A K-1 will be given away tomorrow, June 30th!

pent axe · 06-30-2018, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

good luck to the eventual winner, would be nice if the winner assuming s/he can afford to, would make a donation to the charity of his/her choice, upon collecting the prize that luck brought to them

Would it be equally as beneficial to donate equipment?

Originally posted by Aslyfox

I hope that all those who have been lurking and came out of the shadows to participate in the chances to win the K 1

would take the time to find their niche at the forums and become part time participants by:

asking questions and seeking the help of the members

commenting in any of the threads

posting their photos, either seeking comments on them or in threads where their efforts will just be enjoyed by others

or starting their own threads

" come on in folks, the water is fine and the rest of us ( for the large part ) are friendly to others

Completely agree! Ill admit, its been one of my difficulties. I really want to have more of my work critiqued and just plain old get out there and take more pictures. Hopefully with more posting in the critiquing section (although it dosent generate crazy amounts of traffic, that can be my contribution for now.

ebk · 06-30-2018, 05:43 AM

it's a gamble

**ffking** · 06-30-2018, 05:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

how ???

I don't know to what extent the rules for the first round apply to the whole three months, but if they don't, one suggestion would be a minimum 3 months membership . The stated purpose was to increase the number of conversations, not to attract new members - and while that is a bonus if they're genuine, there is a danger of people only signing up to win a prize that then goes straight onto e-bay. The next month might use different criteria again - number of likes in the qualifying month, for example - just off the top of my head - which might focus on quality of contribution - still have the first 50 raffle, just different qualifications.

reh321 · 06-30-2018, 05:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd

Professional contest entrants, I imagine. They don't have time to make real posts because they're too busy practicing their contest
entry skills.

I too was amazed, yet not amazed at the number of lurkers and new members in the raffle. But then again, I predicted it.

Everyone predicted it, but we worked toward that goal anyway.

Vas · 06-30-2018, 05:45 AM

Greetings from Corfù-Greece

Dacool-DK · 06-30-2018, 05:46 AM

Nice.. Now I just wait and pray/hope

**ffking** · 06-30-2018, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd

My prediction was/is in large part facetious. There's no way I could/can predict the winner will be a user with only 7 posts.
Nonetheless, prior experience on internet forums and contests in general suggests that is a very likely possibility.

Yes, and i was just talking about ways around possible structural problems, not ability to know what will actually happen

Amoon · 06-30-2018, 05:51 AM

The K-1 would be my next step in my career... I think

Thank you!

CesarPaulo · 06-30-2018, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Congratulations, you guys did it! The community has exceeded 40,000 posts in June, which means that I will be giving away a Pentax K-1 at the end of the day tomorrow.

The winner will be chosen at random from 100 entries. Gain a raffle entry by being one of the first 50 posters to reply in either thread below:

K-1 Raffle: Entry thread 1, 11am UTC, June 30, 2018 - PentaxForums.com
K-1 Raffle: Entry thread 2, 11pm UTC, June 30, 2018 - PentaxForums.com

Good luck!!

Time zone converter:
Local Time Converters -- TimeBie

More info on the giveaway as a whole, which continues into July and August, can be found here:
Pentax K-1 Triple Giveaway: Summer 2018 - Giveaways and Events | PentaxForums.com

Very nice.

**clickclick** · 06-30-2018, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by loyalt

how does a time zone get half an hour off?

Ask the Australian gov. or whoever decided that Adelaide should be half an hour off kilter. Sandy had some insight to this in his response to me.

Here:

A K-1 will be given away tomorrow, June 30th! - Page 10 - PentaxForums.com

**aslyfox** · 06-30-2018, 05:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ffking

I don't know to what extent the rules for the first round apply to the whole three months, but if they don't, one suggestion would be a minimum 3 months membership . The stated purpose was to increase the number of conversations, not to attract new members - and while that is a bonus if they're genuine, there is a danger of people only signing up to win a prize that then goes straight onto e-bay. The next month might use different criteria again - number of likes in the qualifying month, for example - just off the top of my head - which might focus on quality of contribution - still have the first 50 raffle, just different qualifications.

good thoughts

really no bad thoughts/suggestions possible

I just want those who want to change/improve the " system " to give specific suggestions as opposed to - it should be changed period

that is all

Scintilla · 06-30-2018, 05:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

K-1 Raffle: Entry thread 1, 11am UTC, June 30, 2018 - PentaxForums.com
K-1 Raffle: Entry thread 2, 11pm UTC, June 30, 2018 - PentaxForums.com

Hey Adam,

In light of the fact that the first thread has at least one duplicate post and a number of posts past 50, would it be possible to get a list of the usernames of the people who entered successfully so we know who does and doesn't have to come back for the second thread? Thanks ~

**bobphoenix** · 06-30-2018, 05:53 AM

Would have loved a K-1 to start my Digital Photography course, missed the AM entry window at UTC 1100 :39 secs !

**aslyfox** · 06-30-2018, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by pent axe

Would it be equally as beneficial to donate equipment? . . .

an " in kind " donation is a " donation " in my book

torashi · 06-30-2018, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Wow. That was frustrating. I watched my screen clock while I was waiting for the refresh.... the thread unlocked and BAM I posted. Only to be told it was already full. Oh well... see everyone who isn't in already in 12 hours!

Same here.

