Re: Cameras in a Crowd, an Observation
On 5/18/2010 11:02 PM, John Celio wrote: What sorts of cameras do you notice when you're out in a crowd? John Mostly Nikon. Less often Canon. Almost never other brands. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Cameras in a Crowd, an Observation
On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 4:02 PM, John Celio n...@neovenator.com wrote: What sorts of cameras do you notice when you're out in a crowd? John At horse show, mostly Canon Rebels and Nikon D40/60 and a few D90's. Once in a while i see a D300, or D200. Only once have i seen a Pentax camera other than my own. Dave -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Cameras in a Crowd, an Observation
John Celio wrote: Last sunday was Bay to Breakers, an annual footrace across San Francisco. Few people seem to care about the race part, honestly: tens of thousands of people (generally of college age) walk the route drunk, high and partying. Lots of people show up in costumes ranging from adult babies to superheroes to swarms of bees, and there are always scantily-clad (or even naked) people amongst the crowd too. Because of all this, most people show up with their cameras. I kept an eye out for two kinds of cameras out of curiosity: Pentax cameras and film cameras. I saw four Pentaxes: two dSLRs (late models, though not sure which), a W90 and an entry-level model whose number I couldn't see. I saw four film cameras: a Canon T-something, a Nikon F2 and two PS ultra-zoom Olympuses (Olympi?) Digitals from Canon, Sony, Nikon, Casio and some other brands were represented quite frequently, though I didn't attempt to keep track of them. Lots of them were ultra-zoom models, though, from every brand that makes one. The fact that there were as many film cameras as Pentaxes is somewhat alarming. I saw a few toy cameras (Holgas, etc), but I don't count them under film cameras since they're more of a hobbyist niche than 35mm cameras are (though admitedly they're heading that way). What sorts of cameras do you notice when you're out in a crowd? John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio You know, I hardly ever notice cameras, unless it's something out of the ordinary. During Spring Break we went to the Smokies, and while I was in the grocery store I saw someone with one of those little Oly EP-somethings I had read about. I stopped and talked to the guy, who let me hold it for a minute while we chatted. Interesting little camera, but I'm a viewfinder guy. But for the most part, if I'm out I'm looking for photos, and most cameras (at least most DSLRs) you see are interchangeable Canikons, so they blend. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/24/2010 4:23 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: But for the most part, if I'm out I'm looking for photos, and most cameras (at least most DSLRs) you see are interchangeable Canikons, so they blend. I'm more looking for photographers, than gear. Although I may use the gear to get an idea of what sort of photographer they are. Generally someone using a prime is more likely to be interesting than someone shooting a rebel with a kitlens. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Larry Colen wrote: On 5/24/2010 4:23 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: But for the most part, if I'm out I'm looking for photos, and most cameras (at least most DSLRs) you see are interchangeable Canikons, so they blend. I'm more looking for photographers, than gear. Although I may use the gear to get an idea of what sort of photographer they are. Generally someone using a prime is more likely to be interesting than someone shooting a rebel with a kitlens. ...or shooting kittens with a Rebel. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/24/2010 4:40 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Larry Colen wrote: On 5/24/2010 4:23 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: But for the most part, if I'm out I'm looking for photos, and most cameras (at least most DSLRs) you see are interchangeable Canikons, so they blend. I'm more looking for photographers, than gear. Although I may use the gear to get an idea of what sort of photographer they are. Generally someone using a prime is more likely to be interesting than someone shooting a rebel with a kitlens. ...or shooting kittens with a Rebel. For shooting kittens you don't use a Rebel, you use a Daisy, or a Red Ryder. