Comments on: One of Ken Rockwell’s Best Posts Ever… http://www.trystanphotography.net/2008/05/one-of-ken-rockwells-best-posts-ever/ "There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs." - Ansel Adams Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:51:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Trig http://www.trystanphotography.net/2008/05/one-of-ken-rockwells-best-posts-ever/#comment-706 Trig Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:28:36 +0000 http://www.trystanphotography.net/?p=60#comment-706 <a href="#comment-692" rel="nofollow">@Steve</a> - Thanks for the link, Steve. That's really an interesting survey. So many people have rated (poorly) Ken Rockwell compared to the other reviewers. It's simply amazing how much interest he generates, even if it is negative interest! I can only dream that so many people will search for me someday. Love me, or hate me!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('706','Trig'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('706','Trig','<a href=\"#comment-692\" rel=\"nofollow\">@Steve<\/a> -\nThanks for the link, Steve. That\'s really an interesting survey. So many people have rated (poorly) Ken Rockwell compared to the other reviewers. It\'s simply amazing how much interest he generates, even if it is negative interest!\nI can only dream that so many people will search for me someday. Love me, or hate me!'); return false;">Quote</a></div> @Steve -
Thanks for the link, Steve. That’s really an interesting survey. So many people have rated (poorly) Ken Rockwell compared to the other reviewers. It’s simply amazing how much interest he generates, even if it is negative interest!
I can only dream that so many people will search for me someday. Love me, or hate me!
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]]> By: Steve http://www.trystanphotography.net/2008/05/one-of-ken-rockwells-best-posts-ever/#comment-692 Steve Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:48:32 +0000 http://www.trystanphotography.net/?p=60#comment-692 Ken is certainly contraversial, you can see how he compares against other reviewers on this survey: http://www.dentonimages.com/reviewers.php<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('692','Steve'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('692','Steve','Ken is certainly contraversial, you can see how he compares against other reviewers on this survey:\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/www.dentonimages.com\/reviewers.php'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Ken is certainly contraversial, you can see how he compares against other reviewers on this survey:

http://www.dentonimages.com/reviewers.php

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]]> By: Simply_me http://www.trystanphotography.net/2008/05/one-of-ken-rockwells-best-posts-ever/#comment-468 Simply_me Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:13:39 +0000 http://www.trystanphotography.net/?p=60#comment-468 Ken Rockwell is full of hot air. He brags about taking thousands of pictures but he makes the same picture over and over again: over-colored wide angle shots of nothing (come on Ken - show some artistry, or at least some variety!). Certainly not pro quality work. Do you think he is capable of making an expressive photograph with a normal lens in ordinary colors? If he was a cook he'd say he's great because every dish he makes is grilled chicken overseasoned with pepper. He seems to have his mind made up about the utility and quality of things before he tests them. I stopped reading his column after getting tired of his arrogant "pros like me..." tone. I want to rewrite the saying "Those that can, do. Those that can't, teach. Those that can't teach, teach PE." into "Those that know photography, sell photographs. Those that don't, just buy more equipment. Those that pretend to know, just beg from a website."<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('468','Simply_me'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('468','Simply_me','Ken Rockwell is full of hot air. He brags about taking thousands of pictures but he makes the same picture over and over again: over-colored wide angle shots of nothing (come on Ken - show some artistry, or at least some variety!). Certainly not pro quality work. Do you think he is capable of making an expressive photograph with a normal lens in ordinary colors? If he was a cook he\'d say he\'s great because every dish he makes is grilled chicken overseasoned with pepper.\r\n\r\nHe seems to have his mind made up about the utility and quality of things before he tests them. I stopped reading his column after getting tired of his arrogant \"pros like me...\" tone.\r\n\r\nI want to rewrite the saying \"Those that can, do. Those that can\'t, teach. Those that can\'t teach, teach PE.\" into \"Those that know photography, sell photographs. Those that don\'t, just buy more equipment. Those that pretend to know, just beg from a website.\"'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Ken Rockwell is full of hot air. He brags about taking thousands of pictures but he makes the same picture over and over again: over-colored wide angle shots of nothing (come on Ken - show some artistry, or at least some variety!). Certainly not pro quality work. Do you think he is capable of making an expressive photograph with a normal lens in ordinary colors? If he was a cook he’d say he’s great because every dish he makes is grilled chicken overseasoned with pepper.

He seems to have his mind made up about the utility and quality of things before he tests them. I stopped reading his column after getting tired of his arrogant “pros like me…” tone.

I want to rewrite the saying “Those that can, do. Those that can’t, teach. Those that can’t teach, teach PE.” into “Those that know photography, sell photographs. Those that don’t, just buy more equipment. Those that pretend to know, just beg from a website.”

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]]> By: Non-hip Mac User http://www.trystanphotography.net/2008/05/one-of-ken-rockwells-best-posts-ever/#comment-448 Non-hip Mac User Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:15:43 +0000 http://www.trystanphotography.net/?p=60#comment-448 Mac's do have Colorsync. It is useful. BTW, get the 24" iMac <div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('448','Non-hip Mac User'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('448','Non-hip Mac User','Mac\'s do have Colorsync. It is useful.\r\n\r\nBTW, get the 24\" iMac '); return false;">Quote</a></div> Mac’s do have Colorsync. It is useful.

