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We also strongly suggest looking through the [[Help:Contents |Help pages]] and understanding how existing wiki pages are constructed before you make any significant changes.  
 
We also strongly suggest looking through the [[Help:Contents |Help pages]] and understanding how existing wiki pages are constructed before you make any significant changes.  
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[[User:Dinosaur123 | Dinosaur123]] has also provided [http://www16.atwiki.jp/saltysugar/pages/49.html instructions in Japanese (Camera-wikiの編集に参加する) for creating an account]
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| colspan=2 |<br />The [http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/6854733282/in/pool-camerawiki browser language preferences] for camera-wiki.org's visitors are 58.6% English (as of March, 2012); with the next most common language being German, at 3.6% percent. Articles for camera-wiki.org should be in the English language, with the exception of brief phrases in other languages which can help identify items or illuminate terminology used by manufacturers. Camera-wiki.org prefers to use the native spellings of proper names from other languages: See the [[Help:Markup_reference#Letters_for_German.2C_French.2C_and_Japanese|markup reference page]] on inserting accented characters.
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US conventions of spelling and usage are familiar to the greatest number of site visitors (''color'', ''gelatin'', ''aluminum'', etc.), and in starting new articles these are preferred. (In the case of markup "align" tags, the US spelling ''center'', rather than ''centre'', is mandatory.) When editing existing articles, maintain consistency with the spelling and usage which predominates.
 
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| colspan=2 |<br />For just about any camera made in the past 100 years, Camera-wiki.org is very likely to have a page for the manufacturer already. Check [[List of companies|this company list]] and [[Special:Search|search the wiki]] for all the possible name variations.
 
| colspan=2 |<br />For just about any camera made in the past 100 years, Camera-wiki.org is very likely to have a page for the manufacturer already. Check [[List of companies|this company list]] and [[Special:Search|search the wiki]] for all the possible name variations.
  
Frequently a page here for a camera maker will include lists of camera models ([[Minolta#Rangefinder, fixed lens|example]]). Links in blue are to pages that already exist (note: sometimes several model names link to a single page that discusses them all together). A link in red indicates a page title that someone thought ought to exist, but which doesn't yet. If you click a red link, an edit window opens saying "''You have followed a link to a page that does not exist yet. To create the page, start typing in the box below''." And that's what you do!
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Frequently a page here for a camera maker will include lists of camera models ([[Minolta#Rangefinder.2C_interchangeable_lens_.2835mm.29|example]]). Links in blue are to pages that already exist (note: sometimes several model names link to a single page that discusses them all together). A link in red indicates a page title that someone thought ought to exist, but which doesn't yet. If you click a red link, an edit window opens saying "''You have followed a link to a page that does not exist yet. To create the page, start typing in the box below''." And that's what you do!
  
 
If a camera in the list appears in black, or doesn't appear at all, there's one more step. On the right side of the page, aligned with the relevant subheading, there is a link <nowiki>"[edit]"</nowiki>. Click this and you can add changes to the camera list. (On pages with no subheads, just click the top tab on every page that says '''edit'''.)
 
If a camera in the list appears in black, or doesn't appear at all, there's one more step. On the right side of the page, aligned with the relevant subheading, there is a link <nowiki>"[edit]"</nowiki>. Click this and you can add changes to the camera list. (On pages with no subheads, just click the top tab on every page that says '''edit'''.)
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Photographs illustrating what different models look like are extremely useful to Camera-wiki.org. Our [http://www.flickr.com/groups/camerawiki/pool/ Flickr photo pool] was created as our central repository for wiki images. Any photographs of cameras or other useful illustrations are gratefully welcomed there.
 
Photographs illustrating what different models look like are extremely useful to Camera-wiki.org. Our [http://www.flickr.com/groups/camerawiki/pool/ Flickr photo pool] was created as our central repository for wiki images. Any photographs of cameras or other useful illustrations are gratefully welcomed there.
  
