Yet another new member

gruniongrady · 07-17-2011, 01:26 PM

Hi,
I thought there would be a single thread for introductions, but it appears not.
Anyway, I learned photography in art school, one year of it using a Pentax film camera and a separate meter, developing and printing myself.
More recently, had a couple of jobs where I made thousands of product photos, indoors and out, using early digital camera (VGA resolution) and later a mid-level Canon point-and-shoot. I was distressed by the phoniness of the so-called "aperture" setting, as it had no affect on the depth of field.
I just got an X-k, and it's just great. I especially like taking macro shots at f40, as close as 2.5", and night shots/long exposures, which a film camera could never do right. Also got a couple of filters.
Looking forward to having some questions.
Skoal!
gruniongrady

**eaglem** · 07-17-2011, 03:45 PM

Welcome to the forum, pleased to have you on board and thanks for that interesting introduction.

hcc · 07-17-2011, 06:42 PM

Welcome to the Forum.

If you are into macro, you will be interested by an on-going thread:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/152178-draft-a...eap-macro.html

Look forward to see your shots.

gruniongrady · 07-17-2011, 07:05 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome.
I hope to get a bellows soon for more-better macro.
Silly me, I meant K-x; and by the way, do I really need a UV filter?
gg

07-17-2011, 01:26 PM	#1
gruniongrady Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8	Yet another new member Hi, I thought there would be a single thread for introductions, but it appears not. Anyway, I learned photography in art school, one year of it using a Pentax film camera and a separate meter, developing and printing myself. More recently, had a couple of jobs where I made thousands of product photos, indoors and out, using early digital camera (VGA resolution) and later a mid-level Canon point-and-shoot. I was distressed by the phoniness of the so-called "aperture" setting, as it had no affect on the depth of field. I just got an X-k, and it's just great. I especially like taking macro shots at f40, as close as 2.5", and night shots/long exposures, which a film camera could never do right. Also got a couple of filters. Looking forward to having some questions. Skoal! gruniongrady

07-17-2011, 06:42 PM	#3
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,001	Welcome to the Forum. If you are into macro, you will be interested by an on-going thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/152178-draft-a...eap-macro.html Look forward to see your shots. Last edited by hcc; 07-17-2011 at 11:48 PM.

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