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Larry Colen wrote: On 5/24/2010 4:23 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: But for the most part, if I'm out I'm looking for photos, and most cameras (at least most DSLRs) you see are interchangeable Canikons, so they blend. I'm more looking for photographers, than gear. Although I may use the gear to get an idea of what sort of photographer they are. Generally someone using a prime is more likely to be interesting than someone shooting a rebel with a kitlens. cough, cough ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/24/2010 5:03 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Larry Colen wrote: I'm more looking for photographers, than gear. Although I may use the gear to get an idea of what sort of photographer they are. Generally someone using a prime is more likely to be interesting than someone shooting a rebel with a kitlens. cough, cough I said generally. There are exceptions, and you're two or three of them. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Larry Colen wrote: On 5/24/2010 5:03 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Larry Colen wrote: I'm more looking for photographers, than gear. Although I may use the gear to get an idea of what sort of photographer they are. Generally someone using a prime is more likely to be interesting than someone shooting a rebel with a kitlens. cough, cough I said generally. There are exceptions, and you're two or three of them. ann LOL! ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Cameras in a Crowd, an Observation
Once I answered this the first time, I started looking. At the
Renesance festival I saw in order of prevelance, Kodak ZLRs, so many
that I didn't bother trying to count after a while. One Nikon, D40 or
D60, I didn't look to closely, maybe half a dozen of Canon's latest
incarnation of Rebel and one guy I couldn't miss because of his big
white lens and because his kit probably cost him more than every lens
and body I own combined. He had two Canon D7's one with their 28-70
f2.8 IS lens the other with their latest 70-200 f2.8 IS lens. Must have
been $7000-8000 bucks of camera equipment wanking around. Hell I've
only paid more than that for a /car/' once in my life.
On 5/18/2010 4:02 PM, John Celio wrote:
Last sunday was Bay to Breakers, an annual footrace across San
Francisco. Few people seem to care about the race part, honestly:
tens of thousands of people (generally of college age) walk the route
drunk, high and partying. Lots of people show up in costumes ranging
from adult babies to superheroes to swarms of bees, and there are always
scantily-clad (or even naked) people amongst the crowd too. Because of
all this, most people show up with their cameras. I kept an eye out for
two kinds of cameras out of curiosity: Pentax cameras and film cameras.
I saw four Pentaxes: two dSLRs (late models, though not sure which), a
W90 and an entry-level model whose number I couldn't see.
I saw four film cameras: a Canon T-something, a Nikon F2 and two PS
ultra-zoom Olympuses (Olympi?)
Digitals from Canon, Sony, Nikon, Casio and some other brands were
represented quite frequently, though I didn't attempt to keep track of
them. Lots of them were ultra-zoom models, though, from every brand
that makes one. The fact that there were as many film cameras as
Pentaxes is somewhat alarming. I saw a few toy cameras (Holgas, etc),
but I don't count them under film cameras since they're more of a
hobbyist niche than 35mm cameras are (though admitedly they're heading
that way).
What sorts of cameras do you notice when you're out in a crowd?
John
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Re: Cameras in a Crowd, an Observation
On 5/24/2010 7:45 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
On 5/24/2010 4:40 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
Larry Colen wrote:
On 5/24/2010 4:23 PM, Doug Brewer wrote:
But for the most part, if I'm out I'm looking for photos, and most
cameras (at least most DSLRs) you see are interchangeable Canikons, so
they blend.
I'm more looking for photographers, than gear. Although I may use the
gear to get an idea of what sort of photographer they are. Generally
someone using a prime is more likely to be interesting than someone
shooting a rebel with a kitlens.
...or shooting kittens with a Rebel.
For shooting kittens you don't use a Rebel, you use a Daisy, or a Red
Ryder.
That's unnecessary cruel, I would favor a Ruger 22 with hollow points.
