Right. Thom Hogan has a bias for Canon then since he buys lots of Canon gear and currently chooses to use the G10 along with the LX3. Fact is that Thom finds these P&S cameras compromises and has argued for some time now for something better, and he (as well as many of us) do not care a whit what brand it is.
What does this have to do with the subject of the thread? The reality is, I care not one whit for "your opinion," nor did I solicit one from you. Honestly Tony, I notice that in virtually every post you make, you act like you are some kind of "praise patrol" for Canon (especially), and that you are always attempting to throw a bucket of water on any growing fires
Now you did not write the G10 in your initial post, you wrote Canon, that's what makes many of us question why you would write that.
I do believe the real question is, "Why do you care so much?" Have you ever asked yourself this question? Have you sought psychiatric counsel for this problem of yours, this boundary disorder, whereby you feel the need to control what other people think, feel, and write?
Anyway, usually the person who starts a debate should let those that reply to it have the last word as that is a fair approach (equal time as it were), but by now everyone should realizes that you can never let anyone have the last word -- prove me wrong if you are capable; if not, then I will demonstrate (once again) that I can live with your compulsion to post the last word.
Well, let's see if
you can live up to your own words. Because I never "started a debate" with you, Tony, I merely quoted passages from Thom's article and didn't address you (or anyone in particular) at all. It was in point of fact you who sought to debate with me, over something rather silly I might add. So not only do you suffer from a boundary disorder, and a control freak disorder, but you are a hypocrite as well. I guess you think you can launch into me, make several comments, and then tie my hands so I can't respond ... this is truly unbelievable
Are you sure you're a man Tony? If you are, you are a very sensitive one. I really think you need a drink, my friend, as you need to relax and let other people enjoy their own opinions
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The point is that your "Canon wins again" sentence re-inforces your image as a person who is interested in engaging in an activity often referred to as "fanboyism".
Boy, I guess I am a Canon fan Bernard
Since you stepped forward to make a critique of what you "noticed about me," let me return the favor. First, let me say that I have truly enjoyed most of your posts actually, so thank you. You actually seem like a pretty good guy, whereas I think Tony is wayyy too uptight and he either needs to drink a cold one ... or he needs a good left hook to the liver
Anyway, what I notice is that many of you photo buffs try to put up this facade as if you don't pay attention to (or, God forbid, become partial to)
brand names and
models. I notice that many of you act like you you are in some sort of elitist, impartial club of holier-than-thous for your impartialism, and yet here you are leading the deck in cutting-n-pasting a
brand comparison article. In fact, it seems to me like the sum and substance of most (if not all) of these photographic websites are centered around some sort of brand/model comparativism. Yet, at the same time, each "true pro" tries to act as impartial and "non-fanboyist" as possible, as I take it this is considered to be "uncool" to do
(As a side note, I also notice many of you like to use the word "whilst" )
Anyway, if we can arrive at a little honesty here, in truth
everyone pays attention to brand names and model numbers, and everyone tends to become a little partial to certain examples of each. I just have the honesty to admit it
We become partial to almost everything really: baseball teams, football teams, boxers, you name it, and yes that includes camera makes and models ...
Most folks around here are more interested in creating photographs and less about discussing what brand is better than the other. Notice that I am not saying that people are not interested in discussing what camera is best for a given task.
There is merit in this. I do believe that clearly stating "which" camera does "what" particular job(s) better than another is critical to help the consumer decide which camera is best for his own unique, personal needs.
Put it in other words:
Using your terminology, I - "a Nikon guy" has bought a "Canon G10" from the "company that wins again".
My view on the situation is more, I - "a photographer looking for suitable tools who happens to own Nikon cameras and like some of their attributes" has bought a "Canon G10" from "another company making tools for photographers".
Last comment from me on this.
Cheers,
Bernard
Like I said, I understand this is the facade. The professional must apear before his peers as if he is trying to emotionally distance himself from being excited about a new product. I understand that the general consensus is that such "lowly behavior" might be interpreted by one's peers as (heaven forbid) the dreaded "fanboyism," which is a label to be avoided at all costs
But you see, I am not a professional, I am just a guy who is interested in cameras ... so I am not ashamed to get excited that a new camera looks to be something pretty neat. I know it's not cool and all, and I know all you pros have to hide your emotions in front of each other, LOL, but (to me) that is the funniest thing of all ... this facade yall wear ... when truly,
everyone gets excited when new and improved models come out. That's the whole fun of the new year.
So relax, Bernard, and enjoy --- as no harm and no foul were meant --- just having fun is all
Try it sometime, and have a nice night,
Jack
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