lately allot of amateurs tell me... but you have...

I usually just say "it's the photographer, not the camera" and leave it at that.

Stocky wrote in post #5720272
but I have less patience for someone who just thinks the camera looks cool and is interested for that reason.

I suspect that applies to a lot of contributors to this forum

You can good-naturedly reply next time, "Good cameras enable good photographers to make good photos. None of us think 'If only I had a scalpel, I could do surgery', right?!"

Most (street cruiser) motorcycles are "Harleys"...
Most cameras are "Nikons"...
Most 'tennis shoes' are "Nike"...

It's just the person (usually) is unaware of anything but the most popular brand name that comes to most people's minds.
I ride a Japanese made bike and I hear, "Nice Harley!", all of the time, they don't even take the time to read the logo's name on the tank, but I don't take offense to it.
(I do get tired of hearing it though sometimes... heheh)

Being "unaware" is ignorance, but "ignorance" of a fact is not stupid, they may mean well, but like what has been said, they don't know your world like you do.
People are just... people...

Randy

well, reading through the replies, I must clarify - I'm not an egoistic, self centered *******... and I don't consider myself a better photographer then anybody else.

some nice answers there I'll keep em in mind.

sandro9mm wrote in post #5721047
well, reading through the replies, I must clarify - I'm not an egoistic, self centered *******... and I don't consider myself a better photographer then anybody else.

some nice answers there I'll keep em in mind.

Start with my prior reply, and add ..."and I am trying to become a good photographer"

sandro9mm wrote in post #5714152
lately allot of amateurs tell me, but you have professional camera I bet it takes incredible photos - only if I had that I would also take amazing photos...

whats ur answer to this? do u usually try to educate em that pro camera requires more skills more talent and more hard work? they think if u pay 2K for a camera it should do all the work instead of u, but its the other way around!

wtf, this is 2 people in one day already - they are pissing me off, by saying that they are degrading my skills, degrading my vision and style (if I have one of course)...

anyways, enough with nagging, I go sleep now.

I don't understand the angst people have over comments like this. At the level of photography most people are engaged in, a better camera DOES translate to better photos. Think of going from a phone-camera to even a 5MP Sony Cybershot. Huge difference in quality. So they just figure it works the same going from a p-n-s to a DSLR. And, actually, there is a measurable image quality difference there, too. I mean, people discuss the IQ differences of a 5D vs a 40D here.

So I recommend you just say what I do--"Yeah, this IS a great camera!" But you should probably say it in Italian!

Don't get discouraged, its only a matter of time before you see that same person with a $2,000 camera coming up to you and asking, "how the hell do you use this damn thing?"

OR just hand it to them in M mode and say, Suuuure, have a crack at it. (if you trust them not to drop it)

I have heard that comment mentioned several times on this board. But here is the rub. 5D, 3 lenses, two tripods, various filters, workstation - all in all, at least 10 grand. For that money, I would be FURIOUS if it took crappy pictures. I don't know anyone here who would be otherwise. So when someone says, "That's a great camera", I just say, "Yes, it is."

Why do their assumptions about your camera irritate you?

What does any of this matter? There's too much gear snobbery around anyway.