Greetings from Ukraine!)

toxacomua · 01-03-2014, 11:34 AM

Hi Pentaxians!
My name is Anton and I live in Kiev, Ukraine.
Just sold my Canon 5d Mark III and going to buy Pentax K-3 (Yep, a bit silly choice i guess)). Was happy with my gear, but after 7 years with Canon wanted to try something new. After experience with Fuji X series and Sigma DP Merrill I figured that there are great manufacturers besides Canonikon.
I shoot weddings mostly.

My everyday camera is Fujifilm x100s and I really love small devices with fantastic quality

Hope K-3 will not dissapoint me)

P.S. A huge thanks for tons of sample images, reviews and all useful info I found on pentaxforums.com!

P.P.S. Sorry for my english)))

**Kerrowdown** · 01-03-2014, 01:24 PM

Welcome, enjoy the K-3 once you get her.

toxacomua · 01-03-2014, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Welcome, enjoy the K-3 once you get her.

Will get next week

Thanks!

dyoon153 · 01-03-2014, 02:05 PM

Welcome! Hope you enjoy your K-3!

**c.a.m** · 01-03-2014, 05:00 PM

Welcome Anton,

Thank you for introducing yourself. I think that you will enjoy the K-3 and Pentax lenses. It is a very good system.

Please feel welcome to start a thread if you have any questions on anything Pentax, or to post some images!

Here in Ottawa, I am testing the cold-weather capability of my K-5 II at minus 20 degrees C. No problems.

- Craig

toxacomua · 01-03-2014, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

Welcome Anton,

Thank you for introducing yourself. I think that you will enjoy the K-3 and Pentax lenses. It is a very good system.

Please feel welcome to start a thread if you have any questions on anything Pentax, or to post some images!

Here in Ottawa, I am testing the cold-weather capability of my K-5 II at minus 20 degrees C. No problems.

- Craig

Thanks for warm welcome)) Right now I can`t decide what lens to choose for my "most-case-scenarios") On 5dmk3 my everyday lens was sigma 35mm 1.4, but with 1.5 crop factor on k-3 I can`t really pick best lens in 20-30mm range (35-45mm on full frame)

toxacomua · 01-06-2014, 02:40 PM

Bought K-3 with 18-55 today! Now I`m really part of that forum

Will share some pics next week)

2rotor · 02-03-2016, 05:11 PM

Hello, I am from western Canada. I bought a K1000 years ago from an insurance settlement that had fallen in a lake. Performed flawlessly. Then I bought a used Super Program that only had about 50 rolls of film through it. Owner wanted a new Canon with more features. I have picked up other film bodies mainly for the lenses.
taxacomua---One thing about the Pentax cameras is that almost all the bayonet mount 35mm SLR lenses will mount and work. You may loose features but if it is a focal length you need you can get by with it.

Dale

debakarma · 02-03-2016, 08:13 PM

Welcome to the forum. Explore, learn and post your best shots. Enjoy your K3.

Unregistered User 8 · 02-03-2016, 09:57 PM

Hi Anton. Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing some photographs of your beautiful country.

**beachgardener** · 02-09-2016, 06:19 PM

G'day mate and welcome to the forum

kjphilippona · 02-10-2016, 04:15 AM

Welcome from Alabama

**BigMackCam** · 02-10-2016, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by toxacomua

Just sold my Canon 5d Mark III and going to buy Pentax K-3 (Yep, a bit silly choice i guess)).
...
Hope K-3 will not dissapoint me)
...
P.P.S. Sorry for my english)))

Hi Anton, and welcome to the forum!

I also shoot with a K3 (and some other cameras too), and I don't think you'll be disappointed - it's a fantastic camera. Of course, it's only as good as the glass you put on it

Since you're switching from a full-frame Canon to APS-C on the K3, the 24-70mm classic wedding focal-length range is covered by 16-45mm (approximately) on the K3. I use a Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 for this range, and it's excellent, but there are plenty of other options too.

Oh, your English seems great to me!

