The best response would be to show her a copy of last years PDML
annual. I don't suppose you live close enough to someone to borrow
one for the evening?
It's really too late to respond to what she said without sounding like
an insecure dork. On the spot a reply that I would have been tempted
with, but wouldn't have worked for you is "I already have a penis, so
I didn't need to buy one at the camera store".
Chances are her concern is based a lot on her not knowing anything
about Pentax gear. She probably knows Canon, and can figure her way
around Nikon but is clueless on how to deal with Pentax.
On Mar 30, 2010, at 6:21 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote:
Hello all,
I'm kind of new here, been lurking around mostly, but I've seen
enough to know that you'll be able to help me.... Here's my situation:
Last night I started the first class of a ten-week workshop on
Portraiture. As usually happens, the instructor came to the point
where she wanted to get a rough idea of who she was dealing with.
"How many people shoot Canon? How many are Nikon shooters?" She
counted the hands that went up, and then, shaking her head side to
side in the "NO" gesture, she said, "Does anyone have anything
else...?" This is when my hand went up. She looks at me surprised,
"Sony?"
"Nope. Pentax."
Her look changes from surprise to an equal mix of confusion and
concern. "Do you /really/?"
"I really do."
Now, I am perfectly confident and comfortable in my choice of
gear. I do not feel embarrassed or ashamed. I also prefer to let
my photos do the talking, instead of the camera brand.
However....sometimes, I just want a good comeback. Something that
demonstrates just how brilliant and independent-minded I am in my
choice, and how superior it is. What do you say to the Canikon
crowd to put them in their place? I would like to have something
ready to go when I go back tonight for the start of the Creative
Lighting workshop.
:)
Thanks!
Christine
www.crapmanagement.com
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