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Re: Cameras in a Crowd, an Observation
On 18/5/10, Charles Robinson, discombobulated, unleashed: in China recently, I would scan the crowd for interesting faces... and if I saw a Pentax I'd hold up my K10D and say Pentax! and give 'em a thumbs up. Usually got a smile. In Chinese, a thumbs-up means hello there big boy, see you in the alleyway next to the Wang Dong takeaway in 5 minutes... -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On May 19, 2010, at 4:02, Cotty wrote: On 18/5/10, Charles Robinson, discombobulated, unleashed: in China recently, I would scan the crowd for interesting faces... and if I saw a Pentax I'd hold up my K10D and say Pentax! and give 'em a thumbs up. Usually got a smile. In Chinese, a thumbs-up means hello there big boy, see you in the alleyway next to the Wang Dong takeaway in 5 minutes... Hmmm... Good thing I was on a moving vehicle with a crowd of friends. :-) -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Cameras in a Crowd, an Observation
Last sunday was Bay to Breakers, an annual footrace across San Francisco. Few people seem to care about the race part, honestly: tens of thousands of people (generally of college age) walk the route drunk, high and partying. Lots of people show up in costumes ranging from adult babies to superheroes to swarms of bees, and there are always scantily-clad (or even naked) people amongst the crowd too. Because of all this, most people show up with their cameras. I kept an eye out for two kinds of cameras out of curiosity: Pentax cameras and film cameras. I saw four Pentaxes: two dSLRs (late models, though not sure which), a W90 and an entry-level model whose number I couldn't see. I saw four film cameras: a Canon T-something, a Nikon F2 and two PS ultra-zoom Olympuses (Olympi?) Digitals from Canon, Sony, Nikon, Casio and some other brands were represented quite frequently, though I didn't attempt to keep track of them. Lots of them were ultra-zoom models, though, from every brand that makes one. The fact that there were as many film cameras as Pentaxes is somewhat alarming. I saw a few toy cameras (Holgas, etc), but I don't count them under film cameras since they're more of a hobbyist niche than 35mm cameras are (though admitedly they're heading that way). What sorts of cameras do you notice when you're out in a crowd? John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Cameras in a Crowd, an Observation
2010/5/18 John Celio n...@neovenator.com: What sorts of cameras do you notice when you're out in a crowd? Definitely Canon T90 because I've had mine stolen and still think it was the greatest non-AF camera I've ever owned. Tempted to pick one up in the bay often but it would start me on another glass binge at a time that has me bartering over postage with eBay sellers because 63% sick pay just doesn't leave room. Also Nikon F5 and F6 for being my most wanted film camera list. Rolleiflexes. Hassies. Full frame alphas because of their odd prism housing shape. High end DSLRs in general and only because they don't change as often as the lower end, I don't follow the market that much. If I can't identify it, it doesn't tend to attract my curiosity. Cheers Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I saw four Pentaxes: two dSLRs (late models, though not sure which), a W90 and an entry-level model whose number I couldn't see. Pentaces I saw four film cameras: a Canon T-something, a Nikon F2 and two PS ultra-zoom Olympuses (Olympi?) Olimboi (it's Greek) Digitals from Canon, Sony, Nikon, Casio and some other brands were represented quite frequently, though I didn't attempt to keep track of them. Lots of them were ultra-zoom models, though, from every brand that makes one. The fact that there were as many film cameras as Pentaxes is somewhat alarming. I saw a few toy cameras (Holgas, etc), but I don't count them Holgae under film cameras since they're more of a hobbyist niche than 35mm cameras are (though admitedly they're heading that way). What sorts of cameras do you notice when you're out in a crowd? Camerae Leicae, Nikon Fthrice, Funi Fduibusque, Olimboi E-threen and E-1ae, Pentakidae -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: John Celio Last sunday was Bay to Breakers, an annual footrace across San Francisco. Few people seem to care about the race part, honestly: tens of thousands of people (generally of college age) walk the route drunk, high and partying. Lots of people show up in costumes ranging from adult babies to superheroes to swarms of bees, and there are always scantily-clad (or even naked) people amongst the crowd too. Because of all this, most people show up with their cameras. I kept an eye out for two kinds of cameras out of curiosity: Pentax cameras and film cameras. I saw four Pentaxes: two dSLRs (late models, though not sure which), a W90 and an entry-level model whose number I couldn't see. I saw four film cameras: a Canon T-something, a Nikon F2 and two PS ultra-zoom Olympuses (Olympi?) Digitals from Canon, Sony, Nikon, Casio and some other brands were represented quite frequently, though I didn't attempt to keep track of them. Lots of them were ultra-zoom models, though, from every brand that makes one. The fact that there were as many film cameras as Pentaxes is somewhat alarming. I saw a few toy cameras (Holgas, etc), but I don't count them under film cameras since they're more of a hobbyist niche than 35mm cameras are (though admitedly they're heading that way). What sorts of cameras do you notice when you're out in a crowd? John Saw a storm-trooper K-x in the wild the other day. