Hey from Colchester!
Posted 04/06/2012 - 20:46
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Welcome Laura, put the camera into P mode and take some shots.
Posted 04/06/2012 - 21:21
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Thank you
I've quite possibly spoken to him before, I'm not sure! My K-x and few bits and pieces came from there, and they all seem friendly and helpful!
I've quite possibly spoken to him before, I'm not sure! My K-x and few bits and pieces came from there, and they all seem friendly and helpful!
K-x, K-5, DA18-55mm, DA12-24mm, DA*55mm
Posted 04/06/2012 - 23:16
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Welcome Laura, Nice to have another member somewhat nearer than the norm! I'm just down the road in Clacton.
I'm somewhat jealous of the K5, my K7 is great but the better low light capabilities of the K5 are something I wish I could have afforded.
I'm somewhat jealous of the K5, my K7 is great but the better low light capabilities of the K5 are something I wish I could have afforded.
Mike
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Pentax:K5ii, K7, K100D, DA18-55, DA10-17, DA55-300, DA50-200, F100-300, F50, DA35 AL, 4* M50, 2* M135, Helicoid extension, Tak 300 f4 (& 6 film bodies)
3rd Party: Bigmos (Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM),2* 28mm, 100mm macro, 28-200 zoom, 35-80 zoom, 80-200 zoom, 80-210 zoom, 300mm M42, 600 mirror, 1000-4000 scope, 50mm M42, enlarger lenses, Sony & micro 4/3 cameras with various PK mounts, Zenit E...
Far to many tele-converters, adapters, project parts & extension tubes etc.
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Pentax:K5ii, K7, K100D, DA18-55, DA10-17, DA55-300, DA50-200, F100-300, F50, DA35 AL, 4* M50, 2* M135, Helicoid extension, Tak 300 f4 (& 6 film bodies)
3rd Party: Bigmos (Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM),2* 28mm, 100mm macro, 28-200 zoom, 35-80 zoom, 80-200 zoom, 80-210 zoom, 300mm M42, 600 mirror, 1000-4000 scope, 50mm M42, enlarger lenses, Sony & micro 4/3 cameras with various PK mounts, Zenit E...
Far to many tele-converters, adapters, project parts & extension tubes etc.
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Posted 04/06/2012 - 23:26
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Hi Laura, i also own a K-x as do a few others on this forum. It's a great camera. You'll get plenty advice on here for the K-x, K5 and any questions you might have.
Hope you enjoy your new toy when it arrives.
Will
Hope you enjoy your new toy when it arrives.
Will
Pentax K-x, DAL f3.5-5.6 18-55mm,Pentax-A 50mm f2, DAL f4-5.6 50-200mm, FG360FGZ
Posted 05/06/2012 - 10:30
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petrochemist wrote:
Welcome Laura, Nice to have another member somewhat nearer than the norm! I'm just down the road in Clacton.
I'm somewhat jealous of the K5, my K7 is great but the better low light capabilities of the K5 are something I wish I could have afforded.
Hey! Oh that's not too far away! Welcome Laura, Nice to have another member somewhat nearer than the norm! I'm just down the road in Clacton.
I'm somewhat jealous of the K5, my K7 is great but the better low light capabilities of the K5 are something I wish I could have afforded.
I had a little sneak at your Flickr and noticed you've taken some racing shots. My friend races in Britcar and i was down Donnington in April to get a few shots of him, its a lot harder than i imagined! But cant wait to have another go with the K-5
Laura
K-x, K-5, DA18-55mm, DA12-24mm, DA*55mm
Posted 05/06/2012 - 11:35
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Littleone wrote:
My friend races in Britcar and i was down Donnington in April to get a few shots of him, its a lot harder than i imagined! But cant wait to have another go with the K-5
Laura
Yes I think you may need something longer than 55mm for that My friend races in Britcar and i was down Donnington in April to get a few shots of him, its a lot harder than i imagined! But cant wait to have another go with the K-5
Laura
The K5 is a superb camera, you'll love it. Lots of 'good fellas' on here willing to help out with tips and answers to queries. Have fun, shoot lots !
http://frogfish.smugmug.com/ Pentax. Pentax DA*300/4, Cosina 55/1.2, Lens Baby Composer Pro & Edge 80, AFA x1.7, Metz 50 af1.
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Posted 05/06/2012 - 14:57
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Frogfish wrote:
The K5 is a superb camera, you'll love it. Lots of 'good fellas' on here willing to help out with tips and answers to queries. Have fun, shoot lots !
