Hello from Oregon

Gr8tfulEd · 04-20-2010, 09:24 AM

Hello!
I'm new to the dSLR (heck, even the SLR) world. Purchased the Kx about 2 months ago and couldn't be happier.
Not sure exactly why Pentax got me. I researched the usual suspects, then stumbled across the Kx and it was exactly what I was looking for, plus the Pentax name just rang a bell for some reason. It' funny really, I don't see many (if any) Pentax cameras around here, but whenever a Nikon or Canon person sees my camera, they're like: "Oh, Pentax? Wow, cool. I didn't know they were still around."

Looking forward to many happy pictures.

Tuner571 · 04-20-2010, 05:40 PM

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new K-x. It is a fine camera and I would recommend that you check out the DSLR section if you have any questions on your new camera. I also look forward in seeing some photos from Oregon as its a beautiful state and has lots to photograph.

SpecialK · 04-20-2010, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by Gr8tfulEd

It' funny really, I don't see many (if any) Pentax cameras around here..

Welcome. We've determined there is no way to get 3 Pentax owners together for a shoot.

There are more people in the city of Los Angeles than the state of Oregon. I will be doing the Klamath Falls-Crater Lake-Umpqua River-Coos Bay then south trip late next month. Last time, 1986, it rained the whole time on the coast and I saw essentially none of that, so I'm hoping for the best.

Gr8tfulEd · 04-20-2010, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Welcome. We've determined there is no way to get 3 Pentax owners together for a shoot.

There are more people in the city of Los Angeles than the state of Oregon. I will be doing the Klamath Falls-Crater Lake-Umpqua River-Coos Bay then south trip late next month. Last time, 1986, it rained the whole time on the coast and I saw essentially none of that, so I'm hoping for the best.

Well, you're certainly hitting all the right spots for pretty pictures. Good luck!

mel · 04-20-2010, 07:00 PM

Welcome from a household of Duck fans. My parents live in the Eugene area. Congrats on the acquisition and I'm looking forward to seeing some shots from Oregon.

fractal · 04-20-2010, 10:17 PM

Welcome in Ed.

Gr8tfulEd · 04-21-2010, 06:55 AM

Thanks everybody. I'm heading to the coast this weekend (we have a house in Garibaldi) on a photo expedition (actually, my wife is kicking me out of the house to have a girlie party), so I'll hopefully have some nice shots for you next week. ;-) Oh, I did post a couple of shots from a trip I took to Cali last month. This is exactly why I like my Pentax. Great low-light ability!

Last edited by Gr8tfulEd; 04-21-2010 at 07:10 AM.

Nomad · 04-21-2010, 09:51 AM

Welcome Ed,

You have a great camera there and it is funny to hear those comments from Canikon users "are they still around?"

Blue · 04-22-2010, 09:48 AM

Welcome to PentaxForums, Ed! Hope to see more posts. But whether your interest is dSLR & lenses, film or digital photography, medium (6 x 7, 645, and 645D) format, subminiature (110), or collecting vintage bodies & glass (Spoties, Taks etc) or a combination of the above, you are at the right place. I'm looking forward to seeing some images.

04-20-2010, 09:24 AM	#1
Gr8tfulEd Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 5	Hello from Oregon Hello! I'm new to the dSLR (heck, even the SLR) world. Purchased the Kx about 2 months ago and couldn't be happier. Not sure exactly why Pentax got me. I researched the usual suspects, then stumbled across the Kx and it was exactly what I was looking for, plus the Pentax name just rang a bell for some reason. It' funny really, I don't see many (if any) Pentax cameras around here, but whenever a Nikon or Canon person sees my camera, they're like: "Oh, Pentax? Wow, cool. I didn't know they were still around." Looking forward to many happy pictures.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Oregon	jmbradd	Post Your Photos!	4	06-15-2009 09:18 PM
Hello from Oregon	lurchlarson	Welcomes and Introductions	4	11-04-2008 11:28 AM
Hi from Oregon	My3Rs	Welcomes and Introductions	1	09-10-2008 09:09 PM
Hello from Oregon	djohnfot	Welcomes and Introductions	1	06-22-2008 10:15 PM
Hi from Oregon	jdarrough	Welcomes and Introductions	6	01-28-2007 07:22 PM

04-20-2010, 05:40 PM	#2
Tuner571 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,549	Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new K-x. It is a fine camera and I would recommend that you check out the DSLR section if you have any questions on your new camera. I also look forward in seeing some photos from Oregon as its a beautiful state and has lots to photograph.

04-20-2010, 05:50 PM	#3
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Originally posted by Gr8tfulEd It' funny really, I don't see many (if any) Pentax cameras around here.. Welcome. We've determined there is no way to get 3 Pentax owners together for a shoot. There are more people in the city of Los Angeles than the state of Oregon. I will be doing the Klamath Falls-Crater Lake-Umpqua River-Coos Bay then south trip late next month. Last time, 1986, it rained the whole time on the coast and I saw essentially none of that, so I'm hoping for the best.

04-20-2010, 06:31 PM	#4
Gr8tfulEd Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK Welcome. We've determined there is no way to get 3 Pentax owners together for a shoot. There are more people in the city of Los Angeles than the state of Oregon. I will be doing the Klamath Falls-Crater Lake-Umpqua River-Coos Bay then south trip late next month. Last time, 1986, it rained the whole time on the coast and I saw essentially none of that, so I'm hoping for the best. Well, you're certainly hitting all the right spots for pretty pictures. Good luck!

04-20-2010, 07:00 PM	#5
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Welcome from a household of Duck fans. My parents live in the Eugene area. Congrats on the acquisition and I'm looking forward to seeing some shots from Oregon.

04-20-2010, 10:17 PM	#6
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	Welcome in Ed.

04-21-2010, 06:55 AM	#7
Gr8tfulEd Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 5 Original Poster	Thanks everybody. I'm heading to the coast this weekend (we have a house in Garibaldi) on a photo expedition (actually, my wife is kicking me out of the house to have a girlie party), so I'll hopefully have some nice shots for you next week. ;-) Oh, I did post a couple of shots from a trip I took to Cali last month. This is exactly why I like my Pentax. Great low-light ability! Last edited by Gr8tfulEd; 04-21-2010 at 07:10 AM.

04-21-2010, 09:51 AM	#8
Nomad Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 408	Welcome Ed, You have a great camera there and it is funny to hear those comments from Canikon users "are they still around?"

04-22-2010, 09:48 AM	#9
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Welcome to PentaxForums, Ed! Hope to see more posts. But whether your interest is dSLR & lenses, film or digital photography, medium (6 x 7, 645, and 645D) format, subminiature (110), or collecting vintage bodies & glass (Spoties, Taks etc) or a combination of the above, you are at the right place. I'm looking forward to seeing some images.