Most Important Photo Tip I Have Learned!
Dec 27, 2018 09:32:00 #
or the $500 Nikon steel-toed boots to prevent broken toes when dropping the camera from shock when you poke your eye...
Dec 27, 2018 09:34:45 #
timcc
Loc: Virginia
Not a big deal. My ophthalmologist says my right eye will be back to normal in 6 months.
Recommended clipping my nails shorter, though.
Recommended clipping my nails shorter, though.
Dec 27, 2018 09:50:33 #
Dec 27, 2018 10:47:32 #
For every single idiotic warning label, you can bet there’s an actual idiot who did it.
I once bought a lawn mower that had a label showing two guys trimming a hedge by hand holding it. Of course it had the big red bar through it, so I knew not to try it.
But I’ll bet somebody did!
Andy
I once bought a lawn mower that had a label showing two guys trimming a hedge by hand holding it. Of course it had the big red bar through it, so I knew not to try it.
But I’ll bet somebody did!
Andy
Dec 27, 2018 15:42:25 #
Dec 27, 2018 15:56:58 #
Shutterbug57 wrote:
Not sure how many folks can afford a ~$3,500 camera and not know not to poke their own eyes, but I guess they exist.
Not-so-bright people can inherit big chunks of money too. Or win the lottery.
Dec 27, 2018 16:02:16 #
rook2c4 wrote:
Not-so-bright people can inherit big chunks of money too. Or win the lottery.
It only takes one idiot and one good attorney.
Andy
Dec 27, 2018 17:05:40 #
My new Nikon manual has same warning. Remember EVERY warning in a manual or listed on an item is because at some point SOMEONE did it and probably tried to sue the company. I remember seeing a glove compartment lid in one of my cars that had a sticker that said "Do Not Chew On Door, May Contain Hazardous Plastic". We all remember the lady who sued McDonald's when she spilled hot coffee in her lap because the cup did not say it was hot... duh! Today all cups have "Beware Hot Coffee" on them.
I swear if we keep dumbing down Americans we are going to have to hold a telethon for our society!!!
I swear if we keep dumbing down Americans we are going to have to hold a telethon for our society!!!
Dec 27, 2018 17:24:25 #
Dec 27, 2018 20:08:59 #
Stardust wrote:
My new Nikon manual has same warning. Remember EVE... (show quote)
To be fair to the coffee lady, McD’s served their coffee way over scalding temps, in an effort to maximize profits, in flimsy, poorly insulated cups, and had had several serious burn injuries, which they settled.
“Stella” sued only for the cost of treating her (third degree burn) injuries, IIRC less than $30k. The judge and jury thought rather poorly of McD’s record of paying off small sums when they knew how dangerous their practice was. They had actually done cost/benefit analysis, which were produced in court. So they awarded enormous punitive damages. As best I recall, Stella never saw the money.
So yes, there are stupid awards, but there are also plenty of irresponsible corporations.
Just trying to be fair.
Andy
Dec 28, 2018 06:15:18 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Robertl594 wrote:
Never would have guessed! This was in the Nikon Z7 Users guide. And I thought I knew a little about photography. Guess not. Glad I got this, now I know. Can’t wait to get to the QTip and ear section.
Sometimes people have to be TOLD to use common sense.
Dec 28, 2018 06:56:59 #
PRC-NH
Loc: New Hampshire
This is also why Ralphy's Mom said he couldn't have a BB gun, "You'll shoot your eye out!"
Dec 28, 2018 07:13:14 #
Robertl594 wrote:
Never would have guessed! This was in the Nikon Z7 Users guide. And I thought I knew a little about photography. Guess not. Glad I got this, now I know. Can’t wait to get to the QTip and ear section.
I suppose everyone is a special kind of stupid for something.
Dec 28, 2018 07:59:43 #
Festus wrote:
Nikon is just covering their behind. There will always be at least one moron and 2 idiots out there that will actually do exactly what Nikon warns about. And you can bet your D5 or Z7 that they will try to sue!
You are no doubt correct - morons breed faster than intelligent people and in this litigious society they are bound to sue over things that people with any intelligence would deem beyond belief. I remember a case I learned about in school decades ago - did a quick search and here is a screenshot of a description...
Dec 28, 2018 08:05:32 #
AndyH wrote:
It only takes one idiot and one good attorney.
Andy
Andy
And the U.S. has about 280 lawyers per 100K population while Japan has about 11.
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