Ownership of cameras and lenses - short survey

Tigs · 02-16-2021, 02:55 PM

Hi!

A different kind of thread, hopefully it is permitted.

I am conducting basic research about ownership of cameras and lenses for a personal project.
It would be great if you could fill an anonymous 3min survey and share it with other photographers you know!
Ownership of Interchangeable Lens Cameras and Lenses Survey

Thanks,

Tiago

MarkJerling · 02-16-2021, 03:03 PM - **1 Like**

I don't see a problem with the survey but will appreciate it if you post your results here.
Also, did you know that you can conduct surveys here on PF using our regular posting tools?

Tigs · 02-16-2021, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I don't see a problem with the survey but will appreciate it if you post your results here.
Also, did you know that you can conduct surveys here on PF using our regular posting tools?

Thanks for your reply, Mark. I am happy to share the results here.

I remember there might being a survey tool here but I am also trying to reach photographers outside the Pentax brand.
I appreciate everyone's help. 10 answers already!

stevebrot · 02-16-2021, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by Tigs

I am conducting basic research about ownership of cameras and lenses for a personal project.

Good luck on your new product launch.

Steve

Tigs · 02-16-2021, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Good luck on your new product launch.

Steve

Thank you. It's something simple I've been developing on the side.

Sidney Porter · 02-16-2021, 03:47 PM

I am curious about the question asking about the height of the lenses. Were you intending to ask about focal length?

Tigs · 02-16-2021, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by Sidney Porter

I am curious about the question asking about the height of the lenses. Were you intending to ask about focal length?

Hi Sidney, Thanks for your help.

The height is relevant as there is a dimensional constraint in what I am designing.

**Lowell Goudge** · 02-16-2021, 04:04 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Tigs

Hi Sidney, Thanks for your help.

The height is relevant as there is a dimensional constraint in what I am designing.

If it is a back pack that has a bump out for the DA560 I’m in

**dms** · 02-16-2021, 05:39 PM - **1 Like**

Given Covid-19 the results can be very different now. For example my professional use for theatre photography is now zero, and thus 90% of use gone. But maybe that is part of the motivation?

And no long backpacking or canoeing trips, hardly any museums/trips to same--guess if I leave out testing cameras/lens I am at 1% of normal use.

**Serkevan** · 02-16-2021, 05:43 PM - **1 Like**

Survey done! Best of luck with it

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

If it is a back pack that has a bump out for the DA560 I’m in

I'd bet more something for semi-permanent storage at home, from the last question.

tuco · 02-16-2021, 06:17 PM - **1 Like**

I think 'length' of your lens in lieu of 'height' would be a more accurate description of what you are asking for. Height can also be interrupted has the diameter of the lens if you didn't happen to mention the front and rear lens caps.

**Serkevan** · 02-17-2021, 02:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tuco

I think 'length' of your lens in lieu of 'height' would be a more accurate description of what you are asking for. Height can also be interrupted has the diameter of the lens if you didn't happen to mention the front and rear lens caps.

"Length over 22cm" might also be interpreted as "how many long teles" :P

Something like "physical length" or "mount-to-front height"?

**Papa_Joe** · 02-17-2021, 05:47 AM - **1 Like**

Just started the survey and I am wondering: Do you ask only for digital cameras or for old analog as well?

**i_trax** · 02-17-2021, 10:44 AM - **1 Like**

I selected over 6 years but I do not sell my gear , only occasionally give them away

Wasp · 02-17-2021, 12:02 PM - **1 Like**

Survey done.

02-16-2021, 02:55 PM	#1
Tigs Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 146	Ownership of cameras and lenses - short survey Hi! A different kind of thread, hopefully it is permitted. I am conducting basic research about ownership of cameras and lenses for a personal project. It would be great if you could fill an anonymous 3min survey and share it with other photographers you know! Ownership of Interchangeable Lens Cameras and Lenses Survey Thanks, Tiago

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	I don't see a problem with the survey but will appreciate it if you post your results here. Also, did you know that you can conduct surveys here on PF using our regular posting tools?

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Tigs Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 146 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling I don't see a problem with the survey but will appreciate it if you post your results here. Also, did you know that you can conduct surveys here on PF using our regular posting tools? Thanks for your reply, Mark. I am happy to share the results here. I remember there might being a survey tool here but I am also trying to reach photographers outside the Pentax brand. I appreciate everyone's help. 10 answers already!

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Tigs I am conducting basic research about ownership of cameras and lenses for a personal project. Good luck on your new product launch. Steve

02-16-2021, 03:39 PM	#5
Tigs Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 146 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Good luck on your new product launch. Steve Thank you. It's something simple I've been developing on the side.

02-16-2021, 03:47 PM	#6
Sidney Porter Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Columbus Ohio USA Posts: 353	I am curious about the question asking about the height of the lenses. Were you intending to ask about focal length?

02-16-2021, 03:54 PM	#7
Tigs Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 146 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sidney Porter I am curious about the question asking about the height of the lenses. Were you intending to ask about focal length? Hi Sidney, Thanks for your help. The height is relevant as there is a dimensional constraint in what I am designing.

02-16-2021, 04:04 PM - 2 Likes	#8
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	Originally posted by Tigs Hi Sidney, Thanks for your help. The height is relevant as there is a dimensional constraint in what I am designing. If it is a back pack that has a bump out for the DA560 I’m in

02-16-2021, 05:39 PM - 1 Like	#9
dms Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,192	Given Covid-19 the results can be very different now. For example my professional use for theatre photography is now zero, and thus 90% of use gone. But maybe that is part of the motivation? And no long backpacking or canoeing trips, hardly any museums/trips to same--guess if I leave out testing cameras/lens I am at 1% of normal use.

02-16-2021, 05:43 PM - 1 Like	#10
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Survey done! Best of luck with it Originally posted by Lowell Goudge If it is a back pack that has a bump out for the DA560 I’m in I'd bet more something for semi-permanent storage at home, from the last question.

02-16-2021, 06:17 PM - 1 Like	#11
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,029	I think 'length' of your lens in lieu of 'height' would be a more accurate description of what you are asking for. Height can also be interrupted has the diameter of the lens if you didn't happen to mention the front and rear lens caps.

02-17-2021, 02:11 AM - 1 Like	#12
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by tuco I think 'length' of your lens in lieu of 'height' would be a more accurate description of what you are asking for. Height can also be interrupted has the diameter of the lens if you didn't happen to mention the front and rear lens caps. "Length over 22cm" might also be interpreted as "how many long teles" :P Something like "physical length" or "mount-to-front height"?

02-17-2021, 05:47 AM - 1 Like	#13
Papa_Joe Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: SW Bavaria Posts: 562	Just started the survey and I am wondering: Do you ask only for digital cameras or for old analog as well?

02-17-2021, 10:44 AM - 1 Like	#14
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	I selected over 6 years but I do not sell my gear , only occasionally give them away

02-17-2021, 12:02 PM - 1 Like	#15
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Survey done.