rabbitslayer Loc: NW Iowa

Having essential tremors most of my 77 years, I really have to work at holding the camera steady, so I feel proud when I get a good picture. However, I have to say the anti vib lens make it easier, so I have say my camera does take good pictures.

ssohl Loc: NJ

Say “Thank you.”

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

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I don't know what dimension you reside in but guns can and are used to kill people. Guns were invented for only 1 reason and that was to kill. It doesn't matter what they are used to kill; what matters is they are meant to kill. As for the DNC, I'm not a democrat. As far as making myself look foolish, if you truly believe firearms primary intention was not killing, then you are a much bigger fool than I can ever be.
I use to collect firearms, both rifled and smooth bore, handguns, rifles, shotguns and muzzle loaders. I use to mold my own lead and reload my ammunition. I've restored several 1st and 2nd world war rifles and I've made several muzzle loaders. They were a blast to shoot. I use to hunt but gave it up when I came to the conclusion there are way too many people running around the woods, with loaded weapons, that shouldn't be. I still have my hunting rifles, a .30-06, 7MM and a .444, but I no longer have any shot guns, hand guns or muzzle loaders.

I do believe the original point was guns don't kill people, people kill people. I was simply pointing out that guns are a tool used by people to kill people, that's all, nothing about gun control, which I am a firm believer in. You should always have control of your gun.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

But isn't it both the photographer and the camera?!
You're telling me Canon isn't as good as Nikon? Or is it Nikon isn't as good as Canon. Just too confusing...
It's been my experience that DSLR'S aren't necessarily better than MILC'S or vice versa, only different.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Seriously...!? What trap are you talking about? The subject matter is guns, not frying pans or out of control space debris. Since the subject matter was guns and guns are the tool in question then the tool is totally relevant. Anything other than a gun is totally irrelevant. And where did I mention murderers? Now you are just twisting what I said and putting words in my mouth.

josquin1 Loc: Massachusetts

Reminds me of a story about the great violinist, Jascha Heifetz. He had just finished performing a recital and an admirer came up to him and said, "wow your violin sounds fabulous." Heifetz looked at him picked up his violin and shook it, and he said," Do you hear something? I don't. "

via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

I often hear, "you must have a really good camera." I simply say, "yes, I do have a good camera," and thank them. It's not worth the effort when they actually do mean well.

Paul Moshay Loc: Los Angeles, CA

In a couple of photo groups I have belonged to in the past 70 years, it was often said when a very good picture was shown, "you must have a great camera". It was a running joke that everyone knew and understood. We all knew it was not the camera, lens or film but the cameraperson and their creativity that did the job.

jaimeblackwell Loc: Lewiston, Maine

You say "Yeah, I really like it"..... Thanks!

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

Thank you?

Photographer Jim Loc: Rio Vista, CA

When i was doing art festivals i would often hear the "You must have a good camera" line (or some variation of same). It never bothered me, and I never felt a need to engage in a "its the photographer, not the camera" conversation. I never took their comment as anything other than a means for the person to open the conversation with me, the artist. I'd simply reply that yes, I'm happy with my equipment, and then turn the conversation to the images on display.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

n3eg Loc: West coast USA

Your mouth gives real good compliments.

skywolf

I usually smile and say "I taught it everything it knows." Usually works.

lmTrying Loc: WV Northern Panhandle

LOL, you got me.

Actually I expected some one to take me to task on my "gooder one" comment about bad cameras.

Now that I look back on this post, I see my possible poor choice of words. You are correct, there are a lot of professional photographers out there that can take technically correct images that have little or no interest to anyone other than to record or prove facts. My intent in using the term "professional level photographer" was to indicate someone having the ability and talent to take interesting and beautiful photos that grab peoples interest to the point of them laying down hard earned cash to posses that image. Some of those people own studios, and make a living taking and selling photographs. Others work hard to perfect their hobby to be the best that they can. These are the two groups of people I was trying to refer to by using fewer words.

This seems to be my shortcoming, trying to explain something in as short a description as I can. It seems like I always have to come back and explain myself. But that's OK. At least I know someone reads what I have to say, and has enough interest to make comment.