CR members no longer participate?

[pwp]

There were many-many long time CR members used to participate on CR daily. They now seem to spend less or not at all these days. I'm curious why?

Most likely out shooting pictures, working, getting un-glued from the screen and having fun with their families. On some lists I see degrees of excessive participation at levels that is starting to look unhealthy. CR is no different.

People who are solid, consistent and relevant contributors will always come and go. Like life really...

-pw

 

[mitchel]

I gonna have to agree with the general sentiment that there just hasn't been enough going on with body development -- esp the 5D series -- to keep people involved and excited. It seems like forever ago that the 5D mkii blew everyone's mind and had reviewers and consumers posting like mad. And, ever since, folks have been awaiting another revolutionary development (as opposed to the good, but very incremental 5D mkiii or 1D mkii). As I have noted in other posts, I think it will take some kind of more serious synergy between computing power, sensors and optics (just look at the mind-boggling progress with the quality and "fun factor" of cell phone photography) to get people really excited again. The Sony cameras of late certainly seem to be creating a lot of excitement among landscape photographers. Anyway, I'm still enjoying my Canon glass and my 6Ds and haven't given up on Canon yet. But, like many of you, I am really eager to see if the 5D mkiv will impress and bring back a little of the old Canon magic...

 

[nvsravank]

I tend to buy my lens after the hype dies down and some discounts start up.
I have what I need. Just what I want. So normally wait a bit.

No on the camera side I get the latest in preorders. But I skip generations. 5d to 5diii to 1dxii. Maybe I will be able to post before those threads die down!

 

[Jack Douglas]

I'll add Harry the Heron (Serendipity) as apparently missing.

I'd be missing and outdoors shooting if it wasn't for my tile disaster and floor straightening - never ending job. I take CR breaks to retain my sanity and get a chuckle.

Jack

 

[Hillsilly]

Are the regulars perhaps jaded from all the heated debates that will total consume threads?

How can I participate when I don't even know what "DR" stands for, let alone have a strong opinion on it? Some threads are fun to watch, though.

BTW, the forum stats provide some interesting insights. We seem to be mirroring the camera market.

 

[timmy_650]

People out grow forums. I used to love talking about snowboards and snow ect but after awhile of that it gets boring. I think the same is true CR it is fun to talk about Photo and stuff but after awhile it is all the same stuff with small differences.

 

[traveller]

I've not been the most prolific poster, but I've been on CR since... well, I remember when it first went to a members forum from the original 'post a comment' format. I remember the forum being lit up with rumours of the new 60D to replace the 50D, then a solid rumour that Canon were moving it up market and calling it the 7D. I also remember heated debate as to why there wouldn't be a 60D because the 7D had taken its place

Ah... the good old days! That was a time when everything felt new and people shared genuinely insightful information (and misinformation) that improved your knowledge of the technology involved. Then the dark times came, the troll invasion began and we all got involved in the karma wars (remember that experiment? ).

I think that I got put off by all the constant circular arguments about DR. I just left for a bit, others became jaded and sarcastic. The problem with most forums is that newer members join and don't realise that they're starting the same old debates that existing members have discussed a hundred times before. Thus old members tend to drift away.

 

[Maximilian]

First of all thank you, Mr1Dx, for pointing that out.

It also came to my mind a few weeks ago.
I hope, the missing members didn't leave because they grew weary of this forum or even of this wonderful hobby/job/passion called photography.
I hope they are just busy - hopefully busy taking and editing pictures

This site isn't strictly about rumors. I enjoy the technical advice, the opinion and information exhange, the photos. So there are things to discuss. In fact for me it's less about rumors and more of everything else.

I do not believe that Canon related "boredom" is the main reason for people staying away.

And tron, that's my opinion, too.
And I hope that all of you, all of us, will keep this platform of information and regular exchange alive.

New to the site and can't say what the participation used to be but I find the site an incredible source of info and knowledge. I am a member of many internet forums, have to say, this one shows exceptional adult behavior and courtesy. ...

And thank you, Labdoc, for joining and participating.
And for telling us, that this forum is still better as many of us think of it, because of that several issues most of us have in mind.
I think that this shows, that this forum is still alive and attracting people about this brand and even more about the joy and passion for photography.


I think it is somehow like everything in live:
some leave forever, some take a journey to somewhere else or just need a break and some new step into live and make it even more colorful where you thought it would become pale.

