Has Technology Had a Positive Impact on Photography?
4 Cameras, 6 Subjects

This exhibition explores the question: Has technology had a positive impact on photography?
To investigate this, I captured a series of images using four cameras spanning nearly 50 years of technological development. Each camera was paired with a similar focal length (approximately 50mm) to maintain consistency.
The cameras used were:
•Canon AE-1 (1976), a film camera
• Canon 5D Mk I (2005), an early digital DSLR
• Canon R50 (2023), a modern mirrorless camera
• iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025), with Al-assisted
image enhancement
Using these tools, I photographed six subjects- landscape, animal, portrait, product, lifestyle, nature, and food-keeping the composition consistent by shooting from the same angle and distance each time. By presenting these images side by side, the exhibition invites viewers to compare image quality and the influence of technological advancement.

Ralph is undertaking a HPQ (Higher Project Qualification) and was inspired when he attended a photography workshop at Dimbola last year.

This exhibition is currently on display in our back corridor downstairs and is free to browse.