To Merge or to Start a New Section?

microcosm · 24th October 2006

Inspired by the post from "Meow Meow"

who showed us sample pics taken with the L1 (and assumingly with the 14-50mm "the real L" lens

)... this brings me to think... should we merge the sections of the forums because it will be a pain to cross reference section and especially to those who are not familiar with 4/3 system.

After all, the forums is a place for many to find information and if the information is all over the place, then it does not serve its purpose.

As it is, the Four Thirds System is unique on it's own... Camera bodies from Leica, Panasonic, and Olympus have the same mount and lenses from Zuiko Digital, Leica, Sigma, and accessories and mounts makers like Novoflex Germany are all supporting the platform... so now what? It is going to be a mess in the future when more companies join in the Four Thirds Family.

Should we have a merged Leica - Olympus - Panasonic section, or a new Four Thirds Section (separating the PnS from the DSLRs at the same time) for the sake of consolidating all news and discussions with the Four Thirds. What do you think?

drakon09 · 24th October 2006

Voted for a new FOUR THIRDS sub-forum.

Consolidation is the way to go.

microcosm · 24th October 2006

The purpose of this is to get the general consensus before presenting it to the forum admins. Better that we have an idea of what everyone wants instead of individually writing to the admin and clogging up his PM and email inbox. What you folks feel?

For those fans of the 4/3 consortium, finding info is easy since we are always on the lookout for the latest happenings but those who are new to the 4/3 system, they will be pleased to find a place where "all things 4/3" can be found in one section of ClubSNAP. So I urge everyone who use this section to post what they feel... and if it is a go ahead in here, then we might also seek the opinion of the Pana/Leica section folks and ask them how they feel. If we can all agree, then it will make the CS admin life easier.

raymond10 · 24th October 2006

Voted for 4/3.

cire07 · 24th October 2006

Four-Thirds designation sounds good...

kktan · 24th October 2006

I voted for a new 4/3 section. It will be easier when we want to look up for more info's or discuss anything regarding this system.

Mikefellh · 24th October 2006

Would be nice not to have to wade through the non E-system (P&S) messages.

Darren · 26th October 2006

We have created a new forum for Four Thirds system discussions.

Enoy!

microcosm · 26th October 2006

Thanks Darren.

Blu-By-U · 26th October 2006

A 4/3 sub section would be better.

OlyFlyer · 26th October 2006

4/3 is not the same as one camera brand, it is just the lens fittings and sensor format. It is wrong to just have one subforum for all. Personally I don't care what problems there are or which techniques are to be used for this and that with Panasonic or Leica cameras. Interesting to know about alternative lenses but that is about all. Actually, I don't know if Leica/Panasonic lenses are 100% compatible with Oly cameras. If the subforums are merged it will be just too huge to handle.

tomcat · 26th October 2006

Compatibility of Panasonic DSLR/lenses with Olympus and Sigma's Four-Third range can be found here:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/c...q/L1K/l1k.html

Hacker · 26th October 2006

Definitely to merge.

say123 · 26th October 2006

voted for a new 4/3 section..

microcosm · 26th October 2006

Hi guys, thanks for helping with the voting, the CS admin felt that it does make sense to consolidate all the Four Thirds DSLR series of products so now... the new Four Thirds Section is up. If possible, post all the DSLR/Four Thirds range of products from Olympus, Panasonic and Leica into that section so that we can have all the info related to 4/3 in one section ok?

Once again, thank you for voting and sharing your views.

