My 65 year photography journey ends with the KP !

bigted · 02-27-2018, 11:50 AM - **1 Like**

Fabulous story HelenJo. It looks like you have had a delightful photography journey and I look forward to seeing more from you. If I am not being too bold and scaring you away I'd love to see some of your images both older and newer.

**paulh** · 02-27-2018, 12:07 PM - **1 Like**

Wonderful story HelenJo, and welcome to the forums! I too, am hoping you'll share some of your images one of these days

HelenJo · 02-27-2018, 12:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bigted

Fabulous story HelenJo. It looks like you have had a delightful photography journey and I look forward to seeing more from you. If I am not being too bold and scaring you away I'd love to see some of your images both older and newer.

Im getting all set up with a scanner , and thats a huge undertaking. My recent images are much easier to share and will be coming shortly.

---------- Post added 02-27-18 at 01:20 PM ----------

Originally posted by paulh

Wonderful story HelenJo, and welcome to the forums! I too, am hoping you'll share some of your images one of these days

Yes , Im looking forward to this also.

**savoche** · 02-27-2018, 12:52 PM - **1 Like**

Wonderful and touching story. Thanks for sharing! And welcome to the forums

Originally posted by HelenJo

This Old Lady may only shoot in JPG , but the KP is HelenJo Approved !

Good to know! It really is a fantastic camera.

Originally posted by HelenJo

I did actually try the K-1 briefly. Although it is impressive I just didnt like it. For me it was too big , and I actually prefer the shallower depth of field my lenses render on Aps-c.
There is always a trade-off of various formats , pluses and negatives. What works for one , doesnt necessitate the needs by another.

And ain't that the truth. Every format is a compromise - better at some things, less good at others. You just have to find the one that fits you the best (or the least worst, depending on your mindset).

Also joining in Paul's hope in seeing some images

**Kerrowdown** · 02-27-2018, 01:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HelenJo

For me it was too big

Aye quite right... each to their own, for me the K1 is both smaller and lighter than my Canons and Nikons, hence a joy to use on occasion.

**bkpix** · 02-27-2018, 05:17 PM - **1 Like**

HelenJo,

Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing.

And here's another vote to see your Pentax photos. We need illustrations!

Best,

Bob

dchemist · 02-27-2018, 06:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HelenJo

Im getting all set up with a scanner , and thats a huge undertaking. My recent images are much easier to share and will be coming shortly.

I'm very much looking forward to seeing your photographs!

Great story.

MarkJerling · 02-27-2018, 06:28 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by HelenJo

My first Pentax was purchased for me by my Husband the day he proposed marriage about ten years later in 1953. He was a very smart man , and knew a simple engagement ring just wouldn't do it for this Lady, Ha ha !
It was a Pentax Asahiflex. Yes , it did the trick ! I married him the following week and stayed that way for over 62 years until his death a few years ago.

Your husband was obviously a clever bloke! Love the story!

Kind regards,
Mark

**twilhelm** · 02-27-2018, 06:57 PM - **1 Like**

Great story, I’m very glad you shared it with us. Welcome to the forum!

normhead · 02-27-2018, 07:12 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome to the forum.... this qualifies you as one of the few that have used Pentax longer than I have.... I hope to see some photos.

robtcorl · 02-27-2018, 07:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HelenJo

Many here consider post processing to be synonymous with good photography. However in my world its two distinct realms. A good Photograph and good Photography are not the same.

Amen!
I'm 71, shoot JPEGS only, and have stayed with Pentax for over 30 years.
Welcome to the forum HelenJo, you are already an asset!
edit, I also have the KP and think it's wonderful too!

lesmore49 · 02-27-2018, 08:31 PM - **1 Like**

I very much enjoyed your personal history of photography.

I'm a relative newcomer to Pentax, compared to you.

I purchased my first Pentax SLR, back in February, 1968...50 years ago. Back then, I worked for a publishing company and one day the publisher told me I needed to make myself more useful. He informed me, that In addition to my editorial duties , I would also be working as a photographer. I didn't know anything about cameras or photography and asked him what kind of camera should I get. He replied...35mm SLR...Nikon or Pentax. I looked at both makes, the Pentax (S1a) was $ 20 cheaper. I bought the S1a and a handheld Sekonic light meter ($9.95) and started my 50 year adventure in photography, with a variety of different makes, but mostly with Pentax.

Welcome to the fold, HelenJo.

**arnold** · 02-28-2018, 12:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HelenJo

Of course my old Zeiss isnt going anywhere , nor the Asahiflex my husband caught me with...Haha.

Glad to hear that. I am rather sentimental myself.

redpit · 02-28-2018, 12:41 AM

Thank you for taking the time to share your beautiful story with us! Enjoy your KPs and your life as you sound like a person who knows to do both

HelenJo · 02-28-2018, 06:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by redpit

Thank you for taking the time to share your beautiful story with us! Enjoy your KPs and your life as you sound like a person who knows to do both

Athens is one of my favorite places in the entire world ! Plaka and Mount Lycabettus are wonderful places to visit in your lovely city. I wanted to retire there someday , but it simply wasnt meant to be.
I can still smell the Orange blossoms.

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02-27-2018, 11:50 AM - 1 Like	#16
bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,594	Fabulous story HelenJo. It looks like you have had a delightful photography journey and I look forward to seeing more from you. If I am not being too bold and scaring you away I'd love to see some of your images both older and newer.

