G'day from Australia

Kimbolina · 07-18-2010, 11:38 PM

Hi, I'm new to the forum and new to DSLR photography. I recently purchased the Pentax K-x and a little intimidated by it as I was so use to using my old Pentax ME Super, (many moons ago) and since digital cameras came out I didn't bother upgrading to a DSLR camera and just bought a Lumix pocket camera, which has been a great little pocket camera, but now I find I want more from my photographs.

I've purchased Yvon Bourque's K-X ebook which I'm hoping will help me understand this new camera, and get me started.

I still have many old lenses from my ME Super, in particular my Pentax-A 1:4 35-70mm (which I loved at the time) and was told I would still be able to use this lens on my K-x camera, I assume I would have to use this in manual Mode only??

This looks like a great (active) forum and hope to learn a lot about my new K-x DSLR and getting to know some of you.

I think I'm going to need all the help I can get.

Kind regards
Kimbolina

fractal · 07-19-2010, 12:07 AM

You'll find plenty of advice here in regards to your manual lenses combined with a DSLR. Unfortunately, i'm not really the one to give it. I have enough troubles with my Super Takumar.

Good luck with your transition into digital & welcome in

Kimbolina · 07-19-2010, 03:20 AM

Thank you very much fractal for your warm welcome.

**Ash** · 07-19-2010, 03:44 AM

Welcome to the forum Kimbo.
You've got a very capable camera in the K-x.
Don't worry much about the complicated menu settings on the camera. You'll get used to them with time; but for now, just focus on the basics (aperture, shutter speed and ISO) and being able to adjust these settings to get the desired results.
Enjoy the digital difference.

twitch · 07-19-2010, 04:02 AM

Welcome. I'm sure your new camera will give you many great pictures. Good to see another Australian on the forum.

Kimbolina · 07-19-2010, 05:16 AM

Thank you Ash and Twitch

wedgetail · 07-19-2010, 05:21 AM

welcome mate we have an active group here in Adelaide you willl find us in the forum list I also have a Kx and love it .
Cheers Mark

wedgetail · 07-19-2010, 05:24 AM

here is a group you can join in with PentaxForums.com - South Aussie Pentaxians we are all located around Adelaide you will love the Kx i have one as well
cheers Mark

Ira · 07-19-2010, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by wedgetail

here is a group you can join in with PentaxForums.com - South Aussie Pentaxians we are all located around Adelaide you will love the Kx i have one as well
cheers Mark

You Aussies have all the fun.

fractal · 07-19-2010, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by Ira

You Aussies have all the fun.

Despite the site is 97% American?

Kimbolina · 07-19-2010, 06:47 AM

Thank You Mark for the warm welcome and the group link.

Ira · 07-19-2010, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by fractal

Despite the site is 97% American?

Believe me--that's no fun at all these days.

Even some of the Canadians are busting our b*lls.

wedgetail · 07-20-2010, 04:33 AM

Originally posted by Ira

Believe me--that's no fun at all these days.

Even some of the Canadians are busting our b*lls.

Come join us Ira sunshine fine wine beautiful beaches and pentaxians having fun what more could you need .

Bramela · 07-21-2010, 06:50 PM

And a warm welcome from another Aussie. It is good to have you on board. be assured there is plenty of help and advice of the friendliest kind to be found here.

Kimbolina · 07-21-2010, 07:07 PM

Thank you Bramela for the warm welcome.

I am amazed at the wealth of info on this forum. I've been reading the threads for days and still finding something new.

07-18-2010, 11:38 PM	#1
Kimbolina Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Adelaide Posts: 27	G'day from Australia Hi, I'm new to the forum and new to DSLR photography. I recently purchased the Pentax K-x and a little intimidated by it as I was so use to using my old Pentax ME Super, (many moons ago) and since digital cameras came out I didn't bother upgrading to a DSLR camera and just bought a Lumix pocket camera, which has been a great little pocket camera, but now I find I want more from my photographs. I've purchased Yvon Bourque's K-X ebook which I'm hoping will help me understand this new camera, and get me started. I still have many old lenses from my ME Super, in particular my Pentax-A 1:4 35-70mm (which I loved at the time) and was told I would still be able to use this lens on my K-x camera, I assume I would have to use this in manual Mode only?? This looks like a great (active) forum and hope to learn a lot about my new K-x DSLR and getting to know some of you. I think I'm going to need all the help I can get. Kind regards Kimbolina

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07-19-2010, 12:07 AM	#2
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	You'll find plenty of advice here in regards to your manual lenses combined with a DSLR. Unfortunately, i'm not really the one to give it. I have enough troubles with my Super Takumar. Good luck with your transition into digital & welcome in

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Kimbolina Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Adelaide Posts: 27 Original Poster	Thank you very much fractal for your warm welcome.

07-19-2010, 03:44 AM	#4
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Welcome to the forum Kimbo. You've got a very capable camera in the K-x. Don't worry much about the complicated menu settings on the camera. You'll get used to them with time; but for now, just focus on the basics (aperture, shutter speed and ISO) and being able to adjust these settings to get the desired results. Enjoy the digital difference.

07-19-2010, 04:02 AM	#5
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Welcome. I'm sure your new camera will give you many great pictures. Good to see another Australian on the forum.

07-19-2010, 05:16 AM	#6
Kimbolina Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Adelaide Posts: 27 Original Poster	Thank you Ash and Twitch

07-19-2010, 05:21 AM	#7
wedgetail Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: adelaide Photos: Albums Posts: 211	welcome mate we have an active group here in Adelaide you willl find us in the forum list I also have a Kx and love it . Cheers Mark

07-19-2010, 05:24 AM	#8
wedgetail Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: adelaide Photos: Albums Posts: 211	here is a group you can join in with PentaxForums.com - South Aussie Pentaxians we are all located around Adelaide you will love the Kx i have one as well cheers Mark

07-19-2010, 05:49 AM	#9
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by wedgetail here is a group you can join in with PentaxForums.com - South Aussie Pentaxians we are all located around Adelaide you will love the Kx i have one as well cheers Mark You Aussies have all the fun.

07-19-2010, 06:12 AM	#10
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	Originally posted by Ira You Aussies have all the fun. Despite the site is 97% American?

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Kimbolina Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Adelaide Posts: 27 Original Poster	Thank You Mark for the warm welcome and the group link.

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07-19-2010, 06:55 AM	#12
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by fractal Despite the site is 97% American? Believe me--that's no fun at all these days. Even some of the Canadians are busting our b*lls.

07-20-2010, 04:33 AM	#13
wedgetail Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: adelaide Photos: Albums Posts: 211	Originally posted by Ira Believe me--that's no fun at all these days. Even some of the Canadians are busting our b*lls. Come join us Ira sunshine fine wine beautiful beaches and pentaxians having fun what more could you need .

07-21-2010, 06:50 PM	#14
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	And a warm welcome from another Aussie. It is good to have you on board. be assured there is plenty of help and advice of the friendliest kind to be found here.

07-21-2010, 07:07 PM	#15
Kimbolina Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Adelaide Posts: 27 Original Poster	Thank you Bramela for the warm welcome. I am amazed at the wealth of info on this forum. I've been reading the threads for days and still finding something new.