Official Pentax K-1 Summer 2018 Giveaway Discussion Thread

**DW58** · 07-31-2018, 02:24 PM

Congratulations to all automatically qualified users.

**aslyfox** · 07-31-2018, 02:24 PM

more info from Adam

Once we reach the post count requirement, I will create three raffle threads in the Pentax Forums Giveaways section. These threads will open at 05:00 (5am), 13:00 (1pm), 22:00 (10pm) UTC on or after August 30th. Each thread will accept up to 80 replies, each of which will be a raffle entry. Our system will attempt to automatically enforce this limit and any post beyond the 80th in any of these threads will not be considered a raffle entry.

If you make 180 or more posts during August, you will automatically receive a raffle entry and will not need to post.

After all raffle entries are claimed, I will pick a random number n between 1 and the number of total raffle entries, and our winner will be the holder of the nth raffle entry.

There are some additional requirements for users to be able to post in the raffle threads:
You must have at least 10 posts on the forum in August, prior to the start of the first thread
Your account must be registered at least 24h prior to the creation of the raffle threads
You are not eligible if you've previously won a camera through this giveaway
Limit one entry total, per month, per household

Read more at: Pentax K-1 Summer 2018 Giveaway - August Announcements - PentaxForums.com

reh321 · 07-31-2018, 02:33 PM

Adam has now said that posts in Groups will continue to not count, but posts in the Giveaway Section won't count either.

So people won't be able to attain "their 10" by whining about the process or by saying one more time how much they'd like to win it.

reh321 · 07-31-2018, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by DW58

Congratulations to all automatically qualified users.

So now we need to reach 45K - you post a lot of photos so I can comment about them.

**DW58** · 07-31-2018, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by reh321

So now we need to reach 45K - you post a lot of photos so I can comment about them.

I'll try. With the heat wave we've had lately I've been coming inside early to enjoy the AC and continue to fall behind in my yard work. But the "professionals" say cooler weather coming soon.

**aslyfox** · 07-31-2018, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by DW58

. . . I've been coming inside early to enjoy the AC . . .

sounds like you have a great opportunity for some " still life " photos and or macro

https://expertphotography.com/complete-guide-still-life-table-top-photography/

https://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-tips-to-get-started-with-still...hy--photo-8278

ogl · 08-01-2018, 12:00 AM

No any chances for me

**Cerebum** · 08-01-2018, 02:50 AM

Six posts per day sounds easy enough, then I don't have to get up at 6am again

MarkJerling · 08-01-2018, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by ogl

No any chances for me

How so?

**Cerebum** · 08-01-2018, 03:01 AM

One question for aslyfox

will we be able to see when we have hit 180 posts and are there fore in the draw?

**aslyfox** · 08-01-2018, 04:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

One question for aslyfox

will we be able to see when we have hit 180 posts and are there fore in the draw?

why ask me I am no expert:

question: What do you know ?

Answer: Less than what I might claim but more than some other people ( especially my sisters in law ) think

___________________________

Another poster suggested keeping track of the number of posts under your name to the left and guesstimate

but give it a cushion, not just 180 more

that seems to be a good idea to me

**Cerebum** · 08-01-2018, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

why ask me I am no expert:

question: What do you know ?

Answer: Less than what I might claim but more than some other people ( especially my sisters in law ) think

Ah, I ask because I know you are trained to read and retain vast amounts of information

almost like my go to filing cabinet lol

The next question, for all

are today's posts included in the 180? I know the overall count has started but Adams post did specify August

**bobphoenix** · 08-01-2018, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

why ask me I am no expert:

question: What do you know ?

Answer: Less than what I might claim but more than some other people ( especially my sisters in law ) think

Here's an answer you might know...
The 180 post count won't count when you post to a group... Um, Is replying to an established topic a group? (EG: "I spy photo challenge, or "Lets see those ''film'' shots" postings?)

**aslyfox** · 08-01-2018, 01:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bobphoenix

Here's an answer you might know...
The 180 post count won't count when you post to a group... Um, Is replying to an established topic a group? (EG: "I spy photo challenge, or "Lets see those ''film'' shots" postings?)

again I am no expert

so take this with a BIG grain of salt ***

but my WAG is

All Pentax User Groups - PentaxForums.com

posts to any thing under that category would be a post to a " group "

any one else know?

__________________________

*** =

What's the meaning of the phrase 'Take with a grain of salt'?
To take a statement with 'a grain of salt' (or 'a pinch of salt') means to accept it while maintaining a degree of scepticism about its truth.

https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/take-with-a-grain-of-salt.html

"(With) a grain of salt", (or "a pinch of salt") is an idiom of the English language, which means to view something with skepticism or not to interpret something literally.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain_of_salt

**Cerebum** · 08-01-2018, 02:48 PM

I just realised that today is the first of august! Duuuuuh!

