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**RobA_Oz** · 08-15-2013, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by Pablom

This guy quoted Ken Rockwell and presented him as "a photographer and expert on cameras and lenses"

He had it coming

Definition of an expert?

#1 – an unknown drip under pressure.

A heritage joke, I know, but highly appropriate in Mr Rockwell's case.

**interested_observer** · 08-15-2013, 05:45 AM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Originally posted by Pablom

This guy quoted Ken Rockwell and presented him as "a photographer and expert on cameras and lenses"

He had it coming

He is - in his own mind.

.... a mind is a terrible thing to waste.

jcdoss · 08-15-2013, 06:30 AM

Y'all are jealous of Kenny, aren't you? :-)

shaolen · 08-15-2013, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by EarlVonTapia

I've participated in many communities where this sort of tribal behavior is present.

PS3 vs XBOX 360 was a fun one. I don't own a gaming system anymore, but I did catch wind of the release of the next generation of consoles, the PS4 and the Xbox One.

Hey buddy you forgot about Nintendo and the Wii U! (Nintendo fan here)

Tako Kichi · 08-15-2013, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Definition of an expert?

#1 – an unknown drip under pressure.

A heritage joke, I know, but highly appropriate in Mr Rockwell's case.

LOL...I always knew that as 'A has-been drip under pressure' but yours works too.

For those that are wondering what we are talking about:

ex = something that has been
spurt = a drip under pressure

RyanW · 08-15-2013, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

As I said previously - Leica fans.

Had you bothered to read the article you would know you are only a third right. Canon and Nikon fans wrote in screaming about why their gear is better.

On DP Rev the Leica forum exhibits far less pitchforks and knives than the canon, nikon, pentax or most any other forum on that site.

Even this place sometimes - witness the Benjamin is leaving Pentax for Nikon thread in which a professional photographer of long standing is trashed because he switched to a system that served his needs better.

Docrwm · 08-15-2013, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by RyanW

Had you bothered to read the article you would know you are only a third right. Canon and Nikon fans wrote in screaming about why their gear is better.

On DP Rev the Leica forum exhibits far less pitchforks and knives than the canon, nikon, pentax or most any other forum on that site.

Even this place sometimes - witness the Benjamin is leaving Pentax for Nikon thread in which a professional photographer of long standing is trashed because he switched to a system that served his needs better.

Wow, now you know what I have read and what I haven't! Don't tell my wife that you can read my mind, she's supposed to be the only one that is allowed to do that- it'll be our little secret.

**Digitalis** · 08-15-2013, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by RyanW

On DP Rev the Leica forum exhibits far less pitchforks and knives than the canon, nikon, pentax or most any other forum on that site.

Except when you mention the Hexanon 90mm f/2.8 is sharper than the Leica 90mm f/2.8 Elmarit....Or that the Konica Hexar RF was the camera the Leica M7 was supposed to be.

RyanW · 08-16-2013, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Wow, now you know what I have read and what I haven't! Don't tell my wife that you can read my mind, she's supposed to be the only one that is allowed to do that- it'll be our little secret.

I tried to give you the benefit of comprehending it by saying I thought you didn't read it. If you did read it, well... perhaps you just skimmed it. But in no way did your reply of "Leica fans....'nough said." indicate comprehension if you did read the entire article.

It was a statement about zealotry regardless of brand.

cscurrier · 08-16-2013, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by EarlVonTapia

I've heard/read that the audiophile community is the most vicious tribal subculture of all.

I've known a few.... you learn to keep any and all opinions to yourself real quick. "Viscious" would be an understatement for most...

derekkite · 08-16-2013, 11:28 PM

Originally posted by cscurrier

I've known a few.... you learn to keep any and all opinions to yourself real quick. "Viscious" would be an understatement for most...

The more minute and insignificant the differences, the more vociferous the enthusiasts. When Pentax Nikon and Canon all have instantaneous focus and human eye level dynamic range, the fights will become even more furious.

Docrwm · 08-17-2013, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by RyanW

I tried to give you the benefit of comprehending it by saying I thought you didn't read it. If you did read it, well... perhaps you just skimmed it. But in no way did your reply of "Leica fans....'nough said." indicate comprehension if you did read the entire article.

It was a statement about zealotry regardless of brand.

No, it was a superior judgemental comment that assumed information and lectured. Thanks for the attempted spin though.

