More repair posts on PHOTRIO? Please provide feedback.

[Andreas Thaler]

I'm currently looking through my previous posts and considering whether and how I want to continue here after the summer break.

I still have plenty of topics on electronic SLRs and photographic equipment from the 1980s.
But I'm also very interested in the electronic Canon A series, namely the Canon AE-1, AE-1P, AV, and A-1, which partly justifies an expansion to the 1970s.

I'm motivated, but would like to gauge interest here.

Even though the views (including external accesses) are encouraging, I don't want to overlook my readers. And discussions on my topics also help me to continue learning and get ideas for contributions.

I therefore ask you to participate in the survey here.

Thank you.

 

[Don_ih]

would like to gauge interest here

Interest is likely greater than what is apparent. Keep in mind that, if you detail repairs here now, those details are available in the future. I think there is a lot of value in your posts.

 

[koraks]

Interest is likely greater than what is apparent. Keep in mind that, if you detail repairs here now, those details are available in the future. I think there is a lot of value in your posts.

Well said.
I'd also add: if you feel compelled to write, then write. Regardless of what the rest of the world says or doesn't say about it.

 

[Don_ih]

if you feel compelled to write, then write.

Yes. At the very least, it can serve as a journal of your work for yourself.

 

[Ian C]

Your articles are a unique and valuable resource. The more details, the better. If collected, edited, and well-organized, it could be made into a successful book.

 

[mshchem]

If someone is interested in attempting any sort of repair this information is very important. Even if someone like me is probably not going to attempt a complicated electronic repair, maybe just seeing how to get the base plate off etc can be very helpful.

This site has a lot of viewers.

 

[grahamp]

I have no particular interest in Canon A series 35mm cameras - BUT, I do appreciate the insights into how the equipment is built and their repair. While I may never need the specific information, the principles and process of the repair goes to inform my own approach to my own projects. I hope I am never too old to learn.

 

[AnselMortensen]

I read most, if not all, of your repair posts and find them to be an excellent resource.
I will probably never attempt repairs at the level you are doing, but it is encouraging to know that such information is being made available.
Thank you!

 

[4season]

This might have particular value if edited into camera-specific repair guides or collections of similar models, possibly as print-on-demand publications.

But *what* you choose to repair matters too! It's possible that you will help to popularize cameras like the Canon T90, but there are no guarantees. Canon AE-1 and related Canon models ought to be a more popular choice.

 

[Truzi]

Just because I haven't used your information doesn't mean stop. By all means, keep going.

Years ago I bought a service manual for my Grandfather's Sears KS2 (Ricoh XR7). I have never used. I'm happy I've not needed to use the manual, but even more happy that I have it.

Perhaps, in the future, I will have equipment you cover and will look up your resources. Perhaps not. It's nice to know the information is posted and available. Either way, it is valuable. Even if I never have reason to view it, someone will, and that's what is important.

I have read a few of your guides, but quickly realized they are not pertinent to me at this point in time. That's not bad, just not applicable for me. Your tutorials are very good, but not on anything related to what I need to do, so I don't really leave any feedback. I imagine many act similarly.

Also, those types of posts do not really invite much in the way of feedback - they are not meant to. They are more like manuals, which by their nature are not interactive.

Lack of feedback does not mean disinterest.

 

[Minolta93]

I read your threads but don't comment very often. I don't recall if you've done one with the Minolta X-570 but that is one I am interested in. Despite my interest I haven't tried any repairs yet because I think it'll be a difficult diagnosis and repair, and I don't have the right tools yet. (I have a working X-570 except it won't fire an external flash, so I need to figure out what the cause is and the official service manual wasn't very helpful. Maybe the SPT journals have something useful).

 

[bernard_L]

Very good reports. But I’m more into mechanical cameras of pre-1975 (approx) era.

 

[Dan Daniel]

I've posted minor repair reports and had little response. Which I take to mean that no one needed that particular 'lesson,' that's all.

All of these kinds of records and reports and lessons have importance, I think. Both specific to that model, and in general illustration of principles, engineering, etc.

I'd keep going if you are up for it. It will be helpful.

I'd also think about a more structured way to present these reports? I don't know if this site is the place to do it. Maybe there is a repair web site that would give you a place? It's be great if your audience was wider. Not because there are hundreds waiting to do what you do, but because that one person needing that one photo might not find you here.