Zone-System-Grandpa Loc: Springfield, Ohio

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You might want to check the timing on that racecar of yours because the last lap you had taken in it had sounded like it was a wee bit retarded !

Shutter Bugger

You cant see an analogy in "perspective of the lowest common denominator". That's your inability, not mine.

The syntax of what I wrote is ok.

You are a drowning man clutching at, in this case, a non existent straw.

The smoke screen you have tried to create is not working bud.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Perhaps he teaches Potato 101 in Idaho. I have no idea about Idaho but all public school teachers make fairly good salaries and excellent benefits in California. Actually none enough though since they end up paying for a lot of supplies and educational materials out of their own pockets.

travelwp Loc: New Jersey

About the same as my health insurance........

Shutter Bugger

pffft.

Shutter Bugger

Just for the hell of it:

Check the timing on your racecar. It sounded retarded last lap.

Versus:

You might want to check the timing on that racecar of yours because the last lap you had taken in it had sounded like it was a wee bit retarded !

If you are "wondering" dear reader, see the first entry on this page.

Carl 383 Loc: Southampton UK

No, you are aiming for a perfect sensor with no dust, yet as you said, dust will be able to enter via the lens. Back in the mid eighties I purchased two Canon T90's, not to prevent dust ingress (which was never a problem with film) but so that I could shoot both with print and slide film. It resulted in a lot of lens swapping in order to take the same image twice and more importantly, lugging two bodies everywhere. I find I am carrying enough weight with the number of lenses I use, never mind carrying (and purchasing) another four or five bodies and despite what Cholly thinks, I am not that rich :cry:
I would save my money (and back) and buy some decent cleaning tools or put money aside for the occasional professional clean. By all means have two bodies for those rare times when a body is in the shop being cleaned.
Will you have five bodies with you at all times with lens attached so that you will never miss a shot?
Now I am not telling you what to do with your own money, it is your life, don't live it by my criteria, I am just replying to your original question.
I will now ask a question;
"Is there nothing else you can do for this severe attack of GAS, such as going over to Sony?"
Just a suggestion :) :) :)
Hmm, thinking about it, it would give a perfect reason to acquire more bodies - "Honey, I'm just defending against dust, it's not GAS this time!"

Carl 383 Loc: Southampton UK

He could get a point and shoot - no lens changing = no dust.

Zone-System-Grandpa Loc: Springfield, Ohio

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Have you any idea about that which you are writing ?
I mean, really think about the things which you have written.

For starters, on a photography forum, I had brought up the subject about wanting to purchase a camera and the last time that I had checked, talking about cameras on a photography forum was nothing out of the norm.

Then, you come along telling me that my syntax is amiss followed by suggesting that I need to see a psychotherapist followed by your saying that I cannot see an analogy in "perspective of the lowest common denominator, followed by your saying that I am a drowning man clutching at, in this case, a non existent straw and, then, you call me "bud" while telling me that, as you call it, "my smoke screen is not working for me?"

Now, put all of the aforementioned together and ask yourself if you feel that your responses have anything to do with a UHH member on a photography forum talking about his wanting to purchase a new camera ?

I am no expert, but in lay terms, there is a strong possibility that you are in need of counseling for anger management and if you don't think that you have demonstrated anger for all to read, you may be in need of some serious professional help.. No kidding, and I wish you the best should you ever decide to seek help.

Meanwhile, I will cease participating with this subject any longer and although my original topic had been related to photography on a photography forum, you have twisted and contorted the original idea into something which no longer is appropriate for discussion.

I wish you well..
~Doug~

Oknoder Loc: Western North Dakota

Well I made a cheeky comment earlier that I have no idea if it was answered because it got buried by all the posts, but have refrained from making any real serious post. Many people have shown negativity and even open hostility towards the OP for a multitude of reasons. Whether you disbelieve him or not, I personally do not see why it matters enough to anyone to actually take time to post about their disbelief. I don't believe too much I see in text form on these, or any other forums for that matter. While I would choose a different path, it does not mean I offer any judgement to his own avenues that only his logic can decide if appropriate or not.

