Pentax User Map : New Forum Feature!

rafaelt · 07-10-2017, 08:33 PM

Thanks for the useful feature. I updated my location on map.
(don't find any member nearby in Taipei, though...)

E-man · 07-10-2017, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I'm rolling out a new member-only feature that will make it easier for you to find fellow Pentax users in your area:

Worldwide Pentax User Map - PentaxForums.com

Adding your location is optional and you can choose the degree of accuracy you want (I don't recommend pinning your home address, for example!). If you set your location (even if you decide not to make it public), the map will show you the 10 nearest members with public locations.

The map is accessible via the "forum" dropdown menu on both the homepage and the forum, as well as through a link at the top of the member list and through the sidebar of each member's profile.

Attachment 362055

So far, only one other Pentaxian in my state.

deus ursus · 07-10-2017, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I just added a link to the main menu.

Thank you!

steve1307 · 07-10-2017, 10:35 PM

I've just added but in my current location - a long way from home !

Adam · 07-10-2017, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by E-man

So far, only one other Pentaxian in my state.

We currently have about 280 members on the map, which is less than 5% of the users who have posted in the past month. I'm sure you'll come across more soon!

x4rd · 07-11-2017, 12:06 AM

Updated!

**pentageek** · 07-11-2017, 10:10 AM

Thanks Adam!

Last edited by pentageek; 07-11-2017 at 10:11 AM. Reason: removed quote

jddwoods · 07-11-2017, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Try using another browser. Once you see the map you should be able to add your location.

I tried it again today, same browser, Mac OS safari, and it worked. Thanks for your response. Now Delaware is on the map.

Sagitta · 07-11-2017, 08:06 PM

Added myself to the closest intersection.

I'm a bit too rural to be brave enough to show *exactly* where I live!

**clackers** · 07-11-2017, 08:46 PM - **6 Likes**

I've indicated my parole officer's house. He'll be able to tell you where I am because of my ankle bracelet.

serothis · 07-12-2017, 07:10 AM

It's kind of fun seeing some familiar names on the map.

Is there anyway to find a specific user on the map? I feel like this would be a boon to the Travelling k1000. It might make the shipping planning easier. That of course would require everyone signed up for that, to post their location.

geko5766 · 07-12-2017, 07:10 AM

This is a great feature.
Help to find new friends.

Best
Georg

Tesla · 07-12-2017, 08:18 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Make sure you enable Java in your browser.

Javascript not Java

**barondla** · 07-12-2017, 09:04 AM

Great feature. Should help us see another Pentax photographer. Good job Adam.
Thanks
barondla

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D1N0 · 07-12-2017, 09:11 AM

the pop up should really disappear when you click another pin.

07-10-2017, 10:38 PM	#50
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593 Original Poster	Originally posted by E-man So far, only one other Pentaxian in my state. We currently have about 280 members on the map, which is less than 5% of the users who have posted in the past month. I'm sure you'll come across more soon! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-12-2017, 07:10 AM	#57
geko5766 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trier Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 80	Great This is a great feature. Help to find new friends. Best Georg

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07-10-2017, 08:33 PM	#46
rafaelt Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Taipei Photos: Albums Posts: 33	Thanks for the useful feature. I updated my location on map. (don't find any member nearby in Taipei, though...)

07-10-2017, 09:31 PM	#47
E-man Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 678	Originally posted by Adam I'm rolling out a new member-only feature that will make it easier for you to find fellow Pentax users in your area: Worldwide Pentax User Map - PentaxForums.com Adding your location is optional and you can choose the degree of accuracy you want (I don't recommend pinning your home address, for example!). If you set your location (even if you decide not to make it public), the map will show you the 10 nearest members with public locations. The map is accessible via the "forum" dropdown menu on both the homepage and the forum, as well as through a link at the top of the member list and through the sidebar of each member's profile. Attachment 362055 So far, only one other Pentaxian in my state.

07-10-2017, 10:24 PM	#48
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 658	Originally posted by Adam I just added a link to the main menu. Thank you!

07-10-2017, 10:35 PM	#49
steve1307 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,130	I've just added but in my current location - a long way from home !

07-11-2017, 12:06 AM	#51
x4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 241	Updated!

07-11-2017, 10:10 AM	#52
pentageek Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 420	Thanks Adam! Last edited by pentageek; 07-11-2017 at 10:11 AM. Reason: removed quote

07-11-2017, 02:14 PM	#53
jddwoods Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,035	Originally posted by Adam Try using another browser. Once you see the map you should be able to add your location. I tried it again today, same browser, Mac OS safari, and it worked. Thanks for your response. Now Delaware is on the map.

07-11-2017, 08:06 PM	#54
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Added myself to the closest intersection. I'm a bit too rural to be brave enough to show exactly where I live!

07-11-2017, 08:46 PM - 6 Likes	#55
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	I've indicated my parole officer's house. He'll be able to tell you where I am because of my ankle bracelet.

07-12-2017, 07:10 AM	#56
serothis Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 538	It's kind of fun seeing some familiar names on the map. Is there anyway to find a specific user on the map? I feel like this would be a boon to the Travelling k1000. It might make the shipping planning easier. That of course would require everyone signed up for that, to post their location.

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07-12-2017, 08:18 AM - 2 Likes	#58
Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589	Originally posted by MarkJerling Make sure you enable Java in your browser. Javascript not Java

07-12-2017, 09:04 AM	#59
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,713	Great feature. Should help us see another Pentax photographer. Good job Adam. Thanks barondla Check out the winners of Point & Shoot photo contests in the Compact Camera forum. Enter contest #115. Any brand camera allowed.

07-12-2017, 09:11 AM	#60
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	the pop up should really disappear when you click another pin.