How do YOU respond to "Your camera takes REAL good pictures"..?
Jul 16, 2018 11:14:30 #
DaveO wrote:
People remark to me that I should
think about upgrading my camera.
People remark to me that I should
think about upgrading my camera.
And you really SHOULD !
... think about it, that is. Exercise
is good for the brain :-)
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Full disclosure: I never think at all
about upgrades. It's always done
on impulse !
Not joking. The good part is that
no marketing ploy works on me,
cuz that stuff is just glossy highly
polished argument, stating all the
logical reasons to buy something.
But "logical reasons" and impulse
don't mix !
The not so good part is having 5
brands of cameras that use about
8 different batteries etc etc ....
I won't list the brands, but let's
just say there's 6 leading brands
and I don't have any Fujis. Guess
I'm lacking the Fuji Impulse gene.
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Jul 16, 2018 11:16:48 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
kskarma wrote:
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least... (show quote)
I've herd both the "you must have a great camera" and it's inverse, "that camera must take great pictures" too many times to count over the years. I generally answer with "thank you. . ." or "yes, it dose. . ." If I were to go into what makes a great picture, most people either do not really care or would not understand.
Jul 16, 2018 11:21:49 #
skylinefirepest
Loc: Southern Pines, N.C.
My camera ( Sony A77 with Sony 18-250 lens ) really does take good pictures and I'm sure that it's capable of much more that I never use! I do primarily wreck and fire pictures with landscapes and such thrown in. I've been doing wreck photography for the Moore County unit of the NCSHP for almost thirty five years so I know what the troopers want and point my camera at it and it takes good pictures! A good picture is one that they can take to court and use to explain a certain charge or action of a driver. I've been put on standby for court several times through the years but I've never had to testify and I've been told that my photos have been responsible for changed pleas and some convictions...so I guess my camera really does take good pictures!
Jul 16, 2018 11:26:15 #
User ID wrote:
And you really SHOULD ! br ... think about it, th... (show quote)
Having added a D850 to my small holdings, my wife assured me that I had better think at least twice before making any additions, so yes, I am thinking.
Three should be a charm.
Jul 16, 2018 11:26:48 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
.........
Nobody likes a smart ass.
Nobody likes a smart ass.
True dat. Responses to: "It cost more
than your wife's boob job" have been
been less than wildly positive.
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Jul 16, 2018 11:52:05 #
I love your thread. For years my wife's employer, a doctor (of course) used to say that to me. I was doing quite a few weddings at the time with Hasselblad equipment. My best response was NO response. I am a retired high school teacher. It reminds me of the saying "those who can do. Those who can't teach." Either way, they are both insults and do not require a thank you. It just proves the ignorance of some people.
Jul 16, 2018 11:59:30 #
bertloomis
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
Just say "thanks" then add, "I bet your stove [or grill] cooks very tasty food!
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Jul 16, 2018 12:32:10 #
Top Down Bruce wrote:
I get it kind of often, and often its complimenting my phone's camera which I generally mention. When referring to close-ups from my Canon 100-400 / Canon 80D combo, I just thank them and acknowledge the camera is a great advantage in close ups of wildlife.
Jul 16, 2018 12:47:49 #
Jul 16, 2018 12:56:37 #
kskarma wrote:
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least... (show quote)
"Yes, to do good work, a good carpenter needs good tools!"
Jul 16, 2018 13:01:36 #
Jul 16, 2018 13:16:56 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
kskarma wrote:
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least... (show quote)
"Yes, the camera does take really good pictures." We all know that it is the photographer behind the camera that is the reason for that. Lots of people don't understand that and don't care to learn the reasons behind that. I see a terrific photo and I wonder if they were there all day in the rain only to get two shots when the sun broke through at the end of the day. Or if they just happened upon it and shot it all in 5 minutes time. Either way would require the seeing of what is occuring before you and the aquired knowledge of how to shoot it.
Jul 16, 2018 13:19:32 #
lmTrying
Loc: WV Northern Panhandle
BebuLamar wrote:
I wonder who here on the UHH are great photographers with bad cameras?
I'm gonna go out on a limb, and say, that most of the 'photographers' here on the hog, including myself, have cameras that excede their abilities and knowledge/understanding. That's why we are here, to learn. I'm also thinking that those who have bad cameras in their possession have retired them, replacing them with 'gooder ones'.
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