I do understand the allure of having the same bodies as backup, since you do not have to re-orientate one's self to the different body, just to use a different lens. Personally I rented two D800e bodies when I went to the Middle East, where I did not want to expose the innards to the harsh elements, this gave me three identical cameras to quickly change between, without worrying about fouling up the sensor or shutter mechanisms. Granted I did break down the cameras when back at the hotel to verify the sensors were clean, without having to check photos for dust. Some people do not feel comfortable cleaning their own sensors and it can be a real PITA if you have to lose your main body for the week or two it would take to have it professionally cleaned. In my own opinion though I went for different bodies for my everyday shooting, because I never know what style of photography will tickle my fancy that week. Stretching from the range of astro and light-painting, all the way to landscape, wildlife and macro, has led me down a path that is more advantageous to have different bodies with separate abilities. But again this is my path not the OP's so his logic may lead him elsewhere.

I have seen many state in not so nice of words that he is wasting his money, and he should be using that money to help other people in one way or another. To this I have to say, bullshit. I cannot speak for anyone but myself, but I have no idea how much this man donates or assists in his private life. To be honest, it is none of our business and has nothing to do with the original question posed. When stated that he could instead assist other people who do not have it as well off as himself, I would turn this around on the poster posing such a scenario. We all are here on a photography site and the vast majority of us do not do this as a way to feed our family, it is a hobby. I would say that those who think we should share the wealth, as the RANGERS say "lead the way", give away all of your belongings that have nothing to do with your everyday "needs" before coming to me broaching how I should distribute my own money. I have worked very hard for every bit of wealth I have attained, and I am by no means claiming to be filthy rich, but I am comfortable. As far as I am concerned, as long as my bills are paid, have a nice nest-egg, as based on my age, it is no one else's concern what I deem worthy of spending my money on. No one on here needs a camera or a computer for that matter and many in the world get by with far less. I'm sure there are impoverished youths that could use the laptop you use to criticize the OP, but instead you decided that you needed it more than the poor impoverished people. Something odd about Americans I have come to notice is they are the richest people in the world and yet they are the most hateful of those that have more than themselves. I know this is a generalization and does not apply to all, but it is just something I have noticed especially dealing with those online.

While I think many of the objectors got the feeling that the OP was bragging, and maybe he was, it does not matter. If you cannot offer a reasonable response to his question, do not judge and then berate someone you do not know, and have no idea about this person, other than what they choose to share through some random moniker on a random website (no offense UHH). I tend to think people take these posts far too serious, questioning someone's, who could be all imaginary for all I know, integrity based on the amount of photos they have posted seems tacky. I too have not posted too many actual photos on the site, other than asking questions and using photos to show the actual issue I am discussing. Does this mean I do not have the equipment I say I have or that I only shoot a couple of shots a month? Some people do things that they believe are logical, but when viewed by others seems odd and random, trying to understand someone else's logic is an effort in futility. By the time you think you understand how someone thinks they go ahead and do something completely random and unexpected. I can barely understand my own logic, let alone everyone else's.

Before I get attacked for my horrendous grammar or syntax, English is not my first language and in no way strive for perfection of written speech on some website. As my father said "listen to what I mean, not what I say"

Then again what do I know
FLAME on...

Best of luck in your endeavors,
Matthew

mikeroetex Loc: Lafayette, LA

Always amazing how anonymity and the internet encourages haters to hate with full venom.
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TheDman Loc: USA

Not if you're not carrying them.

Marionsho Loc: Kansas

That's quite a snapshot indeed. Thanks for the very entertaining post.
Marion

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

I have two bodies, I always carry with that in mind, but I still have to switch lenses (have more then 20). For how many lenses are you trying to go on with this, you will need an extra person to carry all those cameras? Sometime I do carry four, but that's two around my neck and another two in the car close by.

Shutter Bugger

The screen shot below is conclusive evidence that the above is a gigantic
pile of steaming hypocrisy.

As for "anger" and "Haters" you're far too amusing for that. Ive been laughing my head off at you for hours.

You should be aware though, that when you post bull shit, you are going
to get negative feed back. You had the stupidity to post that about 12 members were agro at you in this thread... Doesnt that tell you something? IQ of 142... that's right, and the Kennedys
dont have black clothes.

You created the shit sandwich, you eat it.

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