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Fenwoodian · 07-16-2022, 02:35 PM - **10 Likes**

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I about lost my lunch when I read yet another for sale ad here on PF where the seller expressed serious remorse in having to sell his "BELOVED" Pentax camera. Why do sellers keep calling their camera gear "BELOVED"? If the sellers' gear is really that special to him, then why is he even selling it?

I only see this adjective used to describe more expensive camera gear. For example, I've never seen a battery grip or a camera strap called "BELOVED". Maybe the seller thinks that by using such a gentle/loving/affectionate term he'll fetch a higher price because the buyer will believe the camera has been taken better care of?

I don't even call my wife "BELOVED", Probably the closest I've ever been to an inanimate object was the relationship I had with my rifle while in the US Army. I always slept with my rifle when in the field, yet I never referred to it as my "BELOVED" rifle.

Because "BELOVED" is so overused, maybe the next time that I sell my camera I'll have to come up with a new descriptor - what do you think of: darling, sweetheart, precious, sweetie, or cherished????

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Last edited by Fenwoodian; 07-17-2022 at 09:51 AM.

**RobA_Oz** · 07-16-2022, 02:45 PM - **2 Likes**

Overstatement seems to be part of the contemporary world. Perhaps it’s a result of affluence, loss of religiosity or the dominance of the consumer economy and the cult of “masstige”. I find it slightly irksome, just like when people tack the word “proud” in front of their self-identifier.

Ultimately, over-used words become “weasel” words: words that have had the meaning sucked out of them, like a weasel sucks the innards out of an egg.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-16-2022, 02:49 PM - **11 Likes**

Perhaps I should steer well clear of this thread...

**RobA_Oz** · 07-16-2022, 02:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Perhaps I should steer well clear of this thread...

You can run, but you can’t hide.

timb64 · 07-16-2022, 03:29 PM - **3 Likes**

A collection of metal, plastic and glass for taking photos!?
Whereas my MX5 (Miata in the US),that certainly is my BELOVED!!

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-16-2022, 03:38 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

Is your camera your "beloved"?

If so I am rather unfaithful, as I have so many...

Chris

**Rondec** · 07-16-2022, 04:15 PM - **1 Like**

It's a term that is likely exaggerated, but many do feel fondly of their gear. Some who have left Pentax return, saying that they like the feel of the cameras and didn't connect with others.

Live and let live is my motto...

**paulh** · 07-16-2022, 04:58 PM - **12 Likes**

"The Precious" is the term I use...

wadge22 · 07-16-2022, 05:15 PM - **2 Likes**

Language is flexible, and always dependent on context.
I can say I 'love' my Darn Tough socks, and that I 'love' my new job, and that I 'love' my mother, and that I 'love' my girlfriend, and the reader should be able to infer that I mean something different in each instance.

**luftfluss** · 07-16-2022, 07:12 PM - **2 Likes**

**Digitalis** · 07-16-2022, 09:17 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

Why do sellers keep calling their camera gear "BELOVED"? If the sellers' gear is really that special to him, then why is he even selling it?

If I ever sell anything that I have enjoyed the use of it will undoubtedly be in well used condition, My sigma 100-300mm f/4 is well and truly battered lens but I have had a blast using it. If I ever sell anything in mint or pristine condition, that is a telling factor as to how useful it was to my work. Even my most valued posessions I would never refer to as beloved.

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

what do you think of: darling, sweetheart, precious, sweetie, or cherished????

Or whatever Kerrowdown calls his lenses...

---------- Post added 2022-07-17 at 02:51 PM ----------

Originally posted by paulh

"The Precious" is the term I use

**Cerebum** · 07-16-2022, 11:42 PM - **7 Likes**

I am extremely attached to my KP and I love using it but it is over egging it. Its often used sarcastically here "the town planners, beloved by so many..." But that wouldn't fit either. I think I will go with @Paulh s definition as I would definitely react like gollum if anyone tried to take my precious KP.

Re, words that have been killed for me, "Awesome" Everest is awesome, travelling 1000 miles in a wheelchair for charity is awesome, posting a letter or having a long awaited bodily function isn't. Sorry, I expect it now from Kardashians but it winds me up when English people try to be American, and don't get me started on middle class boys from Leicestershire talking Gangsta lol

Kind Regards
Peter
Curmudgeon in Chief for the parish of Throbmorton in the Wolds

Unregistered User · 07-17-2022, 01:04 AM

Nope.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-17-2022, 01:09 AM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

You can run, but you can’t hide.

So it would seem...

