Does you camera have a name?

vonBaloney · 07-02-2021, 02:10 PM

My cameras don't have names, but there is a shelf in our house we call Michellelf.

Last edited by vonBaloney; 07-02-2021 at 04:03 PM.

**clickclick** · 07-02-2021, 04:10 PM

HHHmmm. Not really, I mean, Pentax, of course, but I'll distinguish them by model. Grabbing the K-1 etc.

**dneira29** · 07-02-2021, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by AstroDave

Well, K-1 and K-3. Duh?

Haha! Of course but besides that!

---------- Post added 07-02-21 at 05:25 PM ----------

Originally posted by Aerolycea

Ive never named a camera or lens, as they are merely tools to be used in order for me to complete the job at hand. Would you give a name to your screwdriver or hammer? These are simply tools, no reason to become emotionally attached to them. I find it strange that there are photographers who.....sorry, just kidding. Yeah, my old K1000 has been named Freddie for nearly 30 years. Good friend, that Freddie. My K70 is usually referred to as Sally Mae.

Love it! In all honesty the only things Ive named are my camera and my first car. Many times Emilia would take road trips solo! haha

**DWS1** · 07-02-2021, 09:11 PM

My camera has a model name, but I've called it several different names whenever I take a bad shot.

**cdd29** · 07-03-2021, 05:18 AM - **2 Likes**

My wife calls it 'expensive'.

**grey goat** · 07-05-2021, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Bodies no… lenses yes, all mine are full blown Harem members.

Yours was the response I was looking for, Kerrowdown, since I knew all your lenses had names! :-)

**JimJohnson** · 07-05-2021, 08:59 AM

The only tools that get names are the ones on a network - and that is only so I can identify them by something other than a code like an IP address or serial number. The rest fall into the bucket of "my <manufacture's model name> + some additional label if I have multiples" or "the <manufacture's name> I used to own"... the only sentimental value I place on inanimate objects are for their positive performance - - and I am not hesitant to replace a tool with something better. And the older I get the more I am willing to part with non-performing (for me) collectible objects.

Least you think me emotionless, I have strong sentimental attachment to animate things like pets (present and past), my spouse (only one for 42 years), and other family & friends.

And the third category.... images. So long as I have a means of exactly reproducing an image, I have little sentiment for a specific displayed print. In fact, I recently went to pains to reproduce a pair of 16X20 prints I gave to my wife back in our school days and have always hung on her, and for 42 years our, walls. Can't let those memories fade like the original prints - especially as the locations no longer exist. My negatives, transparencies and digital work are all carefully stored.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-05-2021, 09:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by grey goat

Yours was the response I was looking for, Kerrowdown, since I knew all your lenses had names! :-)

I’m pleased I didn’t disappoint…

aaacb · 07-05-2021, 06:28 PM

They don't have names, but when talking about them I tend to refer to the GR III as the little camera, the K1II as the big camera.

MetalUndivided · 07-05-2021, 08:29 PM

Yes, I named my K-70 "Springblossom" after the exploration ship from the X universe, but also because I got it in spring.

**Mooncatt** · 07-05-2021, 10:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aaacb

They don't have names, but when talking about them I tend to refer to the GR III as the little camera, the K1II as the big camera.

I sometimes call my K3 II the big camera. With the battery grip, it's big'ish.

**Mbaez** · 07-08-2021, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by dneira29

So I'm just wondering has anyone else given their camera a name? I currently have a beautiful K1 and her name is Emilia. And I have to say I take Emilia everywhere! If anyone else has the same sentiment I would love to hear about it as well as any stories!

Nope, only their model name and maybe its color (silver or black).

troika · 07-08-2021, 08:58 AM

I name instruments and vehicles, but haven't thought about naming cameras for some reason. There was another thread in which someone suggested that K3iii might be nicknamed "The Katie", which I could get on-board with, but there was no consensus. I haven't tried it yet, to see how it feels. I'm still reading the manual and scrolling through the menus, so at this point "Ms. Katherine" would be more appropriate.

**dneira29** · 07-08-2021, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by troika

I name instruments and vehicles, but haven't thought about naming cameras for some reason. There was another thread in which someone suggested that K3iii might be nicknamed "The Katie", which I could get on-board with, but there was no consensus. I haven't tried it yet, to see how it feels. I'm still reading the manual and scrolling through the menus, so at this point "Ms. Katherine" would be more appropriate.

Hahah I understand the sentiment. Personally the only things that Ive named are vehicles and cameras.

**Mooncatt** · 07-08-2021, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by troika

I haven't tried it yet, to see how it feels. I'm still reading the manual and scrolling through the menus, so at this point "Ms. Katherine" would be more appropriate.

