Does you camera have a name?

Lord Lucan · 07-02-2021, 02:51 AM

Not for cameras.

Originally posted by SelrahCharleS

My wife has named all the computers in the house

So do I, but for practical reasons. I have about 5 PCs that might be on the network, most of which I assembled myself so they don't have makers' names on them, and if they did they would likely be something un-memorable. I'm on "Mesh" right now, so-called because it has decorative black metal mesh on the front.

Originally posted by Aerolycea

Would you give a name to your screwdriver or hammer? These are simply tools, no reason to become emotionally attached to them.

I am emotionally attached to some tools, although they don't have names. One of the most useful tools I have is a small "ivory" handled table knife I had from the age of about 5, and I retain an affection for it. I was using it only last week to prise the rear control panel off a Sunpak hammerhead flash unit to repair it. Sunpak 555 / G4500DX Repair - PentaxForums.com . It is flat, flexible, and small enough to have started off through the slots for the slider switches.

I also have some tools that were probably bought from junk shops by my grandfather and dating from the 1800s, a wooden-handled spokeshave for example, and they are still as good as modern tools. You would not believe how many tools I have - for example complete socket sets in 3/4", 1/2" 3/8" and 1/4" drives, and probably over 100 straight-slot screwdrivers alone - makes me laugh when people say they don't have a screwdriver in the house. I'm familiar with every one and would not part with any of them

3by2 · 07-02-2021, 03:02 AM

Mine's called "wtf have I got this set on now!"

**ffking** · 07-02-2021, 03:21 AM

I'm amazed how many people own to naming their cameras - it's honestly never occurred to me - my laptop's official name is Gandalf, after Gandalf the White, as Microsoft encourage you to give names and it's white, but cameras? Not yet

On the other hand, I did call a carved wooden bloodhound we had some 30 years ago 'Pentax' so I'm not totally in the clear

SFTphotography · 07-02-2021, 03:23 AM - **1 Like**

My first 645z is called Zeddy and the other 645z is called Zedward...

They're my two best mates

**Kerrowdown** · 07-02-2021, 03:45 AM - **1 Like**

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!

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

brewmaster15 · 07-02-2021, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

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

I was waiting for your post! I always get a kick out of your lens harem when I see your posts.

Al

**ismaelg** · 07-02-2021, 05:46 AM

Plot twist: Not sure if this counts but K1000 is pronounced like "Camille" in Spanish.
One of my sister's best friends is named Camille. And she signs her notes as "K-1000"

Thanks,

**Pentax Syntax** · 07-02-2021, 06:01 AM

Yes. Colors 😊:
Red-K-3ii, Blue-K-3, Black-K-11ii (converted K-1) and green-K-1ii. They have Optech straps of the corresponding color. Saves a lot of time finding them.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-02-2021, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by brewmaster15

I was waiting for your post! I always get a kick out of your lens harem when I see your posts.

Al

Thanks for you kind comments.

**DW58** · 07-02-2021, 06:58 AM

Never occurred to me. Until now. Hmm.

ChristianRock · 07-02-2021, 09:40 AM

I had never thought about naming my cameras, either.

If I had done that, I might not have sold my K20D and my K-r in the past - it would have gotten personal

timb64 · 07-02-2021, 12:32 PM

No,no ,no!!

**Lowell Goudge** · 07-02-2021, 01:04 PM - **1 Like**

mine all seem to have the same name save 1

PENTAX

The odd man out is called RICOH (and XR-2s)

**Apet-Sure** · 07-02-2021, 01:04 PM - **1 Like**

Naming cameras? That's silly. On the other hand, my guitar amps have names of course. The '72 vintage Fender Twin is named Elvis. The bass amp I sometimes use is Reggie (Reginald actually, since he's from Britain.) And my newest Fender amp is named Leo. Seemed appropriate.

lesmore49 · 07-02-2021, 01:59 PM

They sort of have names. But I call them by either their model designation... (the K1, the K10d, the K5, the F-1) or if I only have one...such as my Mamiya medium format (call it the the Mamiya) or my very old, beat up, but still functioning Leica 11f....I call it the Leica.

I have two vintage motorcycles. One is a '67 Matchless 750 scrambler...I call it the Matchless...the other a '78 Yamaha SR 500 single...I call it the 500.

