Suggestion for separate "vlogging" forum

[JohnNewman]

I have been going around and posting on a number of different forums recently as I am (or shortly will be) in the market for a new, small camera to supplement my larger (but not huge) Sony RX10iv. But I want something light and semi-pocketable rather than a phone for every day use.

I am mainly a stills photographer (with an occasional foray into video) and amongst the cameras I have been considering (as an example) is the new Canon Powershot V1 which Canon market mainly for vlogging (which is absolutely fine) but I have noticed recently on the Powershot forum there are quite a number of posts relating mainly to its video capabilities. This is quite understandable as it seems a reasonable number of people are looking at its photographic capabilities as well (as indeed I am doing) but have nowhere else to post regarding the capabilities and operation of this new model.

I'd like members to post their opinions whether such cameras (of which there will surely be more) should have their own separate forum. Current and new posts could be moved to the 'Digital Video Talk' forum but I think digital video is not the same as vlogging except maybe in the equipment used (but not in subject matter?)

The alternative is to leave well alone and base forums just on manufacturer but I would argue that there are many forums already based on subject matter and other criteria (action cameras, medium format, drones etc) and it would seem to me that vlogging deserves its own forum irrespective of manufacturer and would benefit users from many other user groups (Sony comes to mind) who want peers to discuss their vlogging hobby/business with.

Is this a reasonable idea or not? No offence taken if you disagree

Regards,

John

 

[Mako2011]

Current and new posts could be moved to the 'Digital Video Talk' forum but I think digital video is not the same as vlogging except maybe in the equipment used (but not in subject matter?)

The 'Digital Video Talk' forum is supposed to be about the "capture and processing of digital video". How would you describe the vlogging forum?

Thanks for the suggestion

 

[JohnNewman]

Current and new posts could be moved to the 'Digital Video Talk' forum but I think digital video is not the same as vlogging except maybe in the equipment used (but not in subject matter?)

The 'Digital Video Talk' forum is supposed to be about the "capture and processing of digital video". How would you describe the vlogging forum?
Thanks for the suggestion

Hi and thanks for the reply. I guess my (largely uninformed and non-expert) view is that digital video is more for the production of videos that don't involve the videographer talking straight to camera all the time and where the emphasis is on the scenery, event, or whatever as opposed to vlogging (video blogging) which seems to me to be all about the taker/videographer rather than the subject.

Of course, there is a crossover between the two but I guess the best example of vlogging are the incessant ramblings on YouTube (which does carry many other type of video).

The alternative to a new forum might be be for Moderators to move the threads to the Digital Video Talk forum. I think it's fair enough when a new model (like the Canon V1) is introduced that members can discuss the model and what it offers them and others but once it gets into reports of different video settings, then I would respectfully suggest the 'normal' forum is not the place. No criticism of the OP but maybe this and similar threads are an example.

But I do understand at this early stage of a new camera's release, it's difficult but the proposed new forum, once it's existence is known, would benefit users of like models from all brands.

Anyway, just my thoughts,

John

 

[Mako2011]

The alternative to a new forum might be be for Moderators to move the threads to the Digital Video Talk forum. I think it's fair enough when a new model (like the Canon V1) is introduced that members can discuss the model and what it offers them and others but once it gets into reports of different video settings, then I would respectfully suggest the 'normal' forum is not the place. No criticism of the OP but maybe this and similar threads are an example.

I see that as a thread that's appropriate in both the Digital Video Talk forum and the Canon PowerShot forum. Kind of dealers choice. OP is specifically speaking to the PowerShot V1specs so appropriate there and likely not one I'd move...but also appropriate in the Digital Video Talk forum so I'd not move it from there if it showed up. That said, he's really speaking to the PowerShot V1specs so most appropriate in the Canon PowerShot forum. Certainly not a "vlogging" topic.

Hope that helps explains my take on it.