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PeterAM · 05-20-2009, 07:07 AM

How about a forum that deals with the K7 only. The idea would be for members that have the camera, to post info, comments, etc as they use it, and answer questions from other members. No speculation or techno babble; just info from real users.

I have a K10D and did not upgrade to the K20D because I didn't think that the incremental gain for my type of usage was worth it. I am now interested in the K7 but would like to get some input from knowledgeable users before moving on it. User comparisons to the K10 and K20 would be very useful, especially (in my case) from those that print their images.

When the next top end camera comes out, a forum could then be added to cover it.

Adam · 05-20-2009, 08:02 AM

I'll give this some thought, although creating forums by camera model would be deviating from the current hierarchy.

Venturi · 05-20-2009, 08:30 AM

Things are already getting a tad spread out, but given the shear quantity of threads covering the K7 *maybe* a forum dedicated to "The Latest Models" could help centralize things . Then again, maybe not - it could just make the chatter even "worse".

In some respects I think the "rumors" section causes more heartache than it helps so who knows. I'm just glad that wrangling this site is your job, Adam.

Edvinas · 05-20-2009, 08:27 PM

I think it as a good idea to create sub forums for each camera model in Pentax DSLR forum.

Currently all K-7 discussion is happening in News and Rumours forum, it is definitely not the right forum for that. K-7 isn't rumour anymore

nikuyakun · 05-20-2009, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by Edvinas

I think it as a good idea to create sub forums for each camera model in Pentax DSLR forum.

Currently all K-7 discussion is happening in News and Rumours forum, it is definitely not the right forum for that. K-7 isn't rumour anymore

No it isn't a rumor anymore but the forum is NEWS and Rumors, and it is definitely still news. And until we see any real test and images many of the cameras feature set and Image output are still subject to rumor and conjecture.

Damn Brit · 05-20-2009, 08:47 PM

I can't wait for the K9, it'll bark and fetch a ball.

jct us101 · 05-20-2009, 08:52 PM

I don't really see a need for this camera to have it's own forum really. I think it clutters the board, and the Pentax DSLR section has never had a problem accepting the new DSLRs.

I can't wait for the K-9 either!

Damn Brit · 05-20-2009, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by jct us101

I don't really see a need for this camera to have it's own forum really. I think it clutters the board, and the Pentax DSLR section has never had a problem accepting the new DSLRs.

I can't wait for the K-9 either!

Here's a sneak preview;
WOOF! WOOF!

axl · 05-21-2009, 01:07 AM

If I may:

I'm not a big fan of separate K7 forum either. Forums here are getting more and more partitioned and it's getting harder and harder to find thread/info one wants.
Now if we'd have separete forums for each model fo Pentax DSLR that would be quite nasty. And to create new forum sectioned just because there is a big hype around K7 at the moment... so what, there was a hype around K20 and we managed without separate sub forum.

BR
Peter

and · 05-21-2009, 01:18 AM

I dont think seperate forums per camera model are a good idea either. thats more relevant for canikon where the difference in users who use d40/d50 and d3/d3x means it would make sense

GerryL · 05-22-2009, 02:24 PM

Yup! I don't think a separate forum for the K7 would be needed 'coz it would also create a divide among some members and some newbies who might have questions or problems about their "old" models and might not also get the attention they need/deserve/want.

huqedato · 05-23-2009, 03:58 AM

I agree with the ideea.
K7 must have its own forum area!!

Confused · 05-23-2009, 09:34 AM

I conferred with Humpty Dumpty about this particular conundrum and apparently after what happened to him last time he fell off the wall, he told me he'll definitely be sitting firmly on the fence about a dedicated forum this time around, when the K7 eventually arrives…….

Best regards
The King !

Adam · 05-23-2009, 09:31 PM

Thanks for all the input!

I'll see what I can do

Arpe · 05-25-2009, 04:57 PM

In case your counting votes, I'm agin it. As there is so much cross-pollination between the models, what applies to one often applies to others. It would also create mroe work for mods.

