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averagehitman · 12-23-2015, 11:58 PM - **1 Like**

I've wanted a camera for a while and this past September seemed like the perfect time to try my hand at photography. I lucked into a photojournalism class at the college and ended up in a social media job at a small jewelry store.

I researched dslrs for a few days before deciding on a k30. I was curious of the merits of a pentaprism, and given its price point, it seemed like one of the best entry-amateur level cameras I could buy in my budget. I shoot with a 50mm 1.7 and a 70mm 2.4.

I've been learning what I can in the last three months and am hoping I can grow as a photographer from being part of this community.

Patton_choice_1 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/]

patton_portrait_2 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/]

Feature7 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/]

Patton_choice_2 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/]

**gordon_l34** · 12-24-2015, 12:20 AM

Hi,

Welcome aboard and I hope that you enjoy the journey.
I know that I have and still am.

Regards.

Davidparis · 12-24-2015, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by averagehitman

I've wanted a camera for a while and this past September seemed like the perfect time to try my hand at photography. I lucked into a photojournalism class at the college and ended up in a social media job at a small jewelry store.

I researched dslrs for a few days before deciding on a k30. I was curious of the merits of a pentaprism, and given its price point, it seemed like one of the best entry-amateur level cameras I could buy in my budget. I shoot with a 50mm 1.7 and a 70mm 2.4.

I've been learning what I can in the last three months and am hoping I can grow as a photographer from being part of this community.

Patton_choice_1 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/]

patton_portrait_2 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/]

Feature7 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/]

Patton_choice_2 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/]

Welcome to the forum. I still have the K-30 as a back-up and everytime I use it I say to myself "hey, this is one heck of a camera". Enjoy it.

**Quartermaster James** · 12-24-2015, 12:47 AM

Welcome. Nice images. You have a good sense for working with people.

debakarma · 12-24-2015, 04:21 AM

Welcome to the forum. Merry Christmas.
You made an excellent start with posting some of your shots - and great shots too. Well done. Keep it up.

**robgski** · 12-24-2015, 04:37 AM

Welcome to the forum, thanks for sharing some great pictures! Truly great street or informal portrait work. I look forward to seeing more of your work!

Consider joining this group, very friendly, with lots of support and helpful advice. Monthly Photo Challenges - PentaxForums.com

**ramseybuckeye** · 12-24-2015, 06:53 AM

Welcome aboard, good decision on camera and lenses. Very nice work.

pathdoc · 12-24-2015, 07:17 AM

I almost bought the K-30 - knife edge decision between that and something else - so I think you've done well. The shots you've given us indicate a bias towards people/portraits; and as ramseybuckeye said, you've made a couple of good lens choices (and you're doing very well with them).

bertwert · 12-24-2015, 08:25 AM

Welcome to the forum!

**Kerrowdown** · 12-24-2015, 11:14 AM

Welcome to the forum, you've certainly found yourself some interesting characters there.

averagehitman · 12-24-2015, 03:42 PM

Merry Christmas and thanks for the warm welcome. I've been impressed with the quality of the k-30 so far, but I feel like I'm just beginning to realize the camera's capabilities. My next project is shooting in low light. Here's to hoping that 2016 is a photogenic year.

12-23-2015, 11:58 PM - 1 Like	#1
averagehitman New Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 22	New to photography, not to expensive hobbies. I've wanted a camera for a while and this past September seemed like the perfect time to try my hand at photography. I lucked into a photojournalism class at the college and ended up in a social media job at a small jewelry store. I researched dslrs for a few days before deciding on a k30. I was curious of the merits of a pentaprism, and given its price point, it seemed like one of the best entry-amateur level cameras I could buy in my budget. I shoot with a 50mm 1.7 and a 70mm 2.4. I've been learning what I can in the last three months and am hoping I can grow as a photographer from being part of this community. Patton_choice_1 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/] patton_portrait_2 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/] Feature7 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/] Patton_choice_2 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/]

12-24-2015, 12:20 AM	#2
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	Welcome Hi, Welcome aboard and I hope that you enjoy the journey. I know that I have and still am. Regards. Last edited by gordon_l34; 12-24-2015 at 12:20 AM. Reason: Smilie in wrong place!

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12-24-2015, 12:42 AM	#3
Davidparis Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 290	Originally posted by averagehitman I've wanted a camera for a while and this past September seemed like the perfect time to try my hand at photography. I lucked into a photojournalism class at the college and ended up in a social media job at a small jewelry store. I researched dslrs for a few days before deciding on a k30. I was curious of the merits of a pentaprism, and given its price point, it seemed like one of the best entry-amateur level cameras I could buy in my budget. I shoot with a 50mm 1.7 and a 70mm 2.4. I've been learning what I can in the last three months and am hoping I can grow as a photographer from being part of this community. Patton_choice_1 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/] patton_portrait_2 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/] Feature7 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/] Patton_choice_2 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/136330509@N03/] Welcome to the forum. I still have the K-30 as a back-up and everytime I use it I say to myself "hey, this is one heck of a camera". Enjoy it.

12-24-2015, 12:47 AM	#4
Quartermaster James Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 653	Welcome. Nice images. You have a good sense for working with people.

12-24-2015, 04:21 AM	#5
debakarma Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Welcome to the forum. Merry Christmas. You made an excellent start with posting some of your shots - and great shots too. Well done. Keep it up.

12-24-2015, 04:37 AM	#6
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Welcome to the forum, thanks for sharing some great pictures! Truly great street or informal portrait work. I look forward to seeing more of your work! Consider joining this group, very friendly, with lots of support and helpful advice. Monthly Photo Challenges - PentaxForums.com

12-24-2015, 06:53 AM	#7
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	Welcome aboard, good decision on camera and lenses. Very nice work.

12-24-2015, 07:17 AM	#8
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	I almost bought the K-30 - knife edge decision between that and something else - so I think you've done well. The shots you've given us indicate a bias towards people/portraits; and as ramseybuckeye said, you've made a couple of good lens choices (and you're doing very well with them).

12-24-2015, 08:25 AM	#9
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Welcome to the forum!

12-24-2015, 11:14 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: 57,867	Welcome to the forum, you've certainly found yourself some interesting characters there.

12-24-2015, 03:42 PM	#11
averagehitman New Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 22 Original Poster	Merry Christmas and thanks for the warm welcome. I've been impressed with the quality of the k-30 so far, but I feel like I'm just beginning to realize the camera's capabilities. My next project is shooting in low light. Here's to hoping that 2016 is a photogenic year.

New to photography, not to expensive hobbies.

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