As a kid growing up I played with cameras from time to time. My great-grandmother gave me an old box camera and a compact point and shoot. When I went to Peace Corps I decided I wanted something to document my stay. I bought a Minolta 35mm film camera and a telephoto lens. I kept the setting on “P” most of the time. Now twenty some odd years later I’m attempting to learn how to use a camera. I bought a Pentax K-x a few weeks ago and have pretty much been shooting on manual since. I ran across an article recently about the “A Photo a Day” project. It sounded like a good idea, so I’m going to attempt it. I know it won’t be easy, but if I stick with it, I should become a better photographer during the project. The only rule I’m going to make for myself is I must take at least one picture a day. It can be with any camera, any subject and any style. I’ll try to post a photo each day to this blog, but there may be times when I’m not around a computer or just don’t have time, and I’ll have to post them later. If you happen by this blog, I’m sure in a few months I’ll be needing some encouragement, so feel free to comment. I’m trying to learn, so critiques are welcome.
Current Kit:
- Camera
- Pentax K-x
Pentax K-7- Pentax K-5
- Pentax Lenses
- Primes
- smc Pentax-DA 15mm 1:4 AL ED Limited
- smc Pentax-DA 21mm 1:3.2 AL Limited
- smc Pentax-FA 31mm 1.8 AL Limited
- smc Pentax-A 28mm 1:2.8
- smc Pentax-M 50mm 1:1.7
- smc Pentax-A 50mm 1:1.7
- smc Pentax DA * 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM
- Zooms
- smc Pentax DAL 1:3.5-5.6 18-55mm AL
smc Pentax-DA 1:3.5-5.6 18-135mm ED AL [IF] DC WR- smc Pentax DA * 50-135mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM
- smc Pentax-DAL 1:4-5.8 55-300mm ED
- Adapters
- smc Pentax-F 1.7 AF Adapter
- Primes
- Other Lens Brands
- Primes
- Chinar MC 35mm 1:2.8
- Helios 44-2 58mm F2 (M42)
- Vivitar 100mm 1:2.8 MC 1:1 Macro Telephoto
- Jupiter-37A 135mm F3.5 (M42)
- Zooms
- Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC
- Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di [IF]
Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 II APO EX DC
- Adapters
- Raynox DCR-150 Macro
- Primes
- Camera Supports
- Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod
- Manfrotto 804RC2 Pan/Tilt Head
- Manfrotto 680B Monopod
- Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Quick Release Head
- Manfrotto 055XCCSB Short Center Column
- Bag
- Lowepro Fastpack 350