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DiscoDan68 · 11-04-2019, 02:07 AM

Hi All

I am sure I will enjoy the forum.

It is my wife who primarily uses the camera, so please don't ask me to many questions.

Heidi (SWMBO) took my camera over in the early 90's with a Pentax P30n. I think her words were I take crap photos :-)

Before moving through a couple of MZ-50's to a MZ-60 before going digital with the K10.

She now has a K3, and today for her birthday I just purchased a Sigma 18-250 mm lens. We have had a couple of these lenses including a Sigma 18-200, Pentax 18-250 and currently have a Pentax 18-270.

The main reason for the change is the slow focus. Most of the time it is not too much of an issue, as we tend to do a lot of landscape and
high light photos. (Australia is always sunny) but she has also taken to children photos and some nature shots. None of these stay still long enough.

I guess now she has the new lens, when it is time to update another Pentax will be on the cards. Shame as I work for Canon Medical and get great deals on their camera gear.

So most of the time I will be lurking in the shadows.

Regards
Danny

Charlie Victor · 11-04-2019, 03:25 AM

Welcome to the forums from South Africa, Danny. You (and SWAMBO) will enjoy all the forum has to offer.
Best.

**aslyfox** · 11-04-2019, 03:43 AM

Welcome to the forums

lots of friendly members and knowledge can be found here

do your best to resist the dark side and stay away from canon and the like

remember SWMBO has that nickname for a reason

all kidding aside - just have fun with your photography

Chris_K · 11-04-2019, 03:45 AM

Thanks for a nice introduction story

Greetings from Poland!

**PJ1** · 11-04-2019, 04:01 AM

Welcome to the Forums. What part of Oz are you from?

kevinWE · 11-04-2019, 04:06 AM

Welcome aboard Dan.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-04-2019, 04:11 AM

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

DiscoDan68 · 11-04-2019, 04:28 AM

Originally posted by PJ1

Welcome to the Forums. What part of Oz are you from?

Brisbane, well Logan City, Daisy Hill.

About 30 minutes to the Brisbane and 40 minutes from the Gold Coast. Best of both worlds really.

**reduno** · 11-04-2019, 04:29 AM

Welcome to the forums to both you and your wife. You will find a lot of friendly folk here who can help you get the most out of your K-3 and new lens. Glad you are here and looking forward to seeing some more posts and shots from the K-3.

taktoon · 11-04-2019, 04:31 AM

Welcome to the forum!

Unregistered User 8 · 11-04-2019, 04:46 AM

Hi Danny, welcome from Melbourne.

**Mikesul** · 11-04-2019, 05:06 AM

Welcome to you AND your wife!

VILLAINofOZ · 11-04-2019, 05:16 AM

G'DAY from Australia. ��

nonpigliounoshoot · 11-04-2019, 08:03 AM

greetings from Italy and good continuation.
Welcome!

ben.p · 11-04-2019, 10:29 AM

Welcome from France !

11-04-2019, 02:07 AM	#1
DiscoDan68 New Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 2	Hi from a Newbie Hi All I am sure I will enjoy the forum. It is my wife who primarily uses the camera, so please don't ask me to many questions. Heidi (SWMBO) took my camera over in the early 90's with a Pentax P30n. I think her words were I take crap photos :-) Before moving through a couple of MZ-50's to a MZ-60 before going digital with the K10. She now has a K3, and today for her birthday I just purchased a Sigma 18-250 mm lens. We have had a couple of these lenses including a Sigma 18-200, Pentax 18-250 and currently have a Pentax 18-270. The main reason for the change is the slow focus. Most of the time it is not too much of an issue, as we tend to do a lot of landscape and high light photos. (Australia is always sunny) but she has also taken to children photos and some nature shots. None of these stay still long enough. I guess now she has the new lens, when it is time to update another Pentax will be on the cards. Shame as I work for Canon Medical and get great deals on their camera gear. So most of the time I will be lurking in the shadows. Regards Danny

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Charlie Victor Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Durban Photos: Albums Posts: 1,227	Welcome to the forums from South Africa, Danny. You (and SWAMBO) will enjoy all the forum has to offer. Best.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Welcome to the forums lots of friendly members and knowledge can be found here do your best to resist the dark side and stay away from canon and the like remember SWMBO has that nickname for a reason all kidding aside - just have fun with your photography

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11-04-2019, 04:28 AM	#8
DiscoDan68 New Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Originally posted by PJ1 Welcome to the Forums. What part of Oz are you from? Brisbane, well Logan City, Daisy Hill. About 30 minutes to the Brisbane and 40 minutes from the Gold Coast. Best of both worlds really.

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reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Welcome to the forums to both you and your wife. You will find a lot of friendly folk here who can help you get the most out of your K-3 and new lens. Glad you are here and looking forward to seeing some more posts and shots from the K-3.

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