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Jul 2, 2012 12:46:10   #
I STOP TO SHOOT Loc: By the No. CA Sea
 
Swamp Gator wrote:
Tarkus wrote:
I can't wait to hear the responses to this one. Status issues will be thrown into the dirt. Chick magnets will dwell among those in the dirt. What is it that you guys gain from all of the stuff you drag around as opposed to my new Sony P&S with the advanced electronics? I certainly don't get it, but I'm sure that you are about to bitch at me about the old school stuff.

I liked the camera so well that I bought a second. Let the sentimental technology thoughts fly ... He went that away ===>
I can't wait to hear the responses to this one. S... (show quote)


Wow, I really like your eagle.... Really is a great shot.
So are you saying you believe cameras such as Canon's
5D MK III and 1D X, or Nikon's D 800 do not utilize "advanced electronics", and should be considered "old school stuff" and sentimental technology?!?

No knowledgable, clear thinking individual could possibly make statements like that and hope to be taken seriously.

But to offer an answer to any reasonable portion of your question "Why Do You Drag Around Expensive Photo Gear?"... well a lot depends on what you shoot.

If you mainly shoot kids in the backyard, photos of your pets, vacation snaps, scenics, birthday parties and other similar situations, then a P&S will likely be fine for most of those.

If however you shoot action such as sports or wildlife (as I do) then a P&S is just not going to cut it.

Will your "advanced electronics" little Sony get these shots I've posted here?
Maybe, but probably not.

In any case since you have never posted *any* photos here you have taken recently, we have no way to know if you are any good and know what you are doing, and you are in no position to criticize other photographer's choice in gear.
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Jul 2, 2012 12:47:24   #
BrandyVSOP Loc: Oregon USA
 
Tarkus wrote:
What is it that you guys gain from all of the stuff you drag around as opposed to my new Sony P&S with the advanced electronics? I certainly don't get it, but I'm sure that you are about to bitch at me about the old school stuff.===>


Tennis Elbow !

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Jul 2, 2012 12:47:34   #
ijustshotu Loc: Northern California
 
Why does anything that's 'bad ass' look angry?
jerryc41 wrote:
Swamp Gator wrote:
Tarkus wrote:
I can't wait to hear the responses to this one. Status issues will be thrown into the dirt. Chick magnets will dwell among those in the dirt. What is it that you guys gain from all of the stuff you drag around as opposed to my new Sony P&S with the advanced electronics? I certainly don't get it, but I'm sure that you are about to bitch at me about the old school stuff.

I liked the camera so well that I bought a second. Let the sentimental technology thoughts fly ... He went that away ===>
I can't wait to hear the responses to this one. S... (show quote)


So are you saying you believe cameras such as Canon's
5D MK III and 1D X, or Nikon's D 800 do not utilize "advanced electronics", and should be considered "old school stuff" and sentimental technology?!?

No knowledgable, clear thinking individual could possibly make statements like that and hope to be taken seriously.

But to offer an answer to any reasonable portion of your question "Why Do You Drag Around Expensive Photo Gear?"... well a lot depends on what you shoot.

If you mainly shoot kids in the backyard, photos of your pets, vacation snaps, scenics, birthday parties and other similar situations, then a P&S will likely be fine for most of those.

If however you shoot action such as sports or wildlife (as I do) then a P&S is just not going to cut it.

Will your "advanced electronics" little Sony get these shots I've posted here?
Maybe, but probably not.

In any case since you have never posted *any* photos here you have taken recently, we have no way to know if you are any good and know what you are doing, and you are in no position to criticize other photographer's choice in gear.
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Very impressive images. By the way, why do eagles always look angry?
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Jul 2, 2012 12:50:33   #
ijustshotu Loc: Northern California
 
I'm lookin' for him right now.
Gidgette wrote:
6 pages and no Tarkus. Where did he go???????

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Jul 2, 2012 12:55:23   #
Nevada Chuck
 
Tarkus wrote:
I can't wait to hear the responses to this one. Status issues will be thrown into the dirt. Chick magnets will dwell among those in the dirt. What is it that you guys gain from all of the stuff you drag around as opposed to my new Sony P&S with the advanced electronics? I certainly don't get it, but I'm sure that you are about to bitch at me about the old school stuff.

I liked the camera so well that I bought a second. Let the sentimental technology thoughts fly ... He went that away ===>
I can't wait to hear the responses to this one. S... (show quote)


I don't know. Why do you walk around with zombie makeup and fifteen pounds of bling stuck through your face, or is your avatar someone else that you admire, like a local college professor or political leader?