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/18 Bob W p...@web-options.com: Nikon Fthrice, Funi Fduibusque Bob, you make Smithereens sound like old English nobility And for our UnitedStatesian Nikonites: E Fduibus Funum! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I look for Pentax DSLRen. Without trying too hard I spotted a few in Paris my first day here. I don't have confirmation but I think I saw an MX as well. -- Christian - http://404notfound.blogspot.com http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 01:02:26PM -0700, John Celio wrote: Last sunday was Bay to Breakers, an annual footrace across San Francisco. Few people seem to care about the race part, honestly: tens of thousands of people (generally of college age) walk the route drunk, high and partying. Lots of people show up in costumes ranging from adult babies to superheroes to swarms of bees, and there are always scantily-clad (or even naked) people amongst the crowd too. Because of all this, most people show up with their cameras. I kept an eye out for two kinds of cameras out of curiosity: Pentax cameras and film cameras. I saw four Pentaxes: two dSLRs (late models, though not sure which), a W90 and an entry-level model whose number I couldn't see. I saw four film cameras: a Canon T-something, a Nikon F2 and two PS ultra-zoom Olympuses (Olympi?) Digitals from Canon, Sony, Nikon, Casio and some other brands were represented quite frequently, though I didn't attempt to keep track of them. Lots of them were ultra-zoom models, though, from every brand that makes one. The fact that there were as many film cameras as Pentaxes is somewhat alarming. I saw a few toy cameras (Holgas, etc), but I don't count them under film cameras since they're more of a hobbyist niche than 35mm cameras are (though admitedly they're heading that way). What sorts of cameras do you notice when you're out in a crowd? John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Christian - http://404notfound.blogspot.com http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Cameras in a Crowd, an Observation
On May 18, 2010, at 15:02, John Celio wrote: What sorts of cameras do you notice when you're out in a crowd? NOTICE? Pentax, for sure. When I was in China recently, I would scan the crowd for interesting faces... and if I saw a Pentax I'd hold up my K10D and say Pentax! and give 'em a thumbs up. Usually got a smile. I saw a number of K200Ds and a K7 (!) when I was there. Other cameras, I never really pay attention. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/18/2010 4:02 PM, John Celio wrote:
Last sunday was Bay to Breakers, an annual footrace across San
Francisco. Few people seem to care about the race part, honestly:
tens of thousands of people (generally of college age) walk the route
drunk, high and partying. Lots of people show up in costumes ranging
from adult babies to superheroes to swarms of bees, and there are always
scantily-clad (or even naked) people amongst the crowd too. Because of
all this, most people show up with their cameras. I kept an eye out for
two kinds of cameras out of curiosity: Pentax cameras and film cameras.
I saw four Pentaxes: two dSLRs (late models, though not sure which), a
W90 and an entry-level model whose number I couldn't see.
I saw four film cameras: a Canon T-something, a Nikon F2 and two PS
ultra-zoom Olympuses (Olympi?)
Digitals from Canon, Sony, Nikon, Casio and some other brands were
represented quite frequently, though I didn't attempt to keep track of
them. Lots of them were ultra-zoom models, though, from every brand
that makes one. The fact that there were as many film cameras as
Pentaxes is somewhat alarming. I saw a few toy cameras (Holgas, etc),
but I don't count them under film cameras since they're more of a
hobbyist niche than 35mm cameras are (though admitedly they're heading
that way).
What sorts of cameras do you notice when you're out in a crowd?
Cameras I use. Pentax, old Kodaks, (medalists and Retinas), old Nikons,
and Leicas, because I like to look at rich people...
John
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Re: Cameras in a Crowd, an Observation
On 19/05/2010, John Celio n...@neovenator.com wrote: What sorts of cameras do you notice when you're out in a crowd? These days, primarily a mix of digi-PS and phone cams though DSLRs seem to be making an appearance more frequently. It does really depend what the type of event is though. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