**Kerrowdown** · 07-17-2022, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Or whatever Kerrowdown calls his lenses...

Well you do get quite a choice with my "Ladies"...

07-16-2022, 02:35 PM - 10 Likes	#1
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,875	Is Your Camera Your "BELOVED"? . I about lost my lunch when I read yet another for sale ad here on PF where the seller expressed serious remorse in having to sell his "BELOVED" Pentax camera. Why do sellers keep calling their camera gear "BELOVED"? If the sellers' gear is really that special to him, then why is he even selling it? I only see this adjective used to describe more expensive camera gear. For example, I've never seen a battery grip or a camera strap called "BELOVED". Maybe the seller thinks that by using such a gentle/loving/affectionate term he'll fetch a higher price because the buyer will believe the camera has been taken better care of? I don't even call my wife "BELOVED", Probably the closest I've ever been to an inanimate object was the relationship I had with my rifle while in the US Army. I always slept with my rifle when in the field, yet I never referred to it as my "BELOVED" rifle. Because "BELOVED" is so overused, maybe the next time that I sell my camera I'll have to come up with a new descriptor - what do you think of: darling, sweetheart, precious, sweetie, or cherished???? . Last edited by Fenwoodian; 07-17-2022 at 09:51 AM.

07-16-2022, 03:29 PM - 3 Likes	#5
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	A collection of metal, plastic and glass for taking photos!? Whereas my MX5 (Miata in the US),that certainly is my BELOVED!! Last edited by timb64; 07-17-2022 at 02:11 AM.

07-16-2022, 05:15 PM - 2 Likes	#9
wadge22 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: NE Ohio Photos: Albums Posts: 897	Language is flexible, and always dependent on context. I can say I 'love' my Darn Tough socks, and that I 'love' my new job, and that I 'love' my mother, and that I 'love' my girlfriend, and the reader should be able to infer that I mean something different in each instance. Last edited by wadge22; 07-16-2022 at 07:38 PM.

07-16-2022, 09:17 PM - 2 Likes	#11
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Fenwoodian Why do sellers keep calling their camera gear "BELOVED"? If the sellers' gear is really that special to him, then why is he even selling it? If I ever sell anything that I have enjoyed the use of it will undoubtedly be in well used condition, My sigma 100-300mm f/4 is well and truly battered lens but I have had a blast using it. If I ever sell anything in mint or pristine condition, that is a telling factor as to how useful it was to my work. Even my most valued posessions I would never refer to as beloved. Originally posted by Fenwoodian what do you think of: darling, sweetheart, precious, sweetie, or cherished???? Or whatever Kerrowdown calls his lenses... ---------- Post added 2022-07-17 at 02:51 PM ---------- Originally posted by paulh "The Precious" is the term I use Last edited by Digitalis; 07-16-2022 at 09:24 PM.

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Overstatement seems to be part of the contemporary world. Perhaps it’s a result of affluence, loss of religiosity or the dominance of the consumer economy and the cult of “masstige”. I find it slightly irksome, just like when people tack the word “proud” in front of their self-identifier. Ultimately, over-used words become “weasel” words: words that have had the meaning sucked out of them, like a weasel sucks the innards out of an egg.

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ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,701	Originally posted by Fenwoodian Is your camera your "beloved"? If so I am rather unfaithful, as I have so many... Chris

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	It's a term that is likely exaggerated, but many do feel fondly of their gear. Some who have left Pentax return, saying that they like the feel of the cameras and didn't connect with others. Live and let live is my motto...

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	"The Precious" is the term I use...

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07-16-2022, 11:42 PM - 7 Likes	#12
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	I am extremely attached to my KP and I love using it but it is over egging it. Its often used sarcastically here "the town planners, beloved by so many..." But that wouldn't fit either. I think I will go with @Paulh s definition as I would definitely react like gollum if anyone tried to take my precious KP. Re, words that have been killed for me, "Awesome" Everest is awesome, travelling 1000 miles in a wheelchair for charity is awesome, posting a letter or having a long awaited bodily function isn't. Sorry, I expect it now from Kardashians but it winds me up when English people try to be American, and don't get me started on middle class boys from Leicestershire talking Gangsta lol Kind Regards Peter Curmudgeon in Chief for the parish of Throbmorton in the Wolds

07-17-2022, 01:09 AM	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by RobA_Oz You can run, but you can’t hide. So it would seem...

07-17-2022, 01:42 AM	#15
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by Digitalis Or whatever Kerrowdown calls his lenses... Well you do get quite a choice with my "Ladies"...

07-17-2022, 01:04 AM	#13
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