Nikon/Canon Snobs

epqwerty · 02-22-2011, 11:22 AM

From what it sounds like no snobbery there. The main photography is using Nikon because it was their choice. He is requesting his second as a Nikon user as a competition and comparison before he chooses a permanent 2nd photographer. However, after he decides will really show his colors. Will he let you use your Pentax or will you use the Nikon Contest prize?

eddie1960 · 02-22-2011, 11:31 AM

smoking offer go for it, it doesn't hurt to learn more than one make and it sounds like this guy is offering a great deal. since his whole studio is probably based on Nikon interchangeability seems the smart thing (he may also be sponsored in which case needs to output Nikon. Nothing wrong at all with a D300 it's a very good camera, in many ways it may be better than a k7. since you're k7 won't be compatible with his stock of lenses it's moot any way you'll need to shoot Nikon to fit withing the group. You are being a reverse gear snob right now. (he may well know Pentax and like the product in any case lots of experienced shooters made their start on Pentax cameras
the Only fashion guy i know shooting Pentax is Benjikan on the forum
most shoot Nikon and Leica/ and hassleblad and mamiya digital MF

RyanW · 02-22-2011, 11:44 AM

Well, now you know the reason from the photographer himself, but another reason photographer's specify camera for second shooters is to keep with their workflow. They use x software and have color profiles, etc for the cameras they own or at least the brand. Throwing another brand of camera files in the mix screws them up and wastes time. Think of the wedding photographer wanting the same skin tones across the shots with two or three different brands, good luck. Much easier to have one brand in the mix and leave it at that.

Sounds like a great opportunity, good luck.

Originally posted by Student

I am so angry... What the hell is this... I feel persecuted, first the club and now this... Do you think he was joking or something???

Ratmagiclady · 02-22-2011, 02:12 PM

Yeah, the club's one thing, (jerks.

) but the photog obviously has a scheme about a number of things.

(Hope that's on the up-and-up, actually, but I've always thought apprenticeship is a good way to teach/learn the trade.)

Don't worry about 'what kit,' though, there's more important things to learn anyway. You've obviously impressed him enough with what you've got that he'll loan you a pretty pricey piece of gear for the audition.

jogiba · 02-22-2011, 05:27 PM

I wonder what they would have said if you said you had a 645D.

Student · 02-22-2011, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

I wonder what they would have said if you said you had a 645D.

I'd have to sell my unborn daughter/son to get one...

Student · 02-23-2011, 12:10 AM

Confirmed and accepted. I'm in the train right now.

eddie1960 · 02-23-2011, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by Student

Confirmed and accepted. I'm in the train right now.

Have fun and Good luck

worst case you learned some new stuff, best you walk away with a nice kit and another assignment
Either way you win

Student · 02-23-2011, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

Have fun and Good luck

worst case you learned some new stuff, best you walk away with a nice kit and another assignment
Either way you win

I'm there, the other students are all girls...

The place looks great, we each have like a private area with a mac that we can use and some other equipment. We're not shooting today but tomorrow there's a stock shoot, so yeah I'm back at the accommodation now.

eddie1960 · 02-23-2011, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by Student

I'm there, the other students are all girls...

The place looks great, we each have like a private area with a mac that we can use and some other equipment. We're not shooting today but tomorrow there's a stock shoot, so yeah I'm back at the accommodation now.

not really a hardship then

Student · 02-23-2011, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

not really a hardship then

One of them is drop dead gorgeous! She's a real blonde from Germany with blue eyes.

eddie1960 · 02-23-2011, 10:13 AM

the fashion industry does have some benefits then

epqwerty · 02-23-2011, 02:25 PM

This reminds of the Nikon Girl video. Enjoy shooting with the Nikon. I know I couldn't get a handle on it when I was trying them out. Was way too bulky for my tastes good grip but didn't want to lose my hand from having to carry it all the time.

Rory · 02-23-2011, 06:28 PM - **1 Like**

Sweet. Go for the 135 DC lens. Those things are awesome.

Student · 02-23-2011, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by epqwerty

This reminds of the Nikon Girl video. Enjoy shooting with the Nikon. I know I couldn't get a handle on it when I was trying them out. Was way too bulky for my tastes good grip but didn't want to lose my hand from having to carry it all the time.

The Nikon Girl Video? Is that a fetishist thing?

