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daveyohill · 10-10-2013, 05:24 AM

After extensive homework I recently purchased a new K-5 with the DA 18-55 WR kit lens. I am a lifelong Minolta and Sony user and had a sizable investment in flash (minolta proprietary mount!) and lenses. I worked for Konica/Minolta for over 20 years. Ultimately it was Sony's poor low light performance that made me leave the platform. I could have gone the Canon or Nikon route but in the end decided on the K5 (the original K5) based on the consistently high reviews, low light performance & IQ, weather sealing and fierce use loyalty! I lurked here for several months before making my purchase and this crowd sure loves it's Pentax cameras!

So far I am ecstatic about my purchase. The photos I am making are satisfying and their quality is super. I do have a slight concern about the kit lens and have posted an inquiry concerning that in the troubleshooting forum.

I am looking forward to many years of use with this camera.. My wife and I will take a photo-safari to the wilds of DownEast Maine soon and I can't wait to see the photos, video and timelapse images I bring home.

Best, Dave

**TER-OR** · 10-10-2013, 05:39 AM

Welcome aboard! That K5 can do a lot. I have yet to try a timelapse myself, but think I'll give it a shot this autumn. For a technical shooter, I think Pentax really offers the best setup.

bluenose · 10-10-2013, 09:52 AM

Looking forward to your pictures of Maine. I have travelled through Maine quite often on my way to Nova Scotia. A very beautiful part of the U.S.

Regards

Jean Poitiers · 10-12-2013, 02:54 AM

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF ... enjoy your K-5 and please post us an image or two soon ... Salut, J

**Kerrowdown** · 10-13-2013, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by daveyohill

a photo-safari to the wilds of DownEast Maine

Welcome to the forum, what kind of "big game" will you capture there?

10-10-2013, 05:24 AM	#1
daveyohill New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gorham, Maine USA Posts: 6	Hello from Maine... After extensive homework I recently purchased a new K-5 with the DA 18-55 WR kit lens. I am a lifelong Minolta and Sony user and had a sizable investment in flash (minolta proprietary mount!) and lenses. I worked for Konica/Minolta for over 20 years. Ultimately it was Sony's poor low light performance that made me leave the platform. I could have gone the Canon or Nikon route but in the end decided on the K5 (the original K5) based on the consistently high reviews, low light performance & IQ, weather sealing and fierce use loyalty! I lurked here for several months before making my purchase and this crowd sure loves it's Pentax cameras! So far I am ecstatic about my purchase. The photos I am making are satisfying and their quality is super. I do have a slight concern about the kit lens and have posted an inquiry concerning that in the troubleshooting forum. I am looking forward to many years of use with this camera.. My wife and I will take a photo-safari to the wilds of DownEast Maine soon and I can't wait to see the photos, video and timelapse images I bring home. Best, Dave

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10-10-2013, 05:39 AM	#2
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Welcome aboard! That K5 can do a lot. I have yet to try a timelapse myself, but think I'll give it a shot this autumn. For a technical shooter, I think Pentax really offers the best setup.

10-10-2013, 09:52 AM	#3
bluenose Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: S. Ontario Posts: 227	Looking forward to your pictures of Maine. I have travelled through Maine quite often on my way to Nova Scotia. A very beautiful part of the U.S. Regards

10-12-2013, 02:54 AM	#4
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 your K-5 and please post us an image or two soon ... Salut, J

10-13-2013, 07:53 AM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by daveyohill a photo-safari to the wilds of DownEast Maine Welcome to the forum, what kind of "big game" will you capture there?

Hello from Maine...

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