Just one favor to ask all of you:
Maybe some of you have personal e-mail addresses or personal contact to the ones "missing".
Maybe you can tell us they're fine and just enjoying other comforts of life. Thank you very much.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Folks.
This seems to be a thought on a lot of our minds, I had noticed the absence of some people, contacted one and he posted an update here to let us know he was ok. I miss Harry the Heron (and Serendipity.) and Mr Surapon for their postings, I hope they will return at some point along with those others have mentioned, it makes the forum richer with their presence.

Cheers, Graham.

 

[insanitybeard]

Personally I grew tired of the constant DR debate and bickering about how Canon is doomed if they don't up their game, how they're lagging being etc etc, ad infinitum. Do we want improved gear? Of course. Am I going to spend my life bemoaning the 'below par' (sarcasm) camera I already own? No. It's a tool. If you think there is a better tool out there for your needs, it's your prerogative to choose to buy and use it.

 

[awinphoto]

I've learned that instead of arguing which lens is better than another or which camera has more DR or more useful than another to take my gear and actually shoot and work on my business. This is why i haven't been around much anymore..

 

[Maximilian]

This is why i haven't been around much anymore..

Try to ignore the moaners and whiners.
Be there for those reading and listening.

I am always willing to learn something new.

 

[JohnDizzo15]

Personally, I'm pretty certain I only check this site about once every week or two these days. This is for a plethora of reasons I think.

-Busy shooting with my Fuji (been the case for two years and now with a shiny xpro2) and Sony (a7r2 with EF glass) stuff
-Frequenting the other respective forums for those brands
-Horses can only be beaten to a pulp so many times on CR
-Not much (exciting) news from Canon
-Canon sh*t just works. Not much to complain about as far as malfunction or issues
-When there isn't much going on, there is nothing to argue about
-Argument draws emotion and subsequent interest
-All the arguments that can be had have already been had on CR about 50x over

 

[drmikeinpdx]

It's likely Canon has been relatively boring since the release of the 6D (1DX2 has brought some excitement back).

I feel it by the tone of emails, social media interactions and just talking to people. The 5D4 can't come soon enough.

I agree with that! Plus, I have collected so many Canon lenses that I really can't justify lusting after new ones. I have pretty much given up on improving my work through new equipment purchases. I found that new lenses rarely make my photos better.

For example, I spent a lot of $ to get the 24-70 2.8 L2, but have ended up using my old 24-105 for most of my studio work.

Moving from a 5D classic to the 5D3 was a huge help in that it gave me accurate autofocus for the first time. I don't really need any new camera features now.

These days I am working on my technique and post processing skills as well as marketing my business.

 

[keithcooper]

Forums wax and wane all the time, and the relative paucity of solid rumours (and products) doesn't help stir a response from visitors.

The era of regular and frequent new cameras releases and significant change could be passing, or maybe it's just we all have pretty good cameras now and don't feel quite such a pressing need to want the next big thing?

Personally, I'm also pleased to see fewer people hiding behind anonymity - that's just a personal thing though, since if someone wants to engage with me, the least they can do is have the politeness to say who they are ;-)

 

[YuengLinger]

Forums wax and wane all the time, and the relative paucity of solid rumours (and products) doesn't help stir a response from visitors.

The era of regular and frequent new cameras releases and significant change could be passing, or maybe it's just we all have pretty good cameras now and don't feel quite such a pressing need to want the next big thing?

Personally, I'm also pleased to see fewer people hiding behind anonymity - that's just a personal thing though, since if someone wants to engage with me, the least they can do is have the politeness to say who they are ;-)

Not necessarily rude, some are just shy, some limit Web exposure for family. Anonymous speech is a great American tradition!

 

[keithcooper]

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Not necessarily rude, some are just shy, some limit Web exposure for family. Anonymous speech is a great American tradition!

Ah ... I (like many here BTW) am not now nor have ever been American ;-)

 

[melbournite]

Its spring, and there is a ton of work to do. Its difficult to spend as much time on CR as I did during the Winter.

Ditto... more Scout trips, more work, etc. I still check in every few days.

Maybe it's time for us in the southern hemisphere, heading into winter, to take over? Hang on.... it's the busiest time of year for me!

 

[pwp]

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Not necessarily rude, some are just shy, some limit Web exposure for family. Anonymous speech is a great American tradition!

Ah ... I (like many here BTW) am not now nor have ever been American ;-)

+1 Keith... ???

-pw

 

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