So tired of the iPhone culture

What is an iPhone?

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Originally Posted by ChristopherCoy

Brad, I know it's irritating, but when people ask you those things you have to look at it as an opportunity for education.

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Originally Posted by Prof_Pixel

It's a valid question and a great chance to educate the asker about film. Why be annoyed? Lighten up and enjoy the opportunity.

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Yeah, I know it is an opportunity to educate...but, sometimes, I just want to photograph and be left alone. Besides, I find few who actually want to learn. The exception seems to be kids (teens) who've never been exposed to photography (I mean photography in the traditional sense) - who are genuinely curious about the materials, equipment, and processes. I do enjoy talking to those who are genuinely interested in learning about photography.

Most who stop and stare, and ask a bunch of dumb questions just don't really seem to be very interested in learning about photography. They do not want to learn anything. They seem to be more interested in...well, I don't know what....

Like I said, the question I most loath is "Why would anyone use that?" - this invariably comes from somebody who is old enough and has the experience to know damned well what I'm doing and what is involved. It just seems combative.

The answer is" because I'm not a lemming".

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Originally Posted by JBrunner

The answer is" because I'm not a lemming".

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The answer I usually give, when I can muster the the inner calm necessary to keep me from simply blurting out something vulgar, is simply...

"because it lightens my spirits" or, " because it is fun"

both of which are the bare naked truth.

As Freud might say.."Sometimes a phone is just a phone".

http://www.collegehumor.com/video/68...kelback-parody

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Originally Posted by Mainecoonmaniac

As Freud might say.."Sometimes a phone is just a phone".

http://www.collegehumor.com/video/68...kelback-parody

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That's awesome! Thanks.

Tell them to 'google' it on their phone :-)

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Originally Posted by BradS

...the question I most loath is "Why would anyone use that?"

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Originally Posted by JBrunner

The answer is" because I'm not a lemming".

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Or, "Because I can..."

Or, "Because it's (the 8x10) the equivalent of a 1,300 megapixel camera." * (Or whatever the equivalent is for the camera you're using.)

Or, "Why are you using a phone to take a picture? Do you hammer nails with a screwdriver?"

Ken

* A scaled-up rough estimate from a generally assumed 35mm equivalent of ~20-24 MP. Like Bluto Blutarsky in Animal House, in the given context accuracy don't really matter. He's on a roll...

;)

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Originally Posted by BradS

so why is it that every time I pull out a camera, I get at least

"What kinda camera is that?"

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Because it's not a camera phone.

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Originally Posted by tkamiya

Easy... just buy an iPhone....

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I don't plan on ever owning a phone which doesn't connect to the telephone exchange via a wire coming into my house.


Steve.