Is there a Nikon forum as good as the Pentax forums?

**PPPPPP42** · 01-19-2014, 06:47 PM

I am firmly here myself, but I have a friend with a Nikon D80 and Tamron 18-250? variable aperture lens that dabbles in DSLR stuff and I would like him to get more enthusiastic about it since he has a knack for it in general.
Since this forum tends to really help keep up my interest in photography I figured maybe there was an equivalent forum for Nikon users or something.
Big problem is not finding a forum, but to find a forum that is not 75% populated with pretentious A holes that think everything they do is fine art and are just looking for compliments, or all of the many folk that dropped $10k on a FF DSLR setup and decided that makes them a pro and someone with a simple D80 and wide range variable aperture aftermarket brand zoom can take a hike.

I think the Pentax forums are a really rare sort of supportive community, especially considering its all photographers, who are of course known for their humility and lack of strong opinions

, but surely there must be SOMEWHERE else that has the same sort of feel for a non pro Nikon user. Preferably somewhere that also has all the specific sub forums and threads for posting photos that tend to encourage me to get off my ass and do something with the camera (the abstract thread has me thinking lately).

Adam · 01-19-2014, 06:50 PM

We're working on it

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**PPPPPP42** · 01-19-2014, 06:53 PM

That's great!
So what exactly am I looking at there, is that run by you also or people associated or just decent people on that board in general?
It certainly looks different so I assume there is a different crew in charge.

Adam · 01-19-2014, 07:07 PM

I own the site, haven't had very many contributors to it quite yet but the long-term plan is to have a separate team or writers for that site so that we have fresh content on each site.

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**EssJayEff** · 01-19-2014, 07:24 PM

What about this site's sister site Camera Enthusiast? They have a Nikon group. I used to go there often and helped keep the weekly contest going for awhile, but then I gravitated back here.

Pepe Le Pew · 01-19-2014, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by Adam

We're working on it

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That would be the day lol

Pepe Le Pew · 01-19-2014, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by EssJayEff

What about this site's sister site Camera Enthusiast? They have a Nikon group. I used to go there often and helped keep the weekly contest going for awhile, but then I gravitated back here.

Don't blame ya

Wired · 01-19-2014, 08:23 PM

Yea, the Nikonforums.com has a better attitude it seems than other Nikon forums. It's a fun place to go, but it's not at the level of community as this site. I think it's a Pentax thing... since we are minority compared to the big two we seek out love from others.

mark lj · 01-20-2014, 01:20 AM

Yep, its a strange thing. I joined NikonCafe but can't quite seem to get to grips with it. I always come back here. I'm not sure if its just the Pentax thing as the UK Pentax forum doesn't have the same feel, though it has to be said the members themselves are great.

I've just registered with Nikonforums so we'll see how it goes.

stormtech · 01-20-2014, 07:12 AM

I could never understand why members here with Nikon equipment post pics from their Nikon. I mean.....this is Pentax forum.

mark lj · 01-20-2014, 07:49 AM - **1 Like**

I have Nikon, Pentax and Fuji - I'd rather stay in one place and if I'm going to do that then this is the place I'd rather be.

Wired · 01-20-2014, 08:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stormtech

I could never understand why members here with Nikon equipment post pics from their Nikon. I mean.....this is Pentax forum.

the people

tuco · 01-20-2014, 11:45 AM

All kinds of cameras are posted on this site. So what. People own more than one brand. Nothing wrong with some ~~cultural~~ camera diversity. And how many shots are from cameras sporting a Sony sensor and 3rd party glass, for example? Two very important things needed to make the image may not even be from the camera vendor in that scenario.

**Rondec** · 01-20-2014, 12:37 PM

I am fine if folks want to post non-Pentax photos in the mini challenge sections or wherever. Obviously there are certain sections that are pretty much Pentax only, but it is OK. We all know that there are plenty of different brands out there.

Adam · 01-21-2014, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

I could never understand why members here with Nikon equipment post pics from their Nikon. I mean.....this is Pentax forum.