07-02-2021, 03:02 AM	#17
3by2 Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2019 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 819	Mine's called "wtf have I got this set on now!" Last edited by 3by2; 07-02-2021 at 03:08 AM.

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07-02-2021, 02:51 AM	#16
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,977	Not for cameras. Originally posted by SelrahCharleS My wife has named all the computers in the house So do I, but for practical reasons. I have about 5 PCs that might be on the network, most of which I assembled myself so they don't have makers' names on them, and if they did they would likely be something un-memorable. I'm on "Mesh" right now, so-called because it has decorative black metal mesh on the front. Originally posted by Aerolycea Would you give a name to your screwdriver or hammer? These are simply tools, no reason to become emotionally attached to them. I am emotionally attached to some tools, although they don't have names. One of the most useful tools I have is a small "ivory" handled table knife I had from the age of about 5, and I retain an affection for it. I was using it only last week to prise the rear control panel off a Sunpak hammerhead flash unit to repair it. Sunpak 555 / G4500DX Repair - PentaxForums.com . It is flat, flexible, and small enough to have started off through the slots for the slider switches. I also have some tools that were probably bought from junk shops by my grandfather and dating from the 1800s, a wooden-handled spokeshave for example, and they are still as good as modern tools. You would not believe how many tools I have - for example complete socket sets in 3/4", 1/2" 3/8" and 1/4" drives, and probably over 100 straight-slot screwdrivers alone - makes me laugh when people say they don't have a screwdriver in the house. I'm familiar with every one and would not part with any of them

07-02-2021, 03:21 AM	#18
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	I'm amazed how many people own to naming their cameras - it's honestly never occurred to me - my laptop's official name is Gandalf, after Gandalf the White, as Microsoft encourage you to give names and it's white, but cameras? Not yet On the other hand, I did call a carved wooden bloodhound we had some 30 years ago 'Pentax' so I'm not totally in the clear

07-02-2021, 03:23 AM - 1 Like	#19
SFTphotography Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Scotland Posts: 291	My first 645z is called Zeddy and the other 645z is called Zedward... They're my two best mates

07-02-2021, 03:45 AM - 1 Like	#20
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	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! Bodies no… lenses yes, all mine are full blown Harem members.

07-02-2021, 04:52 AM	#21
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Bodies no… lenses yes, all mine are full blown Harem members. I was waiting for your post! I always get a kick out of your lens harem when I see your posts. Al

07-02-2021, 05:46 AM	#22
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,683	Plot twist: Not sure if this counts but K1000 is pronounced like "Camille" in Spanish. One of my sister's best friends is named Camille. And she signs her notes as "K-1000" Thanks,

07-02-2021, 06:01 AM	#23
Pentax Syntax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 595	Yes. Colors 😊: Red-K-3ii, Blue-K-3, Black-K-11ii (converted K-1) and green-K-1ii. They have Optech straps of the corresponding color. Saves a lot of time finding them.

07-02-2021, 06:13 AM	#24
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	Originally posted by brewmaster15 I was waiting for your post! I always get a kick out of your lens harem when I see your posts. Al Thanks for you kind comments.

07-02-2021, 06:58 AM	#25
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,082	Never occurred to me. Until now. Hmm.

07-02-2021, 09:40 AM	#26
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,911	I had never thought about naming my cameras, either. If I had done that, I might not have sold my K20D and my K-r in the past - it would have gotten personal

07-02-2021, 12:32 PM	#27
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	No,no ,no!!

07-02-2021, 01:04 PM - 1 Like	#28
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	mine all seem to have the same name save 1 PENTAX The odd man out is called RICOH (and XR-2s)

07-02-2021, 01:04 PM - 1 Like	#29
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,872	Naming cameras? That's silly. On the other hand, my guitar amps have names of course. The '72 vintage Fender Twin is named Elvis. The bass amp I sometimes use is Reggie (Reginald actually, since he's from Britain.) And my newest Fender amp is named Leo. Seemed appropriate.

07-02-2021, 01:59 PM	#30
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	They sort of have names. But I call them by either their model designation... (the K1, the K10d, the K5, the F-1) or if I only have one...such as my Mamiya medium format (call it the the Mamiya) or my very old, beat up, but still functioning Leica 11f....I call it the Leica. I have two vintage motorcycles. One is a '67 Matchless 750 scrambler...I call it the Matchless...the other a '78 Yamaha SR 500 single...I call it the 500.