Greetings from Fairbanks, Alaska!!!

<p>I figured I'd stop in to say hi as I'm new here. I've been interested in Photography for a number of years but never took the plunge to buy my own DSLR. When I was a bit younger I fiddled with my parents Nikon D70 with a few lenses. Now I find myself holding a starter DSLR, the Sony A230 that I picked up while on a business trip to the "Lower 48". <br>

Thanks John from Talls Cameras in Seattle(in case your in here) for being so helpful and answering all of my questions to the point that I felt confident enough to jump on the purchase. Hope to get some great insight from everyone here, i've already taken a look at some of the work posted here and I've got a lot of catching up to do :).</p>

<p>Hello Klaus,<br>

Welcome to the forum and to the wonderful world of A mount bodies! There is a small group of dedicated Sony/Minolta users here. Do check out the Sony specific forums. Most of the regular participants are extremely knowledgeable.<br>

I am assuming that you have the kit lens (18-70) with the A230. For information on old and new lenses for this mount do check out www.dyxum.com</p>

<p>Welcome Klaus, congrats on taking the DSLR plunge and best of luck to you. I think you will find your photography interest more than rewarding. This is a wonderful site. . . you will enjoy it and learn from those who are here. A lot of wonderful folks.<br>

Best, Doug from WN of Chicago</p>

<p>Check out he Interior Alaska Photo group on Yahoo, they are very helpful<br>

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<p>Hi Klaus... welcome to PN. Congrats on getting a Sony. I look forward to your postings.</p>