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Charlie Victor · 11-09-2015, 08:16 AM

Hi to all Pentaxians.

I've been lurking for a while and because of the high quality of the information, photos posted and discussions here decided to join. I started with photography in the late 70's with a Ricoh KR-5 (The poor man's Pentax in those days and all I could afford!)

Retired in 2014 and with more time on my hands wanted to start dabbling in digital photography. Based on reviews and opinions on the forum I bought a K-30 with the 18-135mm kit lens. Boy, what a learning curve from a member of the GBT.

Happy to be here and learn from you all.

Regards,

CV

**csa** · 11-09-2015, 08:20 AM

Charlie, Welcome to the Forum! You have a great combination to give you many years of enjoyment. We'd love to see some of your photos!

bertwert · 11-09-2015, 08:45 AM

Welcome to the forum!
Have fun!

**Kerrowdown** · 11-10-2015, 03:58 AM

Welcome to the forum, shush don't tell everyone... but I still think you've got some of the best beaches in the world right there.

Charlie Victor · 11-10-2015, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by csa

Charlie, Welcome to the Forum! You have a great combination to give you many years of enjoyment. We'd love to see some of your photos!

Thank you, Carol. Will post some later.

CV.

---------- Post added 11-10-15 at 11:58 AM ----------

Originally posted by bertwert

Welcome to the forum!
Have fun!

Thanks, Bertwert. Yes, I am having lots of fun but sometimes get frustrated with my own efforts when I look at the superb images posted by members.

CV.

---------- Post added 11-10-15 at 12:06 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, shush don't tell everyone... but I still think you've got some of the best beaches in the world right there.

Appreciated, Kerrowdown. You are right about the beaches. I also won't tell anyone about the game reserves and ......., and...... (how much space am I allowed here?)

debakarma · 11-10-2015, 08:19 PM

Welcome to the Forum. The K30 is nice. The 18-135mm kit lens is not a slouch but if can get hold of a prime, say a nifty 50, you might get more keepers.

**vcollerp** · 11-11-2015, 12:03 AM

Welcome Charlie

Charlie Victor · 11-11-2015, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by vcollerp

Welcome Charlie

Thank you Philip. I see there are a couple of South Africans on here.

CV.

---------- Post added 11-11-15 at 11:12 AM ----------

Originally posted by debakarma

Welcome to the Forum. The K30 is nice. The 18-135mm kit lens is not a slouch but if can get hold of a prime, say a nifty 50, you might get more keepers.

Thank you for the welcome. A prime is on the "I need it" list, but dependent on my good wife and budget.

aacjr · 11-11-2015, 11:35 AM

Welcome aboard Charlie, looking forward to seeing some of your work.

Charlie Victor · 11-11-2015, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by aacjr

Welcome aboard Charlie, looking forward to seeing some of your work.

Thanks for the welcome, Al.

**TER-OR** · 11-12-2015, 06:51 AM

Welcome from Chicago! You've got a great starting combination. The 18-135 is a pleasure to use.

Charlie Victor · 11-12-2015, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by TER-OR

Welcome from Chicago! You've got a great starting combination. The 18-135 is a pleasure to use.

Thanks for the welcome, Terry. So true about the 18-135. I have a couple of F-series zooms which I also enjoy, but the 18-135 is on the camera most of the time.

CV.

KevinR · 11-12-2015, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by Charlie Victor

Thank you Philip. I see there are a couple of South Africans on here.

CV.[COLOR="Silver"]

Welcome Charlie. More than just a couple..! You should check out user @Neville who is also a Durbanite.

PF is a great reference for all things Pentax and photography in general. Enjoy and look forward to some posts.

Charlie Victor · 11-13-2015, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by KevinR

Welcome Charlie. More than just a couple..! You should check out user @Neville who is also a Durbanite.

PF is a great reference for all things Pentax and photography in general. Enjoy and look forward to some posts.

Thank you for the welcome and info, Kevin. Will do!

CV.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-15-2015, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by Charlie Victor

A prime is on the "I need it" list, but dependent on my good wife

Just tell her a prime lens will make her look thinner in every shot.

