Suggestion for new sub-forum

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-04-2009, 07:55 PM

I noticed we now have a "Beginner's Corner Q&A". The posts I saw there are almost exclusively about digital photography.

I think we should also have a "Film Beginner's Corner Q&A" or something along those lines.
Does anyone agree? Why or why not?

Chris

woof · 03-04-2009, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I think we should also have a "Film Beginner's Corner Q&A" or something along those lines.
Does anyone agree? Why or why not?

Agree. More and more traffic it seems in this forum. Everyone's got to start someplace.

woof!

k100d · 03-04-2009, 08:38 PM

i'll dissent, there aren't that many posts here that we need to separate it out more yet. unless you're tired of n00b questions

ryan s · 03-04-2009, 10:43 PM

In my opinion, I'd like to see a "results" sub-forum.

Film only, of course...post some pics, with what film and developer...or anything special you did in the process.

Since we can change our "sensors" with every 24 shots, it might be interesting for people considering switching or trying something new to see some results.

And naturally...I know you can Google

Using Pentax products, and posting on a Pentax forum, we could do two things. One, show lens rendering. You might find pics of Neopan 1600 pushed to 3200, but what does it look like with a 31Ltd? Or how about...real-world shots with a DA40 on film? Just an example.

Two, as a by-product of #1, it would bring in more traffic just like the lens review database.

It's my opinion...take it or leave it...it's free

artobest · 03-05-2009, 03:37 AM

I think a Beginner's Q&A would be great, especially if it could attract more people to film. Our favourite medium is going to need all the help it can get in the next few years.

titrisol · 03-05-2009, 04:13 AM

I'm with K100D, the nbr of posts is not big and it will dilute the effort, just like the MF forum did

Wheatfield · 03-05-2009, 06:36 AM

How about a politics & religion subforum? That way there would be off topic forums for both intelligent and unintelligent discussion.

Gooshin · 03-05-2009, 07:31 AM

this section is dead as it is, and it already has a MF subforum

i say no.

Ratmagiclady · 03-05-2009, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by Gooshin

this section is dead as it is, and it already has a MF subforum

i say no.

I don't see a need, myself. I don't think we're overwhelmed with newbie questions, ...no need to have a separate place to go looking for them. In fact, maybe there could just be a link on the beginners Q&A board that would lead them right here for film questions.

k100d · 03-05-2009, 01:59 PM

most people joining this forum are probably like me, have a bit of experience using digital first, so it's not like they're total photo n00bs

SuperAkuma · 03-05-2009, 03:52 PM

I wouldn't mind having a noob film sub-forum. I also wouldn't mind having a dark room sub-forum as well because I have a bunch of questions about it.

Ira · 03-05-2009, 06:32 PM

Definitely.

But there should be a way to have one newbie film forum with SUBCATEGORIES, except the prepackaged web authoring tools don't allow it. There should be, in newbie language, explanations of:

1) Film Stocks

2) Proper Exposure

3) Depth of Field

And that's it. Nothing about equipment, which is covered elsewhere. In fact, with the proper stickies, people will learn a lot just by reading them if they're done right, and won't even post redundant questions.

Ira · 03-05-2009, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

How about a politics & religion subforum? That way there would be off topic forums for both intelligent and unintelligent discussion.

Discussions for both of those subjects are usually unintelligent.

k100d · 03-05-2009, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by SuperAkuma

I wouldn't mind having a noob film sub-forum. I also wouldn't mind having a dark room sub-forum as well because I have a bunch of questions about it.

i think RFF and APUG are probably much better resources on those subjects
the film section is already so small, i would think the number of people who develop on their own is so tiny

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-05-2009, 06:45 PM

Strange, there seems to be plenty of interest in film in the other photo forums I participate in.

It's a shame you digital folks will never know the joy of making photos in a wet darkroom...

