K-5 in Australia?

bickrs · 03-11-2011, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Another good reason, my wife too may want to learn about photography one day and the k200d would be great for her, and yeah the Limited lenses will be off limits!

I can see the following scenerio unfolding in the future-

wife-"why are they called Limted lenses?"
me- "because they are Limited to my use only"

Perfect self justification for buying more of them!

kyteflyer · 03-11-2011, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

-Also serve as a back-up body, as it is a very reliable body and has never faulted on me.
-And for sentimental reasons.

These are also reasons for me to keep it. Especially the last. I have tended to keep my "first" of my camera collection (first film slr, first digital, first film camera etc) with few exceptions.

OK, removing all advertising for the K200. Didnt take much convincing, did I

bickrs · 03-11-2011, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by kyteflyer

.OK, removing all advertising for the K200. Didnt take much convincing, did I

Good on ya! TBH, I'm only upgrading because I want better low light IQ, focusing and DR and this may be the last chance I get to upgrade for a few years. I still have so much to learn, but feel the benefits of the K-5 will grant me a bigger resource to aid, gratify and further my own skills... plus I want one in silver!

secateurs · 03-11-2011, 04:06 PM

Do you think i'll get into WOMAD today with my K-5?

kyteflyer · 03-11-2011, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by secateurs

Do you think i'll get into WOMAD today with my K-5?

Good luck! Mind you, I think Pentaxians are the only ones who regard Pentax as pro gear so maybe.. Then again, whats WOMAD. I'm assuming some Adelaide event where the security guys will confiscate your gear if they think its professional stuff.

30v iPentax · 03-11-2011, 11:30 PM

Onko Pentax tehtaat viellä toiminnassa ja kamera toimitukset edelleen mahdollisia. Vai vaikuttaako Japani tsunam Pentax toimintaan.

secateurs · 03-12-2011, 03:59 PM

well i got in! There were plenty of other DSLR's around with better / longer lenses than mine (who weren't event photographers). But mine was the only Pentax i saw. There was most likely at least a couple of Pentax shooters there but i didn't see them.

**Ash** · 03-12-2011, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by kyteflyer

I'm assuming some Adelaide event where the security guys will confiscate your gear if they think its professional stuff.

Anyone who's anyone will know that Pentax is not pro gear.

kyteflyer · 03-12-2011, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Anyone who's anyone will know that Pentax is not pro gear.

OOps, sorry, I forgot :P

kyteflyer · 03-12-2011, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by secateurs

well i got in! There were plenty of other DSLR's around with better / longer lenses than mine (who weren't event photographers). But mine was the only Pentax i saw. There was most likely at least a couple of Pentax shooters there but i didn't see them.

And the shots? Wanna wanna see

secateurs · 03-12-2011, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by kyteflyer

And the shots? Wanna wanna see

I may post some later... But not sure when that will be. Bit if a busy time for me at the moment.

TOUGEFC · 03-13-2011, 11:07 PM

Well i rang up DCW Brisbane today to make sure that they have them in stock.
They currently have 9 in store, and one has been put aside for me.
Roll on Saturday!

secateurs · 03-14-2011, 02:42 AM

Originally posted by kyteflyer

And the shots? Wanna wanna see

Managed to process a couple:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/136694-people-womadelaid...ml#post1426454

kyteflyer · 03-14-2011, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by secateurs

Managed to process a couple:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/136694-people-womadelaid...ml#post1426454

Ahhhh...excellent. Looked like a lot of fun (and the drummers were really having at it!) Must have been a fabulous event, and the shots are fantastic.

kyteflyer · 03-14-2011, 11:02 PM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

Well i rang up DCW Brisbane today to make sure that they have them in stock.
They currently have 9 in store, and one has been put aside for me.
Roll on Saturday!

