Canon User Club Poll

[Ryguyinlj]

to tell you the truth, I havn't figured out a just numbering system yet. If it was by inquiries that would make me #1. I'm not sure if I deserve it. One one hand, I did organize this topic and poll, but on the other hand there are many people on here that have shot with canon for longer than I have.

[92135011]

very simple non-bias way

number of posts so far.
biggest contributers to this forum gets first place

[92135011]

condition is that your top shooter must be a Canon.
Lens or Body OK. Flashes, straps, shutter release and other accessories are NOT counted as meeting this expectation.

[almo]

Why even bother with numbers? You are a clan, no? Elect a chiefton and act as a clan. Just because the nikons have numbers doesn't mean you have to.

almo

[Photo-John]

Where do I get my official kilt?

[opus]

shoot, I was away this weekend and missed the poll.

Oh well, probably a good thing because I couldn't decide. SO, looks like I am a Clan o'Canon member.

[Dzerzhinski46]

Why even bother with numbers? You are a clan, no? Elect a chiefton and act as a clan. Just because the nikons have numbers doesn't mean you have to.

almo

almo is right. We don't need to do numbers. I think it would be more fun if we just had O'Canon as a last name attached to our screen names. Like ________ O'Canon (insert screename or other name you wish to be in the blank space). That would save us from arguing about which number we are. This way, there is no No. 1. It might be nice to have a clan chief though. Just some thoughts on the matter.

Dzerzhinski

[Liz]

Great idea......I think this is a lot more simple.

Liz

almo is right. We don't need to do numbers. I think it would be more fun if we just had O'Canon as a last name attached to our screen names. Like ________ O'Canon (insert screename or other name you wish to be in the blank space). That would save us from arguing about which number we are. This way, there is no No. 1. It might be nice to have a clan chief though. Just some thoughts on the matter.

Dzerzhinski

[schrackman]

Kudos to Jane for coming up with the name! Aye, lassie, we be a fine crop o' photoggies.

Ray O'Canon

[Ryguyinlj]

I agree. I don't think we should have numbers. Unlike the strictly heirarchal Nikon Samurai, each member of our clan is equal in standing unless he or she is nominated to a higher standing by their peers in the clan.

a cheiftan is not such a bad idea. We should have a vote on that too. Whoever wants to become a cheiftan please say so. We will figure out candidates and have an election.

Requirements for the clan:
Your main shooter must be a canon. Other than that we are pretty leniant.

Here's another idea:
For right now I think its a good idea to keep it open, but after a certain time period I think we should make it less open and require someone to nominate a new member and have an initiation process (i.e. sharing some pictures as a way to get to know the nominee )

[opus]

I agree. I don't think we should have numbers. Unlike the strictly heirarchal Nikon Samurai, each member of our clan is equal in standing unless he or she is nominated to a higher standing by their peers in the clan.

a cheiftan is not such a bad idea. We should have a vote on that too. Whoever wants to become a cheiftan please say so. We will figure out candidates and have an election.

Requirements for the clan:
Your main shooter must be a canon. Other than that we are pretty leniant.

Here's another idea:
For right now I think its a good idea to keep it open, but after a certain time period I think we should make it less open and require someone to nominate a new member and have an initiation process (i.e. sharing some pictures as a way to get to know the nominee )

I disagree on the nomination/initiation thing. Let's keep it friendly! If I was a new user wanting to fit in, I would be SO scared away by something like that. And another thing, what would happen if someone new just decided to stick the clan thing into their signature, not knowing there were "requirements"? Would we call them on it? Run them off? I don't think so.

If someone uses Canon, they should automatically be in the group. Period. The "initiation" happened when they paid their money for the camera.


Another question: what the heck would be the job of a "chieftan"? I'm not seein' the need. As a canon user, I don't want someone telling me what to do. And as a person, I would not volunteer for the extra work. And what happens if our "chieftan" disappears for awhile?

My vote is to keep it fun, leave it a siggy thing, and not complicate things by taking it too far.

[mjs1973]

Well said Kellybean O'Canon! The more you add to it, the less spontanious and fun it becomes.

[schrackman]

We all be chieftans, or leprechauns, or whatever we like! We're the Clan O'Canon, it is the clan that speaks! LOL

Ray O'Canon

[paulnj]

no #'s and no chief either. This is for FUN !

BUY any Canon and your in sounds about right to me too.

I will volunteer to be the treasurer though ;)

[Seb]

Folks, this whole O'Canon thing and your logo are seriously clever! Who came up with the logo idea??? Perhaps it's time for me to replace my D70 for the IDs MK2 ;)

Seb

[92135011]

Ok buddy ANYONE would take the 1D over the D70 any day.
They are on 2 different levels!

[Seb]

Ok buddy ANYONE would take the 1D over the D70 any day.
They are on 2 different levels!

Man, that was actually a joke. I am aware that their are several reasons why the 1Ds MK2 is 10 time pricier than my D70...

Seb

[Seb]

Ok buddy ANYONE would take the 1D over the D70 any day.
They are on 2 different levels!

Anyway, the thing is that my D70 is mine, so it holds serious value. Who wouldn't have my D70???? C'mon, you know you want it!

Seb

[92135011]

Anyway, the thing is that my D70 is mine, so it holds serious value. Who wouldn't have my D70???? C'mon, you know you want it!

Seb

Man...you are right...Ok you want my 1D for your D70?

[paulnj]

I will trade you MY 1D for your 1D, but nothing nikon below a 1DX ;) Though the D70 is a nice camera, I have no use for it in my style(but one for $400 I can fit in )

[schrackman]

De nada, folks. Like I said, I just threw this one together. I can actually put some effort into it and make a similar but nicer one if you all like. Me and my Illustrator 10 program are at your command.

Ray O'Canon

[Photo-John]

schrackman-
I like the "colors" just fine, as-is. What I really want, is to see what the Nikon faithful will come up with in retaliation.

And what about the Pentax, Olympus, Fuji, Konica Minolta, Contax, and Leica users. Where's your pride, photographers! Step up and proclaim your alliance.

In a nice way, of course. ;)

[Dzerzhinski46]

schrackman-
I like the "colors" just fine, as-is. What I really want, is to see what the Nikon faithful will come up with in retaliation.

And what about the Pentax, Olympus, Fuji, Konica Minolta, Contax, and Leica users. Where's your pride, photographers! Step up and proclaim your alliance.

In a nice way, of course. ;)

I think the logo is fine Ray. It has a nice non-Nikon feel about it. I can't wait to see what they do with this one!

As for those other camera users, step out guys!! Actually I think that Leica users would be the most creative in this department. I mean after all, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Co.? The Leica Luminaries. It has a certian ring about it. They are after all, older and wiser than us Canon and Nikon users. Go for it!

Dzerzhinski O'Canon

[opus]

in the spirit of keeping this fun, I see no reason for you to go to any more work.

[92135011]

I think the logo is fine Ray. It has a nice non-Nikon feel about it. I can't wait to see what they do with this one!

As for those other camera users, step out guys!! Actually I think that Leica users would be the most creative in this department. I mean after all, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Co.? The Leica Luminaries. It has a certian ring about it. They are after all, older and wiser than us Canon and Nikon users. Go for it!

Dzerzhinski O'Canon

Creative? nope.
Older? probably not
wiser? definately not