Why no K-7 Forum?

SoCalRailRoadGuy · 05-23-2011, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by Nowhere Matt

There is a K-7 User Group you can join and post to if you feel the K-5 people are getting all the attention.

I don't know whether it has or hasn't, I haven't been on here long enough to know, I just thought since it's still featured on Pentax USA's site, and it's fairly new (2009 isn't that old, the EOS 7D came out then, and it's still very much in the limelight) it should be on here. Thanks for the group tip, I'll have to check it out.

SoCalRailRoadGuy · 05-23-2011, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor

What will happen to the dedicated forums once the models are no longer current? Are their posts going to be merged back into this forum?

Good question, it seems to me that most Pentax cameras should have their own forum, or would that be too bandwidth intensive?

SoCalRailRoadGuy · 05-23-2011, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by GoldenRGuy

I would love to see a K7 forum! K5 is still not sold at Henry's, the largest Photo store in Ontario, Canada. (Toronto for those who have not heard of our Province) Just saying......

I think I started a revolution!

chrisca70 · 06-06-2011, 06:49 AM - **1 Like**

+1 on a K-7 forum!

GoldenRGuy · 06-06-2011, 06:30 PM - **1 Like**

+2 0n K7 forum!!

**EsBee** · 06-06-2011, 09:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

The k-7 isn't a current model; the dedicated forums are only for the current models. For all other cameras, use this section.

Guess the K-r and K-5 forums will, or should go away as soon as they are out of production then....

Cool!

SoCalRailRoadGuy · 06-06-2011, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by urke

I think becasue k-7 is not so common in the market

Yeah, but neither is Pentax as a brand, at least here in the US, where Canon and Nikon rule the roost.

SoCalRailRoadGuy · 06-06-2011, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by EsBee

Guess the K-r and K-5 forums will, or should go away as soon as they are out of production then....

Cool!

Good point, I mean the K-7 only came out in 2009, the same year as the EOS 7D, but it doesn't seem to be cast by the wayside just because it's 2 years old. Now, as far as computers go 2 years is old, but not for camera's, at least I keep mine longer than that. If it's a matter of bandwidth, I can understand that, but I think the site would survive having another dedicated forum for the K-7.

JHD · 06-07-2011, 12:58 AM

I like organization, having a dedicated forum for the K-7 will make it easier to find information on the camera rather than having to weed through all the other stuff. I think specific forums should be created for all the cameras, or at the very least the more popular ones.

**Bill_R** · 06-07-2011, 05:59 PM

I would have thought it would be based on popularity and not on what is a current model or not. The k-7 and the k-x certainly still seem popular and have large followings. The "identity" seems to be already there instead of having them grouped in "other stuff".

bobmaxja · 06-07-2011, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by GoldenRGuy

I would love to see a K7 forum! K5 is still not sold at Henry's, the largest Photo store in Ontario, Canada. (Toronto for those who have not heard of our Province) Just saying......

Wow what a statement . Henry have been selling the K-5 for more than 8 months!!!!
PENTAX K-5 DIGITAL SLR BODY 14748 - Henry's best camera store in Canada

Nowhere Matt · 06-08-2011, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by JHD

I like organization, having a dedicated forum for the K-7 will make it easier to find information on the camera rather than having to weed through all the other stuff. I think specific forums should be created for all the cameras, or at the very least the more popular ones.

Originally posted by SoCalRailRoadGuy

Is there a reason why there is no dedicated forum for the K-7? I see the K-5 and K-r have one, it just struck me as odd the K-7 doesn't have one too.

And if you think about it, some of the topics are not really all that specific to one camera and exclude others. Some of the same topics created in the "K-5" sub menu also apply to a few other Pentax camera models and of course some redundant topics appear.

rockmaster1964 · 06-08-2011, 10:24 AM

+3 on k7 forum

jamarley · 06-08-2011, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by SoCalRailRoadGuy

Yeah, but neither is Pentax as a brand, at least here in the US, where Canon and Nikon rule the roost.

So, do the latest C&N cameras now get their own forum section?
Just sayin, I mean askin.

Oh, dare I say +4 on the K-7.

**Ex Finn.** · 06-08-2011, 06:28 PM

I would check in on a K7 forum, if for nothing else than just to see how my fellow K7 owners are fairing.
A fine camera in it`s own right BTW.

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05-23-2011, 10:07 PM	#16
SoCalRailRoadGuy Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Redwood Valley, NorCal (97--)/Pocatello,ID (90-97)/SoCal Born&Raised(71-90) Posts: 31 Original Poster*	Originally posted by Nowhere Matt There is a K-7 User Group you can join and post to if you feel the K-5 people are getting all the attention. I don't know whether it has or hasn't, I haven't been on here long enough to know, I just thought since it's still featured on Pentax USA's site, and it's fairly new (2009 isn't that old, the EOS 7D came out then, and it's still very much in the limelight) it should be on here. Thanks for the group tip, I'll have to check it out.

