New K7 & FA 43mm Ltd newbie

rpark71 · 03-30-2011, 05:23 AM

Hello Pentax World,

After long arduous research regarding upgrading from Leica D-lux 4 to an dslr, I opted for the Pentax K7 and FA 43mm limited lens, to stay as compact as possible. Both are fantastic, and I'm sure I have the extra cool factor of not being the usual Canon or Nikon user on the block...(not to bash them of course!)

Look forward to sharing a few shots and picking the collective brains of Pentaxians!

Ps I do have a question about FA 43mm lens, which I know I should probably post elsewhere...so I will!

eddie1960 · 03-30-2011, 05:39 AM

Welcome to the Forum, nice kit to start with

**Ash** · 03-30-2011, 05:41 AM

Welcome here - couldn't get better for a starting lens.

Enjoy it.

Frogfish · 03-30-2011, 06:10 AM

Same kit as I started with ... those'll keep you busy ! The most important tip I'd say for the K7 would be to set a maximum high of ISO800 unless you are very proficient in PP and can maybe reduce the noise in ISO 1,600 shots to an acceptable level. And don't forget the 43 Ltd is not WR just because it's a Ltd !

rpark71 · 03-30-2011, 04:07 PM

Thanks all - already had a few quick outings with K7 and 43mm Ltd (& kit, though it never left the bag). Just had a look at some of the posted images - all very impressive! Yep, I did read about keeping ISO below 1000 ideally, which generally is no problem for me. Helps having the fast lens too of course!

**rparmar** · 03-30-2011, 04:21 PM

Great starter kit for sure! Have fun, shoot lots, and share the results.

v5planet · 03-30-2011, 04:22 PM

A lovely combination - welcome aboard!

03-30-2011, 05:23 AM	#1
rpark71 New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Henley-on-Thames Posts: 12	New K7 & FA 43mm Ltd newbie Hello Pentax World, After long arduous research regarding upgrading from Leica D-lux 4 to an dslr, I opted for the Pentax K7 and FA 43mm limited lens, to stay as compact as possible. Both are fantastic, and I'm sure I have the extra cool factor of not being the usual Canon or Nikon user on the block...(not to bash them of course!) Look forward to sharing a few shots and picking the collective brains of Pentaxians! Ps I do have a question about FA 43mm lens, which I know I should probably post elsewhere...so I will!

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03-30-2011, 05:39 AM	#2
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Welcome to the Forum, nice kit to start with

03-30-2011, 05:41 AM	#3
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Welcome here - couldn't get better for a starting lens. Enjoy it.

03-30-2011, 06:10 AM	#4
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Same kit as I started with ... those'll keep you busy ! The most important tip I'd say for the K7 would be to set a maximum high of ISO800 unless you are very proficient in PP and can maybe reduce the noise in ISO 1,600 shots to an acceptable level. And don't forget the 43 Ltd is not WR just because it's a Ltd !

03-30-2011, 04:07 PM	#5
rpark71 New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Henley-on-Thames Posts: 12 Original Poster	Thanks all - already had a few quick outings with K7 and 43mm Ltd (& kit, though it never left the bag). Just had a look at some of the posted images - all very impressive! Yep, I did read about keeping ISO below 1000 ideally, which generally is no problem for me. Helps having the fast lens too of course!

03-30-2011, 04:21 PM	#6
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Great starter kit for sure! Have fun, shoot lots, and share the results.

03-30-2011, 04:22 PM	#7
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	A lovely combination - welcome aboard!