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Re: [OM] OM Guide: We Need an Editor First!

Subject: Re: [OM] OM Guide: We Need an Editor First!
From: T.Clausen@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 16:08:42 +0200 (CEST)
On Thu, 12 Apr 2001, John Pendley wrote:

> Hi Kelton,
> I think an interesting topic to cover in the proposed "Technique" section
> would be the various ways of using the spot metering capabilities of the
> 3-4x.  Several questions have been asked on this subject, and there seem to
> be several approaches that have been suggested.  It is certainly a unique
> feature and a prime selling point.

Not to mention the uniqueness of the OM2s/p (promoting my own horse at
any chance). Maybe a general spot metering chapter, with sections
detailing the uniqueness of the two different systems proposed by
Olympus? I dunno. Maybe this should go in the "Technique" section...?

> On another subject, I'd have no idea how to edit such a project, but I have
> extensive experience as a proofreader.  I wouldn't want to tackle the whole
> thing by myself, but I wouldn't mind being one of several.  It's early for
> this kind of decision, I know.  Just thought I'd mention it.

Whoever is keeping track of things - Kelton was that you? - sign up this
gentleman ;)

If someone decides to realize this thing, let me know. I too would be
happy to contribute in whatever way I can.

--thomas

> JohnP
> 
> > ><< Any volunteers for other areas?  >>
> > >
> > >Please, please, the chapter about 50mm lens variations!!!  :-)
> > >
> > >Serious, I could provide a price guide as part of the book.  At the risk
> > >of putting the cart way before the horse, you can keep a book title in
> > >ciculation for much longer by doing periodic editions. We can't count on
> > >Olympus providing any new equipment to justify a new edition, so
> > >annually or semi-annually updating a price guide would help sell books
> > >to those who had already bought one. It would also give authors a chance
> > >to polish their previous efforts, esp. if new information comes to
> > >light. Not to mention it draws in the collectable resellers who don't
> > >necessarily have a passion for Olympus, but need to identify stuff and
> > >know what it is worth, much less have some basic information available
> > >to describe what they have.
> > >
> > >Gary Reese
> > >Las Vegas, NV
> >
> > This is a fantastic idea. Maybe it is time to put a horse in front of
> > this cart. I'm talking about someone who can take the next step into
> > investigating the feasibility of an OM guide project -- contacting
> > publishers about the idea, engaging in some research, assembling an
> > editorial board, determining a way to match topics with chapter authors,
> > locating the most authoritative authors for a particular topic,
> > soliciting photographs, directing layout, etcetera. I realize this is all
> > exploratory, at this point, but I think the next thing we need is an
> > editor who can give this project a shape. The book will need a "central
> > nervous system" before all else.
> >
> > Much as this project excites me, I don't believe I have the in-depth
> > knowledge or experience to lead it (although I'd be pleased to serve on
> > the editorial board). On the other hand, I doubt few people would
> > question the depth of Gary's OM knowledge or his devotion to the OM
> > community. If I recall past conversations correctly, Reese has managed
> > "virtual" projects like this before, where there was a need to pull
> > together diverse information from members who were separated
> > geographically, and get the information assembled, edited, and published.
> > That experience certainly recommends Reese for the position. In addition,
> > I think that a lot of folks would purchase the guide to obtain Gary's
> > extensive price guide alone (or perhaps the price information in
> > combination with Gary's SQF tables), making that chapter critical to both
> > initial and subsequent sales. Plus, unlike many of us who have a "hobby"
> > orientation to the OM, this is Reese's business, and the value of having
> > an experienced professional at the helm shouldn't be underestimated.
> >
> > Gary, if you're reading this, I don't mean to be "volunteering" you
> > (well, yes I do, but I feel bad about it), and I don't mean to be
> > applying undue pressure, but if you have an interest in the project, may
> > I ask, on behalf of the list, that you at least consider the position of
> > editor of this project? This doesn't mean that the rest of us will not
> > shoulder our share of the burden--we'll support you with chapters,
> > photos, you name it--but I believe this project will need a good,
> > knowledgeable, and experienced editor to get it to the next stage, and I
> > think you're the man. I'll bet everyone else thinks so, too.
> >
> > In the meantime, I've been thinking about topic divisions for the book
> > and reviewing my other photo guides. (While it might be premature to be
> > "volunteering" authors at this point, we should at least be thinking
> > about topics, yes?) A lot of the topic divisions are obvious. But perhaps
> > the whole list could think about this for a bit. I've put together an
> > amalgam of the topic headings I've found in other guides, modified them a
> > bit for OM, and listed them below. What other topics should or could
> > there be? What's missing?
> >
> > Potential Content:
> >
> > Camera bodies
> >    Intro - what's available
> >   OM Achievements & landmarks
> >    How the cameras work
> >    Evolution
> >   Variations
> > Accessories
> >    Motors, Winders & Backs
> >    Viewfinder (screens, varimagni)
> >    Flash
> >    Cases
> > Lenses
> >    General
> >       Glass types
> >       Coatings
> >       Variations
> >    Wide Angle
> >    Normal
> >    Telephoto
> >    Macro
> >    Hoods & Accessories
> >    Filters
> > Technique
> >   Macro & Macro Flash
> >    Astrophotography
> >    Available Light (Thinking about the OM-2 here)
> >    Other
> > Care & Maintenance
> >    Basic OM Instructions
> >    Troubleshooting
> >    Storage
> > Using OM
> >    The OM Way
> >    The OM Community
> >    Traveling with OM
> >    Photo Examples
> > Collecting OM
> >    Hunting
> >    Price
> >    Condition
> > Appendices
> >    Tables
> >    Resources
> >
> > Fun to think about, isn't it?
> >
> >
> > -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Kelton Rhoads, PhD
> > Los Angeles, CA
> > krho@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >
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  Civilingeniør i Datateknik (cand.polyt)
  M.Sc in Computer Engineering

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