Discretion is the better part of valor, if William Shakespeare’s Falstaff is to be believed. For my part, I’ve had plenty of ‘man-sized’ cameras in my time, which have been a proper handful to handle. Chunky full-frame DSLRs, trinity zoom lenses, pro-grade flashguns – you name them, I’ve had them.
And yes, sometimes size really does matter. When I’m on assignment as a professional photographer and want to be taken seriously by my client, imposing kit with some real gravity to it is most likely to create the best impression. But sometimes, very different and even opposite rules apply – and discretion is a key factor.
