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Rush2112 · 12-15-2008, 10:10 PM

Hello all!

Just added a K20 and 16-45 f4 to my kit. Looks like a great camera and lens combo here for a starter.

Quik Hist-

I am a professional photographer who until now, only used one other brand as my sole DSLR photography needs. After extensive research on Pentax (and the entire DSLR market) I have come to the conclusion that Pentax fits a real niche for me, and decided to add a 2nd system to my photography needs.

What stood out for me mainly was how well thought out the camera(s) are and seem to be designed for photographers, mainly in ergonomics and customization. Image quality seems to be just my cup of tea as well (after downloads of many raw image files from the net).

Good pricing on excellent lenses was icing on the cake. I look forward to reading the forums here and participating when I can.

Cheers all,

Carl

Stratman · 12-15-2008, 10:19 PM

Welcome Carl, and please post some images for us to enjoy !

Rush2112 · 12-15-2008, 10:27 PM

Thanks! Will do. About a week off from receiving it.

JCSullivan · 12-16-2008, 03:18 AM

Welcome Carl - obviously a Rush fan.
Coming from a professional p'grapher these are very positive words. Looking forward to seeing your work thru a Pentax.

Rush2112 · 12-16-2008, 09:22 AM

Indeed.

I am looking forward to it as well, I have a specific niche I'm hoping will be fulfilled. Looks likely I'll be very pleased. Thank you for the welcome.

Carl

wallyb · 12-16-2008, 10:36 AM

Set a course just east of Lyra, and make sure to take lots of great pics on your way!

Rush2112 · 12-16-2008, 11:15 AM

I knew talking on these forums was going to be productive

. Funny, I'm listening to Cygnus X-1 at this moment, how ironic!

Astrophotography is something I will be pursing in the future speaking of (sort of), can't wait to get that rolling along.

C

**Kerrowdown** · 12-16-2008, 12:25 PM

Welcome to both the forum and Pentax, never fear to be different as now you will stand out in the crowd for not being one of the other major brands.

I've pushed, shoved and elbowed with the best of them, as you know it's about the image you capture, not the equipment you do it with.

Pentax over the years has always allowed me to "bring home the bacon".

Marc Sabatella · 12-16-2008, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by JCSullivan

Welcome Carl - obviously a Rush fan.

You know, on seeing that login name, my initial thought was that this was a political reference - an endorsement of the idea of a particular media pundit running for US president in four years.

Then I remembered the rock group... EDIT: and realized I was 100 years off on the date of the next election :-)

Shashinki · 12-16-2008, 01:07 PM

have you pressed the green button yet?

luxart · 12-17-2008, 02:51 AM

Welcome. And it's good to see another pro here.

Rush2112 · 12-17-2008, 09:43 AM

Thanks for the additional welcoming.

-Lol Marc!!!

-no green button pushing for me just yet

JCSullivan · 12-17-2008, 01:46 PM

That's funny Marc. Me talk politics on a forum - Never.

Jonson PL · 12-20-2008, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by Rush2112

Astrophotography is something I will be pursing in the future speaking of (sort of), can't wait to get that rolling along.

Martin Zalba is a very talented Astrophotographer. He is using the Pentax K10.
I mentioned some of his work, in this thread :
Re: Damaraland (Namibia): star trails (1 img): Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Nick1946 · 12-20-2008, 03:47 PM

Welcome, and congratulations,post some shots

12-15-2008, 10:10 PM	#1
Rush2112 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RSM, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 505	Green Pentax newborn here- Hello all! Just added a K20 and 16-45 f4 to my kit. Looks like a great camera and lens combo here for a starter. Quik Hist- I am a professional photographer who until now, only used one other brand as my sole DSLR photography needs. After extensive research on Pentax (and the entire DSLR market) I have come to the conclusion that Pentax fits a real niche for me, and decided to add a 2nd system to my photography needs. What stood out for me mainly was how well thought out the camera(s) are and seem to be designed for photographers, mainly in ergonomics and customization. Image quality seems to be just my cup of tea as well (after downloads of many raw image files from the net). Good pricing on excellent lenses was icing on the cake. I look forward to reading the forums here and participating when I can. Cheers all, Carl

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12-15-2008, 10:19 PM	#2
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Welcome Carl, and please post some images for us to enjoy !

12-15-2008, 10:27 PM	#3
Rush2112 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RSM, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 505 Original Poster	Thanks! Will do. About a week off from receiving it.

12-16-2008, 03:18 AM	#4
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	Welcome Carl - obviously a Rush fan. Coming from a professional p'grapher these are very positive words. Looking forward to seeing your work thru a Pentax.

12-16-2008, 09:22 AM	#5
Rush2112 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RSM, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 505 Original Poster	Indeed. I am looking forward to it as well, I have a specific niche I'm hoping will be fulfilled. Looks likely I'll be very pleased. Thank you for the welcome. Carl

12-16-2008, 10:36 AM	#6
wallyb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Untied States Photos: Albums Posts: 1,881	Set a course just east of Lyra, and make sure to take lots of great pics on your way!

12-16-2008, 11:15 AM	#7
Rush2112 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RSM, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 505 Original Poster	I knew talking on these forums was going to be productive . Funny, I'm listening to Cygnus X-1 at this moment, how ironic! Astrophotography is something I will be pursing in the future speaking of (sort of), can't wait to get that rolling along. C

12-16-2008, 12:25 PM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Welcome to both the forum and Pentax, never fear to be different as now you will stand out in the crowd for not being one of the other major brands. I've pushed, shoved and elbowed with the best of them, as you know it's about the image you capture, not the equipment you do it with. Pentax over the years has always allowed me to "bring home the bacon".

12-16-2008, 12:58 PM	#9
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by JCSullivan Welcome Carl - obviously a Rush fan. You know, on seeing that login name, my initial thought was that this was a political reference - an endorsement of the idea of a particular media pundit running for US president in four years. Then I remembered the rock group... EDIT: and realized I was 100 years off on the date of the next election :-)

12-16-2008, 01:07 PM	#10
Shashinki Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 355	have you pressed the green button yet?

12-17-2008, 02:51 AM	#11
luxart Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 34	Welcome. And it's good to see another pro here.

12-17-2008, 09:43 AM	#12
Rush2112 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RSM, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 505 Original Poster	Thanks for the additional welcoming. -Lol Marc!!! -no green button pushing for me just yet

12-17-2008, 01:46 PM	#13
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	That's funny Marc. Me talk politics on a forum - Never.

12-20-2008, 03:42 PM	#14
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Originally posted by Rush2112 Astrophotography is something I will be pursing in the future speaking of (sort of), can't wait to get that rolling along. Martin Zalba is a very talented Astrophotographer. He is using the Pentax K10. I mentioned some of his work, in this thread : Re: Damaraland (Namibia): star trails (1 img): Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

12-20-2008, 03:47 PM	#15
Nick1946 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Arkansas Photos: Gallery Posts: 130	Welcome, and congratulations,post some shots

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