Suggestion Equipment Repair / Tech Specialist list

**monochrome** · 04-02-2009, 07:35 PM

Is there a way to create and manage a listing of outside equipment technicians and repair specialists without:

implying endorsement by the Forum
controling entries in some way so that it doesn't become an advertising Forum

Such a resource would be a great help when a member really needs something repaired such as a classic lens, but there are obviously problems to consider.

Adam · 04-02-2009, 08:32 PM

Do you think we could adapt either the Links Database or Article System to accomodate this?

**monochrome** · 04-02-2009, 08:48 PM

I think either would work, but the links database might be the better option.

I have a Viv 105/2.5 at Eric's to repair a broken aperture locking pin - parts of course unavailable. Through posts here and on two other Forums I found the lens repair specialist whose name I had forgotten. He emailed me a list of the lenses that can be cannibalized for the part - one is available now, problem soon to be solved.

That leads me to two ideas. The listing is the first. An article about the under-engineered pin on these awesome Vivitar/Kiron lenses is the second.

Adam · 04-02-2009, 08:59 PM

I could add a category for repair/service centers than, and the rest would be up to you. How does that sound?

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**monochrome** · 04-02-2009, 09:09 PM

That works. I was just in the Links database thinking about that solution.

Venturi · 04-02-2009, 09:48 PM

I see no conflict of interest, bias or other spin in having a resource section/listings/database/etc. The only caveat being that it would need some moderation so that it doesn't become a spam dumping ground for every "Joe's & Flo's Camera Repair" that happens by. (no offense or actual reference to anyone named Joe and/or Flo, btw)

Adam · 04-03-2009, 05:31 PM

The category is now avaliable here: Camera Repair and Service - PentaxForums.com Links Directory

Let's fill it up!

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Venturi · 04-03-2009, 07:39 PM

Nice

Is there any way to submit resources like this that don't have a website? I know - "What? No website and it's 2009?!??!!??"; but they exist. Just found out about a month ago that there's an old-school camera and lens repair shop here in town and she doesn't have any web presence nor desire for one.

Adam · 04-03-2009, 07:42 PM

Not into the links database, of course, but if this sections receives significant attention I'll accomodate that somehow.

04-02-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Equipment Repair / Tech Specialist list Is there a way to create and manage a listing of outside equipment technicians and repair specialists without: implying endorsement by the Forum controling entries in some way so that it doesn't become an advertising Forum Such a resource would be a great help when a member really needs something repaired such as a classic lens, but there are obviously problems to consider.

04-02-2009, 08:32 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Do you think we could adapt either the Links Database or Article System to accomodate this? 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:

04-03-2009, 07:42 PM	#9
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Not into the links database, of course, but if this sections receives significant attention I'll accomodate that somehow. 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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04-02-2009, 08:48 PM	#3
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276 Original Poster	I think either would work, but the links database might be the better option. I have a Viv 105/2.5 at Eric's to repair a broken aperture locking pin - parts of course unavailable. Through posts here and on two other Forums I found the lens repair specialist whose name I had forgotten. He emailed me a list of the lenses that can be cannibalized for the part - one is available now, problem soon to be solved. That leads me to two ideas. The listing is the first. An article about the under-engineered pin on these awesome Vivitar/Kiron lenses is the second.

04-02-2009, 08:59 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	I could add a category for repair/service centers than, and the rest would be up to you. How does that sound? 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:

04-02-2009, 09:09 PM	#5
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276 Original Poster	That works. I was just in the Links database thinking about that solution.

04-02-2009, 09:48 PM	#6
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	I see no conflict of interest, bias or other spin in having a resource section/listings/database/etc. The only caveat being that it would need some moderation so that it doesn't become a spam dumping ground for every "Joe's & Flo's Camera Repair" that happens by. (no offense or actual reference to anyone named Joe and/or Flo, btw)

04-03-2009, 05:31 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	The category is now avaliable here: Camera Repair and Service - PentaxForums.com Links Directory Let's fill it up! 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:

04-03-2009, 07:39 PM	#8
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Nice Is there any way to submit resources like this that don't have a website? I know - "What? No website and it's 2009?!??!!??"; but they exist. Just found out about a month ago that there's an old-school camera and lens repair shop here in town and she doesn't have any web presence nor desire for one.