Hi from Michigan!

radman · 03-04-2014, 09:53 AM

Hi Pentaxians,

Here's my first post. I have been reading many of your posts and learning about cameras.
I really hope to learn a lot more.

I have never used a SLR (including DSLR) before, but I definitely want to start.
I have decided on Pentax for many reasons; one of the most important being the weather resistance. I also like the low light capabilities.

I am on a budget so I have not pulled the trigger yet, I want to get it right the first time.

Look forward to learning more about the awesome Pentax cameras and figuring out the right camera and lenses to buy.

Sincerely,

Brian

**Kerrowdown** · 03-04-2014, 11:43 AM

Welcome to the forum, look forward to your photography with which ever equipment you purchase.

Jean Poitiers · 03-04-2014, 12:21 PM

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF, Brian ... hope to see an image or two soon ... Salut, J

**TER-OR** · 03-04-2014, 01:43 PM

Welcome aboard!

Don't forget the used market, the Marketplace here is a great resource for someone getting started or looking to expand. You can get K30s or K5series cameras for a great price now.

radman · 03-04-2014, 01:47 PM

Hey and Bonjour!

I appreciate the encouragement.

I hope to have a DSLR selected soon so I can post photos.
However, it is easy to be intimidated by the incredible shots that I have seen posted here by some amazing photographers.

Regards,

Brian

**TER-OR** · 03-04-2014, 01:54 PM

So, whereabouts in Michigan are you?

Remember to check on Craigslist - people sell their old equipment (or relatives' equipment) all the time. sometimes it's vastly overpriced but sometimes you can get some interesting old gear.

radman · 03-05-2014, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by TER-OR

So, whereabouts in Michigan are you?

Remember to check on Craigslist - people sell their old equipment (or relatives' equipment) all the time. sometimes it's vastly overpriced but sometimes you can get some interesting old gear.

Hi,

Ann Arbor, MI....so southeast.

Thanks for the tip about craigslist.

Later, Brian

atupdate · 03-05-2014, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by radman

Ann Arbor, MI.....

Go Blue

Tim

03-04-2014, 09:53 AM	#1
radman Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 94	Hi from Michigan! Hi Pentaxians, Here's my first post. I have been reading many of your posts and learning about cameras. I really hope to learn a lot more. I have never used a SLR (including DSLR) before, but I definitely want to start. I have decided on Pentax for many reasons; one of the most important being the weather resistance. I also like the low light capabilities. I am on a budget so I have not pulled the trigger yet, I want to get it right the first time. Look forward to learning more about the awesome Pentax cameras and figuring out the right camera and lenses to buy. Sincerely, Brian

03-04-2014, 01:47 PM	#5
radman Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 94 Original Poster	Thank you Hey and Bonjour! I appreciate the encouragement. I hope to have a DSLR selected soon so I can post photos. However, it is easy to be intimidated by the incredible shots that I have seen posted here by some amazing photographers. Regards, Brian

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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: 57,816	Welcome to the forum, look forward to your photography with which ever equipment you purchase.

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Bonjour from France and welcome to PF, Brian ... hope to see an image or two soon ... Salut, J

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TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Welcome aboard! Don't forget the used market, the Marketplace here is a great resource for someone getting started or looking to expand. You can get K30s or K5series cameras for a great price now.

03-04-2014, 01:54 PM	#6
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	So, whereabouts in Michigan are you? Remember to check on Craigslist - people sell their old equipment (or relatives' equipment) all the time. sometimes it's vastly overpriced but sometimes you can get some interesting old gear.

03-05-2014, 09:43 AM	#7
radman Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 94 Original Poster	Originally posted by TER-OR So, whereabouts in Michigan are you? Remember to check on Craigslist - people sell their old equipment (or relatives' equipment) all the time. sometimes it's vastly overpriced but sometimes you can get some interesting old gear. Hi, Ann Arbor, MI....so southeast. Thanks for the tip about craigslist. Later, Brian

03-05-2014, 11:54 AM	#8
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,723	Originally posted by radman Ann Arbor, MI..... Go Blue Tim