Hello to all from Australia

**Blue Ringed Dropbear** · 12-13-2022, 02:58 PM - **5 Likes**

I'm a new forum member from country Victoria, Australia, and I wanted to say hello and Merry Christmas to you all. I have found the PF to be a really valuable source of information and reviews (of lenses in particular).
My photography started with Canon many years ago, then I used a Pentax K-x and K100D super for a while, and I have been shooting mainly Olympus (E-M1, E-M1X + Pro lenses) for the last few years. Recently grabbed some used Pentax lenses (16-50, 60-250, Sigma 10-20) for a friend and staunch Pentax loyalist, and since my K-x has a new home and the K100D is slowly dying, grabbed a K-3 I found for an amazing price as a test-bed.
I am enjoying the K-3 so much, I am looking to get a K-1 in the future to complement my Olympus gear.
I also found some Tokina lenses (19-35, 28-70 and 70-210) which I hope to get soon, and I will review them once I have some time with them.

C_Jones · 12-13-2022, 03:42 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

**Bob 256** · 12-13-2022, 03:46 PM

Please explain - what is a "dropbear".

That minor point aside, much welcome and hope you feel welcome here and become a forum regular.

**Blue Ringed Dropbear** · 12-13-2022, 03:56 PM - **2 Likes**

A dropbear is a vicious predatory type of Koala which lurks in trees and drops down onto its victims from above - hence the name (this may not actually be true

. The blue rings are a warning to indicate it is venomous...

I am looking forward to helping others in the forum with info in any way I can. Shout out to the micro four thirds gang!

MarkJerling · 12-13-2022, 04:06 PM

Welcome from New Zealand.
Unlike the bloody possums and magpies I'm pleased to say that dropbears have not made it to our shores! LOL
Kind regards,
Mark

hcc · 12-13-2022, 04:20 PM

Welcome to the Forum. There are many helpful Aussies here and we look forward to read your posts and see your works.

The K-3 is a great camera IMHO. You will enjoy it!

OrchidJulie · 12-13-2022, 04:48 PM

Welcome to PentaxForums!

(a venomous koala?! say it isn't so!

)

MarkJerling · 12-13-2022, 06:25 PM - **3 Likes**

Stay safe out there Julie. If you carry Vegemite sandwiches you should be OK.
See: https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2021/04/drop-bears-target-tourists-study-says/

Sandy Hancock · 12-13-2022, 06:40 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome aboard cobber.

**Michail_P** · 12-14-2022, 01:41 AM

Welcome to the forum. Good morning from Greece!

**Kerrowdown** · 12-14-2022, 01:43 AM

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

HeinerGrecht · 12-14-2022, 01:52 AM

Welcome to the forum from Malta (Europe)

jcdoss · 12-14-2022, 02:17 AM

Greetings and welcome to Pentax Forums from Germany!

**mikesbike** · 12-14-2022, 02:21 AM

Welcome aboard- nice going on the fine used gear!

**carlb** · 12-14-2022, 03:31 AM - **1 Like**

The OP has the best user name I've seen in ages. And welcome from Perth

12-13-2022, 02:58 PM - 5 Likes	#1
Blue Ringed Dropbear Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2022 Photos: Albums Posts: 8	Hello to all from Australia I'm a new forum member from country Victoria, Australia, and I wanted to say hello and Merry Christmas to you all. I have found the PF to be a really valuable source of information and reviews (of lenses in particular). My photography started with Canon many years ago, then I used a Pentax K-x and K100D super for a while, and I have been shooting mainly Olympus (E-M1, E-M1X + Pro lenses) for the last few years. Recently grabbed some used Pentax lenses (16-50, 60-250, Sigma 10-20) for a friend and staunch Pentax loyalist, and since my K-x has a new home and the K100D is slowly dying, grabbed a K-3 I found for an amazing price as a test-bed. I am enjoying the K-3 so much, I am looking to get a K-1 in the future to complement my Olympus gear. I also found some Tokina lenses (19-35, 28-70 and 70-210) which I hope to get soon, and I will review them once I have some time with them.

12-13-2022, 06:25 PM - 3 Likes	#8
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Stay safe out there Julie. If you carry Vegemite sandwiches you should be OK. See: https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2021/04/drop-bears-target-tourists-study-says/ Last edited by MarkJerling; 12-13-2022 at 07:07 PM. Reason: typo

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Blue Ringed Dropbear Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2022 Photos: Albums Posts: 8 Original Poster	A dropbear is a vicious predatory type of Koala which lurks in trees and drops down onto its victims from above - hence the name (this may not actually be true . The blue rings are a warning to indicate it is venomous... I am looking forward to helping others in the forum with info in any way I can. Shout out to the micro four thirds gang!

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