BTW, get the 24″ iMac

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]]> By: Trig http://www.trystanphotography.net/2008/05/one-of-ken-rockwells-best-posts-ever/#comment-211 Trig Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:02:20 +0000 http://www.trystanphotography.net/?p=60#comment-211 <a href="#comment-205" rel="nofollow">@Mike</a> - Mike, I guess I'm confused about which "game" you're talking about. The Ken Rockwell I read is very critical of all the equipment he reviews and in this post (<a href="http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d3-d700-5d.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d3-d700-5d.htm</a>) for example, he highlights the drastic differences between all three camera bodies. So if we assume your assumption is right and he's only out to augment his "Rockwell Trust Fund", isn't he hurting himself by not recommending the D700, which is more expensive than the 5D (therefore, more commissions from Adorama)? I believe his exact phrase is, "...I'm not quite sure why anyone would want a D700..." He does review used equipment (<a href="http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/retirement-ranch.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/retirement-ranch.htm</a>), and he says "...I've always been a cheapskate, buying most of my film gear used." I've been very interested by all of the anti-Rockwell sentiments out in the internet ether, but I guess I've felt those who criticize him never seem to have actually read his stuff. They just regurgitate the sentiments of others. His impartial (IMHO) reviews of equipment has allowed us to make very informed capital purchases for our studio. He hasn't led us astray (yet).<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('211','Trig'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('211','Trig','<a href=\"#comment-205\" rel=\"nofollow\">@Mike<\/a> -\nMike,\nI guess I\'m confused about which \"game\" you\'re talking about. The Ken Rockwell I read is very critical of all the equipment he reviews and in this post (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kenrockwell.com\/nikon\/d3-d700-5d.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.kenrockwell.com\/nikon\/d3-d700-5d.htm<\/a>) for example, he highlights the drastic differences between all three camera bodies. So if we assume your assumption is right and he\'s only out to augment his \"Rockwell Trust Fund\", isn\'t he hurting himself by not recommending the D700, which is more expensive than the 5D (therefore, more commissions from Adorama)?\nI believe his exact phrase is, \"...I\'m not quite sure why anyone would want a D700...\"\nHe does review used equipment (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kenrockwell.com\/tech\/retirement-ranch.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.kenrockwell.com\/tech\/retirement-ranch.htm<\/a>), and he says \"...I\'ve always been a cheapskate, buying most of my film gear used.\"\nI\'ve been very interested by all of the anti-Rockwell sentiments out in the internet ether, but I guess I\'ve felt those who criticize him never seem to have actually read his stuff. They just regurgitate the sentiments of others.\nHis impartial (IMHO) reviews of equipment has allowed us to make very informed capital purchases for our studio. He hasn\'t led us astray (yet).'); return false;">Quote</a></div> @Mike -
Mike,
I guess I’m confused about which “game” you’re talking about. The Ken Rockwell I read is very critical of all the equipment he reviews and in this post (http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d3-d700-5d.htm) for example, he highlights the drastic differences between all three camera bodies. So if we assume your assumption is right and he’s only out to augment his “Rockwell Trust Fund”, isn’t he hurting himself by not recommending the D700, which is more expensive than the 5D (therefore, more commissions from Adorama)?
I believe his exact phrase is, “…I’m not quite sure why anyone would want a D700…”
He does review used equipment (http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/retirement-ranch.htm), and he says “…I’ve always been a cheapskate, buying most of my film gear used.”
I’ve been very interested by all of the anti-Rockwell sentiments out in the internet ether, but I guess I’ve felt those who criticize him never seem to have actually read his stuff. They just regurgitate the sentiments of others.
His impartial (IMHO) reviews of equipment has allowed us to make very informed capital purchases for our studio. He hasn’t led us astray (yet).
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]]> By: Mike http://www.trystanphotography.net/2008/05/one-of-ken-rockwells-best-posts-ever/#comment-205 Mike Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:04:16 +0000 http://www.trystanphotography.net/?p=60#comment-205 Isn't it odd how he never suggests buying something used? Unless, of course, it's from one of his links to Adorama? You do realize his whole game is getting people to buy what he recommends so that he can supplement his "Rockwell trust-fund?" Why is it he recommends buying the 5D while it's in stock and the D3 is out of stock, but several months ago he was telling everyone to "just buy" the D3? Hmmmm.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('205','Mike'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('205','Mike','Isn\'t it odd how he never suggests buying something used? Unless, of course, it\'s from one of his links to Adorama? You do realize his whole game is getting people to buy what he recommends so that he can supplement his \"Rockwell trust-fund?\" Why is it he recommends buying the 5D while it\'s in stock and the D3 is out of stock, but several months ago he was telling everyone to \"just buy\" the D3? Hmmmm.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Isn’t it odd how he never suggests buying something used? Unless, of course, it’s from one of his links to Adorama? You do realize his whole game is getting people to buy what he recommends so that he can supplement his “Rockwell trust-fund?” Why is it he recommends buying the 5D while it’s in stock and the D3 is out of stock, but several months ago he was telling everyone to “just buy” the D3? Hmmmm.
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]]> By: Becky Young http://www.trystanphotography.net/2008/05/one-of-ken-rockwells-best-posts-ever/#comment-149 Becky Young Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:29:45 +0000 http://www.trystanphotography.net/?p=60#comment-149 Hahaha! I LOVE this post! Very refreshing. =) "Then I think, Now go away and take mediocre photographs on your state-of-the-art equipment." I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who feels like this when shooting a wedding! Thanks for making me laugh! =)<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('149','Becky Young'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('149','Becky Young','Hahaha! I LOVE this post! Very refreshing. =)\r\n\r\n\"Then I think, Now go away and take mediocre photographs on your state-of-the-art equipment.\" I\'m glad to see I\'m not the only one who feels like this when shooting a wedding! Thanks for making me laugh! =)'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Hahaha! I LOVE this post! Very refreshing. =)

“Then I think, Now go away and take mediocre photographs on your state-of-the-art equipment.” I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who feels like this when shooting a wedding! Thanks for making me laugh! =)

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