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pfs896 · 12-29-2009, 05:16 PM

I am new to digital photography, and also to pentax. I was very enthusiastic amateur30 years ago with a Canon AE-1. I have fooled around a bit with a Sony Mavica 300cd I found in a closet and a discarded HP-R707 from one of my daughters. These took photos of reasonable quality but I really missed the viewfinder.

I recently purchased a used K200d and am awaiting delivery. I am planning to concentrate on landscapes and wildlife since I live in a rural country setting.
I will have an 18-55 kit lens to start with but will carefully add as the budget allows.
I appreciate this forum's lens reviews, it will be very helpful to a novice like me.

For me the weather sealing, build quality and old lens capability were the criteria that helped me choose the k200d. I also had good experiences with old pentax glass in 35mm.
I am eager to fill an sd card!

pfs896

fractal · 12-29-2009, 07:06 PM

Good choice of camera and make sure some form of 'lens buying addiction' does not get a hold on you.

Glad to have you with us. Welcome.

**Ash** · 12-29-2009, 09:18 PM

Welcome to the forum.
A fine camera you've ordered.
Get yourself a reliable SD card for the job - although it doesn't have to be one of those fast Class 6 or 10 cards - class 4 should do just fine for you.

pfs896 · 12-29-2009, 09:27 PM

The learning curve continues! Could you enlighten me about how to know the difference between class 4, 6 etc sd cards?
What besides upload speed and capacity is affected?

Thanks for the input!

**Iris** · 12-30-2009, 02:55 AM

Hi welcome here!
Hope you will enjoy the forum and your K200d.

Bactman · 12-30-2009, 09:35 AM

Welcome to the forum! Always good to see another from Indiana on the board.

**klh** · 12-30-2009, 11:19 AM

Welcome from another Hoosier.

treetop flyer · 12-30-2009, 12:49 PM

Welcome from yet another Hoosier (Bloomington). I'm a newbie to this forum also but I'm learned A LOT so far. Happy shooting!

12-29-2009, 05:16 PM	#1
pfs896 New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9	Hi from Indiana I am new to digital photography, and also to pentax. I was very enthusiastic amateur30 years ago with a Canon AE-1. I have fooled around a bit with a Sony Mavica 300cd I found in a closet and a discarded HP-R707 from one of my daughters. These took photos of reasonable quality but I really missed the viewfinder. I recently purchased a used K200d and am awaiting delivery. I am planning to concentrate on landscapes and wildlife since I live in a rural country setting. I will have an 18-55 kit lens to start with but will carefully add as the budget allows. I appreciate this forum's lens reviews, it will be very helpful to a novice like me. For me the weather sealing, build quality and old lens capability were the criteria that helped me choose the k200d. I also had good experiences with old pentax glass in 35mm. I am eager to fill an sd card! pfs896

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fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	Good choice of camera and make sure some form of 'lens buying addiction' does not get a hold on you. Glad to have you with us. Welcome.

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pfs896 New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9 Original Poster	The learning curve continues! Could you enlighten me about how to know the difference between class 4, 6 etc sd cards? What besides upload speed and capacity is affected? Thanks for the input!

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