I think I laughed too much at this. Lol

07-03-2021, 05:18 AM - 2 Likes	#35
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07-02-2021, 02:10 PM	#31
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	My cameras don't have names, but there is a shelf in our house we call Michellelf. Last edited by vonBaloney; 07-02-2021 at 04:03 PM.

07-02-2021, 04:10 PM	#32
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	HHHmmm. Not really, I mean, Pentax, of course, but I'll distinguish them by model. Grabbing the K-1 etc.

07-02-2021, 05:23 PM	#33
dneira29 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 535 Original Poster	Originally posted by AstroDave Well, K-1 and K-3. Duh? Haha! Of course but besides that! ---------- Post added 07-02-21 at 05:25 PM ---------- Originally posted by Aerolycea Ive never named a camera or lens, as they are merely tools to be used in order for me to complete the job at hand. Would you give a name to your screwdriver or hammer? These are simply tools, no reason to become emotionally attached to them. I find it strange that there are photographers who.....sorry, just kidding. Yeah, my old K1000 has been named Freddie for nearly 30 years. Good friend, that Freddie. My K70 is usually referred to as Sally Mae. Love it! In all honesty the only things Ive named are my camera and my first car. Many times Emilia would take road trips solo! haha

07-02-2021, 09:11 PM	#34
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	My camera has a model name, but I've called it several different names whenever I take a bad shot.

07-05-2021, 08:24 AM	#36
grey goat Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Spring Green, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 926	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Bodies no… lenses yes, all mine are full blown Harem members. Yours was the response I was looking for, Kerrowdown, since I knew all your lenses had names! :-)

07-05-2021, 08:59 AM	#37
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	The only tools that get names are the ones on a network - and that is only so I can identify them by something other than a code like an IP address or serial number. The rest fall into the bucket of "my <manufacture's model name> + some additional label if I have multiples" or "the <manufacture's name> I used to own"... the only sentimental value I place on inanimate objects are for their positive performance - - and I am not hesitant to replace a tool with something better. And the older I get the more I am willing to part with non-performing (for me) collectible objects. Least you think me emotionless, I have strong sentimental attachment to animate things like pets (present and past), my spouse (only one for 42 years), and other family & friends. And the third category.... images. So long as I have a means of exactly reproducing an image, I have little sentiment for a specific displayed print. In fact, I recently went to pains to reproduce a pair of 16X20 prints I gave to my wife back in our school days and have always hung on her, and for 42 years our, walls. Can't let those memories fade like the original prints - especially as the locations no longer exist. My negatives, transparencies and digital work are all carefully stored.

07-05-2021, 09:18 AM - 1 Like	#38
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by grey goat Yours was the response I was looking for, Kerrowdown, since I knew all your lenses had names! :-) I’m pleased I didn’t disappoint…

07-05-2021, 06:28 PM	#39
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	They don't have names, but when talking about them I tend to refer to the GR III as the little camera, the K1II as the big camera.

07-05-2021, 08:29 PM	#40
MetalUndivided Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Irkutsk, Russia Posts: 134	Yes, I named my K-70 "Springblossom" after the exploration ship from the X universe, but also because I got it in spring.

07-05-2021, 10:09 PM - 1 Like	#41
Mooncatt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,373	Originally posted by aaacb They don't have names, but when talking about them I tend to refer to the GR III as the little camera, the K1II as the big camera. I sometimes call my K3 II the big camera. With the battery grip, it's big'ish.

07-08-2021, 08:25 AM	#42
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by dneira29 So I'm just wondering has anyone else given their camera a name? I currently have a beautiful K1 and her name is Emilia. And I have to say I take Emilia everywhere! If anyone else has the same sentiment I would love to hear about it as well as any stories! Nope, only their model name and maybe its color (silver or black).

07-08-2021, 08:58 AM	#43
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	I name instruments and vehicles, but haven't thought about naming cameras for some reason. There was another thread in which someone suggested that K3iii might be nicknamed "The Katie", which I could get on-board with, but there was no consensus. I haven't tried it yet, to see how it feels. I'm still reading the manual and scrolling through the menus, so at this point "Ms. Katherine" would be more appropriate.

07-08-2021, 09:51 AM	#44
dneira29 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 535 Original Poster	Originally posted by troika I name instruments and vehicles, but haven't thought about naming cameras for some reason. There was another thread in which someone suggested that K3iii might be nicknamed "The Katie", which I could get on-board with, but there was no consensus. I haven't tried it yet, to see how it feels. I'm still reading the manual and scrolling through the menus, so at this point "Ms. Katherine" would be more appropriate. Hahah I understand the sentiment. Personally the only things that Ive named are vehicles and cameras.

07-08-2021, 11:24 AM	#45
Mooncatt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,373	Originally posted by troika I haven't tried it yet, to see how it feels. I'm still reading the manual and scrolling through the menus, so at this point "Ms. Katherine" would be more appropriate. I think I laughed too much at this. Lol