05-23-2011, 10:09 PM	#17
SoCalRailRoadGuy Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Redwood Valley, NorCal (97--)/Pocatello,ID (90-97)/SoCal Born&Raised(71-90) Posts: 31 Original Poster*	Originally posted by Laurentiu Cristofor What will happen to the dedicated forums once the models are no longer current? Are their posts going to be merged back into this forum? Good question, it seems to me that most Pentax cameras should have their own forum, or would that be too bandwidth intensive?

05-23-2011, 10:11 PM	#18
SoCalRailRoadGuy Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Redwood Valley, NorCal (97--)/Pocatello,ID (90-97)/SoCal Born&Raised(71-90) Posts: 31 Original Poster*	Originally posted by GoldenRGuy I would love to see a K7 forum! K5 is still not sold at Henry's, the largest Photo store in Ontario, Canada. (Toronto for those who have not heard of our Province) Just saying...... I think I started a revolution!

06-06-2011, 06:49 AM - 1 Like	#19
chrisca70 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 81	+1 on a K-7 forum!

06-06-2011, 06:30 PM - 1 Like	#20
GoldenRGuy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kingston, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 154	+2 0n K7 forum!!

06-06-2011, 09:20 PM - 1 Like	#21
EsBee Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: National Capital Region Posts: 739	Originally posted by Adam The k-7 isn't a current model; the dedicated forums are only for the current models. For all other cameras, use this section. Guess the K-r and K-5 forums will, or should go away as soon as they are out of production then.... Cool!

06-06-2011, 10:05 PM	#22
SoCalRailRoadGuy Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Redwood Valley, NorCal (97--)/Pocatello,ID (90-97)/SoCal Born&Raised(71-90) Posts: 31 Original Poster*	Originally posted by urke I think becasue k-7 is not so common in the market Yeah, but neither is Pentax as a brand, at least here in the US, where Canon and Nikon rule the roost.

06-06-2011, 10:10 PM	#23
SoCalRailRoadGuy Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Redwood Valley, NorCal (97--)/Pocatello,ID (90-97)/SoCal Born&Raised(71-90) Posts: 31 Original Poster*	Originally posted by EsBee Guess the K-r and K-5 forums will, or should go away as soon as they are out of production then.... Cool! Good point, I mean the K-7 only came out in 2009, the same year as the EOS 7D, but it doesn't seem to be cast by the wayside just because it's 2 years old. Now, as far as computers go 2 years is old, but not for camera's, at least I keep mine longer than that. If it's a matter of bandwidth, I can understand that, but I think the site would survive having another dedicated forum for the K-7.

06-07-2011, 12:58 AM	#24
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	I like organization, having a dedicated forum for the K-7 will make it easier to find information on the camera rather than having to weed through all the other stuff. I think specific forums should be created for all the cameras, or at the very least the more popular ones.

06-07-2011, 05:59 PM	#25
Bill_R Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 262	I would have thought it would be based on popularity and not on what is a current model or not. The k-7 and the k-x certainly still seem popular and have large followings. The "identity" seems to be already there instead of having them grouped in "other stuff".

06-07-2011, 06:24 PM	#26
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Originally posted by GoldenRGuy I would love to see a K7 forum! K5 is still not sold at Henry's, the largest Photo store in Ontario, Canada. (Toronto for those who have not heard of our Province) Just saying...... Wow what a statement . Henry have been selling the K-5 for more than 8 months!!!! PENTAX K-5 DIGITAL SLR BODY 14748 - Henry's best camera store in Canada

06-08-2011, 09:16 AM	#27
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362	Originally posted by JHD I like organization, having a dedicated forum for the K-7 will make it easier to find information on the camera rather than having to weed through all the other stuff. I think specific forums should be created for all the cameras, or at the very least the more popular ones. Originally posted by SoCalRailRoadGuy Is there a reason why there is no dedicated forum for the K-7? I see the K-5 and K-r have one, it just struck me as odd the K-7 doesn't have one too. And if you think about it, some of the topics are not really all that specific to one camera and exclude others. Some of the same topics created in the "K-5" sub menu also apply to a few other Pentax camera models and of course some redundant topics appear.

06-08-2011, 10:24 AM	#28
rockmaster1964 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Frisco Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 382	+3 on k7 forum

06-08-2011, 06:14 PM	#29
jamarley Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Photos: Gallery Posts: 409	Originally posted by SoCalRailRoadGuy Yeah, but neither is Pentax as a brand, at least here in the US, where Canon and Nikon rule the roost. So, do the latest C&N cameras now get their own forum section? Just sayin, I mean askin. Oh, dare I say +4 on the K-7.

06-08-2011, 06:28 PM	#30
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	I would check in on a K7 forum, if for nothing else than just to see how my fellow K7 owners are fairing. A fine camera in it`s own right BTW.