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Jeremydmartin · 07-03-2016, 11:51 AM

Hi from Texas.
My name is Jeremy. I have enjoyed struggling with photography since I picked up a used k1000 with a Sears branded 50mm lens about 18 years ago. I say struggling because maybe one out of 24 shots on a roll was even worth showing and since I was in school I didn't have the budget for a lot of film so I did not improve much. A few years later I got a zx-10 and an "AF" kit lens and saw improvement except when trying all manual. I realized I was missing something. Soon after that I went point and shoot digital but did not find it as rewarding.

My brother(k-7 user) gave me a hand me down 100d super a few years ago and some "A" lenses, which sat in the closet mostly due to time limits, and fear, but has recently made it out of the bag and all of a sudden I love the struggle again.

It seems having the SLR functions with instant feedback of digital has really helped me see what I was doing wrong. I am now seeing good pictures.even with my old Sears lens. I am also also thinking of upgrading to the k-s2 or k-70.

My brother encouraged me to join the forum and find answers to my questions here. So i'd quit bugging him I'm sure. Be warned lol

Thanks

dakotapix · 07-03-2016, 11:57 AM

I'm sort of new here myself, but it seems like a great group of folks here. Glad you took the plunge!

Jeremydmartin · 07-03-2016, 12:07 PM

I agree with you. Everyone seems very helpful and respectful.

K McCall · 07-03-2016, 12:10 PM

Welcome from a fellow Dallasite! The K100D was my first digital SLR (many moons ago). I had it converted to an infrared camera and still shoot with it occasionally. It's a great camera!

**Kerrowdown** · 07-03-2016, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Jeremydmartin

It's starting to make sense

Welcome to the forum, that's what I said many years ago... I'm not going to tell you if it got any clearer since then.

Erikka · 07-03-2016, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, that's what I said many years ago... I'm not going to tell you if it got any clearer since then.

Kerrowdown lives in a perpetual fog of his own making

**Kerrowdown** · 07-03-2016, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by Erikka

perpetual fog

I prefer to call it the "mists of time", sounds a tad more exotic than just fog.

lytrytyr · 07-03-2016, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I prefer to call it the "mists of time", sounds a tad more exotic than just fog.

A little fog is never mist.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-03-2016, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

A little fog is never mist.

You've not come across real Scotch mist then?

alamo5000 · 07-03-2016, 01:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jeremydmartin

I agree with you. Everyone seems very helpful and respectful.

That's the aim. If you want to get better at photography hang around a bit and people in the specific form of photography you are into could offer you some valuable tips. Be ready though to go ahead and start buying (the right) books and watching B&H youtube videos....

Also do your best with an image and post it up in the critiques forum and take advantage of that. Don't be put off if people say 'your image sucks'...it's nothing personal but getting honest constructive feedback is the only way to learn. Keep in mind we are a community of people of all different levels so just try to absorb what you can.

Getting better is a long term process not an event.

**Tony Belding** · 07-03-2016, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by Jeremydmartin

It seems having the SLR functions with instant feedback of digital has really helped me see what I was doing wrong.

I agree, it seems that learning the ropes goes a lot faster now than it did in the film days.

I still have my K100D, and it still takes some very good looking photos within its limitations. (Some say the old CCD sensor renders colors better than CMOS.) I got a K-S2 not long ago, though, and it's quite a step up: better viewfinder, live view on the swivel screen, more megapixels, more low-light performance, better autofocus, faster saving, and the list goes on. . .

pathdoc · 07-03-2016, 01:50 PM

Adorama's vids are also pretty good; I tend to gravitate to those by Mark Wallace and Gavin Hoey. Their equipment is more sophisticated, involved and expensive than can be justified for the average enthusiast, but the principles they illustrate can be very useful.

We are generally very good at telling people WHY their pictures suck, as opposed to just saying that they do.

Erikka · 07-03-2016, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by Tony Belding

I agree, it seems that learning the ropes goes a lot faster now than it did in the film days.

I still have my K100D, and it still takes some very good looking photos within its limitations. (Some say the old CCD sensor renders colors better than CMOS.) I got a K-S2 not long ago, though, and it's quite a step up: better viewfinder, live view on the swivel screen, more megapixels, more low-light performance, better autofocus, faster saving, and the list goes on. . .

yeah I had a thread on the whole CCD thing, and am also considering a K-S2 so I can retire my K200D

p38arover · 07-03-2016, 01:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jeremydmartin

I agree with you. Everyone seems very helpful and respectful.

Oi! Who on here is being helpful!? That's not how we work!

Welcome to the forum chaps. If no one else is unhelpful, I'll try to fill that gap.

Cheers,

Ron

Erikka · 07-03-2016, 02:07 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by p38arover

Oi! Who on here is being helpful!? That's not how we work!

Welcome to the forum chaps. If no one else is unhelpful, I'll try to fill that gap.

