Definitely the right choice for me.

esman7 · 06-01-2009, 09:52 PM

It's a little late for an intro, but who cares..

I'm Essi from Vancouver and I'd like everyone to know that I just got into the DSLR world this past Christmas. I spent so long (~3-4 mos.) deciding what camera to get.

I looked past all the Canikon BS marketing and settled for a K200D because I understand that liveview is not the most important thing, but a well-made, well-priced, and well-understood camera would be.

After more research into Pentax's history and quality products, I knew this was the right choice. So far, I'm almost 6 months in and my shots are getting better and better and I have the Pentaxforums users to thank for all of their advice.

Hope to learn more and I'm sure I will with this dedicated, knowledgeable and supportive online community.

Thanks,
esman7

Damn Brit · 06-01-2009, 09:58 PM

It's never too late to say "Hi" Essi. Welcome (officially) to the forum.

esman7 · 06-01-2009, 11:10 PM

Thanks brother

causey · 06-02-2009, 12:47 AM

Welcome to the forum! I also have a 6 month old K200D

I can't think of a better camera for someone with some PS experience who wants to transition to DSLR.

**eaglem** · 06-02-2009, 01:21 AM

Welcome to the forum, yes I think you made the right choice.

**Ash** · 06-02-2009, 02:00 AM

Well done for seeing through the marketing, and just looking at what the camera has to offer.
Great choice.
Look forward to seeing some of your shots online.

dazman · 06-02-2009, 03:29 AM

Welcome Essi. It took me a few months to decide on my first dslr too. Keep enjoying the forum and your photography

esman7 · 06-02-2009, 10:25 AM

I definitely am... 6 months and now i've got the BG-3, a velbon sherpa and the FA 50mm f1.4 in addition to the kit lens...

and what's coming in a couple weeks?

my new DA* 50-135mm f2.8! Can't wait

Thanks and I'm happy to be a part of this tight community.

dsodko · 06-02-2009, 02:29 PM

Wellcome ! I got a K200D this year. Great DSLR. Great choice ! Soooo many features . Post pictures
of BC. My daughter lives in Port Townsend WA across the bay. It is so beautiful up there. I read last week Vancouver is 1# place to live in the world. Please share pics your wonderful area with us.

esman7 · 06-02-2009, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by dsodko

Wellcome ! I got a K200D this year. Great DSLR. Great choice ! Soooo many features . Post pictures
of BC. My daughter lives in Port Townsend WA across the bay. It is so beautiful up there. I read last week Vancouver is 1# place to live in the world. Please share pics your wonderful area with us.

It is a beautiful city! I'd like to take some more night shots now that I have my tripod. I'll post some soon as I will try to get some cool cityscapes with all the bridges in sight.

dsodko · 06-03-2009, 05:30 AM

We're looking foward to see more of the city during the 2010 Olympics !

Our summer Olympics (Atlanta) in 1996 was real interresting. I know your city is international but Atlanta was not. What a culture shock for these southerners. I was amazed how many countries don't bathe regularly or use deordorant !

esman7 · 06-03-2009, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by dsodko

We're looking foward to see more of the city during the 2010 Olympics !

Our summer Olympics (Atlanta) in 1996 was real interresting. I know your city is international but Atlanta was not. What a culture shock for these southerners. I was amazed how many countries don't bathe regularly or use deordorant !

Ha! I'll be right in the action but because it's winter olympics ppl won't smell as bad...

**Rense** · 06-04-2009, 12:33 PM

Hi Essi, thanks for the introduction, good to meet you (albeit only in bits, not in the flesh...)

06-01-2009, 09:52 PM	#1
esman7 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 322	Definitely the right choice for me. It's a little late for an intro, but who cares.. I'm Essi from Vancouver and I'd like everyone to know that I just got into the DSLR world this past Christmas. I spent so long (~3-4 mos.) deciding what camera to get. I looked past all the Canikon BS marketing and settled for a K200D because I understand that liveview is not the most important thing, but a well-made, well-priced, and well-understood camera would be. After more research into Pentax's history and quality products, I knew this was the right choice. So far, I'm almost 6 months in and my shots are getting better and better and I have the Pentaxforums users to thank for all of their advice. Hope to learn more and I'm sure I will with this dedicated, knowledgeable and supportive online community. Thanks, esman7

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esman7 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 322 Original Poster	Thanks brother

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causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Welcome to the forum! I also have a 6 month old K200D I can't think of a better camera for someone with some PS experience who wants to transition to DSLR.

06-02-2009, 01:21 AM	#5
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,148	Welcome to the forum, yes I think you made the right choice.

06-02-2009, 02:00 AM	#6
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Well done for seeing through the marketing, and just looking at what the camera has to offer. Great choice. Look forward to seeing some of your shots online.

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dazman Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,949	Welcome Essi. It took me a few months to decide on my first dslr too. Keep enjoying the forum and your photography

06-02-2009, 10:25 AM	#8
esman7 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 322 Original Poster	I definitely am... 6 months and now i've got the BG-3, a velbon sherpa and the FA 50mm f1.4 in addition to the kit lens... and what's coming in a couple weeks? my new DA* 50-135mm f2.8! Can't wait Thanks and I'm happy to be a part of this tight community.

06-02-2009, 02:29 PM	#9
dsodko Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 86	Wellcome ! I got a K200D this year. Great DSLR. Great choice ! Soooo many features . Post pictures of BC. My daughter lives in Port Townsend WA across the bay. It is so beautiful up there. I read last week Vancouver is 1# place to live in the world. Please share pics your wonderful area with us.

06-02-2009, 04:00 PM	#10
esman7 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 322 Original Poster	Originally posted by dsodko Wellcome ! I got a K200D this year. Great DSLR. Great choice ! Soooo many features . Post pictures of BC. My daughter lives in Port Townsend WA across the bay. It is so beautiful up there. I read last week Vancouver is 1# place to live in the world. Please share pics your wonderful area with us. It is a beautiful city! I'd like to take some more night shots now that I have my tripod. I'll post some soon as I will try to get some cool cityscapes with all the bridges in sight.

06-03-2009, 05:30 AM	#11
dsodko Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 86	We're looking foward to see more of the city during the 2010 Olympics ! Our summer Olympics (Atlanta) in 1996 was real interresting. I know your city is international but Atlanta was not. What a culture shock for these southerners. I was amazed how many countries don't bathe regularly or use deordorant !

06-03-2009, 06:28 AM	#12
esman7 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 322 Original Poster	Originally posted by dsodko We're looking foward to see more of the city during the 2010 Olympics ! Our summer Olympics (Atlanta) in 1996 was real interresting. I know your city is international but Atlanta was not. What a culture shock for these southerners. I was amazed how many countries don't bathe regularly or use deordorant ! Ha! I'll be right in the action but because it's winter olympics ppl won't smell as bad...

06-04-2009, 12:33 PM	#13
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Hi Essi, thanks for the introduction, good to meet you (albeit only in bits, not in the flesh...)