05-20-2009, 07:07 AM	#1
PeterAM Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Litchfield, CT Posts: 539	K7 Forum..... How about a forum that deals with the K7 only. The idea would be for members that have the camera, to post info, comments, etc as they use it, and answer questions from other members. No speculation or techno babble; just info from real users. I have a K10D and did not upgrade to the K20D because I didn't think that the incremental gain for my type of usage was worth it. I am now interested in the K7 but would like to get some input from knowledgeable users before moving on it. User comparisons to the K10 and K20 would be very useful, especially (in my case) from those that print their images. When the next top end camera comes out, a forum could then be added to cover it.

05-20-2009, 08:02 AM	#2
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05-20-2009, 08:30 AM	#3
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Things are already getting a tad spread out, but given the shear quantity of threads covering the K7 maybe a forum dedicated to "The Latest Models" could help centralize things . Then again, maybe not - it could just make the chatter even "worse". In some respects I think the "rumors" section causes more heartache than it helps so who knows. I'm just glad that wrangling this site is your job, Adam.

05-20-2009, 08:27 PM	#4
Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	I think it as a good idea to create sub forums for each camera model in Pentax DSLR forum. Currently all K-7 discussion is happening in News and Rumours forum, it is definitely not the right forum for that. K-7 isn't rumour anymore

05-20-2009, 08:43 PM	#5
nikuyakun Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hadano-shi, Kanagawa, Japan. Posts: 45	Originally posted by Edvinas I think it as a good idea to create sub forums for each camera model in Pentax DSLR forum. Currently all K-7 discussion is happening in News and Rumours forum, it is definitely not the right forum for that. K-7 isn't rumour anymore No it isn't a rumor anymore but the forum is NEWS and Rumors, and it is definitely still news. And until we see any real test and images many of the cameras feature set and Image output are still subject to rumor and conjecture.

05-20-2009, 08:47 PM	#6
Damn Brit Guest	I can't wait for the K9, it'll bark and fetch a ball.

05-20-2009, 08:52 PM	#7
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I don't really see a need for this camera to have it's own forum really. I think it clutters the board, and the Pentax DSLR section has never had a problem accepting the new DSLRs. I can't wait for the K-9 either!

05-20-2009, 08:56 PM	#8
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by jct us101 I don't really see a need for this camera to have it's own forum really. I think it clutters the board, and the Pentax DSLR section has never had a problem accepting the new DSLRs. I can't wait for the K-9 either! Here's a sneak preview; WOOF! WOOF!

05-21-2009, 01:07 AM	#9
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	If I may: I'm not a big fan of separate K7 forum either. Forums here are getting more and more partitioned and it's getting harder and harder to find thread/info one wants. Now if we'd have separete forums for each model fo Pentax DSLR that would be quite nasty. And to create new forum sectioned just because there is a big hype around K7 at the moment... so what, there was a hype around K20 and we managed without separate sub forum. BR Peter

05-21-2009, 01:18 AM	#10
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	I dont think seperate forums per camera model are a good idea either. thats more relevant for canikon where the difference in users who use d40/d50 and d3/d3x means it would make sense

05-22-2009, 02:24 PM	#11
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Yup! I don't think a separate forum for the K7 would be needed 'coz it would also create a divide among some members and some newbies who might have questions or problems about their "old" models and might not also get the attention they need/deserve/want.

05-23-2009, 03:58 AM	#12
huqedato Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: France, EU Posts: 97	I agree with the ideea. K7 must have its own forum area!!

05-23-2009, 09:34 AM	#13
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	I conferred with Humpty Dumpty about this particular conundrum and apparently after what happened to him last time he fell off the wall, he told me he'll definitely be sitting firmly on the fence about a dedicated forum this time around, when the K7 eventually arrives……. Best regards The King !

05-25-2009, 04:57 PM	#15
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	In case your counting votes, I'm agin it. As there is so much cross-pollination between the models, what applies to one often applies to others. It would also create mroe work for mods.

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