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06-30-2018, 05:41 AM	#316
pent axe Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 53	Originally posted by Aslyfox good luck to the eventual winner, would be nice if the winner assuming s/he can afford to, would make a donation to the charity of his/her choice, upon collecting the prize that luck brought to them Would it be equally as beneficial to donate equipment? Originally posted by Aslyfox I hope that all those who have been lurking and came out of the shadows to participate in the chances to win the K 1 would take the time to find their niche at the forums and become part time participants by: asking questions and seeking the help of the members commenting in any of the threads posting their photos, either seeking comments on them or in threads where their efforts will just be enjoyed by others or starting their own threads " come on in folks, the water is fine and the rest of us ( for the large part ) are friendly to others Completely agree! Ill admit, its been one of my difficulties. I really want to have more of my work critiqued and just plain old get out there and take more pictures. Hopefully with more posting in the critiquing section (although it dosent generate crazy amounts of traffic, that can be my contribution for now.

06-30-2018, 05:43 AM	#317
ebk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Utrecht Posts: 148	it's a gamble

06-30-2018, 05:45 AM - 1 Like	#318
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Originally posted by Aslyfox how ??? I don't know to what extent the rules for the first round apply to the whole three months, but if they don't, one suggestion would be a minimum 3 months membership . The stated purpose was to increase the number of conversations, not to attract new members - and while that is a bonus if they're genuine, there is a danger of people only signing up to win a prize that then goes straight onto e-bay. The next month might use different criteria again - number of likes in the qualifying month, for example - just off the top of my head - which might focus on quality of contribution - still have the first 50 raffle, just different qualifications.

06-30-2018, 05:45 AM - 1 Like	#319
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd Professional contest entrants, I imagine. They don't have time to make real posts because they're too busy practicing their contest entry skills. I too was amazed, yet not amazed at the number of lurkers and new members in the raffle. But then again, I predicted it. Everyone predicted it, but we worked toward that goal anyway.

06-30-2018, 05:45 AM	#320
Vas New Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 7	Greetings from Corfù-Greece

06-30-2018, 05:46 AM	#321
Dacool-DK New Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Fyn. (DK) Photos: Albums Posts: 10	Nice.. Now I just wait and pray/hope

06-30-2018, 05:47 AM	#322
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd My prediction was/is in large part facetious. There's no way I could/can predict the winner will be a user with only 7 posts. Nonetheless, prior experience on internet forums and contests in general suggests that is a very likely possibility. Yes, and i was just talking about ways around possible structural problems, not ability to know what will actually happen

06-30-2018, 05:51 AM	#323
Amoon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 155	The K-1 would be my next step in my career... I think Thank you!

06-30-2018, 05:51 AM	#324
CesarPaulo Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Curitba, PR Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 149	Originally posted by Adam Congratulations, you guys did it! The community has exceeded 40,000 posts in June, which means that I will be giving away a Pentax K-1 at the end of the day tomorrow. The winner will be chosen at random from 100 entries. Gain a raffle entry by being one of the first 50 posters to reply in either thread below: K-1 Raffle: Entry thread 1, 11am UTC, June 30, 2018 - PentaxForums.com K-1 Raffle: Entry thread 2, 11pm UTC, June 30, 2018 - PentaxForums.com Good luck!! Time zone converter: Local Time Converters -- TimeBie More info on the giveaway as a whole, which continues into July and August, can be found here: Pentax K-1 Triple Giveaway: Summer 2018 - Giveaways and Events \| PentaxForums.com Very nice.

06-30-2018, 05:51 AM	#325
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by loyalt how does a time zone get half an hour off? Ask the Australian gov. or whoever decided that Adelaide should be half an hour off kilter. Sandy had some insight to this in his response to me. Here: A K-1 will be given away tomorrow, June 30th! - Page 10 - PentaxForums.com

06-30-2018, 05:52 AM - 1 Like	#326
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by ffking I don't know to what extent the rules for the first round apply to the whole three months, but if they don't, one suggestion would be a minimum 3 months membership . The stated purpose was to increase the number of conversations, not to attract new members - and while that is a bonus if they're genuine, there is a danger of people only signing up to win a prize that then goes straight onto e-bay. The next month might use different criteria again - number of likes in the qualifying month, for example - just off the top of my head - which might focus on quality of contribution - still have the first 50 raffle, just different qualifications. good thoughts really no bad thoughts/suggestions possible I just want those who want to change/improve the " system " to give specific suggestions as opposed to - it should be changed period that is all

06-30-2018, 05:52 AM - 1 Like	#327
Scintilla Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 347	Originally posted by Adam K-1 Raffle: Entry thread 1, 11am UTC, June 30, 2018 - PentaxForums.com K-1 Raffle: Entry thread 2, 11pm UTC, June 30, 2018 - PentaxForums.com Hey Adam, In light of the fact that the first thread has at least one duplicate post and a number of posts past 50, would it be possible to get a list of the usernames of the people who entered successfully so we know who does and doesn't have to come back for the second thread? Thanks ~

06-30-2018, 05:53 AM	#328
bobphoenix Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norwich, Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 440	Would have loved a K-1 to start my Digital Photography course, missed the AM entry window at UTC 1100 :39 secs !

06-30-2018, 05:53 AM	#329
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by pent axe Would it be equally as beneficial to donate equipment? . . . an " in kind " donation is a " donation " in my book

06-30-2018, 05:56 AM	#330
torashi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Medellín Posts: 1,322	Originally posted by UncleVanya Wow. That was frustrating. I watched my screen clock while I was waiting for the refresh.... the thread unlocked and BAM I posted. Only to be told it was already full. Oh well... see everyone who isn't in already in 12 hours! Same here.