Hello from Newfoundland

Gareth.Ig · 04-11-2011, 04:03 PM

Hi,

Gareth from St. John's. I need to make a couple posts so I can PM someone to buy a camera!

Former SLR hobbyist, looking to get into DSLR's and have decided on Pentax as the brand to invest in.

I've been poking around the forum for a couple weeks now while I've been trying to decide on what camera to buy.

I'll talk to you later!

Gareth

**eaglem** · 04-11-2011, 04:11 PM

Welcome to the forum Gareth, glad to have you on board.

Gareth.Ig · 04-11-2011, 04:14 PM

Hey thanks. I'm looking forward to getting back to taking some pictures. I really enjoyed my old SLR, right up until I dropped it into the Gulf of Mexico. I've been getting by on digital point and shoots for 5 years now and its really not the same as an SLR. I'm hopeful the DSLR experience is similar.

**Arn** · 04-11-2011, 11:01 PM

Hi Gareth, and a big welcome to the forum from someone on the opposite coast. I'm sure that you'll enjoy all of the info and help available here, and you might just find the right camera on the Marketplace. The Pentax Marketplace | Sell Pentax | Photographic Equipment for Sale - PentaxForums.com
When you get the camera, I'd love to see some shots from out there.

Gareth.Ig · 04-12-2011, 02:30 AM

I bought a k-x last night. Should be here for iceberg season, so I'll see what I can for you picture wise.

bdery · 04-12-2011, 04:42 AM

We'll be glad to see your iceberg pictures! Your DSLR should be all your SLR was, and then some.

redthree · 04-12-2011, 07:37 AM

Can the huge amount of sunlight bouncing off a glacier damage the sensor in any way?

Gareth.Ig · 04-12-2011, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by redthree

Can the huge amount of sunlight bouncing off a glacier damage the sensor in any way?

It's never been a problem for me on P&S. If you can take a picture in direct sunlight, I don't think a reflection of a glacier will harm the camera.

**Arn** · 04-12-2011, 10:33 PM

Those shots of an iceberg just outside the Narrows look pretty impressive - hope you get one this spring. We grabbed a bergy bit out of the water up near Cupids on one trip, and it kept the beer cold for a week!

kheldour · 04-13-2011, 12:32 AM

Welcome to the Pentaxian family.
I am just waiting for my K-r to arrive.

bdery · 04-13-2011, 04:52 AM

Originally posted by redthree

Can the huge amount of sunlight bouncing off a glacier damage the sensor in any way?

They are a reflection of the Sun, and by definition cannot be brighter than the Sun itself, which has been included in countless pictures over the ages.

04-11-2011, 04:03 PM	#1
Gareth.Ig Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cochrane, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 508	Hello from Newfoundland Hi, Gareth from St. John's. I need to make a couple posts so I can PM someone to buy a camera! Former SLR hobbyist, looking to get into DSLR's and have decided on Pentax as the brand to invest in. I've been poking around the forum for a couple weeks now while I've been trying to decide on what camera to buy. I'll talk to you later! Gareth

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144	Welcome to the forum Gareth, glad to have you on board.

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Gareth.Ig Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cochrane, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 508 Original Poster	Hey thanks. I'm looking forward to getting back to taking some pictures. I really enjoyed my old SLR, right up until I dropped it into the Gulf of Mexico. I've been getting by on digital point and shoots for 5 years now and its really not the same as an SLR. I'm hopeful the DSLR experience is similar.

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Arn Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parksville Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,497	Hi Gareth, and a big welcome to the forum from someone on the opposite coast. I'm sure that you'll enjoy all of the info and help available here, and you might just find the right camera on the Marketplace. The Pentax Marketplace \| Sell Pentax \| Photographic Equipment for Sale - PentaxForums.com When you get the camera, I'd love to see some shots from out there.

04-12-2011, 02:30 AM	#5
Gareth.Ig Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cochrane, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 508 Original Poster	I bought a k-x last night. Should be here for iceberg season, so I'll see what I can for you picture wise.

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bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	We'll be glad to see your iceberg pictures! Your DSLR should be all your SLR was, and then some.

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redthree Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2	Can the huge amount of sunlight bouncing off a glacier damage the sensor in any way?

04-12-2011, 09:21 PM	#8
Gareth.Ig Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cochrane, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 508 Original Poster	Originally posted by redthree Can the huge amount of sunlight bouncing off a glacier damage the sensor in any way? It's never been a problem for me on P&S. If you can take a picture in direct sunlight, I don't think a reflection of a glacier will harm the camera.

04-12-2011, 10:33 PM	#9
Arn Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parksville Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,497	Those shots of an iceberg just outside the Narrows look pretty impressive - hope you get one this spring. We grabbed a bergy bit out of the water up near Cupids on one trip, and it kept the beer cold for a week!

04-13-2011, 12:32 AM	#10
kheldour Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cologne Photos: Gallery Posts: 306	Welcome to the Pentaxian family. I am just waiting for my K-r to arrive.

04-13-2011, 04:52 AM	#11
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by redthree Can the huge amount of sunlight bouncing off a glacier damage the sensor in any way? They are a reflection of the Sun, and by definition cannot be brighter than the Sun itself, which has been included in countless pictures over the ages.