Hi from Germany

Mixmaster · 08-30-2014, 11:38 AM

Hi all,

I am Thomas and currently 37 yrs old. I haven been browsing PF since years now, starting DSLR Photography around 2006 with a istDL.

As I like old cars and scooters, Photography was not such a big deal in my leisure time until last year. In May '13 I spontaneously bought a K-7 which reinvigorated Photography interest strongly.
This week I made an upgrade for a k-5 and now I looking forward of bringing my skill to next step :-)

I like shooting landscape, architecture and cars most.
Macro is also nice section.

What I like best about Pentax is having something that is a little bit aside the mainstream.
My current gear:

K-5 and K-7
D-BG4 currently shipping ;-)
DA 16-45
DA 18-55 WR
DA 18-135 WR
DA 35
Cosina Macro 105
Sigma 120-400 OS
AF-360 FGZ
Some manual focus stuff :-)

If you are interested in my shots, please browse to my pages below and leave comments or likes :-)
Thanks a lot an Br
Thomas

Last edited by Mixmaster; 08-30-2014 at 11:44 AM.

Unregistered User · 08-30-2014, 11:48 AM

Servus Kollege,

herzlich willkommen.

I like the idea of as many Germans and Austrians on this forum as possible. So, welcome aboard.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-30-2014, 03:22 PM

Welcome to the forum, it's taken since 2006 to introduce yourself, wow that must be a record.

patarok · 08-30-2014, 03:30 PM

hi there!

Mixmaster · 08-31-2014, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, it's taken since 2006 to introduce yourself, wow that must be a record.

thanks ;-)
I am not quite sure when I visited PF first time but it could be around 2007 sure as I was researching tips 'n' tricks for the *ist.
The reason why I started to take photography to next was that a co-worker sold me a SMC-FA 28-200 at a bargain price and on a Paris trip I was disappointed by the softness of that lens. I thought that it might just not pair nicely with the *istDL and I went for the K-7. The FA lens was still blurry and with min. focal length of 28 also not short enough so I let it go in favor of the 18-135 and the sigma.
I was always happy with the K-7 though the hi-ISO area is fairly useless with that body. Last week someone in my hometown offered a mint K-5 (<3k klicks) for a good price and I couldn't resist. I'll sell the K-7 and then this will be a very cheap upgrade.

Best regards,
Thomas

**Kerrowdown** · 08-31-2014, 03:26 AM

Well enjoy that new K5, if it's ultimate sharpness and IQ your after, have a look into some of the Pentax prime lenses that are available.

Mixmaster · 08-31-2014, 03:30 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Well enjoy that new K5, if it's ultimate sharpness and IQ your after, have a look into some of the Pentax prime lenses that are available.

Ja good hint :-)
I have the DA35 which is already quite sharp.

Sooner or later I will be going for a portrait/macro 2.8 lens, either Tamron or Pentax.

Br
Thomas

Jean Poitiers · 08-31-2014, 07:30 AM

Bonjour from France an welcome to PF, Thomas ... Hope to see some images soon. Salut, J

Mixmaster · 08-31-2014, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Bonjour from France an welcome to PF, Thomas ... Hope to see some images soon. Salut, J

Bonjour Jean,

mon francais est un peu mauvais, mais je veux dire que je suis un grand ami de la france :-)
en 2013 j'ai ete a Paris et L'Alsace.
I'l ya ete a Paris ou j'ai reconnu que je veux une camera nouveaux ;-)
Ma prochaine destination est La cote d'azur :-)

A bientot
Thomas

P.S. I am usually not posting picture so often to forums, I merely add them to my webpage which has reached 2k visits recently :-)
Thanks

08-30-2014, 11:38 AM	#1
Mixmaster New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: West-Germany Posts: 10	Hi from Germany Hi all, I am Thomas and currently 37 yrs old. I haven been browsing PF since years now, starting DSLR Photography around 2006 with a istDL. As I like old cars and scooters, Photography was not such a big deal in my leisure time until last year. In May '13 I spontaneously bought a K-7 which reinvigorated Photography interest strongly. This week I made an upgrade for a k-5 and now I looking forward of bringing my skill to next step :-) I like shooting landscape, architecture and cars most. Macro is also nice section. What I like best about Pentax is having something that is a little bit aside the mainstream. My current gear: K-5 and K-7 D-BG4 currently shipping ;-) DA 16-45 DA 18-55 WR DA 18-135 WR DA 35 Cosina Macro 105 Sigma 120-400 OS AF-360 FGZ Some manual focus stuff :-) If you are interested in my shots, please browse to my pages below and leave comments or likes :-) Thanks a lot an Br Thomas Last edited by Mixmaster; 08-30-2014 at 11:44 AM.

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08-30-2014, 11:48 AM	#2
Unregistered User Guest	Servus Kollege, herzlich willkommen. I like the idea of as many Germans and Austrians on this forum as possible. So, welcome aboard.

08-30-2014, 03:22 PM	#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: 57,833	Welcome to the forum, it's taken since 2006 to introduce yourself, wow that must be a record.

08-30-2014, 03:30 PM	#4
patarok Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 389	hi there!

08-31-2014, 03:03 AM	#5
Mixmaster New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: West-Germany Posts: 10 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Welcome to the forum, it's taken since 2006 to introduce yourself, wow that must be a record. thanks ;-) I am not quite sure when I visited PF first time but it could be around 2007 sure as I was researching tips 'n' tricks for the ist. The reason why I started to take photography to next was that a co-worker sold me a SMC-FA 28-200 at a bargain price and on a Paris trip I was disappointed by the softness of that lens. I thought that it might just not pair nicely with the istDL and I went for the K-7. The FA lens was still blurry and with min. focal length of 28 also not short enough so I let it go in favor of the 18-135 and the sigma. I was always happy with the K-7 though the hi-ISO area is fairly useless with that body. Last week someone in my hometown offered a mint K-5 (<3k klicks) for a good price and I couldn't resist. I'll sell the K-7 and then this will be a very cheap upgrade. Best regards, Thomas

08-31-2014, 03:26 AM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833	Well enjoy that new K5, if it's ultimate sharpness and IQ your after, have a look into some of the Pentax prime lenses that are available.

08-31-2014, 03:30 AM	#7
Mixmaster New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: West-Germany Posts: 10 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Well enjoy that new K5, if it's ultimate sharpness and IQ your after, have a look into some of the Pentax prime lenses that are available. Ja good hint :-) I have the DA35 which is already quite sharp. Sooner or later I will be going for a portrait/macro 2.8 lens, either Tamron or Pentax. Br Thomas

08-31-2014, 07:30 AM	#8
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	*Bonjour* from France an welcome to PF, Thomas ... Hope to see some images soon. *Salut*, J

08-31-2014, 08:16 AM	#9
Mixmaster New Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: West-Germany Posts: 10 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers *Bonjour* from France an welcome to PF, Thomas ... Hope to see some images soon. *Salut*, J Bonjour Jean, mon francais est un peu mauvais, mais je veux dire que je suis un grand ami de la france :-) en 2013 j'ai ete a Paris et L'Alsace. I'l ya ete a Paris ou j'ai reconnu que je veux une camera nouveaux ;-) Ma prochaine destination est La cote d'azur :-) A bientot Thomas P.S. I am usually not posting picture so often to forums, I merely add them to my webpage which has reached 2k visits recently :-) Thanks