Suggestion Serial database question

Docrwm · 12-15-2011, 10:00 PM

I was going to update my serial number database entries with several purchases when I realized that the database is limited to Pentax manufactured items. I think it's utility could be extended to include, at least, the more common lenses from Tamron and Sigma. Just a thought.

Adam · 12-15-2011, 10:07 PM

At the moment we've indeed limiting it to Pentax stuff, may expand it in the future.

Docrwm · 12-15-2011, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by Adam

At the moment we've indeed limiting it to Pentax stuff, may expand it in the future.

I do understand that it would be more work. The idea of tracking QC issues is a good one among the other bonuses of the database.

Adam · 12-15-2011, 10:16 PM

Yeah the problem specifically would be that I'd have to open the DB up to user item entries again, and that creates a mess. I just now found a duplicate FA 50mm listed under "accessories" (and, ironically, one of your serials was listed under it

). I've gone ahead and cleaned that up, but it might just be more work than it's worth for now.

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Docrwm · 12-17-2011, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Yeah the problem specifically would be that I'd have to open the DB up to user item entries again, and that creates a mess. I just now found a duplicate FA 50mm listed under "accessories" (and, ironically, one of your serials was listed under it

). I've gone ahead and cleaned that up, but it might just be more work than it's worth for now.

- Sorry. Can't think how I did that but I understand the cost-benefit analysis.

12-15-2011, 10:00 PM	#1
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Serial database question I was going to update my serial number database entries with several purchases when I realized that the database is limited to Pentax manufactured items. I think it's utility could be extended to include, at least, the more common lenses from Tamron and Sigma. Just a thought.

12-15-2011, 10:07 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	At the moment we've indeed limiting it to Pentax stuff, may expand it in the future. 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:

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12-15-2011, 10:10 PM	#3
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam At the moment we've indeed limiting it to Pentax stuff, may expand it in the future. I do understand that it would be more work. The idea of tracking QC issues is a good one among the other bonuses of the database.

12-15-2011, 10:16 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Yeah the problem specifically would be that I'd have to open the DB up to user item entries again, and that creates a mess. I just now found a duplicate FA 50mm listed under "accessories" (and, ironically, one of your serials was listed under it ). I've gone ahead and cleaned that up, but it might just be more work than it's worth for now. 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:

12-17-2011, 01:17 PM	#5
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Yeah the problem specifically would be that I'd have to open the DB up to user item entries again, and that creates a mess. I just now found a duplicate FA 50mm listed under "accessories" (and, ironically, one of your serials was listed under it ). I've gone ahead and cleaned that up, but it might just be more work than it's worth for now. - Sorry. Can't think how I did that but I understand the cost-benefit analysis.