Do you list yer gear under yer sig?

wxwax

OK, here's a mild rant.

I am befuddled by folks who post their entire collection of camera gear under their sig. I'm sure that many dgrin members do so on other forums. Luckily, here it's in yer profile, which makes sense: if I want to know, I can look it up.

But what's the deal with shooters who feel obligated to list every little bittie piece of gear they have? Here's one I saw today on FM:

Canon EOS-1DMkII | 17-40/4L | 24-70/2.8L | 35/1.4 | 50/1.4 | 85/1.8 | 135/2 L | 70-200/2.8L IS | 100-400L IS | 300/2.8 IS L | 1.4X TC | 580EX & ST-E2 | Hakuba CF Tripod | Mamiya CF Monopod | Epson P2000 | 3-2GB Sandisk Ultra II & Lexar CF | Lowepro, Tamrac & Pelican Bags | Alien Bees AB800's | Sekonic L358

Jeebus, how did he forget to list his filters, lens cloth, sensor swipe and lens caps? :huh

So what's the deal? Is this some kind of convention? Or is it as I suspect: an ostentatious display of wealth/gear, the photography board equivalent of driving a Hummer? :wxwax

4labs

wxwax wrote:

OK, here's a mild rant.

I am befuddled by folks who post their entire collection of camera gear under their sig. I'm sure that many dgrin members do so on other forums. Luckily, here it's in yer profile, which makes sense: if I want to know, I can look it up.

But what's the deal with shooters who feel obligated to list every little bittie piece of gear they have? Here's one I saw today on FM:

Canon EOS-1DMkII | 17-40/4L | 24-70/2.8L | 35/1.4 | 50/1.4 | 85/1.8 | 135/2 L | 70-200/2.8L IS | 100-400L IS | 300/2.8 IS L | 1.4X TC | 580EX & ST-E2 | Hakuba CF Tripod | Mamiya CF Monopod | Epson P2000 | 3-2GB Sandisk Ultra II & Lexar CF | Lowepro, Tamrac & Pelican Bags | Alien Bees AB800's | Sekonic L358

Jeebus, how did he forget to list his filters, lens cloth, sensor swipe and lens caps?

So what's the deal? Is this some kind of convention? Or is it as I suspect: an ostentatious display of wealth/gear, the photography board equivalent of driving a Hummer?

Maybe the guy just has a little Johnson?

Andy

wxwax wrote:

OK, here's a mild rant.

I am befuddled by folks who post their entire collection of camera gear under their sig. I'm sure that many dgrin members do so on other forums. Luckily, here it's in yer profile, which makes sense: if I want to know, I can look it up.

But what's the deal with shooters who feel obligated to list every little bittie piece of gear they have? Here's one I saw today on FM:

Canon EOS-1DMkII | 17-40/4L | 24-70/2.8L | 35/1.4 | 50/1.4 | 85/1.8 | 135/2 L | 70-200/2.8L IS | 100-400L IS | 300/2.8 IS L | 1.4X TC | 580EX & ST-E2 | Hakuba CF Tripod | Mamiya CF Monopod | Epson P2000 | 3-2GB Sandisk Ultra II & Lexar CF | Lowepro, Tamrac & Pelican Bags | Alien Bees AB800's | Sekonic L358

Jeebus, how did he forget to list his filters, lens cloth, sensor swipe and lens caps?

So what's the deal? Is this some kind of convention? Or is it as I suspect: an ostentatious display of wealth/gear, the photography board equivalent of driving a Hummer?

i'm glad we have it in our profiles, not in the sig....

it is useful, occasionally, to look it up.

Harryb

In the words of the immortal Max Bialystock "if you got it baby, flaunt it, flaunt it"!

wxwax

Harryb wrote:

In thje words of the immortal Max Bialystock "if you got it baby, flaunt it, flaunt it"!

You wear pants, Harry?

Harryb

wxwax wrote:

You wear pants, Harry?

Actually no. Its warm down here in Florida so I'm usually in my Speedos
:lol4

wxwax

Harryb wrote:

Actually no. Its warm down here in Florida so I'm usually in my Speedos
:lol4

:uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh :uhoh

DoctorIt

I actually saw one on FM the other day that DID list a lens cloth! I can't find it now, but I laughed pretty dang hard.

Andy

Harryb wrote:

Actually no. Its warm down here in Florida so I'm usually in my Speedos
:lol4

Mongrel

Well, from what I have 'heard'...
the point is so that other forum members can ask you about specific gear you own. Also, if you post a pic it gives an idea of what you may have used without having to type everytime-"20D with 85mm f/1.8, 550EX flash, or whatever.

