The use of a Yashica forum

December 9th, 2008

Why would one start a discussionboard on Yashica cameras? Well, I noticed there was a forum for pentax so why not Yashica? There were certainly many using them and showing their picture on for example Flickr.

And I’m glad I started it. We soon grew to over 60 users and 800 posts. I’ve learned a lot, from news about models (I thought all Yashinon lenses were M42-mount, but no) to information on how to disassamble a Electro or Lynx. I know what to look for when I buy a rangefinder now. I know what to do with a TLR and lightmeter. I’ve also seen some nice photos from our members.

It has been a period of inspiration and creation. But now I’m a bit stuck and need some input. Where do we go from here?

Coffe, Yashica Minister D and ciabatta

Newsblog at YashicaForum

December 8th, 2008

With this post I start this newsblog on YashicaForum.com

As you might have noticed the forum is a phpBB3 install available at the domains root. All things Yashica (offcourse Kyocera, Contax, Yashinon and then some is also welcome) is discussed. Welcome to join the forum :)

I felt the need to have somewhere to write about the forum, webdesign and perhaps post some longer articles that’s more appropiate in blogform. The forum will always be the main part of the site though.