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nsolarz · 07-08-2011, 02:22 PM

Well everyone, i am officially a Pentaxian! just ordered my k-5 and an 18-135 lens. /me crosses fingers for a healthy camera on arrival! So any tips/tricks for the new SLR user?

JeffJS · 07-08-2011, 02:32 PM

Welcome to the Club!

Download and browse the manual so you have a clue of where to get started. Put the lens on the camera, charge the battery, put the card in, turn on the camera, go through the startup setup, and go take some photos. Worry about the rest when there's a need to.

Enjoy your new camera.

RonHendriks1966 · 07-08-2011, 02:36 PM

Read a lot while your battery takes full 6 hours to charge

**luftfluss** · 07-08-2011, 02:46 PM

Hard drive space. Make sure you have lots of it.

And a dedicated external hard drive for backups.

adpo · 07-08-2011, 02:57 PM

once you read the manual, shoot manual everything (cept maybe focus)

Mike.P® · 07-08-2011, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by nsolarz

So any tips/tricks for the new SLR user?

Yup, think of better titles for your threads.

nsolarz · 07-08-2011, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Yup, think of better titles for your threads.

Caught your attention though, didn't it

gabriel_bc · 07-08-2011, 03:41 PM

and lo, verily it was very good.

welcome aboard!

RyanW · 07-08-2011, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by nsolarz

Caught your attention though, didn't it

Welcome and enjoy the camera.

The title was no worse than

"finally pulled the trigger"
"pulled the trigger"
"it's on it's way"
"incoming"
"new baby"
...and a host of others I've seen on the internet.

nsolarz · 07-08-2011, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by RyanW

Welcome and enjoy the camera.

The title was no worse than

"finally pulled the trigger"
"pulled the trigger"
"it's on it's way"
"incoming"
"new baby"
...and a host of others I've seen on the internet.

I was trying to be a little more creative

Rupert · 07-08-2011, 07:43 PM

Congratulations! Great camera, prepare to be amazed!

The title...no worse than some jerk that posts "Warning: Naked Girlies" and you open it up only to find a damn naked Squirrel....somebody should get that guy....

Best Regards & enjoy!

**Ash** · 07-08-2011, 08:25 PM

Welcome and hope you enjoy the forum and your new camera.
Read your manual and check out the articles section of this forum for more specific information about what you're after.

starstuff · 07-08-2011, 09:48 PM

You're gonna love it. And I've just fallen in love with TAV mode: Who knew there could be such a thing!?

**apisto** · 07-09-2011, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

The title...no worse than some jerk that posts "Warning: Naked Girlies" and you open it up only to find a damn naked Squirrel....somebody should get that guy....

I mean really! What does this joker think the internet is for, anyway!

nsolarz · 07-13-2011, 05:22 PM

And it has arrived! i am happy to report of great success, with no obvious malfunctions. was a spec o' dust on the sensor, but that cleared off with the camera self-cleaning.

07-08-2011, 02:22 PM	#1
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JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Welcome to the Club! Download and browse the manual so you have a clue of where to get started. Put the lens on the camera, charge the battery, put the card in, turn on the camera, go through the startup setup, and go take some photos. Worry about the rest when there's a need to. Enjoy your new camera.

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RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Read a lot while your battery takes full 6 hours to charge

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luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	Hard drive space. Make sure you have lots of it. And a dedicated external hard drive for backups.

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adpo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 888	once you read the manual, shoot manual everything (cept maybe focus)

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Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by nsolarz So any tips/tricks for the new SLR user? Yup, think of better titles for your threads.

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nsolarz Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 39 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mike.P® Yup, think of better titles for your threads. Caught your attention though, didn't it

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gabriel_bc Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Langley, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 550	and lo, verily it was very good. welcome aboard!

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RyanW Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 583	Originally posted by nsolarz Caught your attention though, didn't it Welcome and enjoy the camera. The title was no worse than "finally pulled the trigger" "pulled the trigger" "it's on it's way" "incoming" "new baby" ...and a host of others I've seen on the internet.

07-08-2011, 06:04 PM	#10
nsolarz Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 39 Original Poster	Originally posted by RyanW Welcome and enjoy the camera. The title was no worse than "finally pulled the trigger" "pulled the trigger" "it's on it's way" "incoming" "new baby" ...and a host of others I've seen on the internet. I was trying to be a little more creative

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Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Congratulations! Great camera, prepare to be amazed! The title...no worse than some jerk that posts "Warning: Naked Girlies" and you open it up only to find a damn naked Squirrel....somebody should get that guy.... Best Regards & enjoy!

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Welcome and hope you enjoy the forum and your new camera. Read your manual and check out the articles section of this forum for more specific information about what you're after.

07-08-2011, 09:48 PM	#13
starstuff Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 57	You're gonna love it. And I've just fallen in love with TAV mode: Who knew there could be such a thing!?

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apisto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 588	Originally posted by Rupert The title...no worse than some jerk that posts "Warning: Naked Girlies" and you open it up only to find a damn naked Squirrel....somebody should get that guy.... I mean really! What does this joker think the internet is for, anyway!

07-13-2011, 05:22 PM	#15
nsolarz Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 39 Original Poster	And it has arrived! i am happy to report of great success, with no obvious malfunctions. was a spec o' dust on the sensor, but that cleared off with the camera self-cleaning.

And a voice cried from the heavens saying "It is done"

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