Remember Roy Batty?

roybatty · 02-01-2014, 10:01 AM

Anyway, thanks for the invitation to join. Generally, it is difficult to find people dedicated to Pentax. I used a K20D for 5 years, and I still have an unused body for backup. I recently bought a K3 and I like it; lthough I find that the manual leaves much to be desired in detailed information, especially features that are new to me.

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-01-2014, 10:25 AM

Welcome! We're looking forward to some pictures from you.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-02-2014, 03:22 AM

Originally posted by roybatty

I find that the manual leaves much to be desired

Welcome to the forum, I'd of thought as a Nexus-6 you'd have no need of a manual.

**ivanvernon** · 02-02-2014, 03:37 AM - **1 Like**

Glad you joined the forum.

I generally find it easier to work through the menus instead of referring to the manual. For manual, I print out entire manual on one side of paper, punch holes, and in put in a looseleaf binder and add tabs for the manual chapters to make it easier to locate stuff. Then when I find a good how-to article on Forum or occasionally elsewhere, I print it out and add it to the right chaper of the manual. This way the camera is much better documented, and everything is in one easy-to-find place.

dansamy · 02-02-2014, 07:17 AM

Welcome!

**savoche** · 02-02-2014, 08:03 AM

Welcome aboard! I agree that the manual leaves a lot to be desired. It tells you what you can do, but not why. I find hanging out here teaches me a lot more about my camera's abilities than reading the manual did.

**LaurenOE** · 02-02-2014, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, I'd of thought as a Nexus-6 you'd have no need of a manual.

Good thing he shoots Pentax with WR as he's familiar with "Tears in Rain" and running around in downpours!

**Kerrowdown** · 02-02-2014, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

"Tears in Rain"

Another fan like myself obviously.

There you are! where have you been? I've missed you recently.

**LaurenOE** · 02-02-2014, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Another fan like myself obviously.

There you are! where have you been? I've missed you recently.

Here and there.

I have been shooting a video series out in California.

Didn't you hear? My day job liked my photography/video, and now *that* is my day job!

I'm worth more to the company as a creative person than a technical one!

I've been slathering over in some other threads!

I'm hoping to get back to the UK this year...ugh 2 years without being there is getting tough!!!!

**Kerrowdown** · 02-02-2014, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Didn't you hear? My day job liked my photography/video, and now *that* is my day job!

No I hadn't, that's great news, doing what you enjoy and being paid for it too.

Originally posted by LaurenOE

I'm hoping to get back to the UK this year...ugh 2 years without being there is getting tough

Is really that long ago when you captured my castle.

**LaurenOE** · 02-02-2014, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

No I hadn't, that's great news, doing what you enjoy and being paid for it too.

Is really that long ago when you captured my castle.

I know...it pains me to no end.
I tried moving to the UK, but no one wants Yanks anymore.

02-01-2014, 10:01 AM	#1
roybatty New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 1	Remember Roy Batty? Anyway, thanks for the invitation to join. Generally, it is difficult to find people dedicated to Pentax. I used a K20D for 5 years, and I still have an unused body for backup. I recently bought a K3 and I like it; lthough I find that the manual leaves much to be desired in detailed information, especially features that are new to me.

02-02-2014, 03:22 AM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by roybatty I find that the manual leaves much to be desired Welcome to the forum, I'd of thought as a Nexus-6 you'd have no need of a manual. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 02-02-2014 at 03:39 AM.

02-02-2014, 03:37 AM - 1 Like	#4
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Welcome to the forum Glad you joined the forum. I generally find it easier to work through the menus instead of referring to the manual. For manual, I print out entire manual on one side of paper, punch holes, and in put in a looseleaf binder and add tabs for the manual chapters to make it easier to locate stuff. Then when I find a good how-to article on Forum or occasionally elsewhere, I print it out and add it to the right chaper of the manual. This way the camera is much better documented, and everything is in one easy-to-find place.

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LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by kerrowdown Welcome to the forum, I'd of thought as a Nexus-6 you'd have no need of a manual. Good thing he shoots Pentax with WR as he's familiar with "Tears in Rain" and running around in downpours!

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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: 57,863	Originally posted by LaurenOE "Tears in Rain" Another fan like myself obviously. There you are! where have you been? I've missed you recently.

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LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by kerrowdown Another fan like myself obviously. There you are! where have you been? I've missed you recently. Here and there. I have been shooting a video series out in California. Didn't you hear? My day job liked my photography/video, and now that is my day job! I'm worth more to the company as a creative person than a technical one! I've been slathering over in some other threads! I'm hoping to get back to the UK this year...ugh 2 years without being there is getting tough!!!!

02-02-2014, 09:21 AM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by LaurenOE Didn't you hear? My day job liked my photography/video, and now that is my day job! No I hadn't, that's great news, doing what you enjoy and being paid for it too. Originally posted by LaurenOE I'm hoping to get back to the UK this year...ugh 2 years without being there is getting tough Is really that long ago when you captured my castle.

02-02-2014, 03:33 PM	#11
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by kerrowdown No I hadn't, that's great news, doing what you enjoy and being paid for it too. Is really that long ago when you captured my castle. I know...it pains me to no end. I tried moving to the UK, but no one wants Yanks anymore.