I have my stuff listed, but I've toyed with the idea of removing it from my sig because it does seem a little *flaunty*.

blackwaterstudio

wxwax wrote:

OK, here's a mild rant.

I am befuddled by folks who post their entire collection of camera gear under their sig. I'm sure that many dgrin members do so on other forums. Luckily, here it's in yer profile, which makes sense: if I want to know, I can look it up.

But what's the deal with shooters who feel obligated to list every little bittie piece of gear they have? Here's one I saw today on FM:

Canon EOS-1DMkII | 17-40/4L | 24-70/2.8L | 35/1.4 | 50/1.4 | 85/1.8 | 135/2 L | 70-200/2.8L IS | 100-400L IS | 300/2.8 IS L | 1.4X TC | 580EX & ST-E2 | Hakuba CF Tripod | Mamiya CF Monopod | Epson P2000 | 3-2GB Sandisk Ultra II & Lexar CF | Lowepro, Tamrac & Pelican Bags | Alien Bees AB800's | Sekonic L358

Jeebus, how did he forget to list his filters, lens cloth, sensor swipe and lens caps?

So what's the deal? Is this some kind of convention? Or is it as I suspect: an ostentatious display of wealth/gear, the photography board equivalent of driving a Hummer?

Its just like on a forum for cars, you list what you have, and what "mods" you have done to the car.

Red Bull

I can see maybe putting what camera and a few lenses you have, but not your entire collection of everything!

DavidTO

wxwax wrote:

OK, here's a mild rant.

I am befuddled by folks who post their entire collection of camera gear under their sig. I'm sure that many dgrin members do so on other forums. Luckily, here it's in yer profile, which makes sense: if I want to know, I can look it up.

But what's the deal with shooters who feel obligated to list every little bittie piece of gear they have? Here's one I saw today on FM:

Canon EOS-1DMkII | 17-40/4L | 24-70/2.8L | 35/1.4 | 50/1.4 | 85/1.8 | 135/2 L | 70-200/2.8L IS | 100-400L IS | 300/2.8 IS L | 1.4X TC | 580EX & ST-E2 | Hakuba CF Tripod | Mamiya CF Monopod | Epson P2000 | 3-2GB Sandisk Ultra II & Lexar CF | Lowepro, Tamrac & Pelican Bags | Alien Bees AB800's | Sekonic L358

Jeebus, how did he forget to list his filters, lens cloth, sensor swipe and lens caps?

So what's the deal? Is this some kind of convention? Or is it as I suspect: an ostentatious display of wealth/gear, the photography board equivalent of driving a Hummer?

Interesting question. For me, I got there partly because I'm lazy. I would never remember to update my profile, cause it's not in front of me. So then it would be out of date. Then I saw someone list theirs in their signature, and I thought I'd try it. Don't really need it there, or want it there, but never went back to remove it.

Now you're inspired me to remove it from my sig, and since I have the 20D, and see no hope for a major upgrade for a while, my profile will be sufficient.

Now, how about those people who put a big honkin' picture of their lens across their face in their avatar?

fish

wxwax wrote:

O
I am befuddled ...

Shirley, there must be more important things for you to be concerned with, eh?

DavidTO

fish wrote:

Shirley, there must be more important things for you to be concerned with, eh?

Yeah, like when did my location become a hyperlink to google maps? Very cool.

dkapp

Harryb wrote:

Actually no. Its warm down here in Florida so I'm usually in my Speedos
:lol4

It's going to take many years of counseling to get that image out of my head.

dkapp

I've seen some that are horrible. One item per line, double spaced & about 8" long my display. Talk about disrupting the flow of reading a thread.

Fred Miranda forums are the worst for this.

I'm against it. If you want to know what someone uses, ask.

Dave

wxwax

fish wrote:

Shirley, there must be more important things for you to be concerned with, eh?

World peace keeps me busy, but when I get a break, this sig business really gets my attention.

Charlie Brown

wxwax wrote:

World peace keeps me busy, but when I get a break, this sig business really gets my attention.

nice mind if i use that for my .sig line? either that, or ill get a list of every component for my s50 from canon and list them all. from the screws to the battery, yup everything.


cb


actually i don teven know what my sig is anymore....hmm i guess ill look at my posts more often.

wxwax

Charlie Brown wrote:

nice mind if i use that for my .sig line? either that, or ill get a list of every component for my s50 from canon and list them all. from the screws to the battery, yup everything.


cb


actually i don teven know what my sig is anymore....hmm i guess ill look at my posts more often.

