I'm a Geek. Are You? LOL

dgaies · 06-08-2011, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by K-9

Depends on if it was a random gift given to you, or you actually searched ebay or conventions for it and bought it yourself.

Hypothetically, let's say my mother bought it for me about 20 years ago, I've never displayed it, but I also haven't thrown it out despite moving 5 times over the same time period. Again, hypothetically.

cmohr · 06-08-2011, 07:10 PM

Whats your view on Deep Space Nine?????

**Digitalis** · 06-08-2011, 07:33 PM

I'm a geek, when my family has issues with computers or with cameras they typically call me. I Do some programming work here and there, I also do some CGI imaging in my spare time..and that isn't when i'm not busy playing my flute or oboe.

My encyclopaedic knowledge of cameras and optics puts me in a position where there are only two camera stores in my city that can understand my more esoteric requests.

I'm more of a fan of star wars, though I find star trek watchable I wouldn't go so far as to dress like a starfleet commander....or walk around town with a starfleet badge on - I know a guy who wears one on his business suit.

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

We'll have a Romulan ale sometime.

do you use Everclear in yours?

**DRabbit** · 06-08-2011, 08:13 PM

Star Wars here too. And my brother is a major Star Wars geek.

Have I mentioned my toy collection, complete with Star Trek Phaser and Tricorder?

Or my recent fascination with 50's Civil Defense pamphlets and gear? LOL!

Digitalis: You ever see the beat-boxing flute player on YouTube? If not, I recommend it

dgaies · 06-08-2011, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by cmohr

Whats your view on Deep Space Nine?????

Better than Voyager, not as good as Next Generation.

**dadipentak** · 06-08-2011, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by justinr

I'm not at all, just considered one by those who know even less about 'pooters and stuff than me. As for the photography side of things I struggle to remember which bits of kit I have, only that some are bigger than others but I know what to reach for in any particular situation. I also really can't be bothered with all the techy stuff unless it's important and most certainly work on the need to know basis, as in I only look it up if I need the knowledge. Studying lists of camera features is absolutely anathema to me, I'd rather just be using one and needless to say 99% of the bells and whistles on my kit go through life without the slightest hint of interference.

I'm with you: it's all about results. I'm not interested in what goes on inside the black box unless it's relevant to what I want to get out of it (in which case, I'll consult my son, the geek ;~).

selar · 06-08-2011, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

start throwing pens and pencils from my pocket protector at them.

Pocket protectors are the domain of Nerds, not Geeks.

cmohr · 06-08-2011, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by dgaies

Better than Voyager, not as good as Next Generation.

Oh...No no no no no no!!!! Voyager way ahead of DSN, let me just say this "7 of 9"

Originally posted by Digitalis

I'm more of a fan of star wars,

Ahhh, That explains it then, The strong mind is not susceptible to my Jedi mind tricks, no wonder you haven't sold me that lens yet...

The Lone Gunmen were the ultimate Geeks.

K-9 · 06-09-2011, 05:04 AM

DS9 was the best one, IMO.

magkelly · 06-09-2011, 06:34 AM

I have to answer this even though the question isn't really aimed at me, anything Trek related is a must, laugh.

DS9, semi-good with me but really only because John DeLancie's Q did make an appearance. (I love DeLancie and all the Q's.) and also because I rather liked Odo and Kira there for a while. (But did not like Jadzia Dax and Worf. Whoever thought up that pairing was an idiot. That Dax character early on was terrific, old-young, wise and wonderful, and they turned her into a gushing school girl who kissed her man ON DUTY on the equivalent of the Enterprise bridge. Ick!) I'm not much of a DS9 fan though and even though I really like Scott Bakula in Quantum Leap, I just loathed Enterprise. I liked Voyager up and to a point but really I'm more of an OS and TNG fan.