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02-22-2011, 11:22 AM	#16
epqwerty Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 550	From what it sounds like no snobbery there. The main photography is using Nikon because it was their choice. He is requesting his second as a Nikon user as a competition and comparison before he chooses a permanent 2nd photographer. However, after he decides will really show his colors. Will he let you use your Pentax or will you use the Nikon Contest prize?

02-22-2011, 11:31 AM	#17
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	smoking offer go for it, it doesn't hurt to learn more than one make and it sounds like this guy is offering a great deal. since his whole studio is probably based on Nikon interchangeability seems the smart thing (he may also be sponsored in which case needs to output Nikon. Nothing wrong at all with a D300 it's a very good camera, in many ways it may be better than a k7. since you're k7 won't be compatible with his stock of lenses it's moot any way you'll need to shoot Nikon to fit withing the group. You are being a reverse gear snob right now. (he may well know Pentax and like the product in any case lots of experienced shooters made their start on Pentax cameras the Only fashion guy i know shooting Pentax is Benjikan on the forum most shoot Nikon and Leica/ and hassleblad and mamiya digital MF

02-22-2011, 11:44 AM	#18
RyanW Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 583	Well, now you know the reason from the photographer himself, but another reason photographer's specify camera for second shooters is to keep with their workflow. They use x software and have color profiles, etc for the cameras they own or at least the brand. Throwing another brand of camera files in the mix screws them up and wastes time. Think of the wedding photographer wanting the same skin tones across the shots with two or three different brands, good luck. Much easier to have one brand in the mix and leave it at that. Sounds like a great opportunity, good luck. Originally posted by Student I am so angry... What the hell is this... I feel persecuted, first the club and now this... Do you think he was joking or something???

02-22-2011, 02:12 PM	#19
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Yeah, the club's one thing, (jerks. ) but the photog obviously has a scheme about a number of things. (Hope that's on the up-and-up, actually, but I've always thought apprenticeship is a good way to teach/learn the trade.) Don't worry about 'what kit,' though, there's more important things to learn anyway. You've obviously impressed him enough with what you've got that he'll loan you a pretty pricey piece of gear for the audition.

02-22-2011, 05:27 PM	#20
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	I wonder what they would have said if you said you had a 645D.

02-22-2011, 06:07 PM	#21
Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234 Original Poster	Originally posted by jogiba I wonder what they would have said if you said you had a 645D. I'd have to sell my unborn daughter/son to get one...

02-23-2011, 12:10 AM	#22
Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234 Original Poster	Confirmed and accepted. I'm in the train right now.

02-23-2011, 06:48 AM	#23
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by Student Confirmed and accepted. I'm in the train right now. Have fun and Good luck worst case you learned some new stuff, best you walk away with a nice kit and another assignment Either way you win

02-23-2011, 06:53 AM	#24
Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234 Original Poster	Originally posted by eddie1960 Have fun and Good luck worst case you learned some new stuff, best you walk away with a nice kit and another assignment Either way you win I'm there, the other students are all girls... The place looks great, we each have like a private area with a mac that we can use and some other equipment. We're not shooting today but tomorrow there's a stock shoot, so yeah I'm back at the accommodation now.

02-23-2011, 07:10 AM	#25
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by Student I'm there, the other students are all girls... The place looks great, we each have like a private area with a mac that we can use and some other equipment. We're not shooting today but tomorrow there's a stock shoot, so yeah I'm back at the accommodation now. not really a hardship then

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02-23-2011, 10:07 AM	#26
Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234 Original Poster	Originally posted by eddie1960 not really a hardship then One of them is drop dead gorgeous! She's a real blonde from Germany with blue eyes.

02-23-2011, 10:13 AM	#27
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	the fashion industry does have some benefits then

02-23-2011, 02:25 PM	#28
epqwerty Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 550	This reminds of the Nikon Girl video. Enjoy shooting with the Nikon. I know I couldn't get a handle on it when I was trying them out. Was way too bulky for my tastes good grip but didn't want to lose my hand from having to carry it all the time.

02-23-2011, 06:28 PM - 1 Like	#29
Rory Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago Photos: Gallery Posts: 672	Sweet. Go for the 135 DC lens. Those things are awesome.

02-23-2011, 09:55 PM	#30
Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234 Original Poster	Originally posted by epqwerty This reminds of the Nikon Girl video. Enjoy shooting with the Nikon. I know I couldn't get a handle on it when I was trying them out. Was way too bulky for my tastes good grip but didn't want to lose my hand from having to carry it all the time. The Nikon Girl Video? Is that a fetishist thing?