**forest_bear59** · 02-10-2016, 05:46 AM

A warm welcome from Germany

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kjphilippona · 02-10-2016, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by toxacomua

Thanks for warm welcome)) Right now I can`t decide what lens to choose for my "most-case-scenarios") On 5dmk3 my everyday lens was sigma 35mm 1.4, but with 1.5 crop factor on k-3 I can`t really pick best lens in 20-30mm range (35-45mm on full frame)

I don't have the K-3, my daughter also shoot weddings and other events and has borrowed my K-50 along with some off my lenses. Her favorite are the DA*16-50 and DA*55, both have produce some outstanding photos!

01-03-2014, 11:34 AM	#1
toxacomua New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 4	Greetings from Ukraine!) Hi Pentaxians! My name is Anton and I live in Kiev, Ukraine. Just sold my Canon 5d Mark III and going to buy Pentax K-3 (Yep, a bit silly choice i guess)). Was happy with my gear, but after 7 years with Canon wanted to try something new. After experience with Fuji X series and Sigma DP Merrill I figured that there are great manufacturers besides Canonikon. I shoot weddings mostly. My everyday camera is Fujifilm x100s and I really love small devices with fantastic quality Hope K-3 will not dissapoint me) P.S. A huge thanks for tons of sample images, reviews and all useful info I found on pentaxforums.com! P.P.S. Sorry for my english)))

02-03-2016, 05:11 PM	#8
2rotor New Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 2	camera systems Hello, I am from western Canada. I bought a K1000 years ago from an insurance settlement that had fallen in a lake. Performed flawlessly. Then I bought a used Super Program that only had about 50 rolls of film through it. Owner wanted a new Canon with more features. I have picked up other film bodies mainly for the lenses. taxacomua---One thing about the Pentax cameras is that almost all the bayonet mount 35mm SLR lenses will mount and work. You may loose features but if it is a focal length you need you can get by with it. Dale

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c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Welcome Anton, Thank you for introducing yourself. I think that you will enjoy the K-3 and Pentax lenses. It is a very good system. Please feel welcome to start a thread if you have any questions on anything Pentax, or to post some images! Here in Ottawa, I am testing the cold-weather capability of my K-5 II at minus 20 degrees C. No problems. - Craig

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toxacomua New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by c.a.m Welcome Anton, Thank you for introducing yourself. I think that you will enjoy the K-3 and Pentax lenses. It is a very good system. Please feel welcome to start a thread if you have any questions on anything Pentax, or to post some images! Here in Ottawa, I am testing the cold-weather capability of my K-5 II at minus 20 degrees C. No problems. - Craig Thanks for warm welcome)) Right now I can`t decide what lens to choose for my "most-case-scenarios") On 5dmk3 my everyday lens was sigma 35mm 1.4, but with 1.5 crop factor on k-3 I can`t really pick best lens in 20-30mm range (35-45mm on full frame)

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toxacomua New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Bought K-3 with 18-55 today! Now I`m really part of that forum Will share some pics next week)

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by toxacomua Just sold my Canon 5d Mark III and going to buy Pentax K-3 (Yep, a bit silly choice i guess)). ... Hope K-3 will not dissapoint me) ... P.P.S. Sorry for my english))) Hi Anton, and welcome to the forum! I also shoot with a K3 (and some other cameras too), and I don't think you'll be disappointed - it's a fantastic camera. Of course, it's only as good as the glass you put on it Since you're switching from a full-frame Canon to APS-C on the K3, the 24-70mm classic wedding focal-length range is covered by 16-45mm (approximately) on the K3. I use a Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 for this range, and it's excellent, but there are plenty of other options too. Oh, your English seems great to me!

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kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Originally posted by toxacomua Thanks for warm welcome)) Right now I can`t decide what lens to choose for my "most-case-scenarios") On 5dmk3 my everyday lens was sigma 35mm 1.4, but with 1.5 crop factor on k-3 I can`t really pick best lens in 20-30mm range (35-45mm on full frame) I don't have the K-3, my daughter also shoot weddings and other events and has borrowed my K-50 along with some off my lenses. Her favorite are the DA16-50 and DA55, both have produce some outstanding photos!