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camz · Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Posts: 138 Location: Southern CA

I would like to see an image gallery on this site. That would make the site so much more vital and convincing for anyone using or contemplating using Graflex equipment. Categories for cameras, lenses, film, etc. would be very educational, and would prompt
other Graflex owners to pull those beauties off of the shelf, or out of the basement, and shoot. Does anyone remember the old Photography Annuals with the amazing photos and all the pertinent info in the back?

45PSS · Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 1:42 am Post subject:

I'm sure KOLTZ would be happy to accomidate if someone would provde the server, power, and internet connection. What would you be willing to pay for membership to have such service?

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David A. Goldfarb · Joined: 03 Sep 2004 Posts: 142 Location: New York City

Image galleries do shoot up the bandwidth usage in a major way. I think Sean Ross said that on apug.org, when the galleries were open, they accounted for 80% of the bandwidth, even though the discussion forums are generally considered the main content, so the galleries were made "subscriber only." A standard APUG subscription is $24 per year, $12 for students and low-income subscribers (on the honor system), more for those who want to contribute something extra.

camz · Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Posts: 138 Location: Southern CA

I think $24 per year is reasonable. You'd have to take into consideration the current user population of this site without photos.
With photos, I believe it would grow, driving
per-user costs down. No student/senior discounts - just a straight fee for all.

Hey, how about adding advertisers like, B&H, Calumet, Adorama, Grimes, etc. I've patronized
them all.

David A. Goldfarb · Joined: 03 Sep 2004 Posts: 142 Location: New York City

I haven't seen the figures, but my sense from Sean is that on APUG most subscribers pay the standard rate.

The reduced fee is mainly for people who live in parts of the world where per capita income is extremely low when converted to US dollars or another Western currency.

Dan Fromm · Joined: 14 May 2001 Posts: 2144 Location: New Jersey

R_J · Joined: 03 Aug 2004 Posts: 137 Location: Europe

Lol Dan. You don't mince words

Perhaps the idea of a image gallery for Graflex users isn't to show off. Sometimes Graflex users are curious as to how certain lenses work, or how other photographers use them. I enjoy looking at others' photographs, particularly snapshots; particularly people I know. Although I do like the specialised and pleasant nature of this board. In contrast, the personality disputes plastered all over other larger forums tend to render other forums inimical for use for me.