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

This mini exhibition explores the question: Has technology had a positive impact on photography?
To investigate this, Ralph 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, Ralph 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.

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

Ralph created this exhibition as part of his HPQ (Higher Project Qualification) He was inspired by a photography workshop he attended at Dimbola last year curated by our education coordinator Kelly Wetherick. 
Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) is a Level 2 academic qualification in the UK (typically for ages 14–16) that challenges students to complete an independent project on a topic of their choice. It is worth half a GCSE and is assessed through a 2,000-word report, an artefact, or a presentation,