I would like to see how many members would like having a Sony section for us that us Sony equipment. It would be nice and I think it would also draw more members into backcountry gallery as well. Just a thought.
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I mean, it’s obvious the forum is geared more towards Nikon shooters, which I no longer am it just seems like sometimes so many questions or post seem to get lost in the mix, as well as Cannon, and other brands for that matter.I wouldn't object to it but I do think it could be a slippery slope for Steve and Rose. If they add a Sony section, then folks would want a Nikon section and a Canon section and one for every other brand out there. I'd like to see a Canon section too. Maybe split the General Photography Discussion into 2 parts:
1) General Photography Discussion (Techniques, Tips, Recommendations for places to go, etc.)
2) Gear Talk (cameras, lenses, Camera Support (tripods, monopods, sandbags, big rocks, etc.), Lighting & Modifiers, Studio gear, etc.
I don't know, It is 7:30am and I've only had one cup of coffee, so it is entirely possible I'm babbling on incoherently. Leslie (loving wife of 40 wonderful years) would happily say that coffee and me babbling incoherently are not related).
Jeff
Not sure who you’re referring to but I don’t ever make comments on Nikon threads anymore unless it’s to provide information for products I have used in the past. I just replied to Jeff this is basically a Nikon forum. I think it would be nice if shooters of other brands Had a section even if it’s labeled other brands to where they can post threads and concentrate on their brandWould a Sony section keep Sony users from commenting all over the Nikon threads?.... lol.... doubtful!
I hear ya. I'm a Canon shooter used to be a Nikon shooter and still own one Sony (yes, I like Bluegrass, Classical and Blues music too, I'm a little... oh there goes a squirrel... where was I?). I do think separating gear talk from general photography discussion would help reduce some clutter for those who are not really interested in gear. I would not object to individual brand sections just thinking it could create moderation effort for Steve, Rose and the other moderators here to keep each brand section on-topic.I mean, it’s obvious the forum is geared more towards Nikon shooters, which I no longer am it just seems like sometimes so many questions or post seem to get lost in the mix, as well as Cannon, and other brands for that matter.
I also think it would end a lot of the back-and-forth squabbling among some members that has happened in the past and provide a more thorough experience for each brand but that’s just my opinionI hear ya. I'm a Canon shooter used to be a Nikon shooter and still own one Sony (yes, I like Bluegrass, Classical and Blues music too, I'm a little... oh there goes a squirrel... where was I?). I do think separating gear talk from general photography discussion would help reduce some clutter for those who are not really interested in gear. I would not object to individual brand sections just thinking it could create moderation effort for Steve, Rose and the other moderators here to keep each brand section on-topic.
I agree, there is a lot of Nikon talk here.
Jeff
^^^ 100% agree and I use Nikon!I dread when Nikon comes out with a new body. That ends up being 20 different threads and anything else just gets lost.
Just like what you were stating here. If I were to post a question, for example, about a Sony flash, it would be buried in 30 threads about a Nikon Z8 and probably never get seen. There is nothing about this post or the poll that is argumentative or an anyway inflammatory so if someone makes it that way then it is something they have done not me.I dread when Nikon comes out with a new body. That ends up being 20 different threads and anything else just gets lost.
This was the same exact reaction when I posted a similar thread about a video section a couple years ago and as far as I can tell that thread is going just fine with no problems whatsoever and has had a lot of contribution for members on hereIf time/energy is going to be spent on modifying the site I'd rather it was for better tools to only see forums we're interested in. For example have only watched forums show up on the "what's new" tab.
If your thread gets buried just bump it to the top. Its likely not getting lost due to the number of Nikon posts but rather due to lack of interest.Just like what you were stating here. If I were to post a question, for example, about a Sony flash, it would be buried in 30 threads about a Nikon Z8 and probably never get seen. There is nothing about this post or the poll that is argumentative or an anyway inflammatory so if someone makes it that way then it is something they have done not me.
Much of it is brand inclusive?This forum is about photography and technique as well as ideas on gear and such. Much of it is brand inclusive. My view is that we should keep it that way. We have seen those posting brand specific questions putting the brand in the thread title. I think that's enough.
maybe just not enough people with knowledge in that area that you happen upon someone who knows the answerJust like what you were stating here. If I were to post a question, for example, about a Sony flash, it would be buried in 30 threads about a Nikon Z8 and probably never get seen. There is nothing about this post or the poll that is argumentative or an anyway inflammatory so if someone makes it that way then it is something they have done not me.
Welcome to the internet! lolAt the end of the day, it doesn’t matter. It was just merely a suggestion. I feel like someone that has been a long time donating and heavily contributing Member should be able to at least suggest a feature without feeling like they have just kicked someone in the teeth.
It's interesting isn't it. When I first joined this site(pre Z-9 release) I thought it was the opposite. Every gear thread turned into an A1 discussion.Just like what you were stating here. If I were to post a question, for example, about a Sony flash, it would be buried in 30 threads about a Nikon Z8 and probably never get seen. There is nothing about this post or the poll that is argumentative or an anyway inflammatory so if someone makes it that way then it is something they have done not me.