Regardless of what many might fear, the PUG will always be filled with
mostly Pentax made photos from mostly Pentax using people, because
people by and large, subscribe to this list because they own and use
Pentax and want to discuss some aspect of it. If I did not own it, I
would not waste my time here just to submit to the PUG with some other
brand - I'd join another list of whatever I did own and post there
because every list has their own version of the PUG. You don't need
rules to ban non-Pentax equipment for fear the Nikon or Canon guys will
eventually invade and overtake the PUG. I know this is a somewhat
extreme exaggeration, but the whole discussion sounds a little like
insecurity and paranoia to me. Who cares if a Pentax user just happens
to shoot a great shot every once in a while with another brand? Does
that mean it can't be educational or inspirational to someone who only
owns Pentax? Learn about Pentax equipment from PDML, and learn about
photography from the images in the PUG. They can be separate tools
without fear and pride getting in the way.
Thanks,
Ed
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Bob Blakely
> Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2001 10:45 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Pentax Vs. Non Pentax
>
>
> No photo list is a place to showcase any photo equipment.
> There are no photos of equipment. Is the purpose to showcase
> photos taken with Pentax equipment? Yes, but not entirely. I
> don't believe that the purpose is solely to share photos with
> others either. It's unlikely to be all that black and white.
> Given the history of the PUG, it's unlikely there will be an
> answer satisfactory to all.
>
> Any casual viewing of the PUG from any month or year makes
> clear the excellent talent of the posters. I assume that
> these talented folk joined this list because they own Pentax
> equipment, prefer it, or find it adequate to at least some of
> their purposes. The PUG is our opportunity to show what we
> can do with the equipment to which this list is dedicated and
> for which we joined.
>
> To my way of seeing it, the PUG exists as an adjunct to this
> list. Photos taken using Pentax equipment are "On Topic".
> Photos taken without Pentax equipment are "Off Topic". Jeep
> Jamborees are about getting together to climb over rough,
> remote terrain. It would be bad form to try to attend a Jeep
> Jamboree with a Hummer. Formal dinners are about good food
> and conversation just like barbecues. Nevertheless, it is bad
> form to show up in casual wear.
>
> I think it's erroneous to assume that the photos we submit
> are all about us, or all about our rendition of our personal
> view through the finder, or all about what we have to say.
> It's also about something outside of this.
>
> From: "Ed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
> > What is the real purpose of the PUG? Answer that, and
> you'll answer
> > your question. If the purpose is to showcase Pentax
> equipment, then
> > only Pentax equipment should be used. If the purpose is to share
> > photos with others, then it really should not matter if you use a
> > pinhole. Is it really about the equipment, or is it really
> about the
> > image? What matters most to you?
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