Too Many Posts On SLRs?? Have Things Changed?

[kbg32]

While I know that we all do need diversions now and then, and we all own more than one camera of the same or different type, but dontcha think there are a lot of new threads on SLRs and posts in gallery of images taken by them? While I personally can tolerate images posted by P & S or panoramic cameras, as I find them not too far off from a rangefinder, SLRs do seem to be bit much.

I remember not too long ago, one of our esteemed moderators mentioned that images taken by cameras other then rangefinders would be removed from the gallery.

Websites do tend to change with the times and people change as well. Are things changing here and is RFF becoming more of general interest photo site?

I'm just posting this as an observation, not a criticism.

Thoughts?

 

[Ken Ford]

I don't know if I'd put SLR images in the gallery, but so long as SLR talk is within its own forum, what's the harm? I'm probably typical in that I use an SLR more than I use a RF.

I suspect the quantity of posts is due to pent-up demand.

 

[ChrisN]

Agree with Ken. Remember the flood of photo-critique threads after that was established a few months ago? For weeks it seemed that was the main focus of the forum. Now it has settled down again. SLR-talk is the same - if anything it will mean that a few people will have their SLR discussions here instead of going elsewhere. And I would maintain that rangefinder people see differently and use SLRs differently. If TLRs are ok here, why not SLRs?

 

[oftheherd]

We have always allowed ourselves to comment on SLR's in the forums. We have usually self-policed ourselves about photos in the gallery being for RF unless an illustration with a digital. Certainly we have as far as I know been good about identifying non-RF when placed in the gallery.

Granted, a forum on SLR's was a bit of a surprise to me, but I think the two most talked about ( despite my heroic attempts 😀 ) SLR's have been Olympus OM and Pentax. Two cameras that have things much liked in RF, mainly, small and lightweight, as well as versatile. Obviously, many who have some RF, also have SLR's, and many of those are OM or Pentax (mostly MX or ME). If we want to comment on changes, how about what seems to me to be more of an emphasis on Bessa and Leica, from the FSU and fixed lens (mostly Japanese) RF?

All that said, who knows, you may be right. But so far, one thing doesn't seem to have changed. The politeness and comradrie that has always been enjoyed here. As long as we have that, I am satisfied. Well actually not. Why am I the only enlightened one with an ST 901? 😀 😀 😀

 

[steamer]

I think a lot of members use SLR's in addition to their rangefinders. I posted some photos to the gallery about a week or two ago and was not sure which camera they were from. Then I saw frame #25, a self portrait in the mirror with--gasp--OM-2. So I removed them. I guess a picture or two taken with a digicam or SLR is OK but posting a bunch kind of dilutes the special character of the RFF. I just post my SLR stuff to flickr now.

 

[Marc-A.]

Chris (N), you made a good point and I agree with you. But I share Keith's fear (or his questioning). I thought the same this morning when I post some pics in a Pentax MX thread. I thought: what am I doing now?
I'm less troubled by SLR threads than SLR pictures in the gallery ... I know I posted a few pictures taken with my TLR, but I would be bothered if there were a lot of TLR pictures in the gallery. And that's why I'm a bit troubled when I see that the gallery is full of Nikon SLR pictures ... "RF Forum" means something, isn't it?
It's just a matter of balance and restraint, I guess.
Best,
Marc

 

[ywenz]

I don't see the significance here. For every post in the EvilSLR forum, there's like 10 posts in the other forums. But hey! you can't prevent the inevitable.. SLRs are good stuff. Like that saying: "Don't hate. Appreciate"

 

[Nikon Bob]

I was informed by a moderator a few years ago that there was some tolerance for SLR photos in the gallery and that members were good about self policing. Perhaps a separate gallery for members non RF photos might be in order now?

Bob

 

[Keith]

I agree that numerous pics by SLR's in the gallery is a bit much and I also agree that the sudden burst of SLR posts is a little to do with deprivation and will probably die down shortly. Mind you I do have an OM-2 in the post from the US which could arrive any day now ... and the way certain people keep banging on about Fujica ST901's, I may wake up any day now and have to have one of those too! 😀

Over all though ... I think the 'Evil SLR' forum was a good move and in spite of it's current larger than life persona it will dilute naturally over time. 🙂

 

[Sparrow]

I agree that numerous pics by SLR's in the gallery is a bit much and I also agree that the sudden burst of SLR posts is a little to do with deprivation and will probably die down shortly. Mind you I do have an OM-2 in the post from the US which could arrive any day now ... and the way certain people keep banging on about Fujica ST901's, I may wake up any day now and have to have one of those too! 😀

