Howdy from Adelaide

hastingd · 06-02-2013, 07:58 AM

Hi all,

I've spent a lot of time reading through the forums & thought it time to sign up, and possibly contribute at some point!!

I started with a Konica Minolta 5D, then a K-7 and now have a K-5. I'm waiting in anticipation for the next high-end DSLR from Pentax and I'm not fussed one way or another if it is FF or not - what ever comes will exceed my ability. FF would be nice though - something to grow into.

I enjoy photographing all sorts, but particularly architecture, animals and portraits. Also enjoy letting my 10y.o. daughter play with the K-5 and from time-to-time put me to shame.

I look forward to improving my Lightroom skills!! Also looking forward to continuing to spread the word about the merits of the Pentax product.

Cheers,
Darren.

**patrick9** · 06-02-2013, 08:38 AM

Welcome to PF Darren

Yos · 06-02-2013, 09:14 AM

Welcome to the forum Darren!
Don't we all wish we were masters of Lightroom...

And don't be shy to post a image or two

Jean Poitiers · 06-02-2013, 09:26 AM

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF ... I, too, went from a K-7 to a K-5, a great imaging tool ... please post something soon ... J

**Kerrowdown** · 06-02-2013, 02:22 PM

Welcome to the forum, that's two awesome tools you have in your arsenal, a K-5 and Lightroom.

AussieTrev · 06-02-2013, 04:07 PM

Welcome you will enjoy the friendships here. Post some shots, we look forward to them.

hastingd · 06-02-2013, 08:46 PM

Here goes - my first published photos. Taken at Adelaide Zoo with K-5 and Sigma 70-200. Be gentle!!

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seventysixersfan · 06-02-2013, 08:49 PM

Welcome! Love the zoo pictures! Especially the pandas! So adorable...

Yos · 06-02-2013, 10:08 PM

Yup, Pandas, I soooooooo want to hug them

Thanks for making my day!

**rayallen** · 06-03-2013, 03:00 AM

Welcome. Another Aussie joins the forum.

**Ash** · 06-03-2013, 03:24 AM

Welcome Darren. You'll find lots of like minded company here. Enjoy the forum.

Jean Poitiers · 06-03-2013, 03:36 AM

Your zoo shots look good ... thanks, J

AussieTrev · 06-04-2013, 01:56 PM

Thanks for the shots, great.

hastingd · 06-11-2013, 04:30 AM

Thanks for the kind words all. Cheers, Darren.

06-02-2013, 07:58 AM	#1
hastingd New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Adelaide Posts: 17	Howdy from Adelaide Hi all, I've spent a lot of time reading through the forums & thought it time to sign up, and possibly contribute at some point!! I started with a Konica Minolta 5D, then a K-7 and now have a K-5. I'm waiting in anticipation for the next high-end DSLR from Pentax and I'm not fussed one way or another if it is FF or not - what ever comes will exceed my ability. FF would be nice though - something to grow into. I enjoy photographing all sorts, but particularly architecture, animals and portraits. Also enjoy letting my 10y.o. daughter play with the K-5 and from time-to-time put me to shame. I look forward to improving my Lightroom skills!! Also looking forward to continuing to spread the word about the merits of the Pentax product. Cheers, Darren.

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	*Bonjour* from France and welcome to PF ... I, too, went from a K-7 to a K-5, a great imaging tool ... please post something soon ... J

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seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Welcome! Love the zoo pictures! Especially the pandas! So adorable...

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Yos Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 533	Yup, Pandas, I soooooooo want to hug them Thanks for making my day!

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rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Welcome. Another Aussie joins the forum.

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Welcome Darren. You'll find lots of like minded company here. Enjoy the forum.

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Your zoo shots look good ... thanks, J

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AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	Thanks for the shots, great.

06-11-2013, 04:30 AM	#14
hastingd New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Adelaide Posts: 17 Original Poster	Thanks for the kind words all. Cheers, Darren.