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07-31-2018, 02:24 PM	#121
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,062	Congratulations to all automatically qualified users.

07-31-2018, 02:24 PM	#122
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	more info from Adam Once we reach the post count requirement, I will create three raffle threads in the Pentax Forums Giveaways section. These threads will open at 05:00 (5am), 13:00 (1pm), 22:00 (10pm) UTC on or after August 30th. Each thread will accept up to 80 replies, each of which will be a raffle entry. Our system will attempt to automatically enforce this limit and any post beyond the 80th in any of these threads will not be considered a raffle entry. If you make 180 or more posts during August, you will automatically receive a raffle entry and will not need to post. After all raffle entries are claimed, I will pick a random number n between 1 and the number of total raffle entries, and our winner will be the holder of the nth raffle entry. There are some additional requirements for users to be able to post in the raffle threads: You must have at least 10 posts on the forum in August, prior to the start of the first thread Your account must be registered at least 24h prior to the creation of the raffle threads You are not eligible if you've previously won a camera through this giveaway Limit one entry total, per month, per household Read more at: Pentax K-1 Summer 2018 Giveaway - August Announcements - PentaxForums.com

07-31-2018, 02:33 PM	#123
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Adam has now said that posts in Groups will continue to not count, but posts in the Giveaway Section won't count either. So people won't be able to attain "their 10" by whining about the process or by saying one more time how much they'd like to win it.

07-31-2018, 02:35 PM	#124
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by DW58 Congratulations to all automatically qualified users. So now we need to reach 45K - you post a lot of photos so I can comment about them.

07-31-2018, 02:50 PM	#125
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,062	Originally posted by reh321 So now we need to reach 45K - you post a lot of photos so I can comment about them. I'll try. With the heat wave we've had lately I've been coming inside early to enjoy the AC and continue to fall behind in my yard work. But the "professionals" say cooler weather coming soon.

07-31-2018, 03:22 PM	#126
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by DW58 . . . I've been coming inside early to enjoy the AC . . . sounds like you have a great opportunity for some " still life " photos and or macro https://expertphotography.com/complete-guide-still-life-table-top-photography/ https://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-tips-to-get-started-with-still...hy--photo-8278

08-01-2018, 12:00 AM	#127
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	No any chances for me

08-01-2018, 02:50 AM	#128
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Six posts per day sounds easy enough, then I don't have to get up at 6am again

08-01-2018, 02:56 AM	#129
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by ogl No any chances for me How so?

08-01-2018, 03:01 AM	#130
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	One question for aslyfox will we be able to see when we have hit 180 posts and are there fore in the draw?

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08-01-2018, 04:07 AM - 1 Like	#131
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Cerebum One question for aslyfox will we be able to see when we have hit 180 posts and are there fore in the draw? why ask me I am no expert: question: What do you know ? Answer: Less than what I might claim but more than some other people ( especially my sisters in law ) think ___________________________ Another poster suggested keeping track of the number of posts under your name to the left and guesstimate but give it a cushion, not just 180 more that seems to be a good idea to me

08-01-2018, 05:31 AM	#132
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by aslyfox why ask me I am no expert: question: What do you know ? Answer: Less than what I might claim but more than some other people ( especially my sisters in law ) think Ah, I ask because I know you are trained to read and retain vast amounts of information almost like my go to filing cabinet lol The next question, for all are today's posts included in the 180? I know the overall count has started but Adams post did specify August

08-01-2018, 01:18 PM	#133
bobphoenix Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norwich, Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 439	Originally posted by aslyfox why ask me I am no expert: question: What do you know ? Answer: Less than what I might claim but more than some other people ( especially my sisters in law ) think Here's an answer you might know... The 180 post count won't count when you post to a group... Um, Is replying to an established topic a group? (EG: "I spy photo challenge, or "Lets see those ''film'' shots" postings?)

08-01-2018, 01:32 PM - 1 Like	#134
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by bobphoenix Here's an answer you might know... The 180 post count won't count when you post to a group... Um, Is replying to an established topic a group? (EG: "I spy photo challenge, or "Lets see those ''film'' shots" postings?) again I am no expert so take this with a BIG grain of salt * but my WAG is All Pentax User Groups - PentaxForums.com posts to any thing under that category would be a post to a " group " any one else know? __________________________ * = What's the meaning of the phrase 'Take with a grain of salt'? To take a statement with 'a grain of salt' (or 'a pinch of salt') means to accept it while maintaining a degree of scepticism about its truth. https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/take-with-a-grain-of-salt.html "(With) a grain of salt", (or "a pinch of salt") is an idiom of the English language, which means to view something with skepticism or not to interpret something literally. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain_of_salt

08-01-2018, 02:48 PM	#135
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	I just realised that today is the first of august! Duuuuuh!