New member

Peter_Brussels · 12-11-2020, 02:11 PM - **1 Like**

Hi everyone,
I've become a new member since today, December 11th, 2020.
I stumbled across this forum in search of answers regarding the choice between a K-70 and a KP.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the answers in the threads and the mutual respect.
I currently live in Brussels, Belgium. I have owned and used Pentax camera's since the mid 80's.
My first ever Pentax was an ME Super film SLR.
I switched to digital after buying first a Pentax Optio S-10 followed by a K-500, the latter which I have still operating, even though the latch that holds the rechargeable battery in place, recently broke.
I managed to find a solution to this.
I am planning to go for a k-70 of KP now.
I still have a lot to learn about photography as I feel I've only been skimming a bit of the surface.
Hoping to benefit and contribute to this forum as I go.
Cheers,
Peter

7.62lew · 12-11-2020, 02:20 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome! Lots of good people always willing to help with questions around here.

**RobA_Oz** · 12-11-2020, 02:24 PM - **1 Like**

Hello, Peter, and welcome to Pentax Forums.

It is, as you say, a friendly forum to participate in, although the discussions can become a little robust from time to time, but that only shows how dedicated we are to the Pentax family and to frank exchanges.

Good luck with your choice of a new camera. Both have really good points in their favour.

Herald A · 12-11-2020, 02:26 PM

Hi everyone,

My first digital camera was a Canon but I changed to pentax because the image stabilisator is in the camera and not in the lenses. I haven't regret it for a moment.

Herald

---------- Post added 12-11-20 at 02:36 PM ----------

Originally posted by Peter_Brussels

Hi everyone,
I've become a new member since today, December 11th, 2020.
I stumbled across this forum in search of answers regarding the choice between a K-70 and a KP.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the answers in the threads and the mutual respect.
I currently live in Brussels, Belgium. I have owned and used Pentax camera's since the mid 80's.
My first ever Pentax was an ME Super film SLR.
I switched to digital after buying first a Pentax Optio S-10 followed by a K-500, the latter which I have still operating, even though the latch that holds the rechargeable battery in place, recently broke.
I managed to find a solution to this.
I am planning to go for a k-70 of KP now.
I still have a lot to learn about photography as I feel I've only been skimming a bit of the surface.
Hoping to benefit and contribute to this forum as I go.
Cheers,
Peter

Hello, I'm a new member too. I live in Leuven near by Brussel and use Pentax for several years.

C_Jones · 12-11-2020, 02:49 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

shyrsio · 12-11-2020, 03:53 PM

Welcome on board!

SharkyCA · 12-11-2020, 04:27 PM

Welcome to the forums! From Canada!

**aslyfox** · 12-11-2020, 05:32 PM

Welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

and if you post 6 or more times in a day, you can get a raffle ticket for a KP or T Shirt

Quote:

Pentax KP Giveaway - Enter here once per day until December 26th!
Welcome to our surprise Pentax KP raffle!

Each day in from December 7th through December 26th, you can claim one raffle entry, for a maximum of 20 per member.

To claim your daily raffle entry, simply post a reply in this thread each day you want to enter. You first will need to have at least 6 other forum posts on any day you wish to enter. It's as simple as that!

On December 27th, in addition to randomly drawing one grand prize (Pentax KP) winner, we will also draw 3 runners-up who will win their choice of a Pentax Forums T-shirt.

Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/416609-pentax-kp-g...#ixzz6gMiyTd6E

STARHUNTER94 · 12-11-2020, 09:53 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forums!

Unregistered User 8 · 12-11-2020, 09:59 PM

Hi Peter, welcome from Australia.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-12-2020, 12:03 AM - **1 Like**

Welcome aboard, enjoy all that the forum has to offer

**RobA_Oz** · 12-12-2020, 04:59 AM

Originally posted by Herald A

Hi everyone,

My first digital camera was a Canon but I changed to pentax because the image stabilisator is in the camera and not in the lenses. I haven't regret it for a moment.

Herald

---------- Post added 12-11-20 at 02:36 PM ----------

Hello, I'm a new member too. I live in Leuven near by Brussel and use Pentax for several years.

Hello to you too, Herold, and welcome to Pentax Forums. At this rate you'll be able to start a Brussels group soon!