We're fine with photos with any camera as long as it's not in the official photo contests and events. I mean a photo is a photo- doesn't really matter where it came from

01-19-2014, 06:47 PM	#1
PPPPPP42 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 947	Is there a Nikon forum as good as the Pentax forums? I am firmly here myself, but I have a friend with a Nikon D80 and Tamron 18-250? variable aperture lens that dabbles in DSLR stuff and I would like him to get more enthusiastic about it since he has a knack for it in general. Since this forum tends to really help keep up my interest in photography I figured maybe there was an equivalent forum for Nikon users or something. Big problem is not finding a forum, but to find a forum that is not 75% populated with pretentious A holes that think everything they do is fine art and are just looking for compliments, or all of the many folk that dropped $10k on a FF DSLR setup and decided that makes them a pro and someone with a simple D80 and wide range variable aperture aftermarket brand zoom can take a hike. I think the Pentax forums are a really rare sort of supportive community, especially considering its all photographers, who are of course known for their humility and lack of strong opinions , but surely there must be SOMEWHERE else that has the same sort of feel for a non pro Nikon user. Preferably somewhere that also has all the specific sub forums and threads for posting photos that tend to encourage me to get off my ass and do something with the camera (the abstract thread has me thinking lately).

01-19-2014, 06:50 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	We're working on it Nikon Forums - Community Home 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:

01-21-2014, 03:09 PM	#15
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by stormtech I could never understand why members here with Nikon equipment post pics from their Nikon. I mean.....this is Pentax forum. We're fine with photos with any camera as long as it's not in the official photo contests and events. I mean a photo is a photo- doesn't really matter where it came from 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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01-19-2014, 06:53 PM	#3
PPPPPP42 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 947 Original Poster	That's great! So what exactly am I looking at there, is that run by you also or people associated or just decent people on that board in general? It certainly looks different so I assume there is a different crew in charge.

01-19-2014, 07:07 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	I own the site, haven't had very many contributors to it quite yet but the long-term plan is to have a separate team or writers for that site so that we have fresh content on each site. 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:

01-19-2014, 07:24 PM	#5
EssJayEff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: near Saxapahaw, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 967	What about this site's sister site Camera Enthusiast? They have a Nikon group. I used to go there often and helped keep the weekly contest going for awhile, but then I gravitated back here.

01-19-2014, 07:31 PM	#6
Pepe Le Pew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 591	Originally posted by Adam We're working on it Nikon Forums - Community Home That would be the day lol

01-19-2014, 07:31 PM	#7
Pepe Le Pew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 591	Originally posted by EssJayEff What about this site's sister site Camera Enthusiast? They have a Nikon group. I used to go there often and helped keep the weekly contest going for awhile, but then I gravitated back here. Don't blame ya

01-19-2014, 08:23 PM	#8
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Yea, the Nikonforums.com has a better attitude it seems than other Nikon forums. It's a fun place to go, but it's not at the level of community as this site. I think it's a Pentax thing... since we are minority compared to the big two we seek out love from others.

01-20-2014, 01:20 AM	#9
mark lj Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	Yep, its a strange thing. I joined NikonCafe but can't quite seem to get to grips with it. I always come back here. I'm not sure if its just the Pentax thing as the UK Pentax forum doesn't have the same feel, though it has to be said the members themselves are great. I've just registered with Nikonforums so we'll see how it goes.

01-20-2014, 07:12 AM	#10
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	I could never understand why members here with Nikon equipment post pics from their Nikon. I mean.....this is Pentax forum.

01-20-2014, 07:49 AM - 1 Like	#11
mark lj Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	I have Nikon, Pentax and Fuji - I'd rather stay in one place and if I'm going to do that then this is the place I'd rather be.

01-20-2014, 08:18 AM - 1 Like	#12
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by stormtech I could never understand why members here with Nikon equipment post pics from their Nikon. I mean.....this is Pentax forum. the people

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01-20-2014, 11:45 AM	#13
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	All kinds of cameras are posted on this site. So what. People own more than one brand. Nothing wrong with some ~~cultural~~ camera diversity. And how many shots are from cameras sporting a Sony sensor and 3rd party glass, for example? Two very important things needed to make the image may not even be from the camera vendor in that scenario.

01-20-2014, 12:37 PM	#14
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,651	I am fine if folks want to post non-Pentax photos in the mini challenge sections or wherever. Obviously there are certain sections that are pretty much Pentax only, but it is OK. We all know that there are plenty of different brands out there.