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leisurefix · 09-29-2013, 11:19 AM

I am from the UK, have been keen on photography for about 25 years, having used originally film SLR, then a variety of consumer digital cameras before getting a Pentax K10D, some nice lenses to go with it. I enjoyed this immensely, but my interest waned a couple of years ago. First stage of reinvigorating my interest was to get a K5 (the inability to fine tune individual lenses on the K10D had always really frustrated me), which worked to a point. What really reinvigorated me is our new born daughter, who will soon be 3 months. She smiles for the camera, and doesn't complain about how long it takes to change lenses, or my messing with lighting conditions, the ideal subject

Andy

**savoche** · 09-29-2013, 12:08 PM

Welcome home, and congratulations! Sounds like you have the ideal situation for getting back into a wonderful hobby

leisurefix · 09-29-2013, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Welcome home, and congratulations! Sounds like you have the ideal situation for getting back into a wonderful hobby

Thank you, I have got some great photos with the DA 70mm, but am finding it a bit too long a lens at times, so am using her as a reason (excuse?) to get a FA 43mm. I am hoping to get some photos that do her justice - and obviously only one of the best lenses will do for that :-)

**Kerrowdown** · 09-29-2013, 01:13 PM

Welcome to the forum, make the most of your daughters patience now, because there comes a time when they are not so accommodating.

Jean Poitiers · 09-30-2013, 10:02 AM

Welcome to PF and bonjour from France ... enjy the K-5 and have fun ... please post us an image or two soon ... Salut, J

09-29-2013, 11:19 AM	#1
leisurefix New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Exeter Posts: 6	Reinvigorated amateur I am from the UK, have been keen on photography for about 25 years, having used originally film SLR, then a variety of consumer digital cameras before getting a Pentax K10D, some nice lenses to go with it. I enjoyed this immensely, but my interest waned a couple of years ago. First stage of reinvigorating my interest was to get a K5 (the inability to fine tune individual lenses on the K10D had always really frustrated me), which worked to a point. What really reinvigorated me is our new born daughter, who will soon be 3 months. She smiles for the camera, and doesn't complain about how long it takes to change lenses, or my messing with lighting conditions, the ideal subject Andy

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09-29-2013, 12:08 PM	#2
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Welcome home, and congratulations! Sounds like you have the ideal situation for getting back into a wonderful hobby

09-29-2013, 12:23 PM	#3
leisurefix New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Exeter Posts: 6 Original Poster	Originally posted by savoche Welcome home, and congratulations! Sounds like you have the ideal situation for getting back into a wonderful hobby Thank you, I have got some great photos with the DA 70mm, but am finding it a bit too long a lens at times, so am using her as a reason (excuse?) to get a FA 43mm. I am hoping to get some photos that do her justice - and obviously only one of the best lenses will do for that :-)

09-29-2013, 01:13 PM	#4
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	Welcome to the forum, make the most of your daughters patience now, because there comes a time when they are not so accommodating.

09-30-2013, 10:02 AM	#5
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Welcome to PF and bonjour from France ... enjy the K-5 and have fun ... please post us an image or two soon ... Salut, J

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