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Horrible inequity in the photographic industry.
Nikon uses Ashton Kutcher as a spokesperson. He is taller, richer, a better actor, and more attractive than the average Nikon user. That totally sucks and makes me feel bad because I am short, poor, untalented and resemble a cartoon character. ----------------------- Corporations should be castigated for actions that make me feel bad. 8-[ Feb 22 13 10:15 am Link Buy a Canon and then you'll fit in with the rest of us Feb 22 13 10:21 am Link Let's string him up, now!  Feb 22 13 10:22 am Link Hmmmm, i shoot Nikon AND Canon, so i guess i should only feel bad about myself HALF of the time ~~~ m' Feb 22 13 10:23 am Link still-photography wrote: I only own Nikon because I hope Ashton will introduce me to Mila Feb 22 13 10:26 am Link [Nikon uses "average looking" person for new campaign, product sales plummet.] Feb 22 13 10:27 am Link It's not a Nikon vs Canon thing!!!  I'm 1/4" taller than Jackie Chan, but I still feel bad. Feb 22 13 10:30 am Link still-photography wrote: a better actor? Feb 22 13 10:34 am Link Backstreet Photography wrote: My half & half take on it is: Feb 22 13 10:35 am Link I work in advertising. We want you to believe you will become "taller, richer, a better actor, and more attractive" if you shoot with Nikon. Or, at the least, we want to tickle your id and associate that with our logo. Feb 22 13 10:36 am Link still-photography wrote: Wait. What??? Feb 22 13 10:36 am Link Michael Broughton wrote: +1000000 Feb 22 13 10:37 am Link Michael Broughton wrote: I know right? Feb 22 13 10:38 am Link still-photography wrote: Michael Broughton wrote: You clearly never watched "That 70's Show"! He portrayed a good looking simpleton who got by on looks rather than.... Feb 22 13 10:45 am Link Andre Agassi was the Canon spokesperson for years, but shooting an EOS didn't make me play tennis any better. I want my money back. Feb 22 13 10:48 am Link Good Egg Productions wrote: I shot canon in those days, and people tell me I was definitely bitchier then. Feb 22 13 10:52 am Link i'm thinking that nikon went that route with the P&S line to get women to remember the brand. Feb 22 13 11:08 am Link Speak for yourself. I'm just so darn cute I look good with any kind of camera. Feb 22 13 11:16 am Link still-photography wrote: You want to know what's even worse? He's actually a decent photographer in real life. Feb 22 13 11:37 am Link still-photography wrote: David Parsons wrote: Yeah, I can take a hint. I'm walking away from this one... Feb 22 13 11:41 am Link I use Nikon so that makes me two and a half times better than Ashton. Feb 22 13 11:46 am Link David Parsons wrote: That's good. ..Ever seen his film, JUST MARRIED? Feb 22 13 11:51 am Link still-photography wrote: but his camera is bigger /:-) Feb 22 13 11:55 am Link still-photography wrote: I don't think Ashton is used because of his acting ability. Feb 22 13 11:58 am Link Nikon hit the nail on the head by using Ashton as it's spokesperson. While I could give a $hit which celebrity uses what product, the average American get's taken in by this kind of marketing. I work for one of Nikons competitors and visit many retailers on a regular basis. I can't believe how many times I've heard customers say "I want the camera that Ashton Kutcher uses". Feb 22 13 12:00 pm Link still-photography wrote: But...you also didn't leave Demi Moore. He may be taller, richer and more handsome but most Nikon users are SMARTER than Ashton Kutcher. Feb 22 13 12:04 pm Link SayCheeZ! wrote: The campaigns are brilliant, they KNOW who they are selling too. Feb 22 13 12:11 pm Link 
Photographer Posts: 4288 Amundsen-Scott - permanent station of the US, Unclaimed Sector, Antarctica I've always owned Pentax gear. The average person (IMHO) doesn't even recognize Pentax. No wonder I can't get laid.  Feb 22 13 12:19 pm Link still-photography wrote: Depending on which cartoon character and the degree of resemblance, you may be treading on trademark infringement issues. You may want to check with a lawyer before leaving your home. Feb 22 13 12:20 pm Link Ashton Kutcher is actually the perfect choice. He's perceived as humorous and a likeable (likable?) dufus buddy to the male demographic (Punk'd, Dude...) He's not threatening. And besides being the kind of a dunce, notice the hot women who flock to the, , camera when he whips it out? And he's considered attractive and sexy to the female population. The flawed sex symbol...the best kind lol. I'm trying to think of a previous star that had that broad appeal. Keanu Reeves maybe at one time because of Bill & Ted? But he just annoyed the hell out of me because I get the feeling his stupidity isn't acting. Andre Agassi for the old Rebel ads was the same thing. A guy's guy and the women loved him. Kutcher is a brilliant choice to me. Feb 22 13 12:22 pm Link Best camera spokesman ever: http://www.hulu.com/watch/124971 Feb 22 13 01:16 pm Link still-photography wrote: Go the American way, sue for being made to feel bad. Hell it has worked for others Feb 22 13 01:17 pm Link I think Ashton Kutcher is the face of Nikon because that's what the Japanese consider an attractive man. He's young, not too feminine, and not too masculine, so he really appeals to the chic sub-culture: the ones who will shell out the dough to get into the club. Feb 22 13 01:23 pm Link Anyone who is willing to put black electrical tape over the brand name of their brand new super duper DSLR and go out and be seen by everybody has reached a new level of being a Jedi. . Feb 22 13 02:22 pm Link still-photography wrote: *knits something warm and fuzzy for still-photography* Feb 22 13 02:26 pm Link I shoot Sony, and their spokesperson is either Taylor Swift or Nigel Barker, depending on what part of the commercials you pay attention to. Either way, I'm screwed. I'm either a douchebag that needs to be told to button his top button (seriously, that really irks me - it's not 1976 anymore), or I only date so that I can get my heart broken and co-write songs about it. Feb 22 13 05:36 pm Link Death of Field wrote: Nikon pro bodies have a drink holder.... dont Canon's? Feb 22 13 05:36 pm Link Raoul Isidro Images wrote: i blacked out the "pentax" on my first dslr when i got tired of hearing "they still make those?" and "you're shooting film?" and "omg, pentax! do me right here, right now you sexy photographer you!". ok, maybe not that last one so much. Feb 22 13 09:40 pm Link salvatori. wrote: Chow Yun-Fat uses a Pentax 645D Feb 22 13 09:55 pm Link Araki uses a Pentax 67. He says he really likes how loud the shutter is, because it tells everyone around him HEY, I'M A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER, AND I'M TAKING PICTURES RIGHT NOW!!!!! He's kind of an attention whore  It seems like Pentax is still incredibly popular in Japan and Asia. Hence the Gundam cameras. Outside of Asia, I think the 645D is the only really popular model with pros. Feb 24 13 08:47 am Link |