11-09-2015, 08:16 AM	#1
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227	Hallo from Durban, South Africa Hi to all Pentaxians. I've been lurking for a while and because of the high quality of the information, photos posted and discussions here decided to join. I started with photography in the late 70's with a Ricoh KR-5 (The poor man's Pentax in those days and all I could afford!) Retired in 2014 and with more time on my hands wanted to start dabbling in digital photography. Based on reviews and opinions on the forum I bought a K-30 with the 18-135mm kit lens. Boy, what a learning curve from a member of the GBT. Happy to be here and learn from you all. Regards, CV

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csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Charlie, Welcome to the Forum! You have a great combination to give you many years of enjoyment. We'd love to see some of your photos!

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11-10-2015, 03:58 AM	#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: 57,867	Welcome to the forum, shush don't tell everyone... but I still think you've got some of the best beaches in the world right there.

11-10-2015, 11:53 AM	#5
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227 Original Poster	Originally posted by csa Charlie, Welcome to the Forum! You have a great combination to give you many years of enjoyment. We'd love to see some of your photos! Thank you, Carol. Will post some later. CV. ---------- Post added 11-10-15 at 11:58 AM ---------- Originally posted by bertwert Welcome to the forum! Have fun! Thanks, Bertwert. Yes, I am having lots of fun but sometimes get frustrated with my own efforts when I look at the superb images posted by members. CV. ---------- Post added 11-10-15 at 12:06 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kerrowdown Welcome to the forum, shush don't tell everyone... but I still think you've got some of the best beaches in the world right there. Appreciated, Kerrowdown. You are right about the beaches. I also won't tell anyone about the game reserves and ......., and...... (how much space am I allowed here?)

11-10-2015, 08:19 PM	#6
debakarma Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Welcome to the Forum. The K30 is nice. The 18-135mm kit lens is not a slouch but if can get hold of a prime, say a nifty 50, you might get more keepers.

11-11-2015, 12:03 AM	#7
vcollerp Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vereeniging South Africa Posts: 208	Welcome Charlie

11-11-2015, 11:00 AM	#8
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227 Original Poster	Originally posted by vcollerp Welcome Charlie Thank you Philip. I see there are a couple of South Africans on here. CV. ---------- Post added 11-11-15 at 11:12 AM ---------- Originally posted by debakarma Welcome to the Forum. The K30 is nice. The 18-135mm kit lens is not a slouch but if can get hold of a prime, say a nifty 50, you might get more keepers. Thank you for the welcome. A prime is on the "I need it" list, but dependent on my good wife and budget.

11-11-2015, 11:35 AM	#9
aacjr Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 446	Welcome aboard Charlie, looking forward to seeing some of your work.

11-11-2015, 11:50 AM	#10
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227 Original Poster	Originally posted by aacjr Welcome aboard Charlie, looking forward to seeing some of your work. Thanks for the welcome, Al.

11-12-2015, 06:51 AM	#11
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Welcome from Chicago! You've got a great starting combination. The 18-135 is a pleasure to use.

11-12-2015, 11:42 AM	#12
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227 Original Poster	Originally posted by TER-OR Welcome from Chicago! You've got a great starting combination. The 18-135 is a pleasure to use. Thanks for the welcome, Terry. So true about the 18-135. I have a couple of F-series zooms which I also enjoy, but the 18-135 is on the camera most of the time. CV.

11-12-2015, 11:47 AM	#13
KevinR Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 653	Originally posted by Charlie Victor Thank you Philip. I see there are a couple of South Africans on here. CV.[COLOR="Silver"] Welcome Charlie. More than just a couple..! You should check out user @Neville who is also a Durbanite. PF is a great reference for all things Pentax and photography in general. Enjoy and look forward to some posts.

11-13-2015, 10:07 AM	#14
Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227 Original Poster	Originally posted by KevinR Welcome Charlie. More than just a couple..! You should check out user @Neville who is also a Durbanite. PF is a great reference for all things Pentax and photography in general. Enjoy and look forward to some posts. Thank you for the welcome and info, Kevin. Will do! CV.

11-15-2015, 02:31 AM	#15
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by Charlie Victor A prime is on the "I need it" list, but dependent on my good wife Just tell her a prime lens will make her look thinner in every shot.

Hallo from Durban, South Africa

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