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12-23-2020, 05:44 PM   #1
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Hello from a new Pentax user.

Hello,

I would like to introduce myself.

I have enjoyed taking photos intermittently for a while, in recent years it has started to take more of my time (and money). I have often noticed the Pentax stand in my local camera shop and felt curious about the appealing, almost industrial design with striking white font. Wanting to explore full frame I decided that it had to get my hands on a Pentax and acquired a K1 second hand with three M lenses... I have fallen in love. After spending some time getting to know the camera what has struck me is the absolutely beautiful image quality and how utterly simple and enjoyable the experience of taking a photo with it can be. For a few years i have been using Fujifilm (XT3 & X100f) which has suited my preference for control but when patience for focusing by wire wears thin... nice instagram-ready jpegs are fine but once you start growing tired of instagram... when that enormous, heavy f1.4 prime lens starts to feel more and more cumbersome... an alternative is needed

I have also discovered an enthusiastic positive community around these cameras, here the 'Six-megapixel club' blew me away. These are refreshing attitudes and i'm looking forward to exploring your forum.

If you made it this far, thanks again

Patrick.

12-23-2020, 06:00 PM   #2
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Welcome aboard, Patrick!

I see you "jumped" right into the Pentax world with the king (or queen?) camera!!

You'll find the most reliable info right here and probably have fun joining in a few threads ... some very interesting ones at that!

So, have fun and enjoy your K1 ... Best wishes and stay healthy!

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Hi Patrick, welcome from Australia.
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welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

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Welcome to the Forums. Glad to see you discovered the joys of Pentax.
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Welcome to the club! It's a small club but we enjoy it here.
12-23-2020, 06:47 PM   #7
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QuoteOriginally posted by PatrickH Quote
I have often noticed the Pentax stand in my local camera shop
Now that's a line you don't hear too often these days.But glad you have one to visit and that's it's brought you here to join our team.

G'Day Patrick, and welcome to the forums.

There's plenty to see and participate in around here, my favourites are the themed photo post threads and the Post Processing Challenge.

I hope you find some favourites and become a regular lurker like me.

Tas

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Welcome, Patrick. Good choice. I can't write more because I'm not sure I can legally talk to you, you being in Wales and me being (soon) in Tier 4. I may have got the rules wrong, but they do change so often, so forgive me if I'm wrong ...
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Welcome to the forum, enjoy your photographic journey with Pentax
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Welcome to the forums Patrick! Greetings from Greece. Hope you are having fun with that FF. The most important feature of the community is that it's very active, so you can find info and get feedback. Enjoy your K-1.
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Welcome Patrick, you are very fortunate to be starting out with a K1!
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Welcome to the forum. You moved from mirrorless to SLR - it can't be!!! Only the reverse can happen!!!

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QuoteOriginally posted by Jonathan Mac Quote
Welcome to the forum. You moved from mirrorless to SLR - it can't be!!! Only the reverse can happen!!!



Welcome from Ontario, Canada! Very friendly, knowledgeable bunch here.
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Welcome Patrick! I jealous, I want a K1.
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Welcome to the forums Patrick!
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