ps09 wrote:
I can't for the life of me figure out why people who have abandoned Sony (not those who shoot 2 platforms) but those who have completely made the switch, come on the Sony board and complain about Sony or the offerings. If I had that kind of time, I'd be out shooting more.
That isn’t just a Sony thing. As you say, you don’t frequent the other boards, so you probably aren’t aware of the folks who “complain about [the other brands] or the offerings.”
It is useful to know about the features and the pluses and minuses of other brands, but I share your feeling about those who feel compelled to trash that brand(s) that they (currently at least) don’t use.
I think there are a few things gong on:
1. Some may be congratulating themselves on their decision, or perhaps more accurately reassuring themselves that they made a good choice.
2. There can be a kind of sports fan mentality at times, where it is “my team no mater what!” It is a bit like those folks who get interviewed before a big game saying stuff like, “We’re going to stomp them! They don’t stand a chance!” ;-)
3. Some just like to stir the pot. We’ve got a few posters on FM who seem to have a bad word for every brand. :-)
Keep in mind that there are always some people switching brands. They have their reasons, and some make sense. In some cases, though, the inveterate brand switchers are trying to scratch some itch that may or may not have much to do with actually making photographs.
At the same time, it isn’t wrong for people to post in forums for brands they don’t use. I’m an example. I don’t own any Sony gear — I’m here to become acquainted with the brand since I am planning to move to Sony and I want to learn more about the brand and the gear.
In the end, it just comes with the territory, I’m afraid.
ps09 wrote:
I can't for the life of me figure out why people who have abandoned Sony (not those who shoot 2 platforms) but those who have completely made the switch, come on the Sony board and complain about Sony or the offerings. If I had that kind of time, I'd be out shooting more.
That isn’t just a Sony thing. As you say, you don’t frequent the other boards, so you probably aren’t aware of the folks who “complain about [the other brands] or the offerings.”
It is useful to know about the features and the pluses and minuses of other brands, but I share your feeling about those who feel compelled to trash that brand(s) that they (currently at least) don’t use.
I think there are a few things gong on:
1. Some may be congratulating themselves on their decision, or perhaps more accurately reassuring themselves that they made a good choice.
2. There can be a kind of sports fan mentality at times, where it is “my team no mater what!” It is a bit like those folks who get interviewed before a big game saying stuff like, “We’re going to stomp them! They don’t stand a chance!” ;-)
3. Some just like to stir the pot. We’ve got a few posters on FM who seem to have a bad word for every brand. :-)
At the same time, it isn’t wrong for people to post in forums for brands they don’t use. I’m an example. I don’t own any Sony gear — I’m here to become acquainted with the brand since I am planning to move to Sony and I want to learn more about the brand and the gear.
Aug 21, 2026 at 09:34 AM
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