Kiwi Pentaxians

**NZ_Ross** · 07-12-2017, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by Metal278

Is that dude me? I've been here for a while

I think it must be - I looked at the link, and wondered if you were on these pages

Transit · 07-12-2017, 02:41 AM

Originally posted by Metal278

Is that dude me? I've been here for a while

I guess so !

MarkJerling · 07-12-2017, 02:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Metal278

Is that dude me? I've been here for a while

A belated welcome!
Kind regards,
Mark
(Wairarapa)

Metal278 · 07-12-2017, 11:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

A belated welcome!
Kind regards,
Mark
(Wairarapa)

Thanks Mark.
I've been following this thread since I joined PF and have posted twice before, but I don't have much to add that you guys don't already know. Just trying to learn as much as possible.

Metal278 · 07-13-2017, 12:09 AM

As I've exposed myself, I'll post a photo. Te Mata Peak, Havelock North, taken from my driveway on State Highway 2, just outside Hastings. K-500,Tokina 28 - 70mm lens.

**NZ_Ross** · 07-13-2017, 12:26 AM

Originally posted by Metal278

As I've exposed myself, I'll post a photo. Te Mata Peak, Havelock North, taken from my driveway on State Highway 2, just outside Hastings. K-500,Tokina 28 - 70mm lens.

Nice, thanks for sharing. That is not a bad view to have from your driveway

photo_monkey · 07-13-2017, 02:40 AM - **2 Likes**

Hello, I've been told that this is where the Kiwis hang out. May I join you?
I can't say that I'll have anything useful to add - I'm a complete beginner really (I know how to operate the camera in manual mode at least).

I feel a bit shy about posting images but here's one I got from the top of Mt Eden the other day that I thought was okay. I have played with it a bit in Lightroom, not that I know what I'm doing, and cropped it somewhat, but happy to hear any suggestions about how I could make it better.

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**NZ_Ross** · 07-13-2017, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by photo_monkey

Hello, I've been told that this is where the Kiwis hang out. May I join you?

Welcome, and of course you may

Kiwipixter · 07-13-2017, 04:39 AM

Welcome, from another fellow Jafa.

**pixelsaurus** · 07-13-2017, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by photo_monkey

Hello, I've been told that this is where the Kiwis hang out. May I join you?
I can't say that I'll have anything useful to add - I'm a complete beginner really (I know how to operate the camera in manual mode at least).

I feel a bit shy about posting images but here's one I got from the top of Mt Eden the other day that I thought was okay. I have played with it a bit in Lightroom, not that I know what I'm doing, and cropped it somewhat, but happy to hear any suggestions about how I could make it better.

Welcome.

---------- Post added 13th Jul 2017 at 11:43 PM ----------

Originally posted by Metal278

As I've exposed myself, I'll post a photo. Te Mata Peak, Havelock North, taken from my driveway on State Highway 2, just outside Hastings. K-500,Tokina 28 - 70mm lens.

Cheers. How to you find the K-500?

MarkJerling · 07-13-2017, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by Metal278

As I've exposed myself, I'll post a photo. Te Mata Peak, Havelock North, taken from my driveway on State Highway 2, just outside Hastings. K-500,Tokina 28 - 70mm lens.

Nice view. I think I must have passed your driveway quite a few times!

MarkJerling · 07-13-2017, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by photo_monkey

Hello, I've been told that this is where the Kiwis hang out. May I join you?
I can't say that I'll have anything useful to add - I'm a complete beginner really (I know how to operate the camera in manual mode at least).

I feel a bit shy about posting images but here's one I got from the top of Mt Eden the other day that I thought was okay. I have played with it a bit in Lightroom, not that I know what I'm doing, and cropped it somewhat, but happy to hear any suggestions about how I could make it better.

Welcome! Nice shot of that survey marker.

photo_monkey · 07-13-2017, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Welcome! Nice shot of that survey marker.

Thank you. Taken with the 18-55mm kit lens on the K50, it does okay given my skills

I am struggling with focussing at the moment, and after a bit of reading after my Mt Eden evening excursion I realised I should use Live View with manual focus and focus peaking so I will get out and try that next.

Transit · 07-13-2017, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by Metal278

As I've exposed myself, I'll post a photo. Te Mata Peak, Havelock North, taken from my driveway on State Highway 2, just outside Hastings. K-500,Tokina 28 - 70mm lens.

hya

good shot ! I've always admired the huge fold of land

---------- Post added 14th Jul 2017 at 03:45 PM ----------

Originally posted by photo_monkey

Hello, I've been told that this is where the Kiwis hang out. May I join you?
I can't say that I'll have anything useful to add - I'm a complete beginner really (I know how to operate the camera in manual mode at least).

I feel a bit shy about posting images but here's one I got from the top of Mt Eden the other day that I thought was okay. I have played with it a bit in Lightroom, not that I know what I'm doing, and cropped it somewhat, but happy to hear any suggestions about how I could make it better.

yeah gidday

I like that shot, classic lines and tones
some here would say operating in manual mode is all that is required

Metal278 · 07-14-2017, 12:59 AM

Thanks for all the comments.

Mark, if you haven't been past this year you wont recognise the road. The council are putting in a new road right next to our house, it will go through to Pakowhai Road, and there is a very large roundabout being created outside our driveway.

