• Aug. 3, 2023, 5:08 p.m.

    Bill, we can't do that bit just yet. It's a nice idea and I will propose it to the team for a future development.

    Alan

  • Aug. 3, 2023, 5:09 p.m.

    All good ideas. Let me play and I'll come back to you. It may not be till next week as I am busy on other things tomorrow and the weekend. But I may ge time tonight.

    Alan

  • Aug. 3, 2023, 5:11 p.m.

    I like "The Basics". Happy to add a "Photo Art" forum. Not sure about "Digital Darkroom". Personally, I prefer workflow. What do others think?

    Alan

  • Members 535 posts
    Aug. 3, 2023, 5:26 p.m.

    I do too…but maybe the term is too jargony? Digital Darkroom is certainly a valid description.

    Not a hill I choose to die on.

  • Aug. 3, 2023, 5:34 p.m.

    Personally, I never use the word workflow: and I would suggest that it is too generic to mean anything. (Discussions on the order in which to set Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO?) I think The Digital Darkoom -- Tools and Methods would do the trick, assuming it is not too wordy.

  • Members 449 posts
    Aug. 3, 2023, 6:59 p.m.

    Hi,

    I called it Lightroom back in the days of the Kodak DCS 460 the files from which were processed using Photoshop 4 and a TWAIN driver.

    But, maw dang, I forgot to copyright the term. ;)

    Now it's trademarked so we can't use it.

    Stan

  • Aug. 3, 2023, 7:44 p.m.

    OK. I had some time to spare, so I've made some minor updates based on the feedback above.

    Have a look at dev2.dprevived.com to see the potential new layout. Don't worry too much if the name of the forum is too long. Arvo has some ideas on fixing that. And I will tidy up the actual names so they are consistant. I've put in some brief text under each master heading - these can be reworded, but it gives you an idea of what to expect.

    Download version 3 of my migration spreadsheet which shows which threads from old forums will go to which new forums. There's two versions, one with compact cameras generally staying with the manufacturer and one (v3-1) which has compact camera threads all going into "Compact/Bridge".
    Tell me which you prefer.

    But in general, I hope that's it. We have until the middle of next week to finalise this - and I am away for 3-4 days over the weekend (although I will log in to look at discussions).

    Alan

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    Aug. 3, 2023, 9:01 p.m.

    Sorry Alan, I still don't get why "L-mount Systems" remains as a 'master heading' now that 4/3 and µ4/3 will move to under their respective manufacturers. In fact, I wonder why lens mounts have anything at all to do with the new direction that this site is taking which I understand is to be less gear-oriented ...

  • Aug. 3, 2023, 9:25 p.m.

    Only because I have no idea what consitutes 'L mount'. So, what cameras use the L mount system? If I can get rid of a forum, so much the better.

    Alan

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    Aug. 3, 2023, 10:45 p.m.

    Leica Camera, Sigma, and Panasonic

  • Members 1662 posts
    Aug. 3, 2023, 11:03 p.m.

    Thanks! All of those are covered separately, so that sounds pretty redundant then, unless I'm missing something...

  • Aug. 4, 2023, 7:54 a.m.

    I'm happy to remove L mount and I'll try and move any existing threads to the appropriate target forums.

    Alan

  • Members 209 posts
    Aug. 4, 2023, 11:13 a.m.

    So where is someone to go who wants to use a Sigma lens for L on a Panasonic L and a Leica L camera (all these exist, even though not in huge numbers)..?

  • Removed user
    Aug. 4, 2023, 2:50 p.m.

    Or a Panasonic lens for L on a Sigma fp?

    Or a Panasonic lens for µ4/3 on an Olympus µ4/3?

    If one takes a picture with or has a question/statement about an L-mount lens on a Panasonic then one goes to the Panasonic category.

    If one takes a picture with or has a question/statement about an L-mount lens on a Leica then one goes to the Leica category.

    It's all to do with hierarchy, Robert.

    If your suggestion is to keep the hardware-oriented L-mount "System" main category, then we should also have 4/3, µ4/3, M, E, F, SA, etc.

  • Members 209 posts
    Aug. 4, 2023, 6:29 p.m.

    Yes I think it would be better if things were organised around the mount, not the brand: camera, lens and adapter that can be used together. Logical, not hierarchical.But I'm obviously in the minority, so be it

  • Aug. 4, 2023, 6:40 p.m.

    We did. in the poll, offer a version that was mount and sensor size oriented. But the majority didn't want that.

  • Members 173 posts
    Aug. 5, 2023, 2:26 a.m.

    I just realized that Operating Systems Talk is only a short step away from the dumpster. 😧

    I think this has been all talked out. Time to make the change and see how it flies.