Tag Archives: camera-wiki.org

Encyclopedia Photographica

Posted on March 25, 2012 by voxphoto

Many people in the world possess detailed, specialist information about one particular topic. Only a tiny few have total, encyclopedic knowledge about an entire field. And even those who do may have little interest in sharing that with others. The … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Camera-wiki.org!

Posted on February 7, 2012 by voxphoto

One year ago today, after weeks of feverish backstage activity, the site Camera-wiki.org went public! In earlier blog posts, we’ve covered some of the whys and hows behind our “fork” (and there are personal accounts here and here). But today we’re … Continue reading →

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Image Rights: Wikia versus Camera-wiki.org

Posted on February 7, 2012 by voxphoto

When creating a wiki about {ahem} photography and cameras, it’s simply vital to have good images to illustrate it. And when a photographer donates their work to such a project, it’s only fair to credit them correctly, and to respect … Continue reading →

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Wiki-Whatsits?

Posted on October 13, 2011 by voxphoto

When people talk about Camerapedia and Camera-wiki.org, there are several similar-sounding names which might be confused. Just for everyone’s handy reference, here is a quick refresher: wiki = a technology for collaborative authoring through a web-browser interface. Used by many … Continue reading →

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A 5-month Progress Report

Posted on June 25, 2011 by voxphoto

As you’ve probably heard by now, in January 2011 the domain Camerapedia.org was sold off to the ad-supported “wiki farm” Wikia. Most of the volunteers who had built Camerapedia collectively sputtered, “whoa, that’s not what we signed on for!” So … Continue reading →

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Pinhole!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by voxphoto

Sunday, April 24, 2011 is Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day. Each year, on the last Sunday in April, pinhole-photography enthusiasts break out their cameras and start making images. Then they select their best shots from that day to submit to the WPPD … Continue reading →

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A Six-Week Progress Report

Posted on March 5, 2011 by voxphoto

I’m writing this on a rainy Saturday morning, exactly six weeks from the date when Camera-wiki.org took its very first baby steps. The amount that has been accomplished in that brief time truly astonishes me. Amid a storm of confusion … Continue reading →

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