View Poll Results: Where do we go from here?
Keep things as they are... people should learn to search for information...	5	14.29%
Merge the Leica - Pana - Oly sections, PnS included.	2	5.71%
New FOUR THIRDS section please... after all, it is one family of product.	26	74.29%
I use Canon/Nikon... who cares?	2	5.71%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

24th October 2006	#1
microcosm Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,986	To Merge or to Start a New Section? Inspired by the post from "Meow Meow" who showed us sample pics taken with the L1 (and assumingly with the 14-50mm "the real L" lens )... this brings me to think... should we merge the sections of the forums because it will be a pain to cross reference section and especially to those who are not familiar with 4/3 system. After all, the forums is a place for many to find information and if the information is all over the place, then it does not serve its purpose. As it is, the Four Thirds System is unique on it's own... Camera bodies from Leica, Panasonic, and Olympus have the same mount and lenses from Zuiko Digital, Leica, Sigma, and accessories and mounts makers like Novoflex Germany are all supporting the platform... so now what? It is going to be a mess in the future when more companies join in the Four Thirds Family. Should we have a merged Leica - Olympus - Panasonic section, or a new Four Thirds Section (separating the PnS from the DSLRs at the same time) for the sake of consolidating all news and discussions with the Four Thirds. What do you think? Last edited by microcosm; 24th October 2006 at 12:35 PM.

24th October 2006	#2
drakon09 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,690	Re: To Merge or to Start a New Section? Voted for a new FOUR THIRDS sub-forum. Consolidation is the way to go. __________________ www.facebook.com/darrengyh

24th October 2006	#3
microcosm Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,986	Re: To Merge or to Start a New Section? The purpose of this is to get the general consensus before presenting it to the forum admins. Better that we have an idea of what everyone wants instead of individually writing to the admin and clogging up his PM and email inbox. What you folks feel? For those fans of the 4/3 consortium, finding info is easy since we are always on the lookout for the latest happenings but those who are new to the 4/3 system, they will be pleased to find a place where "all things 4/3" can be found in one section of ClubSNAP. So I urge everyone who use this section to post what they feel... *and if it is a go ahead in here, then we might also seek the opinion of the Pana/Leica section folks and ask them how they feel. If we can all agree, then it will make the CS admin life easier. Last edited by microcosm; 24th October 2006 at 12:47 PM.*

24th October 2006	#4
raymond10 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Posts: 219	Re: To Merge or to Start a New Section? Voted for 4/3.

24th October 2006	#5
cire07 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jurong West Posts: 240	Re: To Merge or to Start a New Section? Four-Thirds designation sounds good...

24th October 2006	#6
kktan Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lands behind the Wood Posts: 384	Re: To Merge or to Start a New Section? I voted for a new 4/3 section. It will be easier when we want to look up for more info's or discuss anything regarding this system.

24th October 2006	#7
Mikefellh Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,460	Re: To Merge or to Start a New Section? Would be nice not to have to wade through the non E-system (P&S) messages.

26th October 2006	#8
Darren ClubSNAP Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ClubSNAP HQ Posts: 7,472	Re: To Merge or to Start a New Section? We have created a new forum for Four Thirds system discussions. Enoy! __________________ Tweet?

26th October 2006	#10
Blu-By-U Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Selangor D.E. Posts: 1,417	Re: To Merge or to Start a New Section? A 4/3 sub section would be better. __________________ World thru my lens

26th October 2006	#11
OlyFlyer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Europe, Sweden, outside Lund Posts: 2,038	Re: To Merge or to Start a New Section? 4/3 is not the same as one camera brand, it is just the lens fittings and sensor format. It is wrong to just have one subforum for all. Personally I don't care what problems there are or which techniques are to be used for this and that with Panasonic or Leica cameras. Interesting to know about alternative lenses but that is about all. Actually, I don't know if Leica/Panasonic lenses are 100% compatible with Oly cameras. If the subforums are merged it will be just too huge to handle.

26th October 2006	#12
tomcat Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,453	Re: To Merge or to Start a New Section? Compatibility of Panasonic DSLR/lenses with Olympus and Sigma's Four-Third range can be found here: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/c...q/L1K/l1k.html __________________ Fish Pics:http://www.pbase.com/pschia/oddballs IR Pics:http://www.pbase.com/pschia/infra_red

26th October 2006	#13
Hacker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cyberspace Posts: 3,023	Re: To Merge or to Start a New Section? Definitely to merge.

26th October 2006	#14
say123 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 453	Re: To Merge or to Start a New Section? voted for a new 4/3 section..