**Photos-by-Chas** · 12-12-2020, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by Peter_Brussels

Hi everyone,
I've become a new member since today, December 11th, 2020.
I stumbled across this forum in search of answers regarding the choice between a K-70 and a KP.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the answers in the threads and the mutual respect.
I currently live in Brussels, Belgium. I have owned and used Pentax camera's since the mid 80's.
My first ever Pentax was an ME Super film SLR.
I switched to digital after buying first a Pentax Optio S-10 followed by a K-500, the latter which I have still operating, even though the latch that holds the rechargeable battery in place, recently broke.
I managed to find a solution to this.
I am planning to go for a k-70 of KP now.
I still have a lot to learn about photography as I feel I've only been skimming a bit of the surface.
Hoping to benefit and contribute to this forum as I go.
Cheers,
Peter

Welcome, Peter. I do not know much about the KP, but I do have a K70 which I really like and enjoy. I would like to win the current raffle/contest for a KP so I could compare the two cameras. From what I've read they are both very similar overall so each would be a good choice. Good luck with your choice.

Not a Number · 12-12-2020, 11:56 AM - **1 Like**

A warm welcome to our new members from Belgium.

**Michail_P** · 12-12-2020, 12:35 PM

Welcome to the community! Enjoy your Pentax photography and have a nice time here in the forum!

12-11-2020, 02:11 PM - 1 Like	#1
Peter_Brussels New Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 48	New member Hi everyone, I've become a new member since today, December 11th, 2020. I stumbled across this forum in search of answers regarding the choice between a K-70 and a KP. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the answers in the threads and the mutual respect. I currently live in Brussels, Belgium. I have owned and used Pentax camera's since the mid 80's. My first ever Pentax was an ME Super film SLR. I switched to digital after buying first a Pentax Optio S-10 followed by a K-500, the latter which I have still operating, even though the latch that holds the rechargeable battery in place, recently broke. I managed to find a solution to this. I am planning to go for a k-70 of KP now. I still have a lot to learn about photography as I feel I've only been skimming a bit of the surface. Hoping to benefit and contribute to this forum as I go. Cheers, Peter

12-11-2020, 02:26 PM	#4
Herald A New Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 1	New member Hi everyone, My first digital camera was a Canon but I changed to pentax because the image stabilisator is in the camera and not in the lenses. I haven't regret it for a moment. Herald ---------- Post added 12-11-20 at 02:36 PM ---------- Originally posted by Peter_Brussels Hi everyone, I've become a new member since today, December 11th, 2020. I stumbled across this forum in search of answers regarding the choice between a K-70 and a KP. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the answers in the threads and the mutual respect. I currently live in Brussels, Belgium. I have owned and used Pentax camera's since the mid 80's. My first ever Pentax was an ME Super film SLR. I switched to digital after buying first a Pentax Optio S-10 followed by a K-500, the latter which I have still operating, even though the latch that holds the rechargeable battery in place, recently broke. I managed to find a solution to this. I am planning to go for a k-70 of KP now. I still have a lot to learn about photography as I feel I've only been skimming a bit of the surface. Hoping to benefit and contribute to this forum as I go. Cheers, Peter Hello, I'm a new member too. I live in Leuven near by Brussel and use Pentax for several years.

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by Herald A Hi everyone, My first digital camera was a Canon but I changed to pentax because the image stabilisator is in the camera and not in the lenses. I haven't regret it for a moment. Herald ---------- Post added 12-11-20 at 02:36 PM ---------- Hello, I'm a new member too. I live in Leuven near by Brussel and use Pentax for several years. Hello to you too, Herold, and welcome to Pentax Forums. At this rate you'll be able to start a Brussels group soon!

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Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	Originally posted by Peter_Brussels Hi everyone, I've become a new member since today, December 11th, 2020. I stumbled across this forum in search of answers regarding the choice between a K-70 and a KP. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the answers in the threads and the mutual respect. I currently live in Brussels, Belgium. I have owned and used Pentax camera's since the mid 80's. My first ever Pentax was an ME Super film SLR. I switched to digital after buying first a Pentax Optio S-10 followed by a K-500, the latter which I have still operating, even though the latch that holds the rechargeable battery in place, recently broke. I managed to find a solution to this. I am planning to go for a k-70 of KP now. I still have a lot to learn about photography as I feel I've only been skimming a bit of the surface. Hoping to benefit and contribute to this forum as I go. Cheers, Peter Welcome, Peter. I do not know much about the KP, but I do have a K70 which I really like and enjoy. I would like to win the current raffle/contest for a KP so I could compare the two cameras. From what I've read they are both very similar overall so each would be a good choice. Good luck with your choice.

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Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	A warm welcome to our new members from Belgium.

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Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	Welcome to the community! Enjoy your Pentax photography and have a nice time here in the forum!