View Full Version : There is no such thing as a Gear Forum or Photography Forum at RFF!!!
I want to make a comment because reading the threads about the X100 is getting very disconcerting. There are a lot of people who are very excited about this camera, and some who simply are not interested.
COMMENTS FROM BOTH GROUPS ARE WELCOME AND INVITED IN THE X100 FORUM!!!!
If you don't feel that is the case, then you have a problem, and perhaps you need to reconsider your participation at RFF. I have read too many rude, condescending, inconsiderate posts recently and quite honestly, I have no interest in letting it continue. Bullies will be dealt with the way they used to be at the playgrounds when I was growing up.
Recently, a comment was made questioning how the X100 potentially can improve one's photography. This member could use a stone tablet and chisel and still produce wonderful images. Yet it seemed OK for others to tell him he was posting in the wrong forum because the X100 Forum is a "Gear Forum" and that if he wanted to improve his photography he should do it someplace else. That is plain BS, period.
We are hear to discuss topics, photographic or gear and everything about them. The strength of our community is our diversity, and we benefit from that by hearing everyone's opinion. If you don't agree with this statement you don't belong at RFF.
Thank you.
Like the M8 the X100 has bought out the worst occasionally.
These new toys seem to polarize debates.
Like the M8 the X100 has bought out the worst occasionally.
These new toys seem to polarize debates.
My point exactly. The M8 discussions were painful without reason. I don't think there is any benefit from repeating that experience.
Good point, rover.
HOWEVER, the recent dicussions about the potential benefits of the X100 vis a vis real rangefinder cameras have brought up a lot of disruptive action in the form of posts by Leica aficionados who religiously try to block any comparison of camera concepts, trying to defend what they feel is the end-all or the only 'real' camera one could possibly think of.
These posts often came under the disguise of 'do you really need new technoilogy to shoot better pictures' while in fact they were trying to question the sound judgement of those who are interested in new products.
IMO, it is sound judgement, and should not be criticised to identify those posts as non-constructive and close to trolling.
The moderators are reading the X100 threads and will make the decisions regarding what is discussion and what is trolling. Comments and opinions from everyone, in favor of or in difference to are invited. A discussion only will become non-constructive if you refuse to discuss the topic and attack the merits of each other's opinions.
jsrockit
02-09-2011, 03:43
Bullies will be dealt with the way they used to be at the playgrounds when I was growing up.
Oh, you mean we are all going to run away from them? :D
Don't worry. The camera will be released in a few weeks and this will all be over...
...For a short while, until another new camera is announced.
Gabriel M.A.
02-09-2011, 07:31
Like the M8 the X100 has bought out the worst occasionally.
These new toys seem to polarize debates.
Sounds like the designers at Fuji did their job too well. :eek:
Fuji causing gray hairs to camera forum mods around Interwebs.
Don't worry. The camera will be released in a few weeks and this will all be over...
or, like with M8, thats when the music really starts ? :D
back alley
02-09-2011, 07:48
it's the extreme judgemental behaviours that get me the most.
rff is both a gear forum and a forum for folks interested in the craft of photography. it's about time that we face that fact...we are both.
therefore we attract both gear heads and artists and some unknown entities in between.
threads that refuse to allow the peaceful co-existence of both groups will not be tolerated. simple, really.
The moderators are reading the X100 threads and will make the decisions regarding what is discussion and what is trolling.
I don't envy your responsibilities one bit at the moment :) Good luck! Deep breaths!
I don't envy your responsibilities one bit at the moment :) Good luck! Deep breaths!
Thank you, but really, keep in mind that we are here to learn and to enjoy some free time just like every one else. In a lot of ways the issue is more to allow us all to get what we want from RFF rather than a issue of responsibility or that yucky term, work.
willie_901
02-09-2011, 08:18
For everyone's sake let's hope the M8 saga is not repeated. It would be a shame if fundamental flaws in the X100 were denied, not mentioned or minimized in reviews, and hand-waved away as the M8's IR sensitivity initially was.
It may help to decide... or not...
I don't have Leica's and I do like the effort that Fuji has done. It did shake things up!
SAMPLES with EXIF.
http://www.finepix-x100.com/en/gallery/images
And for the mechanics...
http://www.finepix-x100.com/en/story/mechanical
pixelatedscraps
02-09-2011, 08:25
Condescending, and biased opinions are the kind of comments which show immaturity more than anything else. Rational debate, constructive comments (why wouldn't we want the most informed?) and the basic logic that at the end of the day: it is each to their own, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
it's the extreme judgemental behaviours that get me the most.
rff is both a gear forum and a forum for folks interested in the craft of photography. it's about time that we face that fact...we are both.
therefore we attract both gear heads and artists and some unknown entities in between.
threads that refuse to allow the peaceful co-existence of both groups will not be tolerated. simple, really.
Ha! "unknown entity" now that's going on my business card
Don't worry. The camera will be released in a few weeks and this will all be over...
...For a short while, until another new camera is announced.
Hmm... I don't think so... I think it will just create new heated debates... just like those DOF and sensor size debates on M4/3 talks.
Sometimes I'm just curious. Did this kind of debates happened back in... let's say... 1971 when the M5 was released?
This may be a product of the times. Our ability to communicate got better but our tolerance never improved.
robbeiflex
02-09-2011, 11:06
"There is no such thing as a Gear Forum or Photography Forum at RFF!!!"
