[rollei_list] Re: Decline of Rollieflex/Film
- From: Newhouse230@xxxxxxx
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:41:05 EDT
Hi Austin...ok...I agree we have to clear up our definitions. I counted as
a pro anyone who said his occupation was a photographer or whose
conversation told me that he/she earned his living taking pictures. I did not
distinguish between 'wedding photographers' and news photographers, portrait
photographers or advertising photographers. I counted them all equally as
'pros'. Amateurs were quickly identified by either their lesser knowledge OR
their description of the subject matter. If a guy said he wanted a Rollei so
he could get some 'great shots of new baby' I probably assumed he was an
amateur.
In any case, perhaps others on the list had different experiences than
me during that time, but I have little doubt about the 'mix' in Brookline,
MA. It's true I do take a lot for granted by generalizing that
experience, but I think there are a lot more 'Brooklines' than NYC type cities.
Regards,
Charlie
In a message dated 3/25/2010 5:09:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
austin.franklin@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
Charlie,
I take your word for it, and respect your opinion on it. I will say that
I know a LOT of "professionals" who are more so advanced amateurs than
professionals. Most wedding photographers are more so advanced amateurs,
though they are technically professionals, as they make money from it. So,
I'm
not personally sure how to distinguish the difference.
Did you sell both Hasselblads and Rollei TLRs? If so, did most people
interested in one, also show interest in the other? What can you say about
the relationship between the two, with respect to the customer?
Regards,
Austin
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