Hello from California

AVANT · 07-06-2007, 12:38 PM

Just received my new toys yesterday, but have been reading up for a little while. This is my first DSLR and I'm still getting use to it, but I can't wait to go out and shoot.

I've gotten through the manual once, and yes it took some time to read it all. But with the camera having so many features, I figured I'd be stupid not to.

I have a K10D, kit lens, the 50-200mm kit lens, and 50mm/f1.4 SMC. Looking forward to being part of the community.

dantuyhoa · 07-08-2007, 01:51 PM

Welcome to the forum from another California fellow.

Good choice for the first DSLR :-)

When I got my K10D , I just use the Green mode for a while and then try out the features one by one .

Have fun

SpecialK · 07-08-2007, 08:55 PM

Welcome from a Southern Californian. I TRY to get out every weekend to go someplace and shoot with my K100D that is the deal I made with myself for spending the $$$ on it all. I do take a break now and then, though, if I don't feel inspired.

vievetrick · 07-09-2007, 07:05 AM

Welcome aboard!!!

AVANT · 07-10-2007, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by dantuyhoa

Welcome to the forum from another California fellow.

Good choice for the first DSLR :-)

When I got my K10D , I just use the Green mode for a while and then try out the features one by one .

Have fun

My last camera was a prosumer level and I used aperature priority a lot (lots of still life shots). When I started to photograph people more, I realized I really wanted less depth of field and a faster camera, which is why I made the switch.

I've been using P mode the most with the front edial set for P-shift, and the rear edial for exposure compensation.

Thanks for all the welcomes

SuperAkuma · 07-10-2007, 11:15 PM

Welcome,
I am also new here and from North Cal. I hope to see you post in other parts of this board.

07-06-2007, 12:38 PM	#1
AVANT Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 426	Hello from California Just received my new toys yesterday, but have been reading up for a little while. This is my first DSLR and I'm still getting use to it, but I can't wait to go out and shoot. I've gotten through the manual once, and yes it took some time to read it all. But with the camera having so many features, I figured I'd be stupid not to. I have a K10D, kit lens, the 50-200mm kit lens, and 50mm/f1.4 SMC. Looking forward to being part of the community.

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07-08-2007, 01:51 PM	#2
dantuyhoa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,245	Welcome to the forum from another California fellow. Good choice for the first DSLR :-) When I got my K10D , I just use the Green mode for a while and then try out the features one by one . Have fun

07-08-2007, 08:55 PM	#3
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Welcome from a Southern Californian. I TRY to get out every weekend to go someplace and shoot with my K100D that is the deal I made with myself for spending the $$$ on it all. I do take a break now and then, though, if I don't feel inspired.

07-09-2007, 07:05 AM	#4
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Welcome aboard!!!

07-10-2007, 09:49 PM	#5
AVANT Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 426 Original Poster	Originally posted by dantuyhoa Welcome to the forum from another California fellow. Good choice for the first DSLR :-) When I got my K10D , I just use the Green mode for a while and then try out the features one by one . Have fun My last camera was a prosumer level and I used aperature priority a lot (lots of still life shots). When I started to photograph people more, I realized I really wanted less depth of field and a faster camera, which is why I made the switch. I've been using P mode the most with the front edial set for P-shift, and the rear edial for exposure compensation. Thanks for all the welcomes

07-10-2007, 11:15 PM	#6
SuperAkuma Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 445	Welcome, I am also new here and from North Cal. I hope to see you post in other parts of this board.