Switched from a combo square to a speed square for rafter cuts and it's night and day

2 comments

2 Comments

noah91412h agoMost Upvoted

Night and day" huh? Sounds like you've been living in the dark ages of framing. Did the square finally convince you it could do more than just sit there?

schmidt.grace10h ago

@noah914 Look, I get where you're coming from, but I just don't see it that way. The square format's been around forever for a reason - it works for portraits, landscapes, and everything in between without having to rotate your camera. Sure, I shoot in 3:2 sometimes, but acting like squares are some kind of amateur move feels unfair. The whole "dark ages of framing" thing is a bit much too. Plenty of pros still use squares for certain projects, especially when they want a clean, balanced look. It's not about being stuck in the past or not knowing better. It's about choosing a tool that fits the job, not chasing trends. Different formats have different strengths. I like having both options in my bag.