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06/09/2006 10:42:48 AM · #1
6.1MP Digital SLR Camera with DA 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL Digital SLR Lens

I am happy with my decision for now. I have checked many cameras with same price range, and this was a absolutely unbeatable for a SLR starter like me :)

I have a Panasonic LZ2 right now, but I am taking better pictures (I believe) and I had to upgrade it... Panasonic LZ2 served my very well... It is an awesome camera too :)

So, I graduated from "Point-N-Shoot" to "SLR" Class :)
06/09/2006 10:48:20 AM · #2
Congrats...hope you will like it! Welcome to the machine.
06/09/2006 11:00:50 AM · #3
Originally posted by msieglerfr:

Congrats...hope you will like it! Welcome to the machine.


Thanks :)

3 to 5 days shipping is like 3 to 5 years now... :P
06/09/2006 11:17:51 AM · #4
Congrats! You'll love it.
06/14/2006 05:52:35 PM · #5
Here is what it feels like...

Getting off a carousel, and getting on a real horse :P

Man, I have lots of learning to do... No more watching from LCD :P
06/14/2006 06:24:33 PM · #6
Congrats on the new camera! Good choice. I am sure you will enjoy it but it does take some getting used to having all those new settings now under your control! Keep that manual handy...
06/14/2006 06:26:13 PM · #7
Originally posted by Prism:

Congrats on the new camera! Good choice. I am sure you will enjoy it but it does take some getting used to having all those new settings now under your control! Keep that manual handy...


I usually don't read manuals... this time I MUST.. I have to... there is no way I can get those blinking lights and numbers in the viewfinder, and outside the camera with my "try and learn" method LOL

Thanks ... I already feel like a pro LOL
06/14/2006 06:40:22 PM · #8
Welcome to the Pentax family. Your reward is 20+ years of compatible lenses! Enjoy.
06/14/2006 06:41:49 PM · #9
Welcome to the club! This is a great camera, I have been enjoying mine so much since I got it. Be sure and post some pics when you get it!
06/14/2006 06:43:31 PM · #10
Originally posted by Nobody:

Welcome to the Pentax family. Your reward is 20+ years of compatible lenses! Enjoy.


..so I've heard... I am already planning trips to flee markets for "lens hunting"

:D

It is cool thing to know many Pentax users out there, and most of them are very pleased to have the machine :)

I did my homework before I spent the box ;)
06/14/2006 06:44:49 PM · #11
Originally posted by Jewellian:

Welcome to the club! This is a great camera, I have been enjoying mine so much since I got it. Be sure and post some pics when you get it!


Thanks

I have sold my Panasonic LZ2 allready, and from now on all my pictures will be Pentax shots :) I am sure they will be stunning.
06/14/2006 06:47:40 PM · #12
Originally posted by leokoach:



Thanks

I have sold my Panasonic LZ2 allready, and from now on all my pictures will be Pentax shots :) I am sure they will be stunning.


heh, maybe. It took me a few weeks to get used to an SLR again, and the particular quirks of Nikons, I'm feeling my stride now though. :0)
06/15/2006 05:31:45 PM · #13
Ok... Here are the very first shots from my new Pentax. Manual focus and auto everything else for now. They all macros, and I am very happy about the results for now :)

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