Greetings from a Hick

Rai93 · 02-14-2016, 02:55 AM

Hello glorious peoples! I've recently purchased a K-50 and despite my total lack of anything regarding expertise in photography I've managed to actually take some basic night photos. Currently I'm going through 5-6 books on photography so I can actually use this little beast to it's fullest potential since just from the first 2 nights using it I can tell I have no idea what I'm doing, but that's the fun part! I hope to get to know some of you and/or at least expand my knowledge and become better at photography in general. Cheers!

**pjv** · 02-14-2016, 03:24 AM

Hi Rae93. Welcome to the forum. The members here are quick to help with all questions asked.

**pathdoc** · 02-14-2016, 03:27 AM - **1 Like**

Hi, and welcome!

Don't be afraid to experiment - it's not like you're burning through irreplaceable film!

Rai93 · 02-14-2016, 03:35 AM

I have been playing around in the program that came with the camera and it's pretty interesting, but taking night photos on bulb mode is murder on my battery life. Went through 3 batteries in an hour 0.0.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-14-2016, 04:16 AM

Welcome to the forum, photography is a road of discovery... enjoy the journey.

**PJ1** · 02-14-2016, 05:02 AM

Greetings from another hick. This is a great place to learn about photography.

kjphilippona · 02-14-2016, 06:50 AM

Welcome from Alabama! As long as you enjoy what you are doing and like the pictures, that's all that counts!!!!

Hawkeye17 · 02-14-2016, 08:11 AM

Waiting on my K10D from Henrys! Studying stuff on you tube and wondering if I should have got a used mirrorless as it seems bulky in pics . Used to use a ME film body, then went to point n shoot. cheers

**robgski** · 02-14-2016, 09:47 AM

welcome! I look forward to seeing you pictures.

Before you dive into Bulb mode, you might want to hang out in Av or Manual mode for a little while, once you see what known values of ISO, aperture, and shutter speed give you, you may have a better idea of which of those three you want to change to get the picture you want.

Consider join these groups, lots of friendly feedback and advice :

Daily Challenge (Any Lens, Any subject, whatever you like, whenever you can)

Single In (Same Lens for the month)

Pentax Nightowls (Night shooting tips and examples)

**DW58** · 02-14-2016, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by Rai93

I have been playing around in the program that came with the camera and it's pretty interesting, but taking night photos on bulb mode is murder on my battery life. Went through 3 batteries in an hour 0.0.

Welcome from a new member/K-50 owner. You've come to the right place. In the short time I've been here I've found this forum to be filled with friendly people who are eager to answer questions. Loads of info can be found here.

One of the first things I did was to order an optional AA battery holder (very inexpensive) and lithium batteries. Big difference.
Good suggestion from pathdoc.

debakarma · 02-15-2016, 07:27 PM

Welcome to the forum. You have come to the right place to learn and enjoy photography.

02-14-2016, 02:55 AM	#1
Rai93 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Boaz, Alabama Photos: Albums Posts: 40	Greetings from a Hick Hello glorious peoples! I've recently purchased a K-50 and despite my total lack of anything regarding expertise in photography I've managed to actually take some basic night photos. Currently I'm going through 5-6 books on photography so I can actually use this little beast to it's fullest potential since just from the first 2 nights using it I can tell I have no idea what I'm doing, but that's the fun part! I hope to get to know some of you and/or at least expand my knowledge and become better at photography in general. Cheers!

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pathdoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Hi, and welcome! Don't be afraid to experiment - it's not like you're burning through irreplaceable film!

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Rai93 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Boaz, Alabama Photos: Albums Posts: 40 Original Poster	I have been playing around in the program that came with the camera and it's pretty interesting, but taking night photos on bulb mode is murder on my battery life. Went through 3 batteries in an hour 0.0.

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PJ1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mosquito Creek, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,167	Greetings from another hick. This is a great place to learn about photography.

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kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Welcome from Alabama! As long as you enjoy what you are doing and like the pictures, that's all that counts!!!!

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robgski Pentaxian At Large Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,541	welcome! I look forward to seeing you pictures. Before you dive into Bulb mode, you might want to hang out in Av or Manual mode for a little while, once you see what known values of ISO, aperture, and shutter speed give you, you may have a better idea of which of those three you want to change to get the picture you want. Consider join these groups, lots of friendly feedback and advice : Daily Challenge (Any Lens, Any subject, whatever you like, whenever you can) Single In (Same Lens for the month) Pentax Nightowls (Night shooting tips and examples)

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DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,625	Originally posted by Rai93 I have been playing around in the program that came with the camera and it's pretty interesting, but taking night photos on bulb mode is murder on my battery life. Went through 3 batteries in an hour 0.0. Welcome from a new member/K-50 owner. You've come to the right place. In the short time I've been here I've found this forum to be filled with friendly people who are eager to answer questions. Loads of info can be found here. One of the first things I did was to order an optional AA battery holder (very inexpensive) and lithium batteries. Big difference. Good suggestion from pathdoc.

02-15-2016, 07:27 PM	#11
debakarma Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Welcome to the forum. You have come to the right place to learn and enjoy photography.

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