Hello from California.

AjTapis · 09-12-2013, 12:59 AM

Hello everybody, my name is Aj and I am new to the art that is photography. I'm 24 years old and live on the coast of california. I have always been interested in the art but never had the means to engage in it(besides my iPhone camera), but luckily my local college offers photo course which I'm taking advantage of. I'm interested in many different types of photography, from landscapes to sports and everything inb etween. I come here with an open mind and hope to learn much from all of you. I just picked up a pentax mx and can't wait to get started at dawn.

Also, I have questions about black and white night photography, any help will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Aj Tapis

**Kerrowdown** · 09-12-2013, 02:27 AM

Originally posted by AjTapis

I just picked up a pentax mx and can't wait to get started at dawn

Welcome to the forum, great camera choice, keep an eye out for it's big brother too, the LX if you come across one.

**savoche** · 09-12-2013, 03:24 AM

Welcome aboard, and thanks for the intro! Ah, the mighty little MX... Excellent camera

AjTapis · 09-12-2013, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Welcome to the forum, great camera choice, keep an eye out for it's big brother too, the LX if you come across one.

I actually have a chance to pick an LX for $100 tomorrow, but the price makes me a bit suspicious. What is the average going rate for one, $200-300?

**Kerrowdown** · 09-12-2013, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by AjTapis

What is the average going rate for one

I must admit I've no idea what they go for, is it something you see/touch/try before you buy?

AjTapis · 09-12-2013, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

I must admit I've no idea what they go for, is it something you see/touch/try before you buy?

Yes, luckily, I am meeting the person face to face tomorrow.

**Kerrowdown** · 09-12-2013, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by AjTapis

meeting the person face to face

Excellent, hope all goes well, let us know how you get on.

Jean Poitiers · 09-12-2013, 08:33 PM

Welcome to PF and bonjour from France ... enjoy the KX (and maybe LX) and there are a lot of friendly folk here ready to give advice ... please post us an image or two soon ... J

Great Scotsman · 09-15-2013, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by AjTapis

Hello everybody, my name is Aj and I am new to the art that is photography. I'm 24 years old and live on the coast of california. I have always been interested in the art but never had the means to engage in it(besides my iPhone camera), but luckily my local college offers photo course which I'm taking advantage of. I'm interested in many different types of photography, from landscapes to sports and everything inb etween. I come here with an open mind and hope to learn much from all of you. I just picked up a pentax mx and can't wait to get started at dawn.

Also, I have questions about black and white night photography, any help will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Aj Tapis

I still have and use daily the MX that I bought in 1976 (I might have serial number 1, 2 or 3) . Do you notice how small it is? Simple beyond belief! Rugged beyond belief! Use PRIME lenses regardless of age and be stunned at what this little thing can do!

09-12-2013, 12:59 AM	#1
AjTapis New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8	Hello from California. Hello everybody, my name is Aj and I am new to the art that is photography. I'm 24 years old and live on the coast of california. I have always been interested in the art but never had the means to engage in it(besides my iPhone camera), but luckily my local college offers photo course which I'm taking advantage of. I'm interested in many different types of photography, from landscapes to sports and everything inb etween. I come here with an open mind and hope to learn much from all of you. I just picked up a pentax mx and can't wait to get started at dawn. Also, I have questions about black and white night photography, any help will be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Aj Tapis

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09-12-2013, 02:27 AM	#2
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by AjTapis I just picked up a pentax mx and can't wait to get started at dawn Welcome to the forum, great camera choice, keep an eye out for it's big brother too, the LX if you come across one.

09-12-2013, 03:24 AM	#3
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Welcome aboard, and thanks for the intro! Ah, the mighty little MX... Excellent camera

09-12-2013, 02:41 PM	#4
AjTapis New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by kerrowdown Welcome to the forum, great camera choice, keep an eye out for it's big brother too, the LX if you come across one. I actually have a chance to pick an LX for $100 tomorrow, but the price makes me a bit suspicious. What is the average going rate for one, $200-300?

09-12-2013, 03:03 PM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by AjTapis What is the average going rate for one I must admit I've no idea what they go for, is it something you see/touch/try before you buy?

09-12-2013, 03:48 PM	#6
AjTapis New Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Originally posted by kerrowdown I must admit I've no idea what they go for, is it something you see/touch/try before you buy? Yes, luckily, I am meeting the person face to face tomorrow.

09-12-2013, 04:27 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by AjTapis meeting the person face to face Excellent, hope all goes well, let us know how you get on.

09-12-2013, 08:33 PM	#8
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Welcome to PF and *bonjour* from France ... enjoy the KX (and maybe LX) and there are a lot of friendly folk here ready to give advice ... please post us an image or two soon ... J

09-15-2013, 03:31 PM	#9
Great Scotsman New Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Petaluma California Posts: 6	Originally posted by AjTapis Hello everybody, my name is Aj and I am new to the art that is photography. I'm 24 years old and live on the coast of california. I have always been interested in the art but never had the means to engage in it(besides my iPhone camera), but luckily my local college offers photo course which I'm taking advantage of. I'm interested in many different types of photography, from landscapes to sports and everything inb etween. I come here with an open mind and hope to learn much from all of you. I just picked up a pentax mx and can't wait to get started at dawn. Also, I have questions about black and white night photography, any help will be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Aj Tapis I still have and use daily the MX that I bought in 1976 (I might have serial number 1, 2 or 3) . Do you notice how small it is? Simple beyond belief! Rugged beyond belief! Use PRIME lenses regardless of age and be stunned at what this little thing can do!