Searching the forums using Boolean operators

nikhilnh · 21st of January 2012 (Sat)

Is it possible to use boolean operators in a search?. For ex: if I want to search for 135mm f2 L lens in the sale forum, is there some way to search for 135mm OR "135 mm" or 135L. The reason being that some sellers might list 135mm f2 L lens as 135L and some as 135 mm etc.

Currently if I search for 135 it finds only the threads which have 135 by itself, it doesn't list the threads which have 135mm or 135L.

Jon · 21st of January 2012 (Sat)

Google Advanced Search, with http://photography-on-the.net as the domain to search within gives you additional capabilities. If you can't find it that way, I'm not sure that any search engine is fine-grained enough for your needs.

21st of January 2012 (Sat)	#1
nikhilnh Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 384 IMAGE EDITING OK	Searching the forums using Boolean operators Is it possible to use boolean operators in a search?. For ex: if I want to search for 135mm f2 L lens in the sale forum, is there some way to search for 135mm OR "135 mm" or 135L. The reason being that some sellers might list 135mm f2 L lens as 135L and some as 135 mm etc. Currently if I search for 135 it finds only the threads which have 135 by itself, it doesn't list the threads which have 135mm or 135L. __________________ FLICKR [ Feedback]

21st of January 2012 (Sat)	#2
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,148	Re: Searching the forums using Boolean operators Google Advanced Search, with http://photography-on-the.net as the domain to search within gives you additional capabilities. If you can't find it that way, I'm not sure that any search engine is fine-grained enough for your needs. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

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