Hello from beautiful Redwood Valley, California!

SoCalRailRoadGuy · 05-21-2011, 10:07 PM

Well, after trying out and sending back a couple of different DSLR's (Sony, Canon), I finally settled on the K-7, and I LOVE it! I am so glad to be with Pentax, they just seem like a more personal and friendly company than the big Canikon, and you seem to get more for your money. I had around 1000 to spend, and I simply could not find anything comparable among the other guys, and the K-7 is built like a tank, anything at this price range among the other guys is all plastic, that was a HUGE selling point for me. I mean, what good is a camera if you are afraid to take it outdoors?

I am new to the SLR World, though I've been taking photos for most of my 40 years

I live in a very beautiful area, Mendocino County in Northwestern California, it is mega rich in photo opportunities, I hope to take advantage of all I can!

Well, that's me, I am happy to be a member, and hope to contribute as much to this site as I've already gained from it, you guys rock!

Edit-The setup I got from B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/653421-REG/Pentax_17831_K_7_SLR_Digital_Camera.html

Any tips on good lenses would be great, or any other tips, info, etc., thanks!

Last edited by SoCalRailRoadGuy; 05-21-2011 at 10:55 PM.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-22-2011, 01:32 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum, enjoy that new camera of yours, some great reviews on lenses right here on the forum, which you may find helpful.

SoCalRailRoadGuy · 05-22-2011, 02:04 AM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, enjoy that new camera of yours, some great reviews on lenses right here on the forum, which you may find helpful.

Thanks Kerrowdown, I am loving my new baby

I will check those reviews out, thanks!

**Ash** · 05-22-2011, 04:03 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome and congrats on the K-7. Enjoy your outings with it and look forward to your contributions here.

SoCalRailRoadGuy · 05-23-2011, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Welcome and congrats on the K-7. Enjoy your outings with it and look forward to your contributions here.

Thanks Ash! I will do my best to contribute what I can, and appreciate the welcome!

05-21-2011, 10:07 PM	#1
SoCalRailRoadGuy Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Redwood Valley, Nor*Cal (97--)/Pocatello,ID (90-97)/SoCal Born&Raised(71-90) Posts: 31	Hello from beautiful Redwood Valley, California! Well, after trying out and sending back a couple of different DSLR's (Sony, Canon), I finally settled on the K-7, and I LOVE it! I am so glad to be with Pentax, they just seem like a more personal and friendly company than the big Canikon, and you seem to get more for your money. I had around 1000 to spend, and I simply could not find anything comparable among the other guys, and the K-7 is built like a tank, anything at this price range among the other guys is all plastic, that was a HUGE selling point for me. I mean, what good is a camera if you are afraid to take it outdoors? I am new to the SLR World, though I've been taking photos for most of my 40 years I live in a very beautiful area, Mendocino County in Northwestern California, it is mega rich in photo opportunities, I hope to take advantage of all I can! Well, that's me, I am happy to be a member, and hope to contribute as much to this site as I've already gained from it, you guys rock! Edit-The setup I got from B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/653421-REG/Pentax_17831_K_7_SLR_Digital_Camera.html Any tips on good lenses would be great, or any other tips, info, etc., thanks! Last edited by SoCalRailRoadGuy; 05-21-2011 at 10:55 PM.

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05-22-2011, 01:32 AM - 1 Like	#2
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 camera of yours, some great reviews on lenses right here on the forum, which you may find helpful.

05-22-2011, 02:04 AM	#3
SoCalRailRoadGuy Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Redwood Valley, NorCal (97--)/Pocatello,ID (90-97)/SoCal Born&Raised(71-90) Posts: 31 Original Poster*	Originally posted by kerrowdown Welcome to the forum, enjoy that new camera of yours, some great reviews on lenses right here on the forum, which you may find helpful. Thanks Kerrowdown, I am loving my new baby I will check those reviews out, thanks!

05-22-2011, 04:03 AM - 1 Like	#4
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Welcome and congrats on the K-7. Enjoy your outings with it and look forward to your contributions here.

05-23-2011, 02:11 PM	#5
SoCalRailRoadGuy Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Redwood Valley, NorCal (97--)/Pocatello,ID (90-97)/SoCal Born&Raised(71-90) Posts: 31 Original Poster*	Originally posted by Ash Welcome and congrats on the K-7. Enjoy your outings with it and look forward to your contributions here. Thanks Ash! I will do my best to contribute what I can, and appreciate the welcome!