It's about time I post after lurking here awhile

1BlinkGone · 11-03-2014, 06:19 PM

Greetings, Pentaxians!

I've been a Pentax fan since I was a kid and a great uncle was a Ashi-Pentax user. Myself, I was a Nikon user and had to sell my gear due to hardship a few years ago and I'm about to dive back into photography. The new Pentax line has me VERY interested, and the K3 has my compete attention... in spite of the mirror flap issue we hear about. I'm planning on a system around the K3. A very under-rated platform, IMHO./

Got a PM telling me to post so I can win a lens...what better way to start my Pentax future? So hello, and congrats to whomever ends up being the winner if it isn't me!
1BlinkGone

MarkJerling · 11-03-2014, 06:30 PM

Welcome to the forum. I see join date of July and this is your first post!

normhead · 11-03-2014, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Welcome to the forum. I see join date of July and this is your first post!

He thought he had to join to lurk...

Welcome to the forum....

**demondata** · 11-03-2014, 06:37 PM

Welcome to the forum and I'm sure it won't be one blink and you're gone if you choose a K3 - it's a truly excellent camera. For a system, I think it's important to plan your purchases well and to spend extra on a better lens if that is possible, even if you delay the purchase of the next one. You'll likely be using a really good lens well after you've moved on from the K3, and the IQ will remain in every single image you create to enjoy. I look forward to your images.

1BlinkGone · 11-03-2014, 08:10 PM

MarkJerling- yeah I know, I know July 2014...lol Thank you.

normhead- ya mean I DIDN'T have to join to LURK?? Say it isn't so!!! lol TY

demondata- agreed, the glass is where it's at. I'm a strong believer in that and intend to invest accordingly. TY.

Thanks for your welcomes, gentlemen.

MarkJerling · 11-03-2014, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by 1BlinkGone

MarkJerling- yeah I know, I know July 2014...lol Thank you.

normhead- ya mean I DIDN'T have to join to LURK?? Say it isn't so!!! lol TY

demondata- agreed, the glass is where it's at. I'm a strong believer in that and intend to invest accordingly. TY.

Thanks for your welcomes, gentlemen.

You're most welcome!

bsamcash · 11-03-2014, 08:35 PM

Welcome! Good luck on winning those gorgeous limiteds!

gor80 · 11-04-2014, 12:42 AM

Welcome, you are right K3 system is very popular among beginners, I recently see a lot of new fans of this system!

Pablom · 11-04-2014, 12:46 AM

Welcome aboard 1BlinkGone, now how about those shiny limiteds? nudge nudge wink wink

**Kerrowdown** · 11-04-2014, 02:36 AM

Welcome to the forum, the K3 is a great platform to mount much fine Pentax glass too.

ChristianRock · 11-04-2014, 07:54 AM

Welcome! The way I see it, this is a great forum to interact with others. If you end up being in the top 10 posters in a day and get to participate in a raffle, that's ok. If not, that's ok too because it's just a great place to interact with other photographers.

1BlinkGone · 11-04-2014, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by Pablom

Welcome aboard 1BlinkGone, now how about those shiny limiteds? nudge nudge wink wink

Indeed! The limiteds are exactly what I have in mind. Thanks!

---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 06:33 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, the K3 is a great platform to mount much fine Pentax glass too.

"A great mind thinks alike" hee hee. Thanks for the warm welcome.

---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 06:47 PM ----------

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Welcome! The way I see it, this is a great forum to interact with others. If you end up being in the top 10 posters in a day and get to participate in a raffle, that's ok. If not, that's ok too because it's just a great place to interact with other photographers.

Yes indeed that was well-put and definitely seems like a great place here. I can't wait to get into photography again after a break for over 5 years. TY for the welcome!

11-03-2014, 06:19 PM	#1
1BlinkGone New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5	It's about time I post after lurking here awhile Greetings, Pentaxians! I've been a Pentax fan since I was a kid and a great uncle was a Ashi-Pentax user. Myself, I was a Nikon user and had to sell my gear due to hardship a few years ago and I'm about to dive back into photography. The new Pentax line has me VERY interested, and the K3 has my compete attention... in spite of the mirror flap issue we hear about. I'm planning on a system around the K3. A very under-rated platform, IMHO./ Got a PM telling me to post so I can win a lens...what better way to start my Pentax future? So hello, and congrats to whomever ends up being the winner if it isn't me! 1BlinkGone

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11-03-2014, 06:30 PM	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Welcome to the forum. I see join date of July and this is your first post!

11-03-2014, 06:33 PM	#3
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by MarkJerling Welcome to the forum. I see join date of July and this is your first post! He thought he had to join to lurk... Welcome to the forum....

11-03-2014, 06:37 PM	#4
demondata Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aurora, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 632	Welcome to the forum and I'm sure it won't be one blink and you're gone if you choose a K3 - it's a truly excellent camera. For a system, I think it's important to plan your purchases well and to spend extra on a better lens if that is possible, even if you delay the purchase of the next one. You'll likely be using a really good lens well after you've moved on from the K3, and the IQ will remain in every single image you create to enjoy. I look forward to your images.

11-03-2014, 08:10 PM	#5
1BlinkGone New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5 Original Poster	MarkJerling- yeah I know, I know July 2014...lol Thank you. normhead- ya mean I DIDN'T have to join to LURK?? Say it isn't so!!! lol TY demondata- agreed, the glass is where it's at. I'm a strong believer in that and intend to invest accordingly. TY. Thanks for your welcomes, gentlemen.

11-03-2014, 08:33 PM	#6
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by 1BlinkGone MarkJerling- yeah I know, I know July 2014...lol Thank you. normhead- ya mean I DIDN'T have to join to LURK?? Say it isn't so!!! lol TY demondata- agreed, the glass is where it's at. I'm a strong believer in that and intend to invest accordingly. TY. Thanks for your welcomes, gentlemen. You're most welcome!

11-03-2014, 08:35 PM	#7
bsamcash Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cupertino, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 391	Welcome! Good luck on winning those gorgeous limiteds!

11-04-2014, 12:42 AM	#8
gor80 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Балашиха Photos: Albums Posts: 595	Welcome, you are right K3 system is very popular among beginners, I recently see a lot of new fans of this system!

11-04-2014, 12:46 AM	#9
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Welcome aboard 1BlinkGone, now how about those shiny limiteds? nudge nudge wink wink

11-04-2014, 02:36 AM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818	Welcome to the forum, the K3 is a great platform to mount much fine Pentax glass too.

11-04-2014, 07:54 AM	#11
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Welcome! The way I see it, this is a great forum to interact with others. If you end up being in the top 10 posters in a day and get to participate in a raffle, that's ok. If not, that's ok too because it's just a great place to interact with other photographers.

11-04-2014, 07:32 PM	#12
1BlinkGone New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pablom Welcome aboard 1BlinkGone, now how about those shiny limiteds? nudge nudge wink wink Indeed! The limiteds are exactly what I have in mind. Thanks! ---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 06:33 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kerrowdown Welcome to the forum, the K3 is a great platform to mount much fine Pentax glass too. "A great mind thinks alike" hee hee. Thanks for the warm welcome. ---------- Post added 11-04-14 at 06:47 PM ---------- Originally posted by ChristianRock Welcome! The way I see it, this is a great forum to interact with others. If you end up being in the top 10 posters in a day and get to participate in a raffle, that's ok. If not, that's ok too because it's just a great place to interact with other photographers. Yes indeed that was well-put and definitely seems like a great place here. I can't wait to get into photography again after a break for over 5 years. TY for the welcome!