly

 

[BRBJackson]

I'm 'bout to get these Headphiled beauties, and though not strictly Grado's per se, they look good to me

 

[darkninja67]

Grados are ugly but they sound so freaking good.

 

[dj_mocok]

Quote:

Originally Posted by go_vtec I'm not sure if this is always true. I used to take photos as a wedding photographer (it was my part time gig during grad school), but some of my clients thought the photos were too revealing with L-series lenses and 1DS or even 1D. For some clients, a liberal use of a diffuser and/or photoshop were required.

There is no universal taste for photography, just like many other things. Just like your clients weren't so hot about the L lens, you can find in many sites that that particular 1.2 L lens has love/hate relationship as well. Some people hated it, some love it.

I guess I fall into the latter one, just can't go past that sharpness and very creamy background... I wish I had the setup like that person... one of those things I might never be able to afford...

 

[Edwood]

The pictures are beautiful? Yes.

The Grados' industrial design? No.

But it's not what's on the outside that has made them so popular.