Maybe i shouldn't read camera threads after i've bought the camera.

OldNoob · 11-13-2013, 04:48 PM

Maybe i shouldn't read camera threads after i've bought the camera.
Just a little vent here. (very off topic)
So i research camera reviews and decide on a particular camera based on the Glowing reviews,, but i don't read the camera threads from people who actually have experience with the camera until AFTER i have purchased it.
Now im like, "Oh wow did i get a bad camera?" "Is it going to die within a year?"
I never really was deeply part of any particular camera forum until i got this Pentax ,, now im freaking myself out thinking, "Oh maybe i should of got that a65 or D7000" LOL
Anyway,, Here's to paranoia fueled by to much forum reading, Cheers

**Miguel** · 11-13-2013, 05:08 PM - **2 Likes**

Ahh, a classic case of cognitive dissonance. I took a consumer psychology class a few thousand years ago. One point that I well remember is that years ago the auto makers spent a significant portion of their marketing and advertising budget at creating materials that would aim to convince people who recently purchased their products to continue believing that they made the right choice..

You know, forum comments, advertising, and camera brands have little to do with actual photography. So cheer up and enjoy photography.

M

**Rondec** · 11-13-2013, 07:15 PM

There aren't many "bad" SLRs out there. Reviewers end up picking nits because, they have to find something wrong with what they are looking at. Just shoot and enjoy!

Joel B · 11-13-2013, 07:25 PM - **1 Like**

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss your sanity goodbye!!!

At least reading some threads, you know the ones involving Ricoh, squirrels and bunnies with waffles! I lost my mind years ago! I gave up looking for it! They're over rated anyway!!

SpecialK · 11-13-2013, 07:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OldNoob

Here's to paranoia fueled by to much forum reading, Cheers

I recommend never second-guessing a purchase. Just learn from mistakes :-) I also tend to discount most opinions, and any poll whatsoever.

OldNoob · 11-13-2013, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by Joel B

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss your sanity goodbye!!!

At least reading some threads, you know the ones involving Ricoh, squirrels and bunnies with waffles! I lost my mind years ago! I gave up looking for it! They're over rated anyway!!

Overrated? What your mind or Bunnies with waffles?

Joel B · 11-13-2013, 08:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OldNoob

Overrated? What your mind or Bunnies with waffles?

My mind!! I found I can function much better without it, especially at work!

**RobA_Oz** · 11-13-2013, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by Miguel

Ahh, a classic case of cognitive dissonance. I took a consumer psychology class a few thousand years ago. One point that I well remember is that years ago the auto makers spent a significant portion of their marketing and advertising budget at creating materials that would aim to convince people who recently purchased their products to continue believing that they made the right choice...

You're quite right: that's why there are BMW and Mercedes-centric magazines, but you'll also notice Canon and Nikon-only publications, too. You have to constantly stroke your customers and keep them away from contaminating outside influences!

One of the nice (healthy) things about Pentax Forums is that there is lively discussion about other brands, too, officially encouraged.

11-13-2013, 04:48 PM	#1
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402	Maybe i shouldn't read camera threads after i've bought the camera. Maybe i shouldn't read camera threads after i've bought the camera. Just a little vent here. (very off topic) So i research camera reviews and decide on a particular camera based on the Glowing reviews,, but i don't read the camera threads from people who actually have experience with the camera until AFTER i have purchased it. Now im like, "Oh wow did i get a bad camera?" "Is it going to die within a year?" I never really was deeply part of any particular camera forum until i got this Pentax ,, now im freaking myself out thinking, "Oh maybe i should of got that a65 or D7000" LOL Anyway,, Here's to paranoia fueled by to much forum reading, Cheers

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11-13-2013, 05:08 PM - 2 Likes	#2
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Ahh, a classic case of cognitive dissonance. I took a consumer psychology class a few thousand years ago. One point that I well remember is that years ago the auto makers spent a significant portion of their marketing and advertising budget at creating materials that would aim to convince people who recently purchased their products to continue believing that they made the right choice.. You know, forum comments, advertising, and camera brands have little to do with actual photography. So cheer up and enjoy photography. M

11-13-2013, 07:15 PM	#3
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	There aren't many "bad" SLRs out there. Reviewers end up picking nits because, they have to find something wrong with what they are looking at. Just shoot and enjoy!

11-13-2013, 07:25 PM - 1 Like	#4
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss your sanity goodbye!!! At least reading some threads, you know the ones involving Ricoh, squirrels and bunnies with waffles! I lost my mind years ago! I gave up looking for it! They're over rated anyway!!

11-13-2013, 07:54 PM - 1 Like	#5
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Originally posted by OldNoob Here's to paranoia fueled by to much forum reading, Cheers I recommend never second-guessing a purchase. Just learn from mistakes :-) I also tend to discount most opinions, and any poll whatsoever.

11-13-2013, 08:22 PM	#6
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402 Original Poster	Originally posted by Joel B You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss your sanity goodbye!!! At least reading some threads, you know the ones involving Ricoh, squirrels and bunnies with waffles! I lost my mind years ago! I gave up looking for it! They're over rated anyway!! Overrated? What your mind or Bunnies with waffles?

11-13-2013, 08:58 PM - 1 Like	#7
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by OldNoob Overrated? What your mind or Bunnies with waffles? My mind!! I found I can function much better without it, especially at work!

11-13-2013, 10:01 PM	#8
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by Miguel Ahh, a classic case of cognitive dissonance. I took a consumer psychology class a few thousand years ago. One point that I well remember is that years ago the auto makers spent a significant portion of their marketing and advertising budget at creating materials that would aim to convince people who recently purchased their products to continue believing that they made the right choice... You're quite right: that's why there are BMW and Mercedes-centric magazines, but you'll also notice Canon and Nikon-only publications, too. You have to constantly stroke your customers and keep them away from contaminating outside influences! One of the nice (healthy) things about Pentax Forums is that there is lively discussion about other brands, too, officially encouraged.