Paula has a rather impressive image for her ‘Size’ theme, and invites us to post a photo showing her what we can come up with in terms of size.
I’m always impressed when we visit our local nature reserve, at the sheer size of some of the camera equipment that people (mostly the really elderly) cart around with them. I saw one little old lady pushing hers around in a sort of stroller. My tiny camera is dwarfed by these giant zoom lenses.
Paula was quite mischievous in the way she took her photo of Michelangelo’s David, so do pop over for a look.
Hope you’re all enjoying a great weekend.
I’d love a camera that big, Sylvia – but maybe not for travelling 😉
Well in that case, I hope Santa reads your wish, Dianne. 🙂
I have A few friends who lug that stuff around and 1 friend who go to .. Africa, I suppose it’s like a golfer trying to decide which clubs to use ())? He brings as much as he can carry . I can’t imagine ,
You know I’m always behind . It’s Tuesday already . Happy week Sylvia
It wouldn’t be my idea of fun. 😕 I’m also way behind. Over 300 emails in my inbox. 😯
Did you ask to trade cameras? It doesn’t hurt, right? 😀 I mean, you might be help them that way. 😀
I didn’t think of that. I didn’t have a stroller or shopping cart with me anyway. 😃
Now that would cause problems when trying to travel on a budget.
It certainly would. I’m not sure how it would fit in the overhead compartment. 😕
🙂
Sylvia we were at a photography workshop not so long ago and the teacher felt that these large lenses will go the way of the dodo bird. Certainly doesn’t fit our travel style that’s for sure.
Hahaha I think your teacher was correct, Sue. 🙂
I also see some bird photographers at the salt marsh with giant lenses. My “bird zoom” is quite light, but even the 300mm lens to my new Canon is heavy to carry along. A good quality long lens (of the caliber in your photo) now costs much north of 10k and requires someone to carry it for you…so I will not opt for one 😀
Maybe these seniors spend their retirement annuities on their equipment. You’ll have a wait a while longer. 😀
Wünsche eine gute neue Woche liebe Grüße und Umarmung Gislinde
Thanks so much, Gislinde. Wishing you a very happy week. 🙂 xx
that’s a huge camera, Sylvia! great take on b/w! 🙂
Thanks, Lola. Yes, it is rather HUGE. 🙂
I thought that was something coming out of space, Sylvia, it is almost as big as me 😀 Great photo! Pawkisses for a Happy Day 🙂 ❤
Thanks, Binky. Hope it didn’t give you a fright. 🙂 xx
that is quite a lens!
Yes, I’d hate to have to carry it around with me. 🙂
Black and white is back
Just briefly. 🙂
In term of camera, size does not matter much 🙂
Not unless you have to carry it. 😀
That camera dwarfs all my cameras put together. David makes a nice entry for size mattering, too. 🙂
I could never imagine wanting or needing such a big camera, let alone knowing how to use it. 😀
I would hate to carry it around. 😀😀😀
I don’t suppose that Vince would oblige either. 😕
He’s not crazy about carrying the one I have. He uses his cell phone! 🙂
You’re good at fun! 🙂 🙂
Thanks, doll. 😀
This is my Sunday catch up day, Sylvia! This amused me so much, especially when you added that the elderly are more likely to carry these, along with one pushing it in a stroller!! 😀
Hahaha Yes it does conjure up a funny picture. Makes a change from dogs in strollers, though. 🙂
I like to carry my camera around my neck, so one that size is out of the question.
I’m right with you there, Carol. 🙂
Ironically, I’ve seen many, many seniors with huge cameras when we’ve taken our cruises. They look like their struggling when we’re on tours. This example you’ve captured in this fabulous photograph is exactly what they looks like.
Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday …
Issy 😎
Yes, it’s ludicrous to see. I’m guessing that they don’t work for National Geographic. 😀
LOLOL …. no they probably don’t see the odd way they look. : )
Perhaps, they were want-a-be photographers in their youth but weren’t able to do that years ago. Who knows???
But, I like my back and want to save it from injury. LOLOL
Have a great week, Sylvia. 😎
Thanks for the smiles, Issy. I suppose it would be the same if I went around wearing a ballet tutu and pointe shoes. 🙂
LOLOL
That lens is a bruiser and I wouldn’t want to carry it for five minutes, good shots or not!
I so agree with you, Gilly.
Great in b&w! Wish I had one of those!
Thanks, Aletta. I think if I had one as big as that, I would only use it in my backyard for the Iggys and the birds. 🙂
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Camera in a stroller? That can’t be good for a camera 😀 But your photo really is, Sylvia. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Paula. Glad you liked it. 🙂
Die foto vertel ook ‘n storie
Yes it does. 🙂
wow…impressive lens…I don’t consider myself elderly but I have to say I often take photos with my iPhone because I find my Nikon is too heavy to carry round in some circumstances “just in case” I want to take a photo…
Yes it is, and there are many such huge lens on display around the boardwalk. I also take photos with my iPhone, but they’re never as good as with my Nikon x42 zoom, even though it’s a small camera.
like you I see many huge lenses where ever I go…just too heavy for me as I have neck/back issues. If I’m going specifically to take photos then I’ll bring my Nikon D3000. I agree completely, my Nikon takes far superior photos, having said that the iPhone works fine for certain situations.
You’re right! That is quite a piece of equipment she has there. Presumably she’s trying to photograph the Mars rover or something of that sort. 🙂
Hahaha Yes, I often wonder whether they actually get better photos than I do. I rarely see them actually using their equipment.Maybe it’s just there as a talking point. 😕
I suspect you may well be right. 🙂
Wow that’s a giant zoom all right! I like that it’s black and white, Sylvia.
Thanks, Ruth. Humongous is the word which sprang to mind. 🙂
Oh I love that word. Or how about gargantuan?
Also a good word, Ruth. 🙂 What about ‘bromdingnagian’, as in Gulliver’s Tales. 😆
Super choice. I can’t top it!
Each one takes what he needs. But imagine to go on a cruiser on the South Sea and then you cant carry such big gear about. It is good to get used to smaller gear in time. All one needs in 3 weeks must fit into one suitcase when the cabins are small…
Very true, Anand. I have yet to experience myself going on holiday for 3 weeks with only one suitcase. Ask hubby. 😆
Wow! That’s some big equipment for such a tiny lady. Happy Sunday, Sylvia!
Thanks, Jill. You too.