Keen amateur photographer living at Forresters Beach on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia.

I currently use a Pentax K-3 DSLR and a Pentax K10D DSLR with Pentax, Sigma and Tamron lenses.

I also have a long association with Pentax screw-mount cameras and have an assortment of screw-mount Takumar lenses. Thanks to Pentax's backward compatibility I can use all these fine old lenses on my DSLR with the assistance of an adapter. The best of both worlds.

I also use a full frame Canon EOS-1Ds and a Canon EOS 20D with a few Canon lenses. With an adapter I can also use my screw-mount Takumar lenses on the 1Ds.

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  • JoinedJanuary 2005
  • OccupationRetired. It beats working.
  • HometownSydney
  • Current cityForresters Beach, Central Coast, NSW
  • CountryAustralia
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ppro says:

I have known Ray since we met through a now defunct Pentax discussion group. Ray started a replacement for that group ( tech.groups.yahoo... ) that since the year 2000 has been very lively and has kept many people "with Spotmatic". Ray's energy for the group, photography and the Spotmatic (and now K10D) are infectio… Read more

I have known Ray since we met through a now defunct Pentax discussion group. Ray started a replacement for that group ( tech.groups.yahoo... ) that since the year 2000 has been very lively and has kept many people "with Spotmatic". Ray's energy for the group, photography and the Spotmatic (and now K10D) are infectious and has been a great influence in my continuing interest in all things Spotmatic! His work here shows a particular sensitivity and skill that I enjoy. Cheers, Ray!

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June 16, 2010