Is this an age thing? or just me
Oct 15, 2012 14:52:02 #
I'm curious about the reference by some members to their photographic equipment as "Toys". I see an expensive lense or camera as a precision instrument, something I take pride in owning, something to look after and treat respectfully. A tool, which I may someday master and produce quality images with. If I thought of my equipment as toys, I don't think I would bother with photography. I am a qualified toolroom engineer and my age is 65 is this just an old fart being picky. Be as blunt as you want. lol
Oct 15, 2012 15:01:52 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
Well, tell ya wot, Robbie7, I've got a number of years on you and it bothers me not when someone refers to their equimpment as toys... Some I know laughingly refer to "their" equipment as toys, and I'm not talking cameras.
Sooo, now if you don't mind, I think I'll pick up my toys and go...........
Sooo, now if you don't mind, I think I'll pick up my toys and go...........
Oct 15, 2012 15:14:15 #
Old Timer
Loc: Greenfield, In.
The only difference between boys and men I am told is the price of their toys. What makes the difference? We play with all of them.
Oct 15, 2012 15:19:04 #
Robbie, I'm far older than you are. Not to let the euphemism of "toys" get under your skin.
I worked in data processing for most of my life and today, even computers, phones, iPads, and yes, my cameras are all toys--"boy's toys" at that!
Cheers,
Carol
I worked in data processing for most of my life and today, even computers, phones, iPads, and yes, my cameras are all toys--"boy's toys" at that!
Cheers,
Carol
Oct 15, 2012 15:24:46 #
To me, toys are things we own that we do not depend on to make a living. For example we own a pleasure boat which is a toy to us. If I were a fisherman or did tours to make a living, the boat would not be a toy. My camera is a toy as I do not need it but I get a great amount of joy out of having it and sharing the memories it creates for me and family. And I am almost 65 so I don't think it is an age thing. I know many men that have a toy sitting in their garage. They have a daily driver for work but the toy is a Corvette or a '32 duece coupe if you will, a "toy" to play with now and then. :)
Oct 15, 2012 15:47:52 #
Robbie7 wrote:
I'm curious about the reference by some members to... (show quote)
It goes something like "the only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys". If they aren't necessary to life (e.g. food and alchohol) and don't make your living for you then they are toys...for you.
Yes, you too are becomming a picky old fart. (I have a year on you :-P )
Oct 15, 2012 16:41:08 #
Oct 15, 2012 17:01:23 #
I agree with you, but I guess it probably is age related. We are from a different generation when things didn't work right you repaired or tuned them up. Now everything is throw it away and buy a new one. I have target rifles and pistols that are 50 years old and still am able to compete with them. It's the 70 year old eyes that are my weak point.
Oct 15, 2012 18:17:55 #
Oct 15, 2012 18:28:32 #
Thanks for your comment. I think you are right. When I was a kid growing up I could not imagine that one day I would own some of the fantastic technology there is today. Everything we had was second hand and refurbished by ourselves to be almost like new..I wonder if I was half my age today not knowing any different I would also see these things as toys..I still cant get over Satnav...I also think that if you don't have to struggle to buy things then you appreciate them less...Was the Space shuttle a toy and Concorde..lol..thanks again..regards
Oct 15, 2012 18:31:59 #
Thanks for your comments :-) You've made me laugh especially your comment alchohol a neccessity...thanks again..all the best
Oct 15, 2012 18:41:20 #
Thanks for replying..:-) WOW! you have a pleasure boat, if I had a pleasure boat I think I would look at my camera like a toy.. :-D only joking..I do appreciate your replying the various comments so far are interesting to me...thanks again...regards
Oct 15, 2012 18:42:52 #
Oct 15, 2012 18:51:53 #
vinnya
Loc: connecticut
they always been toys, even when i was alot younger the items whatever they were, were my toys
Oct 15, 2012 19:54:10 #
if you shoot with a Holga or a Diana, they really are toys!
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