Originally posted by mikeSF yeah, i've been insulted by canikonians for using pentax and then i look at their wimpy Rebel T2i or old nikon with a kit lens...WTH? if you feel the need to display your brand prowess, please be sure you have something to prow about.
My usual response when someone asks me why i dont get a "real camera" is, "you're not the first uninformed/drunk(depending on the level of hostility) guy i've ever met."
Originally posted by normhead My favourite Canon fanboy episode was the two young guys who stood in our display booth last year. Their evolving business plan seemed to be to go every place I had gone and reshoot all my shots with their superior Canon equipment, because they would obviously be so much better shot with a Canon. I smiled and wished them every success in their new plan.
Man... You guys have the misfortune of running into some seriously obnoxious living brain donors.
Awhile back, I joined a local photo club just for something to do. We recently had a pro (a Canon guy) come by & give a presentation on lighting. He asked what everyone was using. There were the usual Nikons & Canons represented, and when I told him Pentax, he grinned enthusiastically & said "Cool!". Later, we were chatting about lighting & wireless triggers & stuff & he was admiring my white K-x. Nice fella.
Actually, from what I can tell, I don't think anyone in the group is "hung up" on a brand. They just like what they like & don't worry about what anyone else is shooting with.
It's a good thing I haven't run into the morons that you guys have, or I'd quit the group. I don't dig hanging out with jerks.
Originally posted by gibs But what I do know is that the awesome K-x kicks butt pretty hard despite its age! Awesome ISO ranges, and a surprisingly useful White Balance menu!
True, dat. I only plan on upgrading when mine dies, which I hope is a looooooooooong way off.