New to Pentax and first DSLR

wesleyce · 05-22-2014, 08:50 PM

Hello all. I wanted to take a second to introduce myself and tell you a bit about me. I am up here in the Pacific Northwest and am on my way out to Oahu for a few years. I am new to Pentax and have had my K30 with 18-55 kit lens for about a year now. One thing I have learned so far is that I have a lot to learn. Either way, I find the technical side of this hobby to be fascinating and am looking to get better at the artistic side of things. I am looking forward to becoming a part of this community and getting some of my pics out there.

BTW, there is a ton of great info here and I really appreciate the overall vibe I get in this forum. Everyone seems very approachable.

Wes

ybo1 · 05-22-2014, 09:00 PM

welcome onboard . Have fun

Sorver · 05-22-2014, 09:15 PM

Hi Wes welcome I am sure you have plenty to offer us too 😀

Adam · 05-22-2014, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by wesleyce

Hello all. I wanted to take a second to introduce myself and tell you a bit about me. I am up here in the Pacific Northwest and am on my way out to Oahu for a few years. I am new to Pentax and have had my K30 with 18-55 kit lens for about a year now. One thing I have learned so far is that I have a lot to learn. Either way, I find the technical side of this hobby to be fascinating and am looking to get better at the artistic side of things. I am looking forward to becoming a part of this community and getting some of my pics out there.

BTW, there is a ton of great info here and I really appreciate the overall vibe I get in this forum. Everyone seems very approachable.

Wes

Welcome aboard- I'm happy to hear you've found the site helpful

Adam
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DSims · 05-23-2014, 02:46 AM

Pick up one new lens - something like an A or M100/2.8 (non-macro) should get you going.

Also take care to store your lenses in a dry box or something similar when you get to Hawaii - you don't want fungus to start growing in them.

wesleyce · 05-23-2014, 03:13 PM

Thanks all. I might be able to store extra lenses in a rifle safe with a desiccant. Any thoughts?

---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 03:22 PM ----------

Thanks all. Maybe I could store the lenses in a pelican case with a desiccant. Any thoughts?

**Kerrowdown** · 05-25-2014, 02:13 AM

Originally posted by wesleyce

One thing I have learned so far is that I have a lot to learn

Welcome, I think that's one of the reasons why photography always seems so fresh every time you pick up a camera.

Jean Poitiers · 05-25-2014, 02:47 AM

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF, Wes ... Enjoy & hope to see some K-30 images soon ... Salut, J

DSims · 05-25-2014, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by wesleyce

Thanks all. I might be able to store extra lenses in a rifle safe with a desiccant. Any thoughts?

---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 03:22 PM ----------

Thanks all. Maybe I could store the lenses in a pelican case with a desiccant. Any thoughts?

I'm sorry I can't help you more - I've had to deal with fungus in a lens that came from Hawaii (and CRIS told me it's a common problem there), but I've always lived in a pretty dry climate so my own lens storage hasn't been a big issue.

wesleyce · 05-26-2014, 03:25 PM

I have a pelican case I think will work to keep the moisture out. I will have to load it up with desiccant ant store my camera/lenses in there. Hope that works...

05-22-2014, 08:50 PM	#1
wesleyce New Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 6	New to Pentax and first DSLR Hello all. I wanted to take a second to introduce myself and tell you a bit about me. I am up here in the Pacific Northwest and am on my way out to Oahu for a few years. I am new to Pentax and have had my K30 with 18-55 kit lens for about a year now. One thing I have learned so far is that I have a lot to learn. Either way, I find the technical side of this hobby to be fascinating and am looking to get better at the artistic side of things. I am looking forward to becoming a part of this community and getting some of my pics out there. BTW, there is a ton of great info here and I really appreciate the overall vibe I get in this forum. Everyone seems very approachable. Wes

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ybo1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 135	welcome onboard . Have fun

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by wesleyce Hello all. I wanted to take a second to introduce myself and tell you a bit about me. I am up here in the Pacific Northwest and am on my way out to Oahu for a few years. I am new to Pentax and have had my K30 with 18-55 kit lens for about a year now. One thing I have learned so far is that I have a lot to learn. Either way, I find the technical side of this hobby to be fascinating and am looking to get better at the artistic side of things. I am looking forward to becoming a part of this community and getting some of my pics out there. BTW, there is a ton of great info here and I really appreciate the overall vibe I get in this forum. Everyone seems very approachable. Wes Welcome aboard- I'm happy to hear you've found the site helpful Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-23-2014, 02:46 AM	#5
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	Pick up one new lens - something like an A or M100/2.8 (non-macro) should get you going. Also take care to store your lenses in a dry box or something similar when you get to Hawaii - you don't want fungus to start growing in them.

05-23-2014, 03:13 PM	#6
wesleyce New Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thanks all. I might be able to store extra lenses in a rifle safe with a desiccant. Any thoughts? ---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 03:22 PM ---------- Thanks all. Maybe I could store the lenses in a pelican case with a desiccant. Any thoughts?

05-25-2014, 02:13 AM	#7
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	Originally posted by wesleyce One thing I have learned so far is that I have a lot to learn Welcome, I think that's one of the reasons why photography always seems so fresh every time you pick up a camera.

05-25-2014, 02:47 AM	#8
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Bonjour from France and welcome to PF, Wes ... Enjoy & hope to see some K-30 images soon ... *Salut*, J

05-25-2014, 11:59 AM	#9
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	Originally posted by wesleyce Thanks all. I might be able to store extra lenses in a rifle safe with a desiccant. Any thoughts? ---------- Post added 05-23-14 at 03:22 PM ---------- Thanks all. Maybe I could store the lenses in a pelican case with a desiccant. Any thoughts? I'm sorry I can't help you more - I've had to deal with fungus in a lens that came from Hawaii (and CRIS told me it's a common problem there), but I've always lived in a pretty dry climate so my own lens storage hasn't been a big issue.

05-26-2014, 03:25 PM	#10
wesleyce New Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 6 Original Poster	I have a pelican case I think will work to keep the moisture out. I will have to load it up with desiccant ant store my camera/lenses in there. Hope that works...