Freelance photographer/journalist/comedian Gordon Lewis has published his hilarious observations of the various camera tribes, coming to several very funny conclusions. Those lacking senses of humor should probably not read on.
Just as the clothes you choose to wear, the food you like to eat, and the people you associate with say something about you, so does the camera system you buy into. The following observations are based on close association with the various groups of camera owners and from having belonged to each group at one time or another. Those who belong to the "lacking any sense of humor" or "offended at the drop of a hat" groups are strongly advised to read no further.
Canon owners
You appreciate the benefits of owning a camera system that leads in cutting-edge digital imaging technology and that offers a wealth of body, lens, and accessory options for every level of photographer, from lowly consumer to top professional. You will switch to Nikon.
Nikon owners
You appreciate the benefits of owning a camera system that leads in cutting-edge digital imaging technology and that offers a wealth of body, lens, and accessory options for every level of photographer, from lowly consumer to top professional. You will switch to Canon.
Sony owners
You believe that Sony's innovations in consumer electronics and video technology, its leadership in digital imaging chip production, its in-body image stabilization, and its use of Zeiss optics results in a unique design synergy and products of exceptional value-because that's what it says in the product literature. You also believe in astrology, UFOs and the Easter Bunny.
Pentax owners
You're the sort of person who would buy a $1500 DSLR body so your stash of thread-mount, K-mount and M-mount lenses from decades ago (collectively worth $75.00 at a flea market or yard sale) won't go to waste; either that, or you've never heard of a Spotmatic, Pentax LX or Takumar, you just think you look cool sporting a day-glo red camera that takes real pictures. You think people are laughing with you, not at you.
Olympus owners
You're the sort of person who buys North Korean beer, Peruvian underwear, and French cars, not because you actually like them but because no one else does. When people question your choice of camera system you respond that Olympus images have a certain "soul" and that photographs are what matter, not the camera. You have no friends.
Leica owners
You know that no other camera other than a Hasselblad gains as much instant respect among the cognoscenti as a Leica. Although this relieves the pressure of demonstrating actual photographic prowess, it increases the need to be familiar with the subtle differences in visual signature between an Elmar, Elmarit, Summitar, Summicron, and Summilux. You are either stinking rich, living in your mother's basement, or one lens purchase away from a divorce.
I am an "Olympus owner" and a point and shoot no less. The only reason I have this one is because Costco was carrying it. Hahahahaha!!!! I have no friends!!! Hahahahaha!!!! ;-)
I own a Sony and I am an astrologer... is that funny or what?? But I can prove Astrology works... not so sure about my camera... maybe it is just me as a photographer ;)
Pentax is close, but it forgot to mention we prefer to use our decades old spots and LX's, and only settle for digital when we feel lazy... and I would LOVE to buy a storm trooper white K-r/K-x but they are never in stock!!
As for getting laughed at... it makes taking smiling portraits that much easier!
So true. Love the Pentax and Oly reference too, and I still swear by, and not at, my 30 year old Pentax K1000 that cost $149 new, has no working meter, a damaged hot shoe, and has outlived 3 computer crap disposable and expensive digital cameras so far, and still takes better pics than all of them!
Emmm I have 2 Canon's, 3 Polariods, 1 Pentax SLR (yes buying more cheap lenses and mounts for the Canon DSLR's), 1 Panasonic, 1 Hanimax Amphibian, 1 Vivitar and 1 Fuji ... I'm so confused. Who am I? .... May have to get this sorted ... or medicated!
@cadair8 Actually I thought this was something you came up with on your. I see now that it was something from Gizomo. I am not familiar with that, and can't say I agree with it, I never did agree with anything that (generalizes) people or things. We are all different and do things for different reasons. I am what I am and choose what I choose for my own reason and do not believe in the stereotyping process.
Also, I am sorry for the comment.
This is too funny! I'm hoping I don't feel the urge to switch to Canon..I can't afford to build from the ground up again! hahah...sincerely, long time Nikon owner.
This is too funny! I'm hoping I don't feel the urge to switch to Nikon..I can't afford to build from the ground up again! hahah...sincerely, long time Canon owner. LOL... fun article
This is a great article, but now I feel conflicted... I have two Canon digital cameras, a Nikon 5400 (with the lens stuck half in and half out... and a repair quote that would be more than the camera is worth!) and my old Pentax SLR that also doesn't work for reasons I cannot remember... and a camera bag full of Tokina lenses. I'm not sure what that says about me except that I'm a pack-rat and can't let anything go...
So far... my digital Canons have held out for me, so I'm sticking with them! :LOL:
iam a canon. i love my♥ ♥canon♥♥ . i bought a nikon just so i would have something smaller for my purse and i can say iam quite disapointed with it. ill stick to my canon .
Olympus one nearly made me wet myself laughing.. Just that last sentence XD
I am a proud Sony owner! Although my camera was a gift and I didn't have a say.. But hell! I
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As for getting laughed at... it makes taking smiling portraits that much easier!
Also, I am sorry for the comment.
So far... my digital Canons have held out for me, so I'm sticking with them! :LOL:
I am a proud Sony owner! Although my camera was a gift and I didn't have a say.. But hell! I