!! ST901 is an SLR……………I thought it was something you caught from infected Levis


😀

 

[sepiareverb]

I'd bet that 3/4 of us migrated to RF's from SLR's, so there is a lot of knowledge about the 'evil slappers' out there. I certainly don't miss my Nikon kit, and don't forget, you can always just pass by the SLR threads. I'll second that they will probably drop in frequency in a few weeks time. Till then- I'll more often than not just pass them by. (Unless Keith keeps up with those irresistable titles😀 )

 

[Tuolumne]

I posted in the Evil SLR thread about the Nikon follow-on to the D200. Why?

1) Because there is now a category for SLRs, without which I wouldn't have imposed it on this forum.
2) I use both SLR and RF cameras.
3) I spend all of my time here and don't know anyone at any other forum.
4) I wanted to share with the people I spend my time with.

I think the main reason that there is a flurry of SLR posts now is that having a category for them legitimizes it. I don't think it will take over RFF, though.

/T

 

[rover]

I also agree that the sudden burst of SLR posts is a little to do with deprivation and will probably die down shortly.

Time will tell, but I agree. We have a new toy, so it is getting played with.

 

[oftheherd]

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... and the way certain people keep banging on about Fujica ST901's, I may wake up any day now and have to have one of those too! 😀

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Well, won't that be the day! 😀

I am not sure who you are referring to but he must be an OK guy if he praises the ST 901. 😀 😀 😀

If you do, be sure and tell us. Don't keep it a secret. 😀

 

[CameraQuest]

As you know, there are many separate RF forums at RFF, satisfying most any RF owner.

I envision only one Evil SLR forum at RFF. That alone will help keep RFF from being overpopulated with SLR posts. IF you want a dedicated SLR forum, go to http://www.dslrexchange.com/

Stephen

 

[shadowfox]

This post is very timely! At first I thought it's about protesting the new sub-forum, but it brings up a very good point:

Please don't polute the Gallery with SLR pictures!! This is where we should draw the line. Why? Because the Gallery is a showcase for a forum, it is closely tied to what the forum stands for. And this *is* the RangefinderForum.

You want to see/post SLR pictures, go to the other hundred forums out there.

Now, I am a big fan of the new Evil SLR sub-forum. Most of us who have SLR's and like to use them really appreciate a place where we can discuss the merits of our SLR's *in light* of the spirit of the RangefinderForum.

About the sub-forum dying down soon, I don't think so, there's a lot of us who use SLRs daily. And I'm sure oftheherd won't rest until there's a Fujica and Coffee thread 🙂

 

[oftheherd]

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And I'm sure oftheherd won't rest until there's a Fujica and Coffee thread 🙂

There isn't?!#? 😱

I must fix that right away. 😀

Of course, it would undoubtedly be one of the loneliest forums ever. I have yet to see anyone jump and admit to having any flavor of Fujica 35mm SLR except myself.

I feel so alone and abused. sigh. 😀 😀

 

[xayraa33]

but how can one sell anything on our classifeds that is SLR related and bring in a good price?
so one has to discuss and laud SLR gear on this forum, even though it should be for RF related sujects mostly.

 

[Finder]

While I know that we all do need diversions now and then, and we all own more than one camera of the same or different type, but dontcha think there are a lot of new threads on SLRs and posts in gallery of images taken by them? While I personally can tolerate images posted by P & S or panoramic cameras, as I find them not too far off from a rangefinder, SLRs do seem to be bit much.

I remember not too long ago, one of our esteemed moderators mentioned that images taken by cameras other then rangefinders would be removed from the gallery.

Websites do tend to change with the times and people change as well. Are things changing here and is RFF becoming more of general interest photo site?

I'm just posting this as an observation, not a criticism.

Thoughts?

I like good photography and I don't care what kind of camera it came from. Certainly if we want to be technical there seems to be more non-rangefinder photography that did not come from an SLR - TLR, viewfinder, view camera, etc.

But I think being the RANGEFINDERFORUM.COM is enough to keep the riff-raff away. Rangefinder owners are a more decerning breed whether they own an SLR or not. Even the ones who shot digital.

No, I am not a snob; I just happen to be better.

 

[Kin Lau]

Of course, it would undoubtedly be one of the loneliest forums ever. I have yet to see anyone jump and admit to having any flavor of Fujica 35mm SLR except myself.

ST701 here with a couple of Fujinons here 😎