How many of you remember (and watched) Space 1999? Now that's a GEEK sci-fi show. I'm also a Who fan, from way back and before you ask I'm a 5/10 gal and I actually had a T-shirt made up that says that and that has Davison and Tennant on the front, and yeah, I wear it.

Oh, and don't get me started on Star Wars, on Luke vs Anakin or you'll never shut me up...

Originally posted by cmohr

Whats your view on Deep Space Nine?????

K-9 · 06-09-2011, 07:10 AM

Space 1999 was decent. I liked the redhead Maya who changed form. Enterprise was terrible. Way too serious. Dr Who was and still is great. I like the newest girl, Amy Pond. Farscape was one of the best sci fi shows.

cmohr · 06-09-2011, 08:24 PM

OOhhhhh Space 1999, cool for its time. I liked Enterprise, Quantum Leap was cool. Farscape was great, just really didn't go for all the puppets tho. Star Wars is hellacool. I even like the new animated Clone Wars series. Actually most sci-fi. You know, Whole stargate thing, Atlantis, now SGU.

Anyone like Lexx.????

Also love rip offs, Classic "Space Balls" "Galaxy Quest" and a homage movie "Fanboys"

**DRabbit** · 06-09-2011, 10:06 PM

"Fanboys" was pretty darn funny!

Anyone going to watch "Falling Skies" on TNT... looks pretty cool...

**Digitalis** · 06-10-2011, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by cmohr

That explains it then, The strong mind is not susceptible to my Jedi mind tricks, no wonder you haven't sold me that lens yet

no, I'm not selling my sigma 100-300mm f/4 APO EX DG i'm actually planning on keeping it so I can do a head-to-head test when I get my sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG - then I might sell my sigma 100-300mm f/4 - though that actually hinges on which lens is better they are both really good. I have sold more shots from the Sigma 100-300mm f/4 than I have from my FA limiteds.

**boriscleto** · 06-10-2011, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by cmohr

Whats your view on Deep Space Nine?????

That it wasn't as good as Babylon 5.

06-08-2011, 07:33 PM	#18
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	I'm a geek, when my family has issues with computers or with cameras they typically call me. I Do some programming work here and there, I also do some CGI imaging in my spare time..and that isn't when i'm not busy playing my flute or oboe. My encyclopaedic knowledge of cameras and optics puts me in a position where there are only two camera stores in my city that can understand my more esoteric requests. I'm more of a fan of star wars, though I find star trek watchable I wouldn't go so far as to dress like a starfleet commander....or walk around town with a starfleet badge on - I know a guy who wears one on his business suit. Originally posted by Ratmagiclady We'll have a Romulan ale sometime. do you use Everclear in yours? Last edited by Digitalis; 06-08-2011 at 07:40 PM.

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06-08-2011, 06:22 PM	#16
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by K-9 Depends on if it was a random gift given to you, or you actually searched ebay or conventions for it and bought it yourself. Hypothetically, let's say my mother bought it for me about 20 years ago, I've never displayed it, but I also haven't thrown it out despite moving 5 times over the same time period. Again, hypothetically.

06-08-2011, 07:10 PM	#17
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	Whats your view on Deep Space Nine?????

06-08-2011, 08:13 PM	#19
DRabbit Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 593 Original Poster	Star Wars here too. And my brother is a major Star Wars geek. Have I mentioned my toy collection, complete with Star Trek Phaser and Tricorder? Or my recent fascination with 50's Civil Defense pamphlets and gear? LOL! Digitalis: You ever see the beat-boxing flute player on YouTube? If not, I recommend it

06-08-2011, 08:15 PM	#20
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by cmohr Whats your view on Deep Space Nine????? Better than Voyager, not as good as Next Generation.