Cheers,

Ron

helpful ?? that's a blatant internet rumour hahaha

07-03-2016, 11:51 AM	#1
Jeremydmartin New Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2	It's starting to make sense. Hi from Texas. My name is Jeremy. I have enjoyed struggling with photography since I picked up a used k1000 with a Sears branded 50mm lens about 18 years ago. I say struggling because maybe one out of 24 shots on a roll was even worth showing and since I was in school I didn't have the budget for a lot of film so I did not improve much. A few years later I got a zx-10 and an "AF" kit lens and saw improvement except when trying all manual. I realized I was missing something. Soon after that I went point and shoot digital but did not find it as rewarding. My brother(k-7 user) gave me a hand me down 100d super a few years ago and some "A" lenses, which sat in the closet mostly due to time limits, and fear, but has recently made it out of the bag and all of a sudden I love the struggle again. It seems having the SLR functions with instant feedback of digital has really helped me see what I was doing wrong. I am now seeing good pictures.even with my old Sears lens. I am also also thinking of upgrading to the k-s2 or k-70. My brother encouraged me to join the forum and find answers to my questions here. So i'd quit bugging him I'm sure. Be warned lol Thanks

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dakotapix Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Plains of North America Photos: Gallery Posts: 50	I'm sort of new here myself, but it seems like a great group of folks here. Glad you took the plunge!

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07-03-2016, 12:10 PM	#4
K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808	Welcome from a fellow Dallasite! The K100D was my first digital SLR (many moons ago). I had it converted to an infrared camera and still shoot with it occasionally. It's a great camera!

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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 Jeremydmartin It's starting to make sense Welcome to the forum, that's what I said many years ago... I'm not going to tell you if it got any clearer since then.

07-03-2016, 12:52 PM	#6
Erikka Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Se Photos: Albums Posts: 361	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Welcome to the forum, that's what I said many years ago... I'm not going to tell you if it got any clearer since then. Kerrowdown lives in a perpetual fog of his own making

07-03-2016, 12:59 PM	#7
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 Erikka perpetual fog I prefer to call it the "mists of time", sounds a tad more exotic than just fog.

07-03-2016, 01:03 PM	#8
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Kerrowdown I prefer to call it the "mists of time", sounds a tad more exotic than just fog. A little fog is never mist.

07-03-2016, 01:06 PM	#9
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 lytrytyr A little fog is never mist. You've not come across real Scotch mist then?

07-03-2016, 01:27 PM - 1 Like	#10
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	Originally posted by Jeremydmartin I agree with you. Everyone seems very helpful and respectful. That's the aim. If you want to get better at photography hang around a bit and people in the specific form of photography you are into could offer you some valuable tips. Be ready though to go ahead and start buying (the right) books and watching B&H youtube videos.... Also do your best with an image and post it up in the critiques forum and take advantage of that. Don't be put off if people say 'your image sucks'...it's nothing personal but getting honest constructive feedback is the only way to learn. Keep in mind we are a community of people of all different levels so just try to absorb what you can. Getting better is a long term process not an event.

07-03-2016, 01:49 PM	#11
Tony Belding Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hamilton, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 787	Originally posted by Jeremydmartin It seems having the SLR functions with instant feedback of digital has really helped me see what I was doing wrong. I agree, it seems that learning the ropes goes a lot faster now than it did in the film days. I still have my K100D, and it still takes some very good looking photos within its limitations. (Some say the old CCD sensor renders colors better than CMOS.) I got a K-S2 not long ago, though, and it's quite a step up: better viewfinder, live view on the swivel screen, more megapixels, more low-light performance, better autofocus, faster saving, and the list goes on. . .

07-03-2016, 01:50 PM	#12
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Adorama's vids are also pretty good; I tend to gravitate to those by Mark Wallace and Gavin Hoey. Their equipment is more sophisticated, involved and expensive than can be justified for the average enthusiast, but the principles they illustrate can be very useful. We are generally very good at telling people WHY their pictures suck, as opposed to just saying that they do.

07-03-2016, 01:52 PM	#13
Erikka Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Se Photos: Albums Posts: 361	Originally posted by Tony Belding I agree, it seems that learning the ropes goes a lot faster now than it did in the film days. I still have my K100D, and it still takes some very good looking photos within its limitations. (Some say the old CCD sensor renders colors better than CMOS.) I got a K-S2 not long ago, though, and it's quite a step up: better viewfinder, live view on the swivel screen, more megapixels, more low-light performance, better autofocus, faster saving, and the list goes on. . . yeah I had a thread on the whole CCD thing, and am also considering a K-S2 so I can retire my K200D

07-03-2016, 01:56 PM - 1 Like	#14
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by Jeremydmartin I agree with you. Everyone seems very helpful and respectful. Oi! Who on here is being helpful!? That's not how we work! Welcome to the forum chaps. If no one else is unhelpful, I'll try to fill that gap. Cheers, Ron

07-03-2016, 02:07 PM - 2 Likes	#15
Erikka Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Se Photos: Albums Posts: 361	Originally posted by p38arover Oi! Who on here is being helpful!? That's not how we work! Welcome to the forum chaps. If no one else is unhelpful, I'll try to fill that gap. Cheers, Ron helpful ?? that's a blatant internet rumour hahaha

It's starting to make sense.

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