Your latest acquisition

ducdao · 08-16-2012, 07:00 AM

Just bought a like new Nex5-N woohoo. I will likely get rid of a few dslrs bodies pretty soon

raider · 08-16-2012, 08:09 AM

bought a K-30 a few days back as a gift for my wife....and bought a K-01 for myself today...

kenafein · 08-16-2012, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by ducdao

Just bought a like new Nex5-N woohoo. I will likely get rid of a few dslrs bodies pretty soon

Congrats, it is a great camera.

ducdao · 08-16-2012, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by kenafein

Congrats, it is a great camera.

Thanks. Just tried it for few minutes and I like it so far. I can't wait to put on my zillion MF lenses on it.

Just a quick question, since I'm quite new to Nex, is the kit lens 18-55 worth keeping? How is it compared to the Pentax 18-55 kit lens?

My decision to buy the NEX5 was mainly to use MF lenses on it but I wonder if I should keep the kit lens in case I somwhow need AF...

kenafein · 08-16-2012, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by ducdao

Thanks. Just tried it for few minutes and I like it so far. I can't wait to put on my zillion MF lenses on it.

Just a quick question, since I'm quite new to Nex, is the kit lens 18-55 worth keeping? How is it compared to the Pentax 18-55 kit lens?

My decision to buy the NEX5 was mainly to use MF lenses on it but I wonder if I should keep the kit lens in case I somwhow need AF...

I bought a used body on these forums, so I don't have the kit lens. It seems to be pretty well regarded though. I also bought the camera for MF lenses. Join us in the NEX thread.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/159240...es-thread.html

This shot was taken with the kit lens. Bimjo has some really good other shots from the kit as well.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/159240...ml#post2037273

ducdao · 08-16-2012, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by kenafein

I bought a used body on these forums, so I don't have the kit lens. It seems to be pretty well regarded though. I also bought the camera for MF lenses. Join us in the NEX thread.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/159240...es-thread.html

This shot was taken with the kit lens. Bimjo has some really good other shots from the kit as well.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/159240...ml#post2037273

I know that thread very well. That's what pushed me to buy the Nex

Docrwm · 08-16-2012, 10:30 AM

After purchasing RE-603C flash transceivers based on a glowing report here on PF and finding out that they actually do not work on Pentax cameras, I purchased a CowboyStudio NPT-04 1+2 set that has very good reviews here. I'm just getting into off camera flash and could not justify $60 for the Cactus v5s or even more for the $340 for a pair of PocketWizards. The nice part of having the 1+2 set is that my old manual flashes can also be triggered remotely thereby giving me a 2 flash setup with more options.

deadwolfbones · 08-16-2012, 03:28 PM

Plane tickets and a car rental for the US Grand Prix in Austin this November. 8-)

deadwolfbones · 08-16-2012, 07:51 PM - **1 Like**

Aaaand...

kenafein · 08-16-2012, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Aaaand...

The rx100 thread on this forum has me interested in one of these, congrats.

Pentaxor · 08-16-2012, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Aaaand...

how do you find it's size and navi features?

deadwolfbones · 08-16-2012, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

how do you find it's size and navi features?

I don't yet... should arrive next week.

**ChrisPlatt** · 08-17-2012, 05:20 PM

Leitz Trinovid binoculars from Jon Goodman, purchased on APUG.

Chris

Docrwm · 08-17-2012, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Leitz Trinovid binoculars from Jon Goodman, purchased on APUG.

Chris

Those are some fine, and small, wide angle binocs you've gotten.

Zafar Iqbal · 08-18-2012, 04:28 AM

Bought a second K-30. Body only. I love this camera.

08-17-2012, 05:20 PM	#3403
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	No batteries required! Leitz Trinovid binoculars from Jon Goodman, purchased on APUG. Chris

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08-16-2012, 07:00 AM	#3391
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Just bought a like new Nex5-N woohoo. I will likely get rid of a few dslrs bodies pretty soon

08-16-2012, 08:09 AM	#3392
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	bought a K-30 a few days back as a gift for my wife....and bought a K-01 for myself today...

08-16-2012, 08:19 AM	#3393
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by ducdao Just bought a like new Nex5-N woohoo. I will likely get rid of a few dslrs bodies pretty soon Congrats, it is a great camera.

08-16-2012, 09:01 AM	#3394
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by kenafein Congrats, it is a great camera. Thanks. Just tried it for few minutes and I like it so far. I can't wait to put on my zillion MF lenses on it. Just a quick question, since I'm quite new to Nex, is the kit lens 18-55 worth keeping? How is it compared to the Pentax 18-55 kit lens? My decision to buy the NEX5 was mainly to use MF lenses on it but I wonder if I should keep the kit lens in case I somwhow need AF...

08-16-2012, 09:24 AM	#3395
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by ducdao Thanks. Just tried it for few minutes and I like it so far. I can't wait to put on my zillion MF lenses on it. Just a quick question, since I'm quite new to Nex, is the kit lens 18-55 worth keeping? How is it compared to the Pentax 18-55 kit lens? My decision to buy the NEX5 was mainly to use MF lenses on it but I wonder if I should keep the kit lens in case I somwhow need AF... I bought a used body on these forums, so I don't have the kit lens. It seems to be pretty well regarded though. I also bought the camera for MF lenses. Join us in the NEX thread. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/159240...es-thread.html This shot was taken with the kit lens. Bimjo has some really good other shots from the kit as well. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/159240...ml#post2037273

08-16-2012, 09:48 AM	#3396
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by kenafein I bought a used body on these forums, so I don't have the kit lens. It seems to be pretty well regarded though. I also bought the camera for MF lenses. Join us in the NEX thread. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/159240...es-thread.html This shot was taken with the kit lens. Bimjo has some really good other shots from the kit as well. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/non-pentax-cameras-canon-nikon-etc/159240...ml#post2037273 I know that thread very well. That's what pushed me to buy the Nex

08-16-2012, 10:30 AM	#3397
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	After purchasing RE-603C flash transceivers based on a glowing report here on PF and finding out that they actually do not work on Pentax cameras, I purchased a CowboyStudio NPT-04 1+2 set that has very good reviews here. I'm just getting into off camera flash and could not justify $60 for the Cactus v5s or even more for the $340 for a pair of PocketWizards. The nice part of having the 1+2 set is that my old manual flashes can also be triggered remotely thereby giving me a 2 flash setup with more options.

08-16-2012, 03:28 PM	#3398
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Plane tickets and a car rental for the US Grand Prix in Austin this November. 8-)

08-16-2012, 07:51 PM - 1 Like	#3399
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Aaaand...

08-16-2012, 08:23 PM	#3400
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Aaaand... The rx100 thread on this forum has me interested in one of these, congrats.

08-16-2012, 08:41 PM	#3401
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Aaaand... how do you find it's size and navi features?

08-16-2012, 09:57 PM	#3402
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Originally posted by Pentaxor how do you find it's size and navi features? I don't yet... should arrive next week.

08-17-2012, 05:25 PM	#3404
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Leitz Trinovid binoculars from Jon Goodman, purchased on APUG. Chris Those are some fine, and small, wide angle binocs you've gotten.

08-18-2012, 04:28 AM	#3405
Zafar Iqbal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,229	Bought a second K-30. Body only. I love this camera.