Hello from the Southeast US

Peterman · 08-27-2016, 08:36 PM

Hello Pentax Forums! I'm new to DSLR photography, but have dabbled in amateur photography for the last 40 years or so.

I learned to shoot with my father's Minolta SR-T 101 35mm SLR kit, which I carried on several backpacking trips in the 1970's. Began developing and printing B&W while in High School. Purchased a Pentax Program Plus and took a few Photography classes while in college, under one of Ansel Adam's former students. Unfortunately, I had to give up the darkroom when I entered the work force. Gave up film photography altogether when the electronics on the Program Plus died. I was never satisfied with commercial film prints, and figured SLR's with digital sensors would be coming soon...so I waited. In the meanwhile, suffered through years of mediocre results with point and shoot digicams.

Last November I purchased a K-3 II after months of research and deliberation. I came across Pentax Forums during that process, and found many helpful opinions here. I hope to continue to learn and grow artistically, and to be able to share ideas and experiences with others who are passionate about photography.

Peter

mee · 08-27-2016, 09:16 PM

Welcome! There is a lot to learn but also maybe a lot to share too.

You definitely have a nice camera to get into the DSLR fray. Careful about it though.. next step is lenses... and flashes.. and accessories.. tripod.. filters.. software. haha

Peterman · 08-27-2016, 09:29 PM

Not to mention the eventual "second" camera body, the K-1

. Thanks for the welcome!

Unregistered User 8 · 08-27-2016, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by Peterman

but have dabbled in amateur photography for the last 40 years or so.

Hi Peter/ Welcome to the Pentax forums. I bet you have picked up a few tricks in those 40 years !!!

Hope to see some of your photographs soon, and good to have you here.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-28-2016, 12:57 AM

Welcome to the forum, enjoy all that you find here.

**Jacquot** · 08-28-2016, 03:04 AM

Welcome Peter, and impressive launch into serious digital. Former Tennessean here, and K-3 user--love it. Looking forward to seeing more of you on the Forum!

**robgski** · 08-28-2016, 09:19 AM

Welcome! Your part of the US offers a lot of great subjects to photograph, I look forward to seeing your pictures. When I discovered PF I joined the Single In group, and it encouraged me to get used to my equipment and try new ideas, and I met a lot of great people and learned a lot from them.

08-27-2016, 08:36 PM	#1
Peterman Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: South Carolina Posts: 54	Hello from the Southeast US Hello Pentax Forums! I'm new to DSLR photography, but have dabbled in amateur photography for the last 40 years or so. I learned to shoot with my father's Minolta SR-T 101 35mm SLR kit, which I carried on several backpacking trips in the 1970's. Began developing and printing B&W while in High School. Purchased a Pentax Program Plus and took a few Photography classes while in college, under one of Ansel Adam's former students. Unfortunately, I had to give up the darkroom when I entered the work force. Gave up film photography altogether when the electronics on the Program Plus died. I was never satisfied with commercial film prints, and figured SLR's with digital sensors would be coming soon...so I waited. In the meanwhile, suffered through years of mediocre results with point and shoot digicams. Last November I purchased a K-3 II after months of research and deliberation. I came across Pentax Forums during that process, and found many helpful opinions here. I hope to continue to learn and grow artistically, and to be able to share ideas and experiences with others who are passionate about photography. Peter

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mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Welcome! There is a lot to learn but also maybe a lot to share too. You definitely have a nice camera to get into the DSLR fray. Careful about it though.. next step is lenses... and flashes.. and accessories.. tripod.. filters.. software. haha

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Peterman Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: South Carolina Posts: 54 Original Poster	Not to mention the eventual "second" camera body, the K-1 . Thanks for the welcome!

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Peterman but have dabbled in amateur photography for the last 40 years or so. Hi Peter/ Welcome to the Pentax forums. I bet you have picked up a few tricks in those 40 years !!! Hope to see some of your photographs soon, and good to have you here.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818	Welcome to the forum, enjoy all that you find here.

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Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Welcome Peter, and impressive launch into serious digital. Former Tennessean here, and K-3 user--love it. Looking forward to seeing more of you on the Forum!

08-28-2016, 09:19 AM	#7
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,797	Welcome! Your part of the US offers a lot of great subjects to photograph, I look forward to seeing your pictures. When I discovered PF I joined the Single In group, and it encouraged me to get used to my equipment and try new ideas, and I met a lot of great people and learned a lot from them.