Should we tell them?

[Dukinald]

I've found that people only hand me their camera if they've only briefly looked at mine.

This happened to me this past weekend. A young couple had asked me to take their photo and since they have a Nikon J1, I politely asked if it is ready to shoot? The guy replied that "with the gear you have, you know more than us and should be able to figure it out". I had the 6d with 24-105 at that time. Wasn't quite sure how to react but just asked them to pose and half pressed the shutter button. After I saw the camera was doing face detection, I proceeded to press the shutter button all the way. Took a couple of shots which I hope they liked.

I guess I should take the comment as a compliment :

Back to topic. I would only give camera advice if solicited, specially to strangers. Some people's egos are just too fragile.

 

[shumi31]

Don't bother. If they cared enough to learn they probably would have sought the answer themselves. Giving people unsolicited advice generally ends with both upset.

I am fully agree with you and I can say this from my own experience!

 

[AcutancePhotography]

Funnily enough the Olympic arena had led lights to simulate flashes in the stands, I never realised until I sat there.

I am not sure I understand this. Could you explain this a bit more?