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Jul 2, 2012 12:58:36   #
ijustshotu Loc: Northern California
 
Eleven pages and no Tarkus. Here Tarkus! (whistle, whistle, whistle). TARKUS! Must've gone the way of his p&s. Or he's out tryin' to take "decent photos". Good luck Tarkus.

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Jul 2, 2012 13:00:03   #
johnbee418 Loc: Manchester Conn.
 
Frank T wrote:
The question reveals that you know little of the subject. If a P&S could produce the results of a D4 we'd all be carrying your p&s. I've heard it said that an artist can work with any tools, but whenever I see a successful artist they always have the best tools they can afford. (There's a reason for that)
I agree with Fstop, Post six of your photos and let us see how good you are.


This reply proves that these jerks are truly arrogant and their bags of equipment merely sustenance for maintaining that "image". Like this creep is good enough to be a judge of good photos?!!

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Jul 2, 2012 13:00:03   #
jessiebeephotos
 
:D

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Jul 2, 2012 13:01:30   #
BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
 
Tarkus wrote:
I can't wait to hear the responses to this one. Status issues will be thrown into the dirt. Chick magnets will dwell among those in the dirt. What is it that you guys gain from all of the stuff you drag around as opposed to my new Sony P&S with the advanced electronics? I certainly don't get it, but I'm sure that you are about to bitch at me about the old school stuff.

I liked the camera so well that I bought a second. Let the sentimental technology thoughts fly ... He went that away ===>
I can't wait to hear the responses to this one. S... (show quote)

A really interesting and thought-provoking question. Sometimes I ask myself the same thing. I too have several excellent P&S and bridge cameras and, when I have to walk a significant distance, I will carry one of those. When I need an especially high quality image, I will turn to my larger camera, not because of advanced electronics, but because of the superior optics. Thank you for asking a question that gave me an opportunity to examine the rationale of my camera choice.

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Jul 2, 2012 13:10:08   #
charlie Loc: Minneapolis, Minnesota
 
Frank T wrote:
The question reveals that you know little of the subject. If a P&S could produce the results of a D4 we'd all be carrying your p&s. I've heard it said that an artist can work with any tools, but whenever I see a successful artist they always have the best tools they can afford. (There's a reason for that)
I agree with Fstop, Post six of your photos and let us see how good you are.


Lighten up Frank. Tarkus is tweakin' us. He seems to be a rather free spirit and keeps this forum active. And he likes women!!!

:-D

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Jul 2, 2012 13:12:22   #
MainStreet Business Loc: Butler, MO
 
Tarkus wrote:
I can't wait to hear the responses to this one. Status issues will be thrown into the dirt. Chick magnets will dwell among those in the dirt. What is it that you guys gain from all of the stuff you drag around as opposed to my new Sony P&S with the advanced electronics? I certainly don't get it, but I'm sure that you are about to bitch at me about the old school stuff.

I liked the camera so well that I bought a second. Let the sentimental technology thoughts fly ... He went that away ===>
I can't wait to hear the responses to this one. S... (show quote)


I don't know why we carry all that gear around.

I am sure National Geographic is just burning up your telephone calling you for photo advice.

If your avatar is a photo of you, I can see why you don't want to carry any gear around. It surely takes all your energy just to hold your head up straight.

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Jul 2, 2012 13:12:56   #
Weddingguy Loc: British Columbia - Canada
 
Tarkus wrote:
I can't wait to hear the responses to this one. Status issues will be thrown into the dirt. Chick magnets will dwell among those in the dirt. What is it that you guys gain from all of the stuff you drag around as opposed to my new Sony P&S with the advanced electronics? I certainly don't get it, but I'm sure that you are about to bitch at me about the old school stuff.

I liked the camera so well that I bought a second. Let the sentimental technology thoughts fly ... He went that away ===>
I can't wait to hear the responses to this one. S... (show quote)


This has been a very successful thread so far . . . look how many pages already and I haven't even had my shower yet!!!

Congrats on being the best $hit disturber of the day :thumbup:

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Jul 2, 2012 13:16:01   #
ijustshotu Loc: Northern California
 
:thumbup:

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Jul 2, 2012 13:29:01   #
nikonlad Loc: Venice, FL
 
When they make a P&S that will take photos as good as all the
junk I have to carry, I'll buy it, and gladly pitch my junk.

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Jul 2, 2012 13:37:18   #
ijustshotu Loc: Northern California
 
Ouch! Don't pitch your junk! That's gonna hurt.
nikonlad wrote:
When they make a P&S that will take photos as good as all the
junk I have to carry, I'll buy it, and gladly pitch my junk.

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