Another Grand Return!

**aaronjamesgray** · 05-24-2019, 11:28 AM - **3 Likes**

Hello! My name is Aaron. I used to post semi-frequently on here back around 2013-1014, but due to life circumstances I had to sell off my gear back then. I'm happy to say that life is good now and that I'm back in the game. My loyalty to Pentax has never wavered and now I'm glad to be able to hold some wonderful Pentax glass in my hands again.

K-5 IIs
SMC Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4
SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro
Sigma 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 DC
Takumar-F 28-80mm F3.5-4.5

I do eventually want to pick up a K-1 but the K-5 IIs is a beloved camera for a reason. I'm quite happy with it. I can't wait to get out this weekend and do some outdoor shooting to put this thing to the test. More than that, though, I'm just happy to be a Pentaxian again!

Last edited by aaronjamesgray; 05-28-2019 at 10:02 PM.

**gordon_l34** · 05-24-2019, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by aaronjamesgray

Hello! My name is Aaron. I used to post semi-frequently on here back around 2013-1014, but due to life circumstances I had to sell off my gear back then. I'm happy to say that life is good now and that I'm back in the game. My loyalty to Pentax has never wavered and now I'm glad to be able to hold some wonderful Pentax glass in my hands again.

K-5 IIs
SMC Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC
Takumar-F 28-80mm F3.5-4.5

I do eventually want to pick up a K-1 but the K-5 IIs is a beloved camera for a reason. I'm quite happy with it. I can't wait to get out this weekend and do some outdoor shooting to put this thing to the test. More than that, though, I'm just happy to be a Pentaxian again!

Hi,

I guess it is Aaron!
Welcome back from Australia.

Regards,
Gordon.

**pjv** · 05-24-2019, 01:21 PM

Hi Aaron, good to have you back.

BigMackCam · 05-24-2019, 01:56 PM

Hi Aaron, and welcome back to the forums!

Glad to hear things are better for you now, and congratulations on your fine setup... the K-5IIs is one heck of a camera and will serve you very well, whatever else you may or may not buy in future.

Looking forward to your involvement here again

C_Jones · 05-24-2019, 02:07 PM

Welcome. I have a K-5IIs also, and it is an outstanding camera.

Happy shooting.

**PJ1** · 05-24-2019, 02:47 PM

Hi, Aaron. Good to have you back shooting with us.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-24-2019, 02:48 PM

Welcome to the forum, at least you already know your way around...

**Rondec** · 05-24-2019, 04:40 PM

Welcome back. Not sure how many people who were posting in 2013 are still posting now. I think I was around then, but I can't remember for sure...

BigMackCam · 05-24-2019, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by Rondec

Welcome back. Not sure how many people who were posting in 2013 are still posting now. I think I was around then, but I can't remember for sure...

I can find posts of yours going back to 2009... you pre-date me

**Rondec** · 05-24-2019, 04:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I can find posts of yours going back to 2009... you pre-date me

Wow. I'm older than I look.

dave_roe · 05-24-2019, 11:25 PM

Welcome back.....

It is always good to know you can come back home.

05-24-2019, 11:28 AM - 3 Likes	#1
aaronjamesgray Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 156	Another Grand Return! Hello! My name is Aaron. I used to post semi-frequently on here back around 2013-1014, but due to life circumstances I had to sell off my gear back then. I'm happy to say that life is good now and that I'm back in the game. My loyalty to Pentax has never wavered and now I'm glad to be able to hold some wonderful Pentax glass in my hands again. K-5 IIs SMC Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4 SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Sigma 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 DC Takumar-F 28-80mm F3.5-4.5 I do eventually want to pick up a K-1 but the K-5 IIs is a beloved camera for a reason. I'm quite happy with it. I can't wait to get out this weekend and do some outdoor shooting to put this thing to the test. More than that, though, I'm just happy to be a Pentaxian again! Last edited by aaronjamesgray; 05-28-2019 at 10:02 PM.

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05-24-2019, 11:51 AM	#2
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 643	Originally posted by aaronjamesgray Hello! My name is Aaron. I used to post semi-frequently on here back around 2013-1014, but due to life circumstances I had to sell off my gear back then. I'm happy to say that life is good now and that I'm back in the game. My loyalty to Pentax has never wavered and now I'm glad to be able to hold some wonderful Pentax glass in my hands again. K-5 IIs SMC Pentax-FA 50mm F1.4 Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Takumar-F 28-80mm F3.5-4.5 I do eventually want to pick up a K-1 but the K-5 IIs is a beloved camera for a reason. I'm quite happy with it. I can't wait to get out this weekend and do some outdoor shooting to put this thing to the test. More than that, though, I'm just happy to be a Pentaxian again! Hi, I guess it is Aaron! Welcome back from Australia. Regards, Gordon.

05-24-2019, 01:21 PM	#3
pjv Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,298	Hi Aaron, good to have you back.

05-24-2019, 01:56 PM	#4
BigMackCam Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North-East of England Posts: 13,798	Hi Aaron, and welcome back to the forums! Glad to hear things are better for you now, and congratulations on your fine setup... the K-5IIs is one heck of a camera and will serve you very well, whatever else you may or may not buy in future. Looking forward to your involvement here again

05-24-2019, 02:07 PM	#5
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,797	Welcome. I have a K-5IIs also, and it is an outstanding camera. Happy shooting.

05-24-2019, 02:47 PM	#6
PJ1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mosquito Creek, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Hi, Aaron. Good to have you back shooting with us.

05-24-2019, 02:48 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hielands o' Scootlund Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,126	Welcome to the forum, at least you already know your way around...

05-24-2019, 04:40 PM	#8
Rondec Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,858	Welcome back. Not sure how many people who were posting in 2013 are still posting now. I think I was around then, but I can't remember for sure...

05-24-2019, 04:49 PM	#9
BigMackCam Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North-East of England Posts: 13,798	Originally posted by Rondec Welcome back. Not sure how many people who were posting in 2013 are still posting now. I think I was around then, but I can't remember for sure... I can find posts of yours going back to 2009... you pre-date me

05-24-2019, 04:59 PM - 1 Like	#10
Rondec Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,858	Originally posted by BigMackCam I can find posts of yours going back to 2009... you pre-date me Wow. I'm older than I look.

05-24-2019, 11:25 PM	#11
dave_roe Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 231	Welcome back..... It is always good to know you can come back home.

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