Pixelsaurus, I've never used any other DSLR than the K-500, but compared to the film cameras (all Pentax) I've used in the past I'll never go back to film. The things that I'm finding that can be done with digital are amazing. I've read reviews and comparisons of the Pentax range and I see that the K-500 lacks a lot of features of other Pentax models, but because I've never used them, I don't miss them.

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07-12-2017, 02:24 AM	#13606
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Metal278 Is that dude me? I've been here for a while I think it must be - I looked at the link, and wondered if you were on these pages

07-12-2017, 02:41 AM	#13607
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by Metal278 Is that dude me? I've been here for a while I guess so !

07-12-2017, 02:52 AM - 1 Like	#13608
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Originally posted by Metal278 Is that dude me? I've been here for a while A belated welcome! Kind regards, Mark (Wairarapa)

07-12-2017, 11:30 PM - 1 Like	#13609
Metal278 Junior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hawkes Bay Posts: 40	Originally posted by MarkJerling A belated welcome! Kind regards, Mark (Wairarapa) Thanks Mark. I've been following this thread since I joined PF and have posted twice before, but I don't have much to add that you guys don't already know. Just trying to learn as much as possible.

07-13-2017, 12:26 AM	#13611
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Metal278 As I've exposed myself, I'll post a photo. Te Mata Peak, Havelock North, taken from my driveway on State Highway 2, just outside Hastings. K-500,Tokina 28 - 70mm lens. Nice, thanks for sharing. That is not a bad view to have from your driveway

07-13-2017, 02:56 AM	#13613
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by photo_monkey Hello, I've been told that this is where the Kiwis hang out. May I join you? Welcome, and of course you may

07-13-2017, 04:39 AM	#13614
Kiwipixter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auckland Posts: 248	Welcome, from another fellow Jafa.

07-13-2017, 04:41 AM	#13615
pixelsaurus Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Te Kuiti, NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 986	Originally posted by photo_monkey Hello, I've been told that this is where the Kiwis hang out. May I join you? I can't say that I'll have anything useful to add - I'm a complete beginner really (I know how to operate the camera in manual mode at least). I feel a bit shy about posting images but here's one I got from the top of Mt Eden the other day that I thought was okay. I have played with it a bit in Lightroom, not that I know what I'm doing, and cropped it somewhat, but happy to hear any suggestions about how I could make it better. Welcome. ---------- Post added 13th Jul 2017 at 11:43 PM ---------- Originally posted by Metal278 As I've exposed myself, I'll post a photo. Te Mata Peak, Havelock North, taken from my driveway on State Highway 2, just outside Hastings. K-500,Tokina 28 - 70mm lens. Cheers. How to you find the K-500?

07-13-2017, 02:30 PM	#13616
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Originally posted by Metal278 As I've exposed myself, I'll post a photo. Te Mata Peak, Havelock North, taken from my driveway on State Highway 2, just outside Hastings. K-500,Tokina 28 - 70mm lens. Nice view. I think I must have passed your driveway quite a few times!

07-13-2017, 02:31 PM	#13617
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Originally posted by photo_monkey Hello, I've been told that this is where the Kiwis hang out. May I join you? I can't say that I'll have anything useful to add - I'm a complete beginner really (I know how to operate the camera in manual mode at least). I feel a bit shy about posting images but here's one I got from the top of Mt Eden the other day that I thought was okay. I have played with it a bit in Lightroom, not that I know what I'm doing, and cropped it somewhat, but happy to hear any suggestions about how I could make it better. Welcome! Nice shot of that survey marker.

07-13-2017, 08:32 PM	#13618
photo_monkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Auckland Posts: 15	Originally posted by MarkJerling Welcome! Nice shot of that survey marker. Thank you. Taken with the 18-55mm kit lens on the K50, it does okay given my skills I am struggling with focussing at the moment, and after a bit of reading after my Mt Eden evening excursion I realised I should use Live View with manual focus and focus peaking so I will get out and try that next.

07-13-2017, 08:44 PM	#13619
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by Metal278 As I've exposed myself, I'll post a photo. Te Mata Peak, Havelock North, taken from my driveway on State Highway 2, just outside Hastings. K-500,Tokina 28 - 70mm lens. hya good shot ! I've always admired the huge fold of land ---------- Post added 14th Jul 2017 at 03:45 PM ---------- Originally posted by photo_monkey Hello, I've been told that this is where the Kiwis hang out. May I join you? I can't say that I'll have anything useful to add - I'm a complete beginner really (I know how to operate the camera in manual mode at least). I feel a bit shy about posting images but here's one I got from the top of Mt Eden the other day that I thought was okay. I have played with it a bit in Lightroom, not that I know what I'm doing, and cropped it somewhat, but happy to hear any suggestions about how I could make it better. yeah gidday I like that shot, classic lines and tones some here would say operating in manual mode is all that is required

07-14-2017, 12:59 AM	#13620
Metal278 Junior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hawkes Bay Posts: 40	Thanks for all the comments. Mark, if you haven't been past this year you wont recognise the road. The council are putting in a new road right next to our house, it will go through to Pakowhai Road, and there is a very large roundabout being created outside our driveway. Pixelsaurus, I've never used any other DSLR than the K-500, but compared to the film cameras (all Pentax) I've used in the past I'll never go back to film. The things that I'm finding that can be done with digital are amazing. I've read reviews and comparisons of the Pentax range and I see that the K-500 lacks a lot of features of other Pentax models, but because I've never used them, I don't miss them.