I've given you the simple truth, so I'm glad that was expected.

I'm not sure what relevance the time of that particular change was and to be honest I've now no idea whatsoever. I simply offer it as an example of the constant small but significant tweaks that happen all the time.

I meant to mention the line of sight of the subjects. For many years camera club judges have extolled the virtues of eye contact, but study of painting and photographic images from various times shows that it can be more effective if the subject is looking out of the frame.

I suggest this is similar to showing people actually doing something rather than just looking at the camera. There's obviously a place for the eye contact shot and sometimes it's necessary and expected, but the idea that we are seeing the subject looking at something that they are interested in seems an attractive one.

So many of the shots I'm doing at the moment follow this idea, so I'd really like to hear your thoughts on it as well.

That sections have been put in straight away is most certainly the case. Added sections were quickly put in when the K-01 came along and mirrorless posts started to inundate everywhere. These posts were then moved into the new section, which now caters for the Q as well.

When Ricoh happened it was realised that GR owners deserved to be included, so they were in a very short time. Not for commercial reasons or pressures from Ricoh, as I'm sure some will think, but because I suggested it in anticipation.

Ages ago, I suggested we change "Pentax Lenses" into "Lenses for Pentax Cameras" so that we were obviously covering other makes.

As for the overall plan, there is constant upgrading and the occasional major upgrade. I thought the direct image uploading into the forums was a brilliant idea and added it to the ADAPS forum as well. Much easier. Other things are considered and put in or not put in as the case may be. Everything mentioned so far has been put into the mix at various times.

I think that's the point I was making dpm, but nobody is being protected as such. The forum and site are what they have been designed to be, somewhere that Pentax Users can gather and get more from their Pentax cameras.

Consider its origins, in Pentax User Club and magazine. There were articles, letters, competitions, reviews and they were all about Pentax. Why would there be an article about, say, Olympus in there? Would that not be odd?

This site existed alongside the printed magazine for several years and was an extension that added the forum and the ability to share images. It was only every intended for Pentax, but of course sooner or later some left for other marques but wanted to continue to be a part of things here. That's fine, but once someone jumps ship then they either move on or they become marque-neutral. It would be odd to have a Pentax site advocating buying Nikon camera, wouldn't it?

Also bear in mind that there are many people who like it just the way it is and although they might not always want to put themselves in the firing lone in threads like this, they need to have their wishes considered also.

Well I can answer your questions Ralph.

As regards the video, it was quite possible to post video topics along with stills topics and a couple of people tried for a very short time and it fizzled out with nobody really having anything to say. Where it's obvious there's a new interest, sections have been put in straight away.

The 800px limit is set for the forum, but it doesn't apply in the Gallery where you could happily post up to perhaps 1500px or even 2000px if you felt to inclined. The Gallery was intended for people to post images, the forum is designed for conversations although you can add images into it. A direct upload facility was added into the forum to make it easier.

There's no Mobile App, and I don't know if one is planned. As it's been reported before, it will be on the possible developments list.

PU Plus also gives the 20% servicing discount. I would pay it for that alone, but the unlimited uploads to the Gallery also appeal to me.

PU Magazine is no longer a physical, printed magazine, so maybe some members were never aware that it was. you can download PDFs of the issues and I think you need PU Plus for that. I have any remaining back issues here and I've offered them from time to time, being reluctant to see them head for the skip I asked for them.

The team listed run Magezine Publishing so have responsibilities across PU, EPZ and Photodo and maybe other things as well.

Hope that helps to clear up any misunderstandings, but if it doesn't cover everything just ask.

Ralph, the site goes wherever the posters take it. If anyone wants response that's more critical (and I mean that in the sense of critique) then they can post something and explain what they are looking for. Then others can provide it and show the way.

However, if it's forced it won't stick for long, it has to ideally be a natural process.

As for the rest, all we have to do is remember we're on Pentax User, the title really summing it up.

I tend to agree - watermarks utterly spoil an image, making it pointless to post it in the first place.

However, it's an option if suits.

No it's very difficult light, but we have to work with it. The last one was a lull in the relentless sunshine, and photographically very welcome too.

We were at Haworth today and I took the opportunity to shoot some more of my "Faces" project. I've seen similar projects in the forums, and this one concentrates on faces I find interesting in some way. There were streets crammed full of faces to choose from today!

By all means comment!



















K-5 with 18-135mm WR and 10-17mm Fisheye Zoom lenses.

I really like that first shot very much. It's difficult at events to take uncluttered shots, but you've achieved that plus a very pleasing overall effect.