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| 02-08-2009, 11:19 PM | #1 |
| 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.)  | |
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| 02-13-2009, 01:38 PM | #5 |
| 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!  | |
| 02-13-2009, 01:43 PM | #6 |
| 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 | |
| 02-13-2009, 01:58 PM | #7 |
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Welcome to the forum and glad to see people joining up to post here  | |
| 02-13-2009, 04:37 PM | #8 |
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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 |
| 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.  | |
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