Hello from central Florida

PizzaDon · 07-15-2015, 02:34 PM

Just wanted to give a quick hello to everyone.
I just recently purchased a K3 with the 18-135 lens. I've been out of photography since about 1999 or so and am itching to get back into it again, I'm needing to brush up on digital photography in general since my last camera was a K1000 I purchased in 1978 and that I still own.

I'm looking forward to doing some lurking on the forums since I have a lot of catching up to do.

Richard

**From1980** · 07-15-2015, 02:47 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome Richard, hope you enjoy the forum. This is a wonderful place to learn and ask questions. A couple years ago I was in a similar situation with photography and now, if nothing else, I can at least speak most of the lingo.
Have fun.

fredralphfred · 07-15-2015, 03:11 PM - **1 Like**

That 18-135 lens is probably the best purchase you could have made for your goals. I recently got one with a K-50 and it's the lens I wish I had gotten when I got my first DSLR 7 years ago. It would have saved me a lot of money on lenses in-between. Yes, primes (and some zooms) look better, but I've got a long way to go before I can make effective use of the difference. And the WR and focal length coverage give it unmatched flexibility. A lot of people say it doesn't have the best image quality, but I have yet to read a comment from anyone who owned the lens that didn't like it.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-15-2015, 03:12 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum, pull up a chair and enjoy all the good things going on around here.

KDAFA · 07-15-2015, 10:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sapper

Just wanted to give a quick hello to everyone.
I just recently purchased a K3 with the 18-135 lens. I've been out of photography since about 1999 or so and am itching to get back into it again, I'm needing to brush up on digital photography in general since my last camera was a K1000 I purchased in 1978 and that I still own.

I'm looking forward to doing some lurking on the forums since I have a lot of catching up to do.

Richard

Welcome! Wishing you a great time catching up on digital, and that this forum will provide you much help, and friendly interaction with fellow Pentax photographers.

**TER-OR** · 07-16-2015, 08:48 AM - **1 Like**

In my limited experience in Florida, Weather Resistance is a good idea for those afternoon rains.
Welcome aboard!

PizzaDon · 07-16-2015, 10:50 AM

Thank you for all the warm welcomes I appreciate it, it seems I have a lot of catching up to do in this field and I'm looking forward to learning things here on the forums.
I'll probably be doing more lurking rather then sharing in the beginning but will eventually become more active as I learn more.

Thanks again.
Richard

howieb101 · 07-24-2015, 01:11 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome aboard. Seem to be quite a few new North American Pentax and. Certainly the pricing you guys get is a lot better than lots of places.

PizzaDon · 07-25-2015, 01:08 AM

Originally posted by howieb101

Welcome aboard. Seem to be quite a few new North American Pentax and. Certainly the pricing you guys get is a lot better than lots of places.

Thank you howieb101, I purchased mine through a shop on Amazon.com it was the best price I could find when I was looking to buy.

07-15-2015, 02:34 PM	#1
PizzaDon Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: central Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 363	Hello from central Florida Just wanted to give a quick hello to everyone. I just recently purchased a K3 with the 18-135 lens. I've been out of photography since about 1999 or so and am itching to get back into it again, I'm needing to brush up on digital photography in general since my last camera was a K1000 I purchased in 1978 and that I still own. I'm looking forward to doing some lurking on the forums since I have a lot of catching up to do. Richard

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07-15-2015, 02:47 PM - 1 Like	#2
From1980 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex, Ontario Posts: 682	Welcome Richard, hope you enjoy the forum. This is a wonderful place to learn and ask questions. A couple years ago I was in a similar situation with photography and now, if nothing else, I can at least speak most of the lingo. Have fun.

07-15-2015, 03:11 PM - 1 Like	#3
fredralphfred Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 252	That 18-135 lens is probably the best purchase you could have made for your goals. I recently got one with a K-50 and it's the lens I wish I had gotten when I got my first DSLR 7 years ago. It would have saved me a lot of money on lenses in-between. Yes, primes (and some zooms) look better, but I've got a long way to go before I can make effective use of the difference. And the WR and focal length coverage give it unmatched flexibility. A lot of people say it doesn't have the best image quality, but I have yet to read a comment from anyone who owned the lens that didn't like it.

07-15-2015, 03:12 PM - 1 Like	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,805	Welcome to the forum, pull up a chair and enjoy all the good things going on around here.

07-15-2015, 10:21 PM - 1 Like	#5
KDAFA Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 528	Originally posted by Sapper Just wanted to give a quick hello to everyone. I just recently purchased a K3 with the 18-135 lens. I've been out of photography since about 1999 or so and am itching to get back into it again, I'm needing to brush up on digital photography in general since my last camera was a K1000 I purchased in 1978 and that I still own. I'm looking forward to doing some lurking on the forums since I have a lot of catching up to do. Richard Welcome! Wishing you a great time catching up on digital, and that this forum will provide you much help, and friendly interaction with fellow Pentax photographers.

07-16-2015, 08:48 AM - 1 Like	#6
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	In my limited experience in Florida, Weather Resistance is a good idea for those afternoon rains. Welcome aboard!

07-16-2015, 10:50 AM	#7
PizzaDon Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: central Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 363 Original Poster	Thank you for all the warm welcomes I appreciate it, it seems I have a lot of catching up to do in this field and I'm looking forward to learning things here on the forums. I'll probably be doing more lurking rather then sharing in the beginning but will eventually become more active as I learn more. Thanks again. Richard

07-24-2015, 01:11 AM - 1 Like	#8
howieb101 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 594	Welcome aboard. Seem to be quite a few new North American Pentax and. Certainly the pricing you guys get is a lot better than lots of places.

07-25-2015, 01:08 AM	#9
PizzaDon Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: central Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 363 Original Poster	Originally posted by howieb101 Welcome aboard. Seem to be quite a few new North American Pentax and. Certainly the pricing you guys get is a lot better than lots of places. Thank you howieb101, I purchased mine through a shop on Amazon.com it was the best price I could find when I was looking to buy.

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