A New Pentax Forums member

ppekala · 09-04-2015, 11:17 AM

Hello, I would like to introduce myself.
From Poland, now living in the south of Norway.

I picked up this hobby not so long ago really. Had been taking photos before too but without knowing what I was doing, just shot in auto mode first, later got interested in thematic modes like portret, sport, macro, landscape and got interested what were the settings on these modes. Now I have full understanding how things like aperture, shutter speed and ISO relate to each other and how they influence the final result. So I am good to go now I think!

Before shot with some ancient 2 megapixel Canon camera, a few years ago Canon camera broke, so I went ahead and bought Olympus E-420, picked up some knowledge with it about techique, aperture, speed, ISO. Then camera got stolen at Norwegian airport, so I read a little what was available and picked up Pentax K5IIs, with kit lens and 35 macro Limited, later bought Pentax 55-300 as well. I am very happy with K5 as I can control all I want with dials and buttons on the body without diving into menus.

I am hoping to improve on photography reading posts of the more experienced members and seeing their photography.

Pawel

**TER-OR** · 09-04-2015, 11:26 AM

Welcome aboard! Have fun!

**Kerrowdown** · 09-04-2015, 12:23 PM

Welcome, enjoy all that you find here.

Lev · 09-04-2015, 12:45 PM

Welcome and congrats!

Jean Poitiers · 09-05-2015, 12:55 PM

Bonjour from France, Pawel ... hope to see some images soon ! Salut, J

**From1980** · 09-06-2015, 03:15 PM

You certainly have fine equipment to start your Pentax experience. Welcome.

09-04-2015, 11:17 AM	#1
ppekala New Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 9	A New Pentax Forums member Hello, I would like to introduce myself. From Poland, now living in the south of Norway. I picked up this hobby not so long ago really. Had been taking photos before too but without knowing what I was doing, just shot in auto mode first, later got interested in thematic modes like portret, sport, macro, landscape and got interested what were the settings on these modes. Now I have full understanding how things like aperture, shutter speed and ISO relate to each other and how they influence the final result. So I am good to go now I think! Before shot with some ancient 2 megapixel Canon camera, a few years ago Canon camera broke, so I went ahead and bought Olympus E-420, picked up some knowledge with it about techique, aperture, speed, ISO. Then camera got stolen at Norwegian airport, so I read a little what was available and picked up Pentax K5IIs, with kit lens and 35 macro Limited, later bought Pentax 55-300 as well. I am very happy with K5 as I can control all I want with dials and buttons on the body without diving into menus. I am hoping to improve on photography reading posts of the more experienced members and seeing their photography. Pawel

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From1980 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex, Ontario Posts: 682	You certainly have fine equipment to start your Pentax experience. Welcome.