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timbo · 06-12-2013, 06:38 PM

Hello, my name is Tim. I am from Brisbane, Australia.

I have always wanted to get into photography, and now seems a better time than ever. I recently was lucky enough to travel to Japan, and while I was there, I used the excellent exchange rate and general low price of electronics/gadgetry to buy a K-30. It came with a standard lens, which I'm not too interested in, and a SMC DA L 55-300mm f1:4-5.8, which I've been having a lot of fun with.

I'm very interested in two main areas of photography: Long exposure landscape (particularly dusk and night), and macro.

My next lens purchase is probably going to be the SMC Pentax-DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited. I'm also looking for a very heavy tripod. I'm a fairly well built guy, and weight doesn't bother me so much, so I'm looking at getting something pretty rock solid, but apart from that, I have no idea what I'm doing.

**patrick9** · 06-12-2013, 07:22 PM

Welcome to the Forums Tim there is a wealth of knowledge here . Don't be afraid to ask

Adinfinitum · 06-12-2013, 07:46 PM

Welcome Tim from a fellow Australian. There are a lot of other Aussies here who are a great help. One of the best, and unadvertised, benefits of Pentax is this forum. I have learnt so much about equipment and techniques here and my photography has improved because of it.

Have fun with your new K-30. It is an excellent camera without equivocation but beware, it seems your Lens Buying Addiction (LBA) has already started - it only gets worse from here

**Kerrowdown** · 06-12-2013, 10:45 PM

Originally posted by timbo

I have no idea what I'm doing

Welcome to the forum, I dunno you've bought a fine camera and your next lens choice (15mm) looks pretty good to me.

timbo · 06-12-2013, 10:55 PM

Here's a little album of some pics I took today with the 55-300mm.

Not sure how img.ur works, but the pics look best when you look at them full size. They probably compress the previews.

Any tips or pointers would be great.

Photo Album - Imgur

sam-joseph · 06-12-2013, 11:26 PM

Welcome Tim, from cold, rainy Newcastle.

Regards

timbo · 06-13-2013, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Welcome Tim, from cold, rainy Newcastle.

Cold and rainy here in Brisbane too. Nevertheless, it hasn't stopped me from venturing outdoors in between periods of rain for a few snaps.

**wizofoz** · 06-13-2013, 02:46 AM

Originally posted by Adinfinitum

Welcome Tim from a fellow Australian. There are a lot of other Aussies here who are a great help. One of the best, and unadvertised, benefits of Pentax is this forum. I have learnt so much about equipment and techniques here and my photography has improved because of it.

Have fun with your new K-30. It is an excellent camera without equivocation but beware, it seems your Lens Buying Addiction (LBA) has already started - it only gets worse from here

Lots of wise words here Tim. Welcome from me too.

I too am a non-recovered victim of LBA...check my sig line...

And if they think its cold and rainy in Newcastle, and Brisvegas.... Try winter in the Dandenongs!! BRRRR

Jean Poitiers · 06-13-2013, 08:17 AM

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF ... enjoy the K-30 and looking forward to seeing an image or two ... J

06-12-2013, 06:38 PM	#1
timbo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 116	Hello from Australia Hello, my name is Tim. I am from Brisbane, Australia. I have always wanted to get into photography, and now seems a better time than ever. I recently was lucky enough to travel to Japan, and while I was there, I used the excellent exchange rate and general low price of electronics/gadgetry to buy a K-30. It came with a standard lens, which I'm not too interested in, and a SMC DA L 55-300mm f1:4-5.8, which I've been having a lot of fun with. I'm very interested in two main areas of photography: Long exposure landscape (particularly dusk and night), and macro. My next lens purchase is probably going to be the SMC Pentax-DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited. I'm also looking for a very heavy tripod. I'm a fairly well built guy, and weight doesn't bother me so much, so I'm looking at getting something pretty rock solid, but apart from that, I have no idea what I'm doing.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Originally posted by timbo I have no idea what I'm doing Welcome to the forum, I dunno you've bought a fine camera and your next lens choice (15mm) looks pretty good to me.

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timbo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 116 Original Poster	Here's a little album of some pics I took today with the 55-300mm. Not sure how img.ur works, but the pics look best when you look at them full size. They probably compress the previews. Any tips or pointers would be great. Photo Album - Imgur

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sam-joseph Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,086	Welcome Tim, from cold, rainy Newcastle. Regards

06-13-2013, 02:39 AM	#7
timbo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 116 Original Poster	Quote: Welcome Tim, from cold, rainy Newcastle. Cold and rainy here in Brisbane too. Nevertheless, it hasn't stopped me from venturing outdoors in between periods of rain for a few snaps.

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wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Originally posted by Adinfinitum Welcome Tim from a fellow Australian. There are a lot of other Aussies here who are a great help. One of the best, and unadvertised, benefits of Pentax is this forum. I have learnt so much about equipment and techniques here and my photography has improved because of it. Have fun with your new K-30. It is an excellent camera without equivocation but beware, it seems your Lens Buying Addiction (LBA) has already started - it only gets worse from here Lots of wise words here Tim. Welcome from me too. I too am a non-recovered victim of LBA...check my sig line... And if they think its cold and rainy in Newcastle, and Brisvegas.... Try winter in the Dandenongs!! BRRRR

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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 ... enjoy the K-30 and looking forward to seeing an image or two ... J

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