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08-15-2013, 05:24 AM	#16
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by Pablom This guy quoted Ken Rockwell and presented him as "a photographer and expert on cameras and lenses" He had it coming Definition of an expert? #1 – an unknown drip under pressure. A heritage joke, I know, but highly appropriate in Mr Rockwell's case.

08-15-2013, 05:45 AM	#17
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK Originally posted by Pablom This guy quoted Ken Rockwell and presented him as "a photographer and expert on cameras and lenses" He had it coming He is - in his own mind. .... a mind is a terrible thing to waste.

08-15-2013, 06:30 AM	#18
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,801	Y'all are jealous of Kenny, aren't you? :-)

08-15-2013, 09:51 AM	#19
shaolen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,047	Originally posted by EarlVonTapia I've participated in many communities where this sort of tribal behavior is present. PS3 vs XBOX 360 was a fun one. I don't own a gaming system anymore, but I did catch wind of the release of the next generation of consoles, the PS4 and the Xbox One. Hey buddy you forgot about Nintendo and the Wii U! (Nintendo fan here)

08-15-2013, 10:20 AM	#20
Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Definition of an expert? #1 – an unknown drip under pressure. A heritage joke, I know, but highly appropriate in Mr Rockwell's case. LOL...I always knew that as 'A has-been drip under pressure' but yours works too. For those that are wondering what we are talking about: ex = something that has been spurt = a drip under pressure

08-15-2013, 02:38 PM	#21
RyanW Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 583	Originally posted by Docrwm As I said previously - Leica fans. Had you bothered to read the article you would know you are only a third right. Canon and Nikon fans wrote in screaming about why their gear is better. On DP Rev the Leica forum exhibits far less pitchforks and knives than the canon, nikon, pentax or most any other forum on that site. Even this place sometimes - witness the Benjamin is leaving Pentax for Nikon thread in which a professional photographer of long standing is trashed because he switched to a system that served his needs better.

08-15-2013, 04:43 PM	#22
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by RyanW Had you bothered to read the article you would know you are only a third right. Canon and Nikon fans wrote in screaming about why their gear is better. On DP Rev the Leica forum exhibits far less pitchforks and knives than the canon, nikon, pentax or most any other forum on that site. Even this place sometimes - witness the Benjamin is leaving Pentax for Nikon thread in which a professional photographer of long standing is trashed because he switched to a system that served his needs better. Wow, now you know what I have read and what I haven't! Don't tell my wife that you can read my mind, she's supposed to be the only one that is allowed to do that- it'll be our little secret.

08-15-2013, 06:19 PM	#23
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by RyanW On DP Rev the Leica forum exhibits far less pitchforks and knives than the canon, nikon, pentax or most any other forum on that site. Except when you mention the Hexanon 90mm f/2.8 is sharper than the Leica 90mm f/2.8 Elmarit....Or that the Konica Hexar RF was the camera the Leica M7 was supposed to be.

08-16-2013, 07:58 AM	#24
RyanW Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 583	Originally posted by Docrwm Wow, now you know what I have read and what I haven't! Don't tell my wife that you can read my mind, she's supposed to be the only one that is allowed to do that- it'll be our little secret. I tried to give you the benefit of comprehending it by saying I thought you didn't read it. If you did read it, well... perhaps you just skimmed it. But in no way did your reply of "Leica fans....'nough said." indicate comprehension if you did read the entire article. It was a statement about zealotry regardless of brand.

08-16-2013, 10:51 PM	#25
cscurrier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bellingham, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 280	Originally posted by EarlVonTapia I've heard/read that the audiophile community is the most vicious tribal subculture of all. I've known a few.... you learn to keep any and all opinions to yourself real quick. "Viscious" would be an understatement for most...

08-16-2013, 11:28 PM	#26
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by cscurrier I've known a few.... you learn to keep any and all opinions to yourself real quick. "Viscious" would be an understatement for most... The more minute and insignificant the differences, the more vociferous the enthusiasts. When Pentax Nikon and Canon all have instantaneous focus and human eye level dynamic range, the fights will become even more furious.

08-17-2013, 03:52 AM	#27
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by RyanW I tried to give you the benefit of comprehending it by saying I thought you didn't read it. If you did read it, well... perhaps you just skimmed it. But in no way did your reply of "Leica fans....'nough said." indicate comprehension if you did read the entire article. It was a statement about zealotry regardless of brand. No, it was a superior judgemental comment that assumed information and lectured. Thanks for the attempted spin though.

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