That must be a really good camera.......
Apr 15, 2016 17:38:16 #
I don't know. I think that's perfectly understandable. She's a civilian and they couldn't possibly know better. Most folks are looking at their photos from their P & S cameras and smart phones and then they see one of yours with your tack sharp features, bokeh, ability to zoom and crop, better ISO and low light performance and it's a world apart from theirs. It's natural for them to think you must have a pretty spiffy rig and they are probably correct. By now you probably have a camera with a bigger and better sensor, fast lenses, total control over all the settings, way beyond what they are ever going to have or understand. How many of us when we were starting out thought that by getting a better camera, we could be better photographers and then learned the bitter truth.? All you can do is gently educate.
Apr 15, 2016 18:15:58 #
Apr 15, 2016 19:12:43 #
DJO wrote:
I can't believe there are 6 pages of this! Say "thank you". That's it. End of story.
I thought I was the most taciturn person in a crowd, but I guess you have me beat. I'm enjoying quite a few of the stories on this thread :-D You can always hit the 'unwatch' button at the top of the first page. :)
Apr 15, 2016 19:13:43 #
asjohnston3 wrote:
Ditto..... and most people do mean well.
Agreed. I think what they really mean implies your photographic skills, but that you do have a good camera because you could not have captured the photo with a simple P&S -- so they're really complimenting you and your equipment.
Apr 15, 2016 19:15:29 #
Flyerace wrote:
I just respond "It is a good camera. It does everything I tell it to". End of problem.
Back at ya response, great :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Don
Apr 15, 2016 19:30:02 #
After my daughter-in-laws college graduation everybody was taking pictures of her with her diploma with their cell phones when, to my surprise, her mother told them to give me some room because I had a "real" camera.
Apr 15, 2016 19:53:50 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
I have found it is of little use to go beyond a comment like that. Take comfort and satisfaction of producing a great image. That is why we do it. If the customer is happy, more the better. Most of the time it's better they don't know. After all, we may want their business again! lol
Apr 15, 2016 20:19:37 #
Big Bill
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
asjohnston3 wrote:
Down here we normally say "bless your heart" in response to complements like that.... :)
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 15, 2016 22:07:28 #
f8lee wrote:
As they say, if you go to their place for dinner just remember to compliment at the end by saying "that was a great meal - you must have a real good oven!"
The perfect squelch.
Apr 15, 2016 22:09:55 #
Actually, I don't mind this comment at all. In fact, I often find it helpful. A person comes in to my booth, is looking around, and comments, "Nice pictures. You must have a good camera", I'm right there with, "Yes, I'm very happy with it. So tell me, which of these images is you favorite"? (Enter sales mode from there). Same for "What camera do you use"? "Right now, a Canon 5D Mrk ll. I'm very happy with it. So tell me, ..."
My experience is that most people who make the comment, or ask about my equipment, are just trying to make polite conversation and certainly don't intend any insult or slight, so why be bothered. If that gets the conversation going, and gives me an opportunity to talk with them about my work (and possibly make a sale), great. I'll take that any day.
Interestingly enough, it is the "photographer" who comes into my booth and asks what camera I use, and after I tell him comments, "Oh, well I prefer the (fill in make/model here) over that one. It's far superior", that gets me annoyed. (And yes, that has happened on a number of occasions!
My experience is that most people who make the comment, or ask about my equipment, are just trying to make polite conversation and certainly don't intend any insult or slight, so why be bothered. If that gets the conversation going, and gives me an opportunity to talk with them about my work (and possibly make a sale), great. I'll take that any day.
Interestingly enough, it is the "photographer" who comes into my booth and asks what camera I use, and after I tell him comments, "Oh, well I prefer the (fill in make/model here) over that one. It's far superior", that gets me annoyed. (And yes, that has happened on a number of occasions!
Apr 15, 2016 22:16:04 #
SharpShooter wrote:
No, don't think that's ever happened to me.
What I get all the time from the Ladies is.....," WoW, to get an AWSOME shot like this, you are one HELL OF A STUD"!!!! :lol:
SS
What I get all the time from the Ladies is.....," WoW, to get an AWSOME shot like this, you are one HELL OF A STUD"!!!! :lol:
SS
Now, of course, this makes perfect sense.
Apr 16, 2016 01:11:53 #
asjohnston3 wrote:
I gave a mounted and framed photograph to a co-worker that I took of her husband with 2 of their great grand-kids when they were visiting a few months ago. I do candid portraits of my own grand-kids & have gotten pretty good at it after a lot of trial and error and practice. She loved it and I'm sure she meant no disrespect when she said "that must be a really good camera". Bet I'm not the only one who has been on the recieving end of a 'complement' like this! :) :)
I have a really good set of pots and pans. You wouldn't believe the dinners I can cook in those.
--Bob
Apr 16, 2016 01:58:35 #
Whuff wrote:
Yup, i heard it from my brother-in-law.
Walt
Walt
Hmmmm...... Snarky or just misinformed? Guess it depends on the brother-in-law.... :)
Apr 16, 2016 02:01:07 #
LarryFB wrote:
I too have heard the OP's comment before, I love your response, it's beyond great!
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 16, 2016 02:03:34 #
photocat wrote:
Many times and my responses is
Yes and I am teaching it every thing I know
Yes and I am teaching it every thing I know
Sounds good.... seems like the new DSLR's are smarter than I am....
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