----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Whaley" Subject: Re: ARGH!!!!!!
> > > William Robb wrote: > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Sylwester Pietrzyk" > > Subject: Re: ARGH!!!!!! > > > >> Exactly Cotty. Most people are like a children "Here it is - the > >> newest toy. I want it mummy!!!". Let's start to treat cameras like > >> a tools, not toys. > > > But cameras are toys to the majority of the people on this list, and > > to the majority of people who buy them. > > Unless you earn a living with the thing, it ain't a tool, it's just > > something you want to own. > > Normally I'm in tune with your philosopical bent, William, but this time > you're not quite right with it... > I'm not an auto mechanic, nor do I make money using my mechanic's tools, but > I'd sure be lost without them! > Same for other shop and hand tools. > Some folks can and do...I simply have them for my personal needs. > So, if I'm not making money with them, it's "mere" hobby use? > I'm very capable with my tools, and for whatever infrequent use they get, > they're indispensible to me... > > Same with my cameras. No, I do not use them every day, nor do I make any > money showing or selling my images. They're strictly for personal satisfaction. > But, I know I loved using the camera and lens I chose to do the job, and I > am continually trying to get the best out of what I have. > Hardly toys to me... I'm in the same boat with my carpentry tools at the moment. I don't do carpentry for a living, but they have come in handy for building my house. A house, like a car, is kind of a necessity, at least in our society. A camera is not, unless you are a pro photographer. I love my camera gear as much as anyone, perhaps more, but I make no effort to pretend that I don't just like to collect shiny toys to play with. William Robb