So true, which often is one of the things I enjoy about it but sometimes is annoying. I'm not firmly in either camp on the X100, but tend to avoid its threads for the extreme views on both sides. I like the idea of joining an "unknown entity" camp!
My sympathy and appreciation goes to the mods who don't have the ignore option that I have.
Cheers,
Rob
Sometimes I'm just curious. Did this kind of debates happened back in... let's say... 1971 when the M5 was released?
No debates on the M5. Nobody liked it.
Don't worry. The camera will be released in a few weeks and this will all be over...
...For a short while, until another new camera is announced.
No value judgment there, then.
dave lackey
02-09-2011, 11:44
Thanks, Rover...
Finally, the voice of reason.
No value judgement there, then.
Well, sure there is. But I'm judging myself, too. I'm not above joining in.
Well I've looked at the pathetic images from the Fuji on my $200 monitor and I can tell you this camera is a waste of $1200.00 .. and no one will convince me otherwise.
But to you tonkers with $1200.00 to pi$$ up against a wall who buy one ... good luck!
:angel: :angel: :angel:
BillBingham2
02-09-2011, 14:36
Dang, and I was about to chime in about respecting people with comments and all.
On the positive side Keith's comment was about his thoughts on the camera, but then moved to his opinion about those folks plunking down the $1.2K for her.
Let's stay way from value judgements and all everyone, please.
M8 was before my time (as a mod) and I really want to focus elsewhere over the next week or so. Please?!?!?!
bwidjaja
02-09-2011, 14:38
Let's peacefully and respectfully agree to disagree shall we?
back alley
02-09-2011, 15:00
it is just a camera, after all...
it is just a camera, after all...
Sort of!
When the M8 came out and subsequent M9, we weren't dealing with a camera that was actually affordable for most people. The Fuji has amazing appeal and it's pretty well attainable for all income levels.
It's made a huge difference IMO because you don't have to be particularly affluent to indulge in the craziness!
Being a gear head and being interested in the craft of photography is hopefully not mutually exclusive though. Agree with the mods I can't see why people try to be "right" just to show that the other is wrong. Life is to short. PS can't wait for my X100 in a couple of weeks.
Brian Sweeney
02-09-2011, 15:48
Well I've looked at the pathetic images from the Fuji on my $200 monitor and I can tell you this camera is a waste of $1200.00 .. and no one will convince me otherwise.
But to you tonkers with $1200.00 to pi$$ up against a wall who buy one ... good luck!
:angel: :angel: :angel:
I just noticed Silver went over $30 per oz. I think I picked up a few pounds of it when it was under $5 per oz. Kind of like when I paid a Semester of college with $19 of coins. Gold is up too. But I am not spending my $10 piece on this camera...
Well I've looked at the pathetic images from the Fuji on my $200 monitor and I can tell you this camera is a waste of $1200.00 .. and no one will convince me otherwise.
But to you tonkers with $1200.00 to pi$$ up against a wall who buy one ... good luck!
:angel: :angel: :angel:
Keith - I think you need to explain this particular application of the Aust/NZ sense of humour - I think they are taking you literally. :p
...I think they are taking you literally. :p
Not everyone. Some of us figured you "up-side downers" out years ago...:D
Keith - I think you need to explain this particular application of the Aust/NZ sense of humour - I think they are taking you literally. :p
I figured they might. LOL
We're a twisted lot downunder. :p
Gabriel M.A.
02-11-2011, 03:31
Keith - I think you need to explain this particular application of the Aust/NZ sense of humour - I think they are taking you literally. :p
Nuances are always lost across Customs lines. :o
That's why I sometimes use XML tags, thusly:
<tongue-in-cheek>
Yes, but when will Fuji ship the lizard-skin gold-plated collector's edition?
</tongue-in-cheek>
:angel:
Hey my blog software edits out non-standard XML tags - I assumed the forum software did too. Let's see if we can get <tongue-in-cheek> established as an HTML5 standard tag. It would go a long way toward increased understanding. That is - if everyone understands what "tongue-in-cheek" means.
But seriously, while I appreciate the pro-active approach (and I really do) the contrarian side of me gets a bit misty for the days when a big dustup at RFF would go so long that the only way to put an end to is was to ban a few agitators. ;-)
skibeerr
02-20-2011, 05:29
No debates on the M5. Nobody liked it.
I am nobody. :angel:
I am nobody. :angel:
Ok, a few people liked it. Still, I don't remember any debates. You must have been out taking pictures. Good on you.
Ha! My post (#7) was edited! Funny though, because the deleted text is still right there in the edit comments. (or is that only visible to me?).
Cheers,
Gary
I just noticed Silver went over $30 per oz. I think I picked up a few pounds of it when it was under $5 per oz. Kind of like when I paid a Semester of college with $19 of coins. Gold is up too. But I am not spending my $10 piece on this camera...
Silver is up because Glenn Beck started hawking it on his radio show! Now that most of us can't afford to buy gold, his sponsor is selling silver coins. As for myself I think it's a sham & gold & silver will drop like the 401K. I'd feel more secure buying Leica cameras than gold or silver. As for the X100, well we all know where that will head...down once the X200 comes out in 16 months. Still it's a nice retro looking P&S.;):)
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