Hello, from an Aussie in Germany!

Daniel M Walsh · 08-31-2020, 05:43 AM - **3 Likes**

Well, this is a slightly belated hello. I'd joined and shared a few private messages with Adam but completely forgot to post a "hi" message.

Oops.

I'm not only new here on the forum, but also new to Pentax as well. Up until now I'd shot with only Nikons - apart from my beloved first camera (and fully manual) Olympus OM 1 which is unfairly gathering dust (figuratively speaking) back in Australia.

My friend (and forum member "Cmohr") has shot with Pentax for as long as I've known him and I've always been secretly impressed with the quality of his photos.
With more time on my hands with Corona, I'd decided to get myself my first (digital) full frame and Nikon seemed an obvious choice. Unfortunately (or fortunately) I wasn't able to find one for the price I was looking for, when Cmohr suggested Pentax. We'd both been out on many shoots and shared an interest in astrophotography, and of course the astrotracer (or should I say "ASTROTRACER") is a really cool feature that gave better results than I could achieve with my Nikons.

Looking into the prices here in Germany a couple of weeks back, it actually proved to be a real option -so I've taken the plunge and got myself the K1 II after a lot of YouTube videos and articles read!

It's early days but I'm more than happy. I got it with the 28-105 which is actually quite nice, given it's a kit lens and I'm eagerly awaiting delivery of the Pentax 15-30 2.8 which I've read great things about.

So, a new beginning, and a warm hello to all!

Unregistered User 8 · 08-31-2020, 05:59 AM - **1 Like**

Hi Daniel, welcome from an Aussie in Melbourne.

Daniel M Walsh · 08-31-2020, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by pjv

Hi Daniel, welcome from an Aussie in Melbourne.

Crikey, what are the chances?!

G'day pjv.

Thanks and nice to meet you.

Sandy Hancock · 08-31-2020, 06:24 AM - **1 Like**

Hey Danny!
Welcome from Adelaide.

Unregistered User 8 · 08-31-2020, 06:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Daniel M Walsh

Crikey, what are the chances?!

G'day pjv.

Thanks and nice to meet you.

Cheers mate. Lots of good folk and plenty of help here if you need it. Enjoy............................

hcc · 08-31-2020, 07:21 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome from the Sunshine State. There are many Aussies at PF and the Forum is a great place!

Nagy · 08-31-2020, 08:48 AM

Welcome!

Daniel M Walsh · 08-31-2020, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by hcc

Welcome from the Sunshine State. There are many Aussies at PF and the Forum is a great place!

Had been living in the Sunshine State (Brissy) for the last 15 years prior to moving here to Germany.
Looking forward to getting back there again someday.

**Serkevan** · 08-31-2020, 12:45 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum from a Spanish living, as well, in Germany!
The K-1 is amazing, and the 28-105 is much better than it has any right to be... I haven't used the 15-30 but I've seen photos so I assume you're in for a treat

cmohr · 08-31-2020, 02:14 PM - **2 Likes**

I told you to get Pentax .....all those years ago.

**aslyfox** · 08-31-2020, 03:07 PM - **1 Like**

welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members [ not so sure about cmohr

] and a lot of knowledge here

if you haven't taken a look at the K 1/ K 1 II ebook you should

I just acquired an " experienced " K 1 II and the ebook is very helpful

**RobA_Oz** · 08-31-2020, 04:02 PM - **1 Like**

Just to continue the Australian rounds, welcome from Hobart, Tasmania, where we’re currently glad of our marine border. I’ve enjoyed visiting Germany a few times, although the circumstances were a bit different from your current ones. Good to have you here.

Walkingwolf · 08-31-2020, 05:41 PM - **1 Like**

And a warm hello from one whose truly mixed up- I’m German, raised in Australia and now living in Canada.

Daniel M Walsh · 09-01-2020, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by cmohr

I told you to get Pentax .....all those years ago.

You did indeed! Well, I made it.

---------- Post added 01-09-20 at 10:50 ----------

Originally posted by aslyfox

welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members [ not so sure about cmohr

] and a lot of knowledge here

if you haven't taken a look at the K 1/ K 1 II ebook you should

I just acquired an " experienced " K 1 II and the ebook is very helpful

He's fine ...until you start arguing with him!

Thanks for the tip regarding the book - I shall check it out.

---------- Post added 01-09-20 at 10:56 ----------

Originally posted by Walkingwolf

And a warm hello from one whose truly mixed up- I’m German, raised in Australia and now living in Canada.

That is indeed mixed up - love it!

Prost, cheers and sante!

**Kerrowdown** · 09-01-2020, 01:05 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome aboard, enjoy all that the forum has to offer

08-31-2020, 05:43 AM - 3 Likes	#1
Daniel M Walsh New Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Oldenburg Posts: 11	Hello, from an Aussie in Germany! Well, this is a slightly belated hello. I'd joined and shared a few private messages with Adam but completely forgot to post a "hi" message. Oops. I'm not only new here on the forum, but also new to Pentax as well. Up until now I'd shot with only Nikons - apart from my beloved first camera (and fully manual) Olympus OM 1 which is unfairly gathering dust (figuratively speaking) back in Australia. My friend (and forum member "Cmohr") has shot with Pentax for as long as I've known him and I've always been secretly impressed with the quality of his photos. With more time on my hands with Corona, I'd decided to get myself my first (digital) full frame and Nikon seemed an obvious choice. Unfortunately (or fortunately) I wasn't able to find one for the price I was looking for, when Cmohr suggested Pentax. We'd both been out on many shoots and shared an interest in astrophotography, and of course the astrotracer (or should I say "ASTROTRACER") is a really cool feature that gave better results than I could achieve with my Nikons. Looking into the prices here in Germany a couple of weeks back, it actually proved to be a real option -so I've taken the plunge and got myself the K1 II after a lot of YouTube videos and articles read! It's early days but I'm more than happy. I got it with the 28-105 which is actually quite nice, given it's a kit lens and I'm eagerly awaiting delivery of the Pentax 15-30 2.8 which I've read great things about. So, a new beginning, and a warm hello to all!

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Daniel M Walsh New Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Oldenburg Posts: 11 Original Poster	Originally posted by hcc Welcome from the Sunshine State. There are many Aussies at PF and the Forum is a great place! Had been living in the Sunshine State (Brissy) for the last 15 years prior to moving here to Germany. Looking forward to getting back there again someday.

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Daniel M Walsh New Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Oldenburg Posts: 11 Original Poster	Originally posted by cmohr I told you to get Pentax .....all those years ago. You did indeed! Well, I made it. ---------- Post added 01-09-20 at 10:50 ---------- Originally posted by aslyfox welcome to the forums you will find friendly members [ not so sure about cmohr ] and a lot of knowledge here if you haven't taken a look at the K 1/ K 1 II ebook you should I just acquired an " experienced " K 1 II and the ebook is very helpful He's fine ...until you start arguing with him! Thanks for the tip regarding the book - I shall check it out. ---------- Post added 01-09-20 at 10:56 ---------- Originally posted by Walkingwolf And a warm hello from one whose truly mixed up- I’m German, raised in Australia and now living in Canada. That is indeed mixed up - love it! Prost, cheers and sante!

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