Hello From British Columbia

Dan M · 04-08-2014, 02:30 PM

Just joined the forum, I live in Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia Canada. That's a mouthful. I have just purchased (2nd hand) a K200D, and am getting back into photography. The camera came with 2 kit lenses, 18-55 and 50-200. I still had my old KX and ME from the 70's and kept the 28 mm wide angle and 2 50 mm prime lenses, plus a 85-210- F3.5. Picked up a used 28-80 mm is a pawn shop for $10 Cdn and my last purchase from E bay was an Asahi Optic Tele-Takumar 400mm F5.6 with the screw mount.

I have a lot to learn about digital photography and all the controls and functions of the camera, but that is what it is all about. I have been reading numerous article on this forum and really appreciate the info from all of the members.

I am retired (25 yrs) from the Canadian Forces, a licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (helicopters) and am semi retired with a small aviation consulting business for helicopter operators on Vancouver Island.

That's enough about me, best regards

Dan M

Bman · 04-08-2014, 02:36 PM - **1 Like**

Hey Dan, so let me get this straight...

You are semi retired, live in the most beautiful place in the world, and probably have lots of opportunity to take photos from a helicopter.

Awesome, sounds like a dream buddy!

Eyewanders · 04-08-2014, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by Bman

Hey Dan, so let me get this straight...

You are semi retired, live in the most beautiful place in the world, and probably have lots of opportunity to take photos from a helicopter.

Awesome, sounds like a dream buddy!

Hahhaa. Hear hear! Welcome Dan.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-08-2014, 03:00 PM

Welcome to the forum, my youngest daughters just back from your part of the world, she had a ball.

**wtlwdwgn** · 04-08-2014, 03:36 PM

Welcome to the forum Dan! Looking forward to seeing your images.

**c.a.m** · 04-08-2014, 04:00 PM

Dan,

Welcome! I think Bman's got the right idea!

From what I've seen, the K200D has a terrific CCD sensor, which produces quality images. Looking forward to seeing some pics of your region.

- Craig

PS. I was born into an RCAF family in Comox, late 1950s.

04-08-2014, 02:30 PM	#1
Dan M New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Campbell River British Columbia Posts: 1	Hello From British Columbia Just joined the forum, I live in Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia Canada. That's a mouthful. I have just purchased (2nd hand) a K200D, and am getting back into photography. The camera came with 2 kit lenses, 18-55 and 50-200. I still had my old KX and ME from the 70's and kept the 28 mm wide angle and 2 50 mm prime lenses, plus a 85-210- F3.5. Picked up a used 28-80 mm is a pawn shop for $10 Cdn and my last purchase from E bay was an Asahi Optic Tele-Takumar 400mm F5.6 with the screw mount. I have a lot to learn about digital photography and all the controls and functions of the camera, but that is what it is all about. I have been reading numerous article on this forum and really appreciate the info from all of the members. I am retired (25 yrs) from the Canadian Forces, a licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (helicopters) and am semi retired with a small aviation consulting business for helicopter operators on Vancouver Island. That's enough about me, best regards Dan M

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Bman Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 54	Hey Dan, so let me get this straight... You are semi retired, live in the most beautiful place in the world, and probably have lots of opportunity to take photos from a helicopter. Awesome, sounds like a dream buddy!

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Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by Bman Hey Dan, so let me get this straight... You are semi retired, live in the most beautiful place in the world, and probably have lots of opportunity to take photos from a helicopter. Awesome, sounds like a dream buddy! Hahhaa. Hear hear! Welcome Dan.

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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: 57,819	Welcome to the forum, my youngest daughters just back from your part of the world, she had a ball.

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wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,845	Welcome to the forum Dan! Looking forward to seeing your images.

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c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Dan, Welcome! I think Bman's got the right idea! From what I've seen, the K200D has a terrific CCD sensor, which produces quality images. Looking forward to seeing some pics of your region. - Craig PS. I was born into an RCAF family in Comox, late 1950s.