Hi from Christchurch, New Zealand

finfang · 09-27-2014, 01:30 AM

Just recently started back into photography, have been a Pentax user since the Spotmatic came out, at the moment getting to grips with the K3.

**savoche** · 09-27-2014, 01:48 AM

Welcome aboard! The K-3 is a lot to get to grips with but it's well worth the effort. Of course, the basics are the same as when the Spotmatic ruled - get the exposure right and nail the focus.

Enjoy!

**PJ1** · 09-27-2014, 02:21 AM

Welcome to the Forums. Seriously contemplating a K-3 myself. It seems to be a great camera.

**NZ_Ross** · 09-27-2014, 02:56 AM

Welcome to the forum, from just down the road.

I also have a K3 and I am really enjoying learning to use it - there is a lot of camera there.

There is a kiwi thread on this forum, and you would be more than welcome to join in.

Ross

**Des** · 09-27-2014, 05:52 AM

Welcome to the forum. Shake reduction handy for the Shaky Isles?

**Kerrowdown** · 09-27-2014, 12:04 PM

Welcome, I'm sure you'll get her (K-3) under control soon.

Transit · 09-27-2014, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by finfang

Just recently started back into photography, have been a Pentax user since the Spotmatic came out, at the moment getting to grips with the K3.

Gidday Mate !
Old Spottie guy here too

See you over in the Kiwi thread.
Pete

johngs · 09-28-2014, 12:58 AM

Hi finfang,

I'm in Christchurch too. I have a Pentax K-50 and K200D

cheers

John

**beachgardener** · 10-01-2014, 04:12 PM

G'day mate and welcome to the forum

MarkJerling · 10-01-2014, 05:10 PM

Welcome! As Ross points out, the https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/43-gatherings-events-groups/41021-kiwi-pentaxians-553.html Kiwi Thread is used by us lot. Sometimes, the discussion veers well away from photography, but always seems to find it's way back!

**gaweidert** · 10-01-2014, 07:49 PM

Welcome aboard. Another longtime Pentax user here too. But with a Ricoh XRM interlude in the early 90's. IMHO my Spotmatic II is still the best SLR camera I have ever owned. My First SLR was a Mamiya Sekor 500DTL. When it's metering system broke the second time I went with a Spotmatic II. My latest purchases have been a K5 and K5-IIs. Quite frankly I still miss the needle in the side of the viewfinder. Best exposure checking aid ever.

I still use the 55mm f1.8 lens that came with the Spotmatic on my K5's. It is one awesome lens. Luckily I still have two Pentax made screw mount to K-Mount adapters.

finfang · 10-02-2014, 01:13 AM

Thanks for everyone's kind thoughts, will pop over to the Kiwi thread.

Jean Poitiers · 10-02-2014, 11:31 PM

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF, finfang ... Hope to see some images soon! Salut, J

thegadge · 11-25-2014, 05:41 AM

Hello from Christchurch as well! Joined this forum a couple of years ago and grateful for all the top tips since then..certainly helped me on the way. Own a Kr and a groovy Black Spotmatic...

joerotheray · 11-25-2014, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by finfang

Just recently started back into photography, have been a Pentax user since the Spotmatic came out, at the moment getting to grips with the K3.

I have just bought the K-500. The editing software SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE, does not seem to have a 'save as' button that allows saving freely elsewhere. Problem could be with me though! How is the weather in Middle Earth, New Zealand?

09-27-2014, 01:30 AM	#1
finfang Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Christchurch NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 76	Hi from Christchurch, New Zealand Just recently started back into photography, have been a Pentax user since the Spotmatic came out, at the moment getting to grips with the K3.

10-02-2014, 01:13 AM	#12
finfang Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Christchurch NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 76 Original Poster	Thanks all Thanks for everyone's kind thoughts, will pop over to the Kiwi thread.

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savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Welcome aboard! The K-3 is a lot to get to grips with but it's well worth the effort. Of course, the basics are the same as when the Spotmatic ruled - get the exposure right and nail the focus. Enjoy!

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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,485	Welcome to the Forums. Seriously contemplating a K-3 myself. It seems to be a great camera.

09-27-2014, 02:56 AM	#4
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Welcome to the forum, from just down the road. I also have a K3 and I am really enjoying learning to use it - there is a lot of camera there. There is a kiwi thread on this forum, and you would be more than welcome to join in. Ross

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Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Welcome to the forum. Shake reduction handy for the Shaky Isles?

09-27-2014, 12:04 PM	#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	Welcome, I'm sure you'll get her (K-3) under control soon.

09-27-2014, 12:27 PM	#7
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by finfang Just recently started back into photography, have been a Pentax user since the Spotmatic came out, at the moment getting to grips with the K3. Gidday Mate ! Old Spottie guy here too See you over in the Kiwi thread. Pete

09-28-2014, 12:58 AM	#8
johngs Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 229	Hi finfang, I'm in Christchurch too. I have a Pentax K-50 and K200D cheers John

10-01-2014, 04:12 PM	#9
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	G'day mate and welcome to the forum

10-01-2014, 05:10 PM	#10
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Welcome! As Ross points out, the https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/43-gatherings-events-groups/41021-kiwi-pentaxians-553.html Kiwi Thread is used by us lot. Sometimes, the discussion veers well away from photography, but always seems to find it's way back!

10-01-2014, 07:49 PM	#11
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Welcome aboard. Another longtime Pentax user here too. But with a Ricoh XRM interlude in the early 90's. IMHO my Spotmatic II is still the best SLR camera I have ever owned. My First SLR was a Mamiya Sekor 500DTL. When it's metering system broke the second time I went with a Spotmatic II. My latest purchases have been a K5 and K5-IIs. Quite frankly I still miss the needle in the side of the viewfinder. Best exposure checking aid ever. I still use the 55mm f1.8 lens that came with the Spotmatic on my K5's. It is one awesome lens. Luckily I still have two Pentax made screw mount to K-Mount adapters.

10-02-2014, 11:31 PM	#13
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Bonjour from France and welcome to PF, finfang ... Hope to see some images soon! *Salut*, J

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thegadge Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 87	Hello from Christchurch as well! Joined this forum a couple of years ago and grateful for all the top tips since then..certainly helped me on the way. Own a Kr and a groovy Black Spotmatic...

11-25-2014, 07:24 AM	#15
joerotheray Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51	Originally posted by finfang Just recently started back into photography, have been a Pentax user since the Spotmatic came out, at the moment getting to grips with the K3. I have just bought the K-500. The editing software SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE, does not seem to have a 'save as' button that allows saving freely elsewhere. Problem could be with me though! How is the weather in Middle Earth, New Zealand?