Hi from NW England

BrianCoup · 01-28-2018, 04:08 AM - **1 Like**

Hello everyone, I've finally decide to join this site after following reviews and advice from a distance since I purchased my K5 a while back. This has led to me adding a number of primes to the 18-55 kit lens, namely the following DA Limiteds 15mm F4, 21mm F3.2, 40mm F2.8 and 70mm F2.4, then a 55-300 ED WR.
If the truth be told, I'm still pretty much a novice with mixed results using my camera, mostly leaving it on Av.
Looking forward to getting out a bit more and using these lenses outdoors. My hobbies include mountaineering and visiting old buildings, mostly here in the UK.
The one thing I will need to get to grips with is using software to edit the results.

**aslyfox** · 01-28-2018, 04:28 AM

welcome from " across the pond "

**Tas** · 01-28-2018, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by BrianCoup

I purchased my K5 a while back.

Originally posted by BrianCoup

mostly leaving it on Av.

Nothing wrong with that, Av is a reliable option to get good results out of your gear.

I use Av and M more than any other setting and like the DoF control and capture speed Av gives you. Especially in changing light as It allows you to take advantage of digital photography and utilise chimping of your exposure and, if necessary, dial in some compensation quickly if needed.

Enjoy your time here mate, and I hope to see some of what you capture around the UK posted here for us all to enjoy.

Tas

kjphilippona · 01-28-2018, 06:42 AM

Welcome to the forum

gatorguy · 01-28-2018, 07:05 AM

Big welcome from Florida too! I love this place, friendly, amazingly helpful, and what a range of members from hardened pro to novice.
And the best part? No one looks down on new shooters, and no question is considered silly. Don't hesitate to ask away.

**BarryE** · 01-28-2018, 07:30 AM

Greetings Brian. Shame there's so little to shoot up there in the NW of England ;-) No I'm not jealous. Honest ...

Have you come across Adam's member map ? If not take a look at Worldwide Pentax User Map - PentaxForums.com

**Kerrowdown** · 01-28-2018, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by BrianCoup

I will need to get to grips with is using software to edit the results

Welcome to the forum, if you get stuck just yell out, there's always someone around to help out.

Unregistered User 8 · 01-28-2018, 09:47 PM

Hi from Australia Brian, and welcome to the Pentax forums. Good to have you here.

Foinavon · 01-30-2018, 03:52 AM

Hello from another new NW England member! Whereabouts are you? I'm in Bolton.

01-28-2018, 04:08 AM - 1 Like	#1
BrianCoup Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 42	Hi from NW England Hello everyone, I've finally decide to join this site after following reviews and advice from a distance since I purchased my K5 a while back. This has led to me adding a number of primes to the 18-55 kit lens, namely the following DA Limiteds 15mm F4, 21mm F3.2, 40mm F2.8 and 70mm F2.4, then a 55-300 ED WR. If the truth be told, I'm still pretty much a novice with mixed results using my camera, mostly leaving it on Av. Looking forward to getting out a bit more and using these lenses outdoors. My hobbies include mountaineering and visiting old buildings, mostly here in the UK. The one thing I will need to get to grips with is using software to edit the results.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	welcome from " across the pond "

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Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Originally posted by BrianCoup I purchased my K5 a while back. Originally posted by BrianCoup mostly leaving it on Av. Nothing wrong with that, Av is a reliable option to get good results out of your gear. I use Av and M more than any other setting and like the DoF control and capture speed Av gives you. Especially in changing light as It allows you to take advantage of digital photography and utilise chimping of your exposure and, if necessary, dial in some compensation quickly if needed. Enjoy your time here mate, and I hope to see some of what you capture around the UK posted here for us all to enjoy. Tas

01-28-2018, 06:42 AM	#4
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Welcome to the forum

01-28-2018, 07:05 AM	#5
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Big welcome from Florida too! I love this place, friendly, amazingly helpful, and what a range of members from hardened pro to novice. And the best part? No one looks down on new shooters, and no question is considered silly. Don't hesitate to ask away.

01-28-2018, 07:30 AM	#6
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,653	Greetings Brian. Shame there's so little to shoot up there in the NW of England ;-) No I'm not jealous. Honest ... Have you come across Adam's member map ? If not take a look at Worldwide Pentax User Map - PentaxForums.com

01-28-2018, 02:29 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: 57,819	Originally posted by BrianCoup I will need to get to grips with is using software to edit the results Welcome to the forum, if you get stuck just yell out, there's always someone around to help out.

01-28-2018, 09:47 PM	#8
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi from Australia Brian, and welcome to the Pentax forums. Good to have you here.

01-30-2018, 03:52 AM	#9
Foinavon New Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: North West England Posts: 8	Hello from another new NW England member! Whereabouts are you? I'm in Bolton.