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jvanwees · 02-23-2009, 04:33 PM

Hi,

Just wanted to introduce myself. I just upgraded my digital point & shoot camera which was a Canon & bought a Pentax K200D with the 18-55 lens. I plan to buy a telephoto lens, external flash, & possibly a macro lens etc. in the future. I had a film SLR camera in the past but mostly used it on automatic. I am doing some reading to review things like aperture, shutter speed etc. I want to learn as much as I can about how to take good pictures in various situations.

I take mostly family, my pets, some travel & scenery & would like to take more nature photos. I would like to try macro photography especially with flowers & possibly some still life. I would like to learn how to take good photos in low light situations like the one I encountered a while ago where the moon was shining through the trees in my back yard.

I look forward to being part of this group.

Janice

Oldschool · 02-23-2009, 04:36 PM

Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your new camera. You'll find lots of helpful people here when you have any questions.

Peter Zack · 02-23-2009, 04:46 PM

Welcome to the forums Janice. Very nice camera. You might find some interesting macro info here:
Shooting Macros Section 1 - Equipment Enticing the Light

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/51505-my-macro-photos.html

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**Rense** · 02-24-2009, 03:22 AM

Janice, welcome to the forums!

clodomir · 02-24-2009, 03:34 AM

well - we feel a bit lonely on the other side of the atlantic, don't we ? Philippe from Lyon, are you still around ?

Furtivito · 02-24-2009, 10:55 PM

Welcome to the Forum, and congratulations on a great camera!

02-23-2009, 04:33 PM	#1
jvanwees Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: northern Ontario, Canada Posts: 3	Newcomer Hi, Just wanted to introduce myself. I just upgraded my digital point & shoot camera which was a Canon & bought a Pentax K200D with the 18-55 lens. I plan to buy a telephoto lens, external flash, & possibly a macro lens etc. in the future. I had a film SLR camera in the past but mostly used it on automatic. I am doing some reading to review things like aperture, shutter speed etc. I want to learn as much as I can about how to take good pictures in various situations. I take mostly family, my pets, some travel & scenery & would like to take more nature photos. I would like to try macro photography especially with flowers & possibly some still life. I would like to learn how to take good photos in low light situations like the one I encountered a while ago where the moon was shining through the trees in my back yard. I look forward to being part of this group. Janice

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