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rooklv · 03-02-2018, 09:12 AM

So, after a failed bid on a K-R a returned K-30 with an unannounced bad aperture solenoid, I have purchased a K-5 II! I'm a newbie but I'm super excited to get started shooting with a DSLR. Been taking phone shots for a while and pushed my old yet fun Panasonic dmc-fz8 to it's functional limits. After talking to some friends and reading some books I decided to just dive right in and get started with a more advanced set of tools. I'll likely be using this forum for reference more than anything for a bit but thought I should introduce myself.

**aslyfox** · 03-02-2018, 09:22 AM - **1 Like**

welcome,

lots of knowledgeable friendly members here eager to help

and a lot of information to read on your own if you want to spread out in the forum

C_Jones · 03-02-2018, 09:47 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forums.

**jpzk** · 03-02-2018, 09:59 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome aboard !

The Golden Knights are playing tonight ... great place to take some pics!

rooklv · 03-02-2018, 10:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

welcome,

lots of knowledgeable friendly members here eager to help

and a lot of information to read on your own if you want to spread out in the forum

Oh I have been. It's how I landed on the K-5 II after the K-30 debacle. I live in Vegas and am active in the ren faire. Man-made objects, coarse textiles, and cacti of all shapes and sizes abound and I'm not doing this for money so moire avoidance trumped increased sharpness. So thanks for that!

rooklv · 03-02-2018, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

Welcome aboard !

The Golden Knights are playing tonight ... great place to take some pics!

If only I could go! The games are not so cheap what with them winning so much and the new camera took me out of the buying pool. Next year, Rangers @ Golden Knights, come hell or high water! Count on it!

kjphilippona · 03-02-2018, 10:07 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum! fantastic camera, now all you need is a DA*50-135 and you are set. That combo has taken 1000's of fantastic pictures for myself and daughter

rooklv · 03-02-2018, 12:24 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kjphilippona

Welcome to the forum! fantastic camera, now all you need is a DA*50-135 and you are set. That combo has taken 1000's of fantastic pictures for myself and daughter

Already on the plan. Deciding if I need it for the pirate fest I'm headed to in a few weeks. Probably gonna get it but forcing myself to not go lens crazy.

**aslyfox** · 03-02-2018, 12:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rooklv

Already on the plan. Deciding if I need it for the pirate fest I'm headed to in a few weeks. Probably gonna get it but forcing myself to not go lens crazy.

be sure to check out the reviews under " lens " above and once you have determined your target, if you want to get an " experienced " lens

check out the forum's market place " buy/sell "

I have had very good luck buying from members there

and you can set filter to narrow what you find by country if you wish

this link is limited to those items listed from the US

The Pentax Marketplace | Buy & Sell Pentax Cameras and Lenses (United States) - PentaxForums.com

**TER-OR** · 03-02-2018, 01:18 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome from Chicago!

**Kerrowdown** · 03-02-2018, 03:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rooklv

Hello from beautiful Las Vegas!

Welcome to the forum, if you get stuck on anything just ask and we'll do our best to help.

Unregistered User 8 · 03-02-2018, 06:18 PM - **1 Like**

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

Groscato · 03-05-2018, 04:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rooklv

So, after a failed bid on a K-R a returned K-30 with an unannounced bad aperture solenoid, I have purchased a K-5 II! I'm a newbie but I'm super excited to get started shooting with a DSLR. Been taking phone shots for a while and pushed my old yet fun Panasonic dmc-fz8 to it's functional limits. After talking to some friends and reading some books I decided to just dive right in and get started with a more advanced set of tools. I'll likely be using this forum for reference more than anything for a bit but thought I should introduce myself.

it does seem like a lot of fun, and pictures will be better than phone pics

03-02-2018, 09:12 AM	#1
rooklv New Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: VIVA LAS VEGAS! Posts: 16	Hello from beautiful Las Vegas! So, after a failed bid on a K-R a returned K-30 with an unannounced bad aperture solenoid, I have purchased a K-5 II! I'm a newbie but I'm super excited to get started shooting with a DSLR. Been taking phone shots for a while and pushed my old yet fun Panasonic dmc-fz8 to it's functional limits. After talking to some friends and reading some books I decided to just dive right in and get started with a more advanced set of tools. I'll likely be using this forum for reference more than anything for a bit but thought I should introduce myself.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	welcome, lots of knowledgeable friendly members here eager to help and a lot of information to read on your own if you want to spread out in the forum

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C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,086	Welcome to the forums.

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Welcome aboard ! The Golden Knights are playing tonight ... great place to take some pics!

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rooklv New Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: VIVA LAS VEGAS! Posts: 16 Original Poster	Originally posted by Aslyfox welcome, lots of knowledgeable friendly members here eager to help and a lot of information to read on your own if you want to spread out in the forum Oh I have been. It's how I landed on the K-5 II after the K-30 debacle. I live in Vegas and am active in the ren faire. Man-made objects, coarse textiles, and cacti of all shapes and sizes abound and I'm not doing this for money so moire avoidance trumped increased sharpness. So thanks for that!

03-02-2018, 10:02 AM	#6
rooklv New Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: VIVA LAS VEGAS! Posts: 16 Original Poster	Originally posted by jpzk Welcome aboard ! The Golden Knights are playing tonight ... great place to take some pics! If only I could go! The games are not so cheap what with them winning so much and the new camera took me out of the buying pool. Next year, Rangers @ Golden Knights, come hell or high water! Count on it!

03-02-2018, 10:07 AM - 1 Like	#7
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Welcome to the forum! fantastic camera, now all you need is a DA*50-135 and you are set. That combo has taken 1000's of fantastic pictures for myself and daughter

03-02-2018, 12:24 PM - 1 Like	#8
rooklv New Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: VIVA LAS VEGAS! Posts: 16 Original Poster	Originally posted by kjphilippona Welcome to the forum! fantastic camera, now all you need is a DA*50-135 and you are set. That combo has taken 1000's of fantastic pictures for myself and daughter Already on the plan. Deciding if I need it for the pirate fest I'm headed to in a few weeks. Probably gonna get it but forcing myself to not go lens crazy.

03-02-2018, 12:34 PM - 1 Like	#9
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by rooklv Already on the plan. Deciding if I need it for the pirate fest I'm headed to in a few weeks. Probably gonna get it but forcing myself to not go lens crazy. be sure to check out the reviews under " lens " above and once you have determined your target, if you want to get an " experienced " lens check out the forum's market place " buy/sell " I have had very good luck buying from members there and you can set filter to narrow what you find by country if you wish this link is limited to those items listed from the US The Pentax Marketplace \| Buy & Sell Pentax Cameras and Lenses (United States) - PentaxForums.com

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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 rooklv Hello from beautiful Las Vegas! Welcome to the forum, if you get stuck on anything just ask and we'll do our best to help.

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi from Australia, and welcome to the Pentax forums. Good to have you here.

03-05-2018, 04:51 PM - 1 Like	#13
Groscato New Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 6	Originally posted by rooklv So, after a failed bid on a K-R a returned K-30 with an unannounced bad aperture solenoid, I have purchased a K-5 II! I'm a newbie but I'm super excited to get started shooting with a DSLR. Been taking phone shots for a while and pushed my old yet fun Panasonic dmc-fz8 to it's functional limits. After talking to some friends and reading some books I decided to just dive right in and get started with a more advanced set of tools. I'll likely be using this forum for reference more than anything for a bit but thought I should introduce myself. it does seem like a lot of fun, and pictures will be better than phone pics