Who's that in your avatar, Charlie?

david_h

One of the things I like about this forum is that it seems to be about taking photos, not about what gear someone owns. Even the good old Canon/Nikon rivalry appears to be in fun, unlike some other forums.

In the unlikely event anyone is interested in my gear, I have a Nikon thingy, a couple of Canon thingies and, oh yes, some other whatsit. Adds up to a hellava lot of pixelthingies, which I read somewhere is good.

Tim Kirkwood

DavidTO wrote:

Yeah, like when did my location become a hyperlink to google maps? Very cool.

Hey Dave glad you noticed.... Here is my thread on this...Right here

wxwax

Tim Kirkwood wrote:

Hey Dave glad you noticed.... Here is my thread on this...Right here

Like I said...yer handy.

Andy

david_h wrote:

Even the good old Canon/Nikon rivalry appears to be in fun, unlike some other forums.

yep. the dgrin charter allows one nikonian to join up per month. and they rotate cleaning the kitchen, and they have to clean up after our friday night parties

david_h

andy wrote:

yep. the dgrin charter allows one nikonian to join up per month. and they rotate cleaning the kitchen, and they have to clean up after our friday night parties

If I show up for the party with my Canon P&S can I get out of it? I'll bring some beer - honest

Khaos

I guess I did it because I spent more on the damn camera and lenses than I did on anything else in the last 5 years.:uhoh

Probably because I'm always curoious about everyone elses gear. Hint taken.

Mitchell

andy wrote:

Andy, that is one harsh emoticon!!

Andy

Mitchell wrote:

Andy, that is one harsh emoticon!!

not as harsh as seeing mr. behret in a pair of speedos

Shay Stephens

I join your rant
At the end of the day it doesn't matter what camera or equipment one uses. Photography is all smoke and mirrors anyway. Listing every spec of equipment one has in every thread one posts to doesn't help anyone. In fact, I find it to me more of a distraction than anything. And it makes searching impossible.

One of the most humorous examples of this is when you show a great photo and instead of asking how it was taken, people ask what camera was used, as if that had the overriding influence on the outcome.

Another one is, same scenario, but the question instead is what settings were used, like there is one magic setting combo that will yield great photos (like computer game cheat codes).

To all the beginners out there, the sooner you can learn that it's not the equipment that makes the shot, its the person behind the camera, the sooner you will make progress in your own photography. Getting caught up in the equipment list is a distraction that slows you down. Spend your energy on composition, lighting, and understanding exposure. That is the meat and potatoes of the photographic meal. The equipment used is only the utensils used to eat the meal.

If you must procalim to the world how much crap you have, put it in your profile.

wxwax wrote:

OK, here's a mild rant.

I am befuddled by folks who post their entire collection of camera gear under their sig. I'm sure that many dgrin members do so on other forums. Luckily, here it's in yer profile, which makes sense: if I want to know, I can look it up.

pathfinder

Shay Stephens wrote:

At the end of the day it doesn't matter what camera or equipment one uses. Photography is all smoke and mirrors anyway. Listing every spec of equipment one has in every thread one posts to doesn't help anyone. In fact, I find it to me more of a distraction than anything. And it makes searching impossible.

One of the most humorous examples of this is when you show a great photo and instead of asking how it was taken, people ask what camera was used, as if that had the overriding influence on the outcome.

Another one is, same scenario, but the question instead is what settings were used, like there is one magic setting combo that will yield great photos (like computer game cheat codes).

To all the beginners out there, the sooner you can learn that it's not the equipment that makes the shot, its the person behind the camera, the sooner you will make progress in your own photography. Getting caught up in the equipment list is a distraction that slows you down. Spend your energy on composition, lighting, and understanding exposure. That is the meat and potatoes of the photographic meal. The equipment used is only the utensils used to eat the meal.

If you must procalim to the world how much crap you have, put it in your profile.

I'm with Shay here - cameras originally were just boxes with a small hole in one end and a place to hold film. Lighting, perspective, composition are really what we need to discuss. I find the lists ostentatious and disconcerting and slightly embarrassing And some of the lists are kind of 'small' too....

The exif data is on my Smugmug site if someone really feels the need to know what lens or camera I used.

Andy

my meat and potatoes radar just went off

Shay Stephens wrote:

...yadda yadda yadda...

That is the meat and potatoes of the photographic meal. The equipment used is only the utensils used to eat the meal.

:eat