06-08-2011, 08:28 PM	#21
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by justinr I'm not at all, just considered one by those who know even less about 'pooters and stuff than me. As for the photography side of things I struggle to remember which bits of kit I have, only that some are bigger than others but I know what to reach for in any particular situation. I also really can't be bothered with all the techy stuff unless it's important and most certainly work on the need to know basis, as in I only look it up if I need the knowledge. Studying lists of camera features is absolutely anathema to me, I'd rather just be using one and needless to say 99% of the bells and whistles on my kit go through life without the slightest hint of interference. I'm with you: it's all about results. I'm not interested in what goes on inside the black box unless it's relevant to what I want to get out of it (in which case, I'll consult my son, the geek ;~).

06-08-2011, 09:42 PM	#22
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Originally posted by Parallax start throwing pens and pencils from my pocket protector at them. Pocket protectors are the domain of Nerds, not Geeks.

06-08-2011, 11:29 PM	#23
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	Originally posted by dgaies Better than Voyager, not as good as Next Generation. Oh...No no no no no no!!!! Voyager way ahead of DSN, let me just say this "7 of 9" Originally posted by Digitalis I'm more of a fan of star wars, Ahhh, That explains it then, The strong mind is not susceptible to my Jedi mind tricks, no wonder you haven't sold me that lens yet... The Lone Gunmen were the ultimate Geeks.

06-09-2011, 05:04 AM	#24
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	DS9 was the best one, IMO.

06-09-2011, 06:34 AM	#25
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	I have to answer this even though the question isn't really aimed at me, anything Trek related is a must, laugh. DS9, semi-good with me but really only because John DeLancie's Q did make an appearance. (I love DeLancie and all the Q's.) and also because I rather liked Odo and Kira there for a while. (But did not like Jadzia Dax and Worf. Whoever thought up that pairing was an idiot. That Dax character early on was terrific, old-young, wise and wonderful, and they turned her into a gushing school girl who kissed her man ON DUTY on the equivalent of the Enterprise bridge. Ick!) I'm not much of a DS9 fan though and even though I really like Scott Bakula in Quantum Leap, I just loathed Enterprise. I liked Voyager up and to a point but really I'm more of an OS and TNG fan. How many of you remember (and watched) Space 1999? Now that's a GEEK sci-fi show. I'm also a Who fan, from way back and before you ask I'm a 5/10 gal and I actually had a T-shirt made up that says that and that has Davison and Tennant on the front, and yeah, I wear it. Oh, and don't get me started on Star Wars, on Luke vs Anakin or you'll never shut me up... Originally posted by cmohr Whats your view on Deep Space Nine?????

06-09-2011, 07:10 AM	#26
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	Space 1999 was decent. I liked the redhead Maya who changed form. Enterprise was terrible. Way too serious. Dr Who was and still is great. I like the newest girl, Amy Pond. Farscape was one of the best sci fi shows.

06-09-2011, 08:24 PM	#27
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	OOhhhhh Space 1999, cool for its time. I liked Enterprise, Quantum Leap was cool. Farscape was great, just really didn't go for all the puppets tho. Star Wars is hellacool. I even like the new animated Clone Wars series. Actually most sci-fi. You know, Whole stargate thing, Atlantis, now SGU. Anyone like Lexx.???? Also love rip offs, Classic "Space Balls" "Galaxy Quest" and a homage movie "Fanboys"

06-09-2011, 10:06 PM	#28
DRabbit Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 593 Original Poster	"Fanboys" was pretty darn funny! Anyone going to watch "Falling Skies" on TNT... looks pretty cool...

06-10-2011, 06:04 AM	#29
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by cmohr That explains it then, The strong mind is not susceptible to my Jedi mind tricks, no wonder you haven't sold me that lens yet no, I'm not selling my sigma 100-300mm f/4 APO EX DG i'm actually planning on keeping it so I can do a head-to-head test when I get my sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG - then I might sell my sigma 100-300mm f/4 - though that actually hinges on which lens is better they are both really good. I have sold more shots from the Sigma 100-300mm f/4 than I have from my FA limiteds.

06-10-2011, 08:58 AM	#30
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by cmohr Whats your view on Deep Space Nine????? That it wasn't as good as Babylon 5.