I feel like this can be applied to most fields. Do you need an IDE to write, for example, Java or C#? No. But it sure is nice! And you can do some pretty cool

I feel like this can be applied to most fields. Do you need an IDE to write, for example, Java or C#? No. But it sure is nice! And you can do some pretty cool code analysis and refactoring with some good tools. Do you need a jointer, a planer, a bandsaw, a CNC router, a … as a hobby woodworker? No. But it sure is nice to have the right tool for the job. I’ve seen some pretty clever hacks by people to work around not owning a specific tool. They work great for a one-off. But you really need to learn your workflow and identify real bottlenecks and address them. This post is a great reminder not just photography, but to a lot of things in life. :)