While the wiki text itself is licensed under "copyleft" ([[Camera-wiki.org:GNU Free Documentation License/default|GFDL 1.3]]), we wish to uphold photo copyrights and give credit to everyone who was kind enough to contribute images. Wherever possible, we encourage using our [[Template:Flickr image|Flickr image template]], filling in all its fields correctly. This appends an "image rights" link to every photo. We offer a help page on [[Help:Adding images|how to add photos to wiki articles]] using this template.
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While the wiki text itself is licensed under a "copyleft" license, the ([[Camera-wiki.org:GNU_Free_Documentation_License|GFDL 1.3]]), we wish to uphold photo copyrights and give credit to everyone who was kind enough to contribute images. Wherever possible, we encourage using our [[Template:Flickr image|Flickr image template]], filling in all its fields correctly. This appends an "image rights" link to every photo. We offer a help page on [[Help:Adding images|how to add photos to wiki articles]] using this template.
  
 
Because we rely on Flickr's bandwidth for hosting all our images, we must respect their [http://www.flickr.com/guidelines.gne terms of service], which require a click-through link back to the Flickr page where the image appears.
 
Because we rely on Flickr's bandwidth for hosting all our images, we must respect their [http://www.flickr.com/guidelines.gne terms of service], which require a click-through link back to the Flickr page where the image appears.
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Locating these two URLs is unfortunately a bit complicated. You may wish to start by looking at a [http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/5592885988/in/pool-camerawiki step-by-step tutorial]. (Eventually we hope to offer a more automated way of importing Flickr images.)  
 
Locating these two URLs is unfortunately a bit complicated. You may wish to start by looking at a [http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerawiki/5592885988/in/pool-camerawiki step-by-step tutorial]. (Eventually we hope to offer a more automated way of importing Flickr images.)  
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[[User:Dinosaur123 | Dinosaur123]] has also provided [http://www16.atwiki.jp/saltysugar/pages/49.html instructions in Japanese (Camera-wikiに画像を登録しよう) for adding images]
  
 
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  <nowiki>[[Category:Manufacturer]] [[Category:Camera type]] [[Category:Country)]] [[Category:Film size (if not 120, 35mm)]]</nowiki>
 
  <nowiki>[[Category:Manufacturer]] [[Category:Camera type]] [[Category:Country)]] [[Category:Film size (if not 120, 35mm)]]</nowiki>
  
If it is German or Japanese, or if one or more of the categories would otherwise have too high a "population", then more specific categories are used (for example <nowiki>"[Category:Japanese 6x6 viewfinder folding]"</nowiki>).
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If it is German or Japanese, or if one or more of the categories would otherwise have too high a "population", then more specific categories are used (for example <nowiki>"[[Category:Japanese 6x6 viewfinder folding]]"</nowiki>).
  
 
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In a few cases, the original contributor of a photo could not be contacted. There may also be cases where a photographer has had a change of heart, and no longer wishes us to use their images. And finally, remember that Camera-wiki.org is a volunteer effort. It's possible an inexperienced editor used one of your photos before reading our very clear [[Help:Adding_images|guidelines for adding images]].
 
In a few cases, the original contributor of a photo could not be contacted. There may also be cases where a photographer has had a change of heart, and no longer wishes us to use their images. And finally, remember that Camera-wiki.org is a volunteer effort. It's possible an inexperienced editor used one of your photos before reading our very clear [[Help:Adding_images|guidelines for adding images]].
  
In any of these cases, we will be happy to remove any image at  your request. If the photo originates from Flickr, you should contact any of the [http://www.flickr.com/groups_members_detail.gne?id=1618922@N23 pool admins] via Flickrmail for help. You can also start a topic on the wiki's [[Camera-wiki.org:Community discussions|Community discussions]] page and a wiki admin will follow up with you.
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In any of these cases, we will be happy to remove any image at  your request. If the photo originates from Flickr, you should contact any of our [https://www.flickr.com/groups/camerawiki/members/ Flickr group admins] via Flickrmail for help. You can also start a topic on the wiki's [[Camera-wiki.org:Community discussions|Community discussions]] page and a wiki admin will follow up with you.
  
 
Please be aware that your image may also appear in the pages of the commercially-hosted [http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Camerapedia Camerapedia.wikia.com]. We have no connection to them; and so cannot compel them to remove your images.  
 
Please be aware that your image may also appear in the pages of the commercially-hosted [http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Camerapedia Camerapedia.wikia.com]. We have no connection to them; and so cannot compel them to remove your images.  

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