02-27-2018, 12:07 PM - 1 Like	#17
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,307	Wonderful story HelenJo, and welcome to the forums! I too, am hoping you'll share some of your images one of these days

02-27-2018, 12:19 PM - 1 Like	#18
HelenJo Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sun City , Arizona. Posts: 72 Original Poster	Originally posted by bigted Fabulous story HelenJo. It looks like you have had a delightful photography journey and I look forward to seeing more from you. If I am not being too bold and scaring you away I'd love to see some of your images both older and newer. Im getting all set up with a scanner , and thats a huge undertaking. My recent images are much easier to share and will be coming shortly. ---------- Post added 02-27-18 at 01:20 PM ---------- Originally posted by paulh Wonderful story HelenJo, and welcome to the forums! I too, am hoping you'll share some of your images one of these days Yes , Im looking forward to this also.

02-27-2018, 12:52 PM - 1 Like	#19
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Wonderful and touching story. Thanks for sharing! And welcome to the forums Originally posted by HelenJo This Old Lady may only shoot in JPG , but the KP is HelenJo Approved ! Good to know! It really is a fantastic camera. Originally posted by HelenJo I did actually try the K-1 briefly. Although it is impressive I just didnt like it. For me it was too big , and I actually prefer the shallower depth of field my lenses render on Aps-c. There is always a trade-off of various formats , pluses and negatives. What works for one , doesnt necessitate the needs by another. And ain't that the truth. Every format is a compromise - better at some things, less good at others. You just have to find the one that fits you the best (or the least worst, depending on your mindset). Also joining in Paul's hope in seeing some images

02-27-2018, 01:33 PM - 1 Like	#20
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by HelenJo For me it was too big Aye quite right... each to their own, for me the K1 is both smaller and lighter than my Canons and Nikons, hence a joy to use on occasion.

02-27-2018, 05:17 PM - 1 Like	#21
bkpix Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Creswell, Oregon Photos: Albums Posts: 570	HelenJo, Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing. And here's another vote to see your Pentax photos. We need illustrations! Best, Bob

02-27-2018, 06:25 PM - 1 Like	#22
dchemist Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA, 98682 Posts: 93	Originally posted by HelenJo Im getting all set up with a scanner , and thats a huge undertaking. My recent images are much easier to share and will be coming shortly. I'm very much looking forward to seeing your photographs! Great story.

02-27-2018, 06:28 PM - 2 Likes	#23
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by HelenJo My first Pentax was purchased for me by my Husband the day he proposed marriage about ten years later in 1953. He was a very smart man , and knew a simple engagement ring just wouldn't do it for this Lady, Ha ha ! It was a Pentax Asahiflex. Yes , it did the trick ! I married him the following week and stayed that way for over 62 years until his death a few years ago. Your husband was obviously a clever bloke! Love the story! Kind regards, Mark

02-27-2018, 06:57 PM - 1 Like	#24
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Great story, I’m very glad you shared it with us. Welcome to the forum!

02-27-2018, 07:12 PM - 1 Like	#25
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Welcome to the forum.... this qualifies you as one of the few that have used Pentax longer than I have.... I hope to see some photos.

02-27-2018, 07:40 PM - 1 Like	#26
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by HelenJo Many here consider post processing to be synonymous with good photography. However in my world its two distinct realms. A good Photograph and good Photography are not the same. Amen! I'm 71, shoot JPEGS only, and have stayed with Pentax for over 30 years. Welcome to the forum HelenJo, you are already an asset! edit, I also have the KP and think it's wonderful too!

02-27-2018, 08:31 PM - 1 Like	#27
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	I very much enjoyed your personal history of photography. I'm a relative newcomer to Pentax, compared to you. I purchased my first Pentax SLR, back in February, 1968...50 years ago. Back then, I worked for a publishing company and one day the publisher told me I needed to make myself more useful. He informed me, that In addition to my editorial duties , I would also be working as a photographer. I didn't know anything about cameras or photography and asked him what kind of camera should I get. He replied...35mm SLR...Nikon or Pentax. I looked at both makes, the Pentax (S1a) was $ 20 cheaper. I bought the S1a and a handheld Sekonic light meter ($9.95) and started my 50 year adventure in photography, with a variety of different makes, but mostly with Pentax. Welcome to the fold, HelenJo.

02-28-2018, 12:10 AM - 1 Like	#28
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299	Originally posted by HelenJo Of course my old Zeiss isnt going anywhere , nor the Asahiflex my husband caught me with...Haha. Glad to hear that. I am rather sentimental myself.

02-28-2018, 12:41 AM	#29
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,858	Thank you for taking the time to share your beautiful story with us! Enjoy your KPs and your life as you sound like a person who knows to do both

02-28-2018, 06:42 AM - 1 Like	#30
HelenJo Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sun City , Arizona. Posts: 72 Original Poster	Originally posted by redpit Thank you for taking the time to share your beautiful story with us! Enjoy your KPs and your life as you sound like a person who knows to do both Athens is one of my favorite places in the entire world ! Plaka and Mount Lycabettus are wonderful places to visit in your lovely city. I wanted to retire there someday , but it simply wasnt meant to be. I can still smell the Orange blossoms.