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KungPOW · 08-17-2010, 07:51 PM

And my MX is a massive camera when compared to my XA.

hangu · 08-17-2010, 08:00 PM

John, I still don't understand why people put gaffer's tape over the camera logos?

philippe · 08-18-2010, 02:17 AM

Originally posted by hangu

John, I still don't understand why people put gaffer's tape over the camera logos?

Perhaps, they are ashamed, but what for?

TaoMaas · 08-18-2010, 05:32 AM

Originally posted by hangu

John, I still don't understand why people put gaffer's tape over the camera logos?

I don't know about in private life, but when you see cameras on tv with the logos blacked out, it's sometimes done to keep from giving that brand a free plug.

JeffJS · 08-18-2010, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by TaoMaas

I don't know about in private life, but when you see cameras on tv with the logos blacked out, it's sometimes done to keep from giving that brand a free plug.

More likely to avoid having to pay for using the brand name, or at the most, both.

Some cameras are just recognizable though. I was forced (sort of) to watch one of those reality programs. Somebody was taking pictures of a new baby with either a Kx Stormtrooper or a Km (didn't they come in white as well?)..

unixrevolution · 08-18-2010, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by JeffJS

More likely to avoid having to pay for using the brand name, or at the most, both.

Some cameras are just recognizable though. I was forced (sort of) to watch one of those reality programs. Somebody was taking pictures of a new baby with either a Kx Stormtrooper or a Km (didn't they come in white as well?)..

Just as it's impossible for me to NOT know what a particular model of car is, even with the logos blanked out.

To reference an earlier post, the K10D/20D are tanks...It's just that the 6x7 is a battlecruiser

johnmflores · 08-18-2010, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by hangu

John, I still don't understand why people put gaffer's tape over the camera logos?

Like others suggested, I think he doesn't want to advertise for them. Paying for the gear is enough!

johnmflores · 08-18-2010, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by KungPOW

And my MX is a massive camera when compared to my XA.

I had an XA with me - I should have included it in the shot - it would have looked like a lithium ion battery!

**Kerrowdown** · 08-18-2010, 02:15 PM

Me, I like big to go with the size of my hands.

Just love the real wood handle, on the big boy 6 x 7 , just quality.

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KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699	And my MX is a massive camera when compared to my XA.

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hangu Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	John, I still don't understand why people put gaffer's tape over the camera logos?

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philippe Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Flanders Fields Posts: 463	Originally posted by hangu John, I still don't understand why people put gaffer's tape over the camera logos? Perhaps, they are ashamed, but what for?

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TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	Originally posted by hangu John, I still don't understand why people put gaffer's tape over the camera logos? I don't know about in private life, but when you see cameras on tv with the logos blacked out, it's sometimes done to keep from giving that brand a free plug.

08-18-2010, 12:43 PM	#20
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by TaoMaas I don't know about in private life, but when you see cameras on tv with the logos blacked out, it's sometimes done to keep from giving that brand a free plug. More likely to avoid having to pay for using the brand name, or at the most, both. Some cameras are just recognizable though. I was forced (sort of) to watch one of those reality programs. Somebody was taking pictures of a new baby with either a Kx Stormtrooper or a Km (didn't they come in white as well?)..

08-18-2010, 01:09 PM	#21
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by JeffJS More likely to avoid having to pay for using the brand name, or at the most, both. Some cameras are just recognizable though. I was forced (sort of) to watch one of those reality programs. Somebody was taking pictures of a new baby with either a Kx Stormtrooper or a Km (didn't they come in white as well?).. Just as it's impossible for me to NOT know what a particular model of car is, even with the logos blanked out. To reference an earlier post, the K10D/20D are tanks...It's just that the 6x7 is a battlecruiser

08-18-2010, 02:03 PM	#22
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Originally posted by hangu John, I still don't understand why people put gaffer's tape over the camera logos? Like others suggested, I think he doesn't want to advertise for them. Paying for the gear is enough!

08-18-2010, 02:06 PM	#23
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Originally posted by KungPOW And my MX is a massive camera when compared to my XA. I had an XA with me - I should have included it in the shot - it would have looked like a lithium ion battery!

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,866	Me, I like big to go with the size of my hands. Just love the real wood handle, on the big boy 6 x 7 , just quality.

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