Chris

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03-04-2009, 07:55 PM	#1
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Suggestion for new sub-forum I noticed we now have a "Beginner's Corner Q&A". The posts I saw there are almost exclusively about digital photography. I think we should also have a "Film Beginner's Corner Q&A" or something along those lines. Does anyone agree? Why or why not? Chris

03-04-2009, 08:05 PM	#2
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I think we should also have a "Film Beginner's Corner Q&A" or something along those lines. Does anyone agree? Why or why not? Agree. More and more traffic it seems in this forum. Everyone's got to start someplace. woof!

03-04-2009, 08:38 PM	#3
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	i'll dissent, there aren't that many posts here that we need to separate it out more yet. unless you're tired of n00b questions

03-04-2009, 10:43 PM	#4
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	In my opinion, I'd like to see a "results" sub-forum. Film only, of course...post some pics, with what film and developer...or anything special you did in the process. Since we can change our "sensors" with every 24 shots, it might be interesting for people considering switching or trying something new to see some results. And naturally...I know you can Google Using Pentax products, and posting on a Pentax forum, we could do two things. One, show lens rendering. You might find pics of Neopan 1600 pushed to 3200, but what does it look like with a 31Ltd? Or how about...real-world shots with a DA40 on film? Just an example. Two, as a by-product of #1, it would bring in more traffic just like the lens review database. It's my opinion...take it or leave it...it's free

03-05-2009, 03:37 AM	#5
artobest Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Swansea, Wales Posts: 455	I think a Beginner's Q&A would be great, especially if it could attract more people to film. Our favourite medium is going to need all the help it can get in the next few years.

03-05-2009, 04:13 AM	#6
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,852	I'm with K100D, the nbr of posts is not big and it will dilute the effort, just like the MF forum did

03-05-2009, 06:36 AM	#7
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	How about a politics & religion subforum? That way there would be off topic forums for both intelligent and unintelligent discussion.

03-05-2009, 07:31 AM	#8
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	this section is dead as it is, and it already has a MF subforum i say no.

03-05-2009, 01:40 PM	#9
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Gooshin this section is dead as it is, and it already has a MF subforum i say no. I don't see a need, myself. I don't think we're overwhelmed with newbie questions, ...no need to have a separate place to go looking for them. In fact, maybe there could just be a link on the beginners Q&A board that would lead them right here for film questions.

03-05-2009, 01:59 PM	#10
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	most people joining this forum are probably like me, have a bit of experience using digital first, so it's not like they're total photo n00bs

03-05-2009, 03:52 PM	#11
SuperAkuma Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 445	I wouldn't mind having a noob film sub-forum. I also wouldn't mind having a dark room sub-forum as well because I have a bunch of questions about it.

03-05-2009, 06:32 PM	#12
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Definitely. But there should be a way to have one newbie film forum with SUBCATEGORIES, except the prepackaged web authoring tools don't allow it. There should be, in newbie language, explanations of: 1) Film Stocks 2) Proper Exposure 3) Depth of Field And that's it. Nothing about equipment, which is covered elsewhere. In fact, with the proper stickies, people will learn a lot just by reading them if they're done right, and won't even post redundant questions.

03-05-2009, 06:36 PM	#13
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by Wheatfield How about a politics & religion subforum? That way there would be off topic forums for both intelligent and unintelligent discussion. Discussions for both of those subjects are usually unintelligent.

03-05-2009, 06:38 PM	#14
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	Originally posted by SuperAkuma I wouldn't mind having a noob film sub-forum. I also wouldn't mind having a dark room sub-forum as well because I have a bunch of questions about it. i think RFF and APUG are probably much better resources on those subjects the film section is already so small, i would think the number of people who develop on their own is so tiny

03-05-2009, 06:45 PM	#15
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694 Original Poster	Strange, there seems to be plenty of interest in film in the other photo forums I participate in. It's a shame you digital folks will never know the joy of making photos in a wet darkroom... Chris