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Deano1969 · 06-11-2011, 04:03 PM

Hi guys,

I have just recently bought a Pentax K-r, I am very new to SLR photography and really haven't got a clue.

I have used many digital compacts, some have had manual setting but I have never been brave enough to use them, I decided to take the plunge in to DSLR's, main reason being is after spending all that money I know my wife will nag me until I learn how to use it.

I have already taken some advice from this forum and bought "understanding exposure" and although I'm only on page 26 it seems a fantastic book and so far easy to understand.

I would like to thank you all in advance for your help because I have a feeling I'm gonna need it :-)

Thanks

Dean

P.s any newbie advice will be very much appreciated on everything and anything

**eaglem** · 06-11-2011, 04:39 PM

Welcome to the forum, head on down to the Pentax Beginners Corner and I'm sure you will pick up a lot of useful hints and tips to get you started.

**mattt** · 06-11-2011, 05:08 PM

Advice: take Pictures... All different types. Experiment. Diagnose mistakes. Learn by doing. Had my K-r since boxing day and i've taken a photo every day - well more than 1 ( over 3500 actuations last I checked). I never owned more than a P&S before. Avoid LBA but pick up a fast prime (35mm -50mm) as they are important to understanding exposure/FoV & DoF. Have fun.

dcrusoe · 06-11-2011, 07:28 PM

What Matt said, I would add take lots of notes with your pictures! I've found notes time of day etc helps me figure out the type of pictures I like.

06-11-2011, 04:03 PM	#1
Deano1969 Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rugeley, uk Posts: 5	Newbee Hi guys, I have just recently bought a Pentax K-r, I am very new to SLR photography and really haven't got a clue. I have used many digital compacts, some have had manual setting but I have never been brave enough to use them, I decided to take the plunge in to DSLR's, main reason being is after spending all that money I know my wife will nag me until I learn how to use it. I have already taken some advice from this forum and bought "understanding exposure" and although I'm only on page 26 it seems a fantastic book and so far easy to understand. I would like to thank you all in advance for your help because I have a feeling I'm gonna need it :-) Thanks Dean P.s any newbie advice will be very much appreciated on everything and anything

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06-11-2011, 04:39 PM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,163	Welcome to the forum, head on down to the Pentax Beginners Corner and I'm sure you will pick up a lot of useful hints and tips to get you started.

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mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Advice: take Pictures... All different types. Experiment. Diagnose mistakes. Learn by doing. Had my K-r since boxing day and i've taken a photo every day - well more than 1 ( over 3500 actuations last I checked). I never owned more than a P&S before. Avoid LBA but pick up a fast prime (35mm -50mm) as they are important to understanding exposure/FoV & DoF. Have fun.

06-11-2011, 07:28 PM	#4
dcrusoe New Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 20	What Matt said, I would add take lots of notes with your pictures! I've found notes time of day etc helps me figure out the type of pictures I like.

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