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11-19-2013, 06:34 PM   #1
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My name is Joe and I just bought my first DSLR. I have been reading many posts here for the last several weeks and ended up buying the Pentax K50. I can't wait to learn how to use it.

11-19-2013, 07:13 PM   #2
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Welcome : )

Hope you enjoy your new camera, remember that there is a learning curve with dslrs..
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I am noticing that. : ) This camera is a whole different animal compared to a point and shoot, I'm sure I will be reading a lot on this forum and asking plenty of questions.
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Welcome from Iowa! Actually I found the dslr platform to work for all levels. You start out full auto, then as you learn and get used to the functions you can experiment. Finally you start controlling all inputs yourself. The only time I get in trouble is when I shoot manual and forget to put it back on auto and my wife tries to take a photo! A moon shot was pooched the other night! Oops!! Heard about that one I did! So enjoy that new camera and have fun!!
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Bonjour from France and welcome to PF, Joe ... enjoy the forum and your K-50 ... hope to see an image or two soon ... Salut, J
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QuoteOriginally posted by dweller01 Quote
I am noticing that. : ) This camera is a whole different animal compared to a point and shoot, I'm sure I will be reading a lot on this forum and asking plenty of questions.
Welcome! People are generally pretty friendly and helpful :-)
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Welcome to the group and Pentax!! Enjoy your new camera. Don't be afraid to use and learn the manual setting!!

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My constant "rookie" mistake is leaving the camera in timer mode and missing shots. The old "why isn't it firing" moment...

Welcome aboard!
Does the K50 have TAv mode? If so, that's super-flexible.
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Welcome, enjoy that K-50 and your photography.
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Ter-Or, My K50 has a Ta and a Tv mode not a a TAv
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.
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QuoteOriginally posted by dweller01 Quote
Ter-Or, My K50 has a Ta and a Tv mode not a a TAv
Correction the K50 does have a TAv mode
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