Hello from a lucky guy

mand · 02-14-2011, 02:07 PM

Hello to one and all.
I've been using this site for a while to gather info about Pentax dslr.
I've had my Nikon D50 for 5yrs and felt that it is a good time to move on.
As I have no Vr Nikon lenses and most of their better bodies are much larger then the D50, I have decided to jump ship and move to Pentax.
My father in law had an old Pentax 35mm slr and I was always impressed with pictures from it.
I had in mind a used K7 or used Kr - but my wife didn't object too much when I suggested a new K5 with 18-135 and used 50-300 might be better in the long run.
So after selling some Nikon lenses and flash I have the K5!

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I now need to take a hell of a lot more photos do it justice.

Now off to K5 section with some questions.

Mand

vievetrick · 02-14-2011, 02:13 PM

welocome aboard

bdery · 02-14-2011, 02:22 PM

Welcome aboard! Your choices in body and lenses are very interesting, and show that you have made your homework...

**Kerrowdown** · 02-14-2011, 04:47 PM

Welcome to the forum, enjoy that new K5, by all accounts a cracking piece of kit.

kbrede · 02-14-2011, 05:42 PM

Welcome to the forum and enjoy the new kit!

mackie · 02-14-2011, 06:19 PM

The K-5 looks like a really nice camera but I will have to wait ont he price to come down some, still have 3 kids in college.

mlb · 02-14-2011, 07:46 PM

Nice start in the Pentax world, Lucky. Welcome to the forum.

I'm in mackie's boat - putting my 4th (and fortunately last) kid through college. I'm sticking with some old film SLRs for now.

Davek5 · 02-17-2011, 03:07 PM

Hope you enjoy the K5 been trying out the 18-135mm good lens , let us know how you get on with it. Dave

02-14-2011, 02:07 PM	#1
mand New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North East England Posts: 20	Hello from a lucky guy Hello to one and all. I've been using this site for a while to gather info about Pentax dslr. I've had my Nikon D50 for 5yrs and felt that it is a good time to move on. As I have no Vr Nikon lenses and most of their better bodies are much larger then the D50, I have decided to jump ship and move to Pentax. My father in law had an old Pentax 35mm slr and I was always impressed with pictures from it. I had in mind a used K7 or used Kr - but my wife didn't object too much when I suggested a new K5 with 18-135 and used 50-300 might be better in the long run. So after selling some Nikon lenses and flash I have the K5!. I now need to take a hell of a lot more photos do it justice. Now off to K5 section with some questions. Mand

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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: 57,835	Welcome to the forum, enjoy that new K5, by all accounts a cracking piece of kit.

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mackie Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 12	The K-5 looks like a really nice camera but I will have to wait ont he price to come down some, still have 3 kids in college.

02-14-2011, 07:46 PM	#7
mlb Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 52	Nice start in the Pentax world, Lucky. Welcome to the forum. I'm in mackie's boat - putting my 4th (and fortunately last) kid through college. I'm sticking with some old film SLRs for now.

02-17-2011, 03:07 PM	#8
Davek5 New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 5	Hope you enjoy the K5 been trying out the 18-135mm good lens , let us know how you get on with it. Dave