OOOOOHHHHH, that close? Can't wait to see what you do with it

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Nature Australia	Nete	Post Your Photos!	1	10-08-2010 11:03 PM
Hello from Australia	choet	Welcomes and Introductions	4	11-20-2009 01:58 PM
Hi from Australia	mike_perth	Welcomes and Introductions	1	11-08-2009 08:07 PM
Hello from Australia	Hobojangles	Welcomes and Introductions	7	08-23-2009 04:34 PM
From Australia	comet4	Welcomes and Introductions	2	08-27-2008 06:39 AM

03-11-2011, 05:39 AM	#616
bickrs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 327	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Another good reason, my wife too may want to learn about photography one day and the k200d would be great for her, and yeah the Limited lenses will be off limits! I can see the following scenerio unfolding in the future- wife-"why are they called Limted lenses?" me- "because they are Limited to my use only" Perfect self justification for buying more of them!

03-11-2011, 12:10 PM	#617
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by TOUGEFC -Also serve as a back-up body, as it is a very reliable body and has never faulted on me. -And for sentimental reasons. These are also reasons for me to keep it. Especially the last. I have tended to keep my "first" of my camera collection (first film slr, first digital, first film camera etc) with few exceptions. OK, removing all advertising for the K200. Didnt take much convincing, did I

03-11-2011, 01:53 PM	#618
bickrs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 327	Originally posted by kyteflyer .OK, removing all advertising for the K200. Didnt take much convincing, did I Good on ya! TBH, I'm only upgrading because I want better low light IQ, focusing and DR and this may be the last chance I get to upgrade for a few years. I still have so much to learn, but feel the benefits of the K-5 will grant me a bigger resource to aid, gratify and further my own skills... plus I want one in silver!

03-11-2011, 04:06 PM	#619
secateurs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 250	Do you think i'll get into WOMAD today with my K-5?

03-11-2011, 09:31 PM	#620
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by secateurs Do you think i'll get into WOMAD today with my K-5? Good luck! Mind you, I think Pentaxians are the only ones who regard Pentax as pro gear so maybe.. Then again, whats WOMAD. I'm assuming some Adelaide event where the security guys will confiscate your gear if they think its professional stuff.

03-11-2011, 11:30 PM	#621
30v iPentax Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Suomi , Finland Posts: 368	Onko Pentax tehtaat viellä toiminnassa ja kamera toimitukset edelleen mahdollisia. Vai vaikuttaako Japani tsunam Pentax toimintaan.

03-12-2011, 03:59 PM	#622
secateurs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 250	well i got in! There were plenty of other DSLR's around with better / longer lenses than mine (who weren't event photographers). But mine was the only Pentax i saw. There was most likely at least a couple of Pentax shooters there but i didn't see them.

03-12-2011, 05:13 PM	#623
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Originally posted by kyteflyer I'm assuming some Adelaide event where the security guys will confiscate your gear if they think its professional stuff. Anyone who's anyone will know that Pentax is not pro gear.

03-12-2011, 06:40 PM	#624
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by Ash Anyone who's anyone will know that Pentax is not pro gear. OOps, sorry, I forgot :P

03-12-2011, 06:41 PM	#625
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by secateurs well i got in! There were plenty of other DSLR's around with better / longer lenses than mine (who weren't event photographers). But mine was the only Pentax i saw. There was most likely at least a couple of Pentax shooters there but i didn't see them. And the shots? Wanna wanna see

03-12-2011, 08:28 PM	#626
secateurs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 250	Originally posted by kyteflyer And the shots? Wanna wanna see I may post some later... But not sure when that will be. Bit if a busy time for me at the moment.

03-13-2011, 11:07 PM	#627
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Well i rang up DCW Brisbane today to make sure that they have them in stock. They currently have 9 in store, and one has been put aside for me. Roll on Saturday!

03-14-2011, 02:42 AM	#628
secateurs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Adelaide, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 250	Originally posted by kyteflyer And the shots? Wanna wanna see Managed to process a couple: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/136694-people-womadelaid...ml#post1426454

03-14-2011, 11:01 PM	#629
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by secateurs Managed to process a couple: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/136694-people-womadelaid...ml#post1426454 Ahhhh...excellent. Looked like a lot of fun (and the drummers were really having at it!) Must have been a fabulous event, and the shots are fantastic.

03-14-2011, 11:02 PM	#630
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by TOUGEFC Well i rang up DCW Brisbane today to make sure that they have them in stock. They currently have 9 in store, and one has been put aside for me. Roll on Saturday! OOOOOHHHHH, that close? Can't wait to see what you do with it