Hello from Ohio...

Furtivito · 02-08-2009, 11:19 PM

Hello Pentaxians:

I've been lurking on this site since June 2008. I am a "reformed" Nikon film shooter. When I decided to get into digital photography, I thought I needed to get a Nikon in order to use my Nikon lenses. I was agonizing over the choices--the D40X was in my price range, but the D60 had more of the features I (thought) I wanted. One day my wife asked, "Does it have to be a Nikon?" That was a good question; it didn't have to be. So, I opened my research to include all entry-level DSLRs. I went to all the review sites, including this forum. In all of my side-by-side comparisons, the K200D consistently came out the winner. When I went to a camera store and physically held all of the contenders, I was 90% sold on Pentax because of its build quality. When I saw the spectacular images in the Pentax Photo Gallery, and the super shots many of you include with your posts, I was sold! Caught a GREAT deal on a K200D with an 18-55mm kit lens on Amazon.com in September and I couldn't be happier with my choice! In two weeks I'll be heading for a month in Peru, and I've been promised a side trip to Cuzco/Machu Picchu (I know there are already about a gazillion pictures of Machu Picchu; nevertheless, there will soon be at least a gazillion and one!) Looking forward to posting when I get back. And, if I can raise my level of shooting to what I've seen on this forum and in the galleries, I'll feel justified in beginning augmentation of my Pentax "glass collection." (Sorry for the long post; after 8 months of lurking I got carried away.)

Damn Brit · 02-08-2009, 11:46 PM

Welcome to the forum, you can't wait to go on your trip and we can't wait for you to post some shots from that trip.

mike.hiran · 02-09-2009, 12:01 AM

A friend of mine went to Machu Picchu a few years back and said it was incredible! Hope you have a good trip and hope you get lucky to get a somewhat clear day when you're there as I've heard it's often cloudy and "socked" in. Get a graduated filter if you can to help bring more life to the clouds... Regarless, welcome to the forum and I'm looking forward to your travelogue!

dazman · 02-09-2009, 03:31 AM

Welcome & enjoy the forum. All the best for your holiday. Share some of your photos with us on your return

Furtivito · 02-13-2009, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by vagrant10

A friend of mine went to Machu Picchu a few years back and said it was incredible! Hope you have a good trip and hope you get lucky to get a somewhat clear day when you're there as I've heard it's often cloudy and "socked" in. Get a graduated filter if you can to help bring more life to the clouds... Regarless, welcome to the forum and I'm looking forward to your travelogue!

Thanks a lot for the info, I appreciate the heads-up. At 2,430 m (7,970 ft) altitude, Machu Picchu probably has clouds and mist quite often, maybe even daily. However, John Reinhard, writing for National Geographic, was quite encouraging -- he said, "Misty conditions wrap the stone engineering in a soft cloak of magic and mystery." I'm pumped!!!

Furtivito · 02-13-2009, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Welcome to the forum, you can't wait to go on your trip and we can't wait for you to post some shots from that trip.

Originally posted by dazman

Welcome & enjoy the forum. All the best for your holiday. Share some of your photos with us on your return

Thanks a lot, gentlemen. I will post any *decent* shots I'm able to take. And, since my wife's nephew, with whom we'll be staying, has DSL, I may even post a few from Peru. Thanks again.

roentarre · 02-13-2009, 01:58 PM

Welcome to the forum and glad to see people joining up to post here

**Kerrowdown** · 02-13-2009, 04:37 PM

Welcome to the forum, a reformed Nikon user eh, that sounds like the begining of an AA meeting or a stop smoking group.

Furtivito · 02-13-2009, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, a reformed Nikon user eh, that sounds like the begining of an AA meeting or a stop smoking group.

LOL. Maybe we should start one!

02-08-2009, 11:19 PM	#1
Furtivito Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 66	Hello from Ohio... Hello Pentaxians: I've been lurking on this site since June 2008. I am a "reformed" Nikon film shooter. When I decided to get into digital photography, I thought I needed to get a Nikon in order to use my Nikon lenses. I was agonizing over the choices--the D40X was in my price range, but the D60 had more of the features I (thought) I wanted. One day my wife asked, "Does it have to be a Nikon?" That was a good question; it didn't have to be. So, I opened my research to include all entry-level DSLRs. I went to all the review sites, including this forum. In all of my side-by-side comparisons, the K200D consistently came out the winner. When I went to a camera store and physically held all of the contenders, I was 90% sold on Pentax because of its build quality. When I saw the spectacular images in the Pentax Photo Gallery, and the super shots many of you include with your posts, I was sold! Caught a GREAT deal on a K200D with an 18-55mm kit lens on Amazon.com in September and I couldn't be happier with my choice! In two weeks I'll be heading for a month in Peru, and I've been promised a side trip to Cuzco/Machu Picchu (I know there are already about a gazillion pictures of Machu Picchu; nevertheless, there will soon be at least a gazillion and one!) Looking forward to posting when I get back. And, if I can raise my level of shooting to what I've seen on this forum and in the galleries, I'll feel justified in beginning augmentation of my Pentax "glass collection." (Sorry for the long post; after 8 months of lurking I got carried away.)

02-13-2009, 01:38 PM	#5
Furtivito Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 66 Original Poster	Re: Hello from Ohio Originally posted by vagrant10 A friend of mine went to Machu Picchu a few years back and said it was incredible! Hope you have a good trip and hope you get lucky to get a somewhat clear day when you're there as I've heard it's often cloudy and "socked" in. Get a graduated filter if you can to help bring more life to the clouds... Regarless, welcome to the forum and I'm looking forward to your travelogue! Thanks a lot for the info, I appreciate the heads-up. At 2,430 m (7,970 ft) altitude, Machu Picchu probably has clouds and mist quite often, maybe even daily. However, John Reinhard, writing for National Geographic, was quite encouraging -- he said, "Misty conditions wrap the stone engineering in a soft cloak of magic and mystery." I'm pumped!!!

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mike.hiran Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,432	A friend of mine went to Machu Picchu a few years back and said it was incredible! Hope you have a good trip and hope you get lucky to get a somewhat clear day when you're there as I've heard it's often cloudy and "socked" in. Get a graduated filter if you can to help bring more life to the clouds... Regarless, welcome to the forum and I'm looking forward to your travelogue!

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Furtivito Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 66 Original Poster	Originally posted by Damn Brit Welcome to the forum, you can't wait to go on your trip and we can't wait for you to post some shots from that trip. Originally posted by dazman Welcome & enjoy the forum. All the best for your holiday. Share some of your photos with us on your return Thanks a lot, gentlemen. I will post any decent shots I'm able to take. And, since my wife's nephew, with whom we'll be staying, has DSL, I may even post a few from Peru. Thanks again.

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roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,794	Welcome to the forum and glad to see people joining up to post here

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Kerrowdown Moderator PEG Judges Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland. Photos: Gallery Posts: 38,854	Welcome to the forum, a reformed Nikon user eh, that sounds like the begining of an AA meeting or a stop smoking group.

02-13-2009, 05:10 PM	#9
Furtivito Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 66 Original Poster	Originally posted by kerrowdown Welcome to the forum, a reformed Nikon user eh, that sounds like the begining of an AA meeting or a stop smoking group. LOL. Maybe we should start one!