How do YOU respond to "Your camera takes REAL good pictures"..?
Jul 15, 2018 18:53:02 #
My standard answer is...... "I have been taking photos for 48 years and have owned several very nice cameras and till this day I have never had one jump up and take a picture by itself," it always seems to need my guidance to produce any image at all, much less a good one!
Jul 15, 2018 20:47:29 #
DaveO wrote:
People remark to me that I should think about upgrading my camera.
Since it isn't the camera it's the photographer, the appropriate response should be, "even that won't help".
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Jul 15, 2018 20:54:06 #
Bill_de wrote:
Since it isn't the camera it's the photographer, the appropriate response should be, "even that won't help".
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Good thing I have fun trying!
Jul 15, 2018 22:13:32 #
Jul 16, 2018 00:11:47 #
I've heard the same or similar more than once. Since a person who understands photography wouldn't say something like this, I take it for the compliment it was surly meant to be. My response is usually something like, thank you, we try and sometimes even get it right.
Jul 16, 2018 03:49:21 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
For those who have heard the observation, I'm curi... (show quote)
I completely agree, Linda. Rich got it right ~ wonderful opportunity to expand a productive conversation.
Jul 16, 2018 05:35:15 #
Jul 16, 2018 05:52:04 #
kskarma wrote:
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least... (show quote)
"Thank you, yes it does. I really enjoy using it." Then continue on discussing the topic unless asked something else about the camera. No snarky comeback as that is rude and not what they mean. Keep it off of the personal attack or stupid comeback as that does nothing to possibly making it a learning thing like saying "I had to do this or that to get the shot. The observer will then start to possibly comprehend that it is more than the camera on their own.
Jul 16, 2018 05:58:02 #
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 05:59:02 #
kskarma wrote:
I'm sure we've all heard this a few times at least... (show quote)
"Thank you! That's why I bought it!"
Jul 16, 2018 05:59:35 #
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Jul 16, 2018 06:16:57 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I guess that the OP doesn't like such a comment. I myself would love people to say that to me as I like people to pay compliment to my camera. I am very proud of it.
I would be very offended is someone say "How did you take such good pictures with that lousy camera?".
I would be very offended is someone say "How did you take such good pictures with that lousy camera?".
I actually had something like that happen with an older Canon xt (not even an xti) I have been trying to sell. I posted it in facebook marketplace along with a few sample photos and Facebook said there was no way those pictures were taken with that camera I must be trying to scam someone.
I appealed the decision and simply told them to examine the exif information in the metadata from the original upload. As a result the old camera is now listed for $100.00
Jul 16, 2018 06:19:13 #
I tell them Thank you but as we all know it is the photographer not the camera that takes the picture.
Jul 16, 2018 06:23:16 #
As stated, although a smart retort would be appropriate... I just smile and say thank you. If anyone presses further, I point out that yes, it is wonderful to have good tools and the skill and knowledge to use them.
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