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Rick146 · 12-18-2014, 04:48 AM

Hello all,

New member and virgin DSLR user/owner. Just picked up a K-2000 with 1:1.7 50mm, 1:3.5-5.6 18-55 and 1:4-5.6 50-200 lenses, full size tripod, brand new Vivitar flash, small case and a 16GB card for $300.00.

Look forward to picking brains and locating equipment/lenses here!

Learning from the ground up. Need a good beginners DSLR photography book now.

Thanks,
Rick

Rimfiredude · 12-18-2014, 06:32 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome. What a deal. Did it fall off a truck in Jersey?

Rick146 · 12-19-2014, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by Rimfiredude

Welcome. What a deal. Did it fall off a truck in Jersey?

A friend getting rid of some old original equipment he had and doesn't use anymore. Got lucky it seems!

Dieterson · 12-19-2014, 03:09 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome :-)

That’s nice equipment you are starting with. Enjoy it and share some pictures with us!

Rick146 · 12-20-2014, 02:27 AM

Originally posted by Dieterson

Welcome :-)

That’s nice equipment you are starting with. Enjoy it and share some pictures with us!

Thanks, I didn't really know how good it was but had an idea that I was getting a good deal.

I will share some images soon. What forum would I do that in?

Still looking for some suggestions on a good DSLR for beginners book.

Dieterson · 12-20-2014, 04:36 AM

I can't really help you with a book, sorry. You can have a look at the articles section here, you find penty of stuff about cameras, photography and post-processing. If you are more comfortable with a book (I like books in general, but I can't help you in this case), post a question, people are friendly and helpful around here :-)

If you would like to post some images, you can do that here.

ZoeB · 12-20-2014, 04:49 AM

Welcome! The K-2000 is a good camera to start on

I just retired mine (first DSLR, had it for five years) for a K-3. I'm sure you'll enjoy it immensely. If you just want to show off your pictures, go to the Post Your photos section. If you'd like feedback and critiquing, check out the Photo Critique section.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-21-2014, 04:36 AM

Welcome, sounds like a decent deal, now you can get on with the taking pictures bit.

12-18-2014, 04:48 AM	#1
Rick146 New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 12	New Member Hello all, New member and virgin DSLR user/owner. Just picked up a K-2000 with 1:1.7 50mm, 1:3.5-5.6 18-55 and 1:4-5.6 50-200 lenses, full size tripod, brand new Vivitar flash, small case and a 16GB card for $300.00. Look forward to picking brains and locating equipment/lenses here! Learning from the ground up. Need a good beginners DSLR photography book now. Thanks, Rick

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Rick146 New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 12 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dieterson Welcome :-) That’s nice equipment you are starting with. Enjoy it and share some pictures with us! Thanks, I didn't really know how good it was but had an idea that I was getting a good deal. I will share some images soon. What forum would I do that in? Still looking for some suggestions on a good DSLR for beginners book.

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Dieterson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 211	I can't really help you with a book, sorry. You can have a look at the articles section here, you find penty of stuff about cameras, photography and post-processing. If you are more comfortable with a book (I like books in general, but I can't help you in this case), post a question, people are friendly and helpful around here :-) If you would like to post some images, you can do that here.

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ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	Welcome! The K-2000 is a good camera to start on I just retired mine (first DSLR, had it for five years) for a K-3. I'm sure you'll enjoy it immensely. If you just want to show off your pictures, go to the Post Your photos section. If you'd like feedback and critiquing, check out the Photo Critique section.

12-21-2014, 04:36 AM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,866	Welcome, sounds like a decent deal, now you can get on with the taking pictures bit.

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