Lol! Yeah, I've toyed with getting something longer, but I don't really have any need for it at the moment, although it is tempting! Littleone wrote:
My friend races in Britcar and i was down Donnington in April to get a few shots of him, its a lot harder than i imagined! But cant wait to have another go with the K-5
Laura
Yes I think you may need something longer than 55mm for that My friend races in Britcar and i was down Donnington in April to get a few shots of him, its a lot harder than i imagined! But cant wait to have another go with the K-5
Laura
The K5 is a superb camera, you'll love it. Lots of 'good fellas' on here willing to help out with tips and answers to queries. Have fun, shoot lots !
Thank you, you've been very friendly so far! I'll keep you updated as soon as it arrives!
K-x, K-5, DA18-55mm, DA12-24mm, DA*55mm
Posted 05/06/2012 - 22:42
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Littleone wrote:
Thank you, you've been very friendly so far! I'll keep you updated as soon as it arrives!
As frogfish said you'll want something a bit longer, along with luck, LOADS of practice, and willingness to accept a low success rate. I've been trying to photograph motor racing for years and still find only ~1% of a days shooting worth sharing on-line.Frogfish wrote:
The K5 is a superb camera, you'll love it. Lots of 'good fellas' on here willing to help out with tips and answers to queries. Have fun, shoot lots !
Lol! Yeah, I've toyed with getting something longer, but I don't really have any need for it at the moment, although it is tempting! Littleone wrote:
My friend races in Britcar and i was down Donnington in April to get a few shots of him, its a lot harder than i imagined! But cant wait to have another go with the K-5
Laura
Yes I think you may need something longer than 55mm for that My friend races in Britcar and i was down Donnington in April to get a few shots of him, its a lot harder than i imagined! But cant wait to have another go with the K-5
Laura
The K5 is a superb camera, you'll love it. Lots of 'good fellas' on here willing to help out with tips and answers to queries. Have fun, shoot lots !
Thank you, you've been very friendly so far! I'll keep you updated as soon as it arrives!
There are reasonably priced long lenses available (My F100-300 cost me ~£70) so if you intend to try more often it needn't cost a fortune, and can also prove useful for wild life...
What sorts of Photography interest you most? I have to admit I use 50-300mm lenses most.
Mike
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Pentax:K5ii, K7, K100D, DA18-55, DA10-17, DA55-300, DA50-200, F100-300, F50, DA35 AL, 4* M50, 2* M135, Helicoid extension, Tak 300 f4 (& 6 film bodies)
3rd Party: Bigmos (Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM),2* 28mm, 100mm macro, 28-200 zoom, 35-80 zoom, 80-200 zoom, 80-210 zoom, 300mm M42, 600 mirror, 1000-4000 scope, 50mm M42, enlarger lenses, Sony & micro 4/3 cameras with various PK mounts, Zenit E...
Far to many tele-converters, adapters, project parts & extension tubes etc.
.[size=11:].Flickr• WPF• Panoramio
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Pentax:K5ii, K7, K100D, DA18-55, DA10-17, DA55-300, DA50-200, F100-300, F50, DA35 AL, 4* M50, 2* M135, Helicoid extension, Tak 300 f4 (& 6 film bodies)
3rd Party: Bigmos (Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM),2* 28mm, 100mm macro, 28-200 zoom, 35-80 zoom, 80-200 zoom, 80-210 zoom, 300mm M42, 600 mirror, 1000-4000 scope, 50mm M42, enlarger lenses, Sony & micro 4/3 cameras with various PK mounts, Zenit E...
Far to many tele-converters, adapters, project parts & extension tubes etc.
.[size=11:].Flickr• WPF• Panoramio
Posted 05/06/2012 - 23:06
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Hi Laura, I have both K-x and K-5, they are great cameras. I'm sure you'll soon get the bug to buy more lenses and in particular some longer ones.
I bought a Tamron 300mm prime (40 years old, hardly been used) from ebay last year for 20 quid and it works fantastic on the K-5. I would recommend the 55-300 also - it's a great lens and gives you a lot of range for relatively little money.
Best wishes
David
I bought a Tamron 300mm prime (40 years old, hardly been used) from ebay last year for 20 quid and it works fantastic on the K-5. I would recommend the 55-300 also - it's a great lens and gives you a lot of range for relatively little money.
Best wishes
David
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I own a K-x, and I've just ordered a K-5 so i thought id join to find out about what kind of goodies i can get for it, and any other tips and information!
Laura