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MarkJerling · 11-08-2014, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by clackers

We're our own worst enemy! :-D

Not me! I almost walked over to ask "WHY", but then thought - better not Mark - perhaps he's a nutter!

**yucatanPentax** · 11-08-2014, 05:42 PM

Couldn't they have used a white lens as well?

Speaking of which, at a recent concert, one of the press photogs was sporting a bright red lens shade which was really noticeable as he moved around the stage. Inside and outside, the shade was red.

Anyone have an idea why you'd want a red lens shade?

**clackers** · 11-08-2014, 07:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by yucatanPentax

Anyone have an idea why you'd want a red lens shade?

You get superior bokeh, YP. It's like red Lamborghinis - they're faster!

BrianR · 11-09-2014, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by yucatanPentax

Anyone have an idea why you'd want a red lens shade?

To gain advantage over the other photographers by distracting and confusing them?

So you don't notice the blood stains on it? (It may have been sharpened as well

)

To match your shoes?

Maybe a bit of shiny camera bling draws the attention of the 'talent' better?

fgaudet · 11-09-2014, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by BrianR

Maybe a bit of shiny camera bling draws the attention of the 'talent' better?

As stupid as it sound, it's probably it... this guy will more than likely have more shots of the artist looking at him (albeit with a WTF is that red thing look on his face)

MarkJerling · 11-09-2014, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by clackers

You get superior bokeh, YP. It's like red Lamborghinis - they're faster!

Oh, I like that! Whats the deal with the green ring on my Pentax lens then!

**clackers** · 11-09-2014, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Oh, I like that! Whats the deal with the green ring on my Pentax lens then!

It's the same as wearing a sign saying "I am a cheapskate", Mark!

MarkJerling · 11-09-2014, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by clackers

It's the same as wearing a sign saying "I am a cheapskate", Mark!

Oh, that's a low blow!!!

11-09-2014, 06:24 AM	#19
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	Originally posted by yucatanPentax Anyone have an idea why you'd want a red lens shade? To gain advantage over the other photographers by distracting and confusing them? So you don't notice the blood stains on it? (It may have been sharpened as well) To match your shoes? Maybe a bit of shiny camera bling draws the attention of the 'talent' better?

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11-08-2014, 04:23 PM	#16
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by clackers We're our own worst enemy! :-D Not me! I almost walked over to ask "WHY", but then thought - better not Mark - perhaps he's a nutter!

11-08-2014, 05:42 PM	#17
yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,842	Couldn't they have used a white lens as well? Speaking of which, at a recent concert, one of the press photogs was sporting a bright red lens shade which was really noticeable as he moved around the stage. Inside and outside, the shade was red. Anyone have an idea why you'd want a red lens shade?

11-08-2014, 07:02 PM - 1 Like	#18
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by yucatanPentax Anyone have an idea why you'd want a red lens shade? You get superior bokeh, YP. It's like red Lamborghinis - they're faster!

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fgaudet Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 726 Original Poster	Originally posted by BrianR Maybe a bit of shiny camera bling draws the attention of the 'talent' better? As stupid as it sound, it's probably it... this guy will more than likely have more shots of the artist looking at him (albeit with a WTF is that red thing look on his face)

11-09-2014, 06:53 PM	#21
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by clackers You get superior bokeh, YP. It's like red Lamborghinis - they're faster! Oh, I like that! Whats the deal with the green ring on my Pentax lens then!

11-09-2014, 08:04 PM	#22
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by MarkJerling Oh, I like that! Whats the deal with the green ring on my Pentax lens then! It's the same as wearing a sign saying "I am a cheapskate", Mark!

11-09-2014, 08:14 PM	#23
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by clackers It's the same as wearing a sign saying "I am a cheapskate", Mark! Oh, that's a low blow!!!

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