Back in the saddle

Zaharoff · 02-04-2014, 04:17 PM - **1 Like**

I'm a new Pentaxian and an old photographer. I started back in the day when ASA 64 was lightning fast and keep shooting until cataract surgery cost me the ability to focus. I thought I was through until I discovered that I could manage an EVF camera. I spent a few years with Super Zooms and discovered just last year I could finally afford a DSLR if I didn't mind an older model. I thought it would be a Sony A200 or even an A100 but while researching I discovered the K-x and KEH. I chose the K-x because it uses AA batteries and my experience with rechargables is that they die or aren't charged just when you want to take a picture. I got the K-x and a 50-200 mm lens and couldn't be happier! Now I'm looking for a second body and maybe a really long lens. I know TMI but I never thought I be able to use an SLR again.

**c.a.m** · 02-04-2014, 04:49 PM

Welcome to Pentax Forums and thanks for sharing your wonderful introduction!

It is great to hear that you are 'back in the saddle' and again enjoying a (d)SLR. KEH is highly regarded, so you have found a terrific source for affordable equipment that's in superb condition.

Hope to see some of your pictures.

- Craig

Boris_Akunin · 02-04-2014, 05:25 PM

Welcome!

ClinchShots · 02-04-2014, 05:47 PM

I started with a KX

They are awesome in every sense

Welcome

Be sure to share your journey and like many posts

jayget · 02-04-2014, 05:52 PM

Welcome. Just a thought to help you pick you 2nd body. You may already be aware of this and perhaps your K-x has it but one of my favorite features of my K-01 is the focus peaking. Makes using those manual lens a bit easier. I know there are other models out there that have it as well. If your camera doesn't have it you might look for it in a 2nd body to see if it's helpful.

OldNoob · 02-05-2014, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by Zaharoff

I'm a new Pentaxian and an old photographer. I started back in the day when ASA 64 was lightning fast and keep shooting until cataract surgery cost me the ability to focus. I thought I was through until I discovered that I could manage an EVF camera. I spent a few years with Super Zooms and discovered just last year I could finally afford a DSLR if I didn't mind an older model. I thought it would be a Sony A200 or even an A100 but while researching I discovered the K-x and KEH. I chose the K-x because it uses AA batteries and my experience with rechargables is that they die or aren't charged just when you want to take a picture. I got the K-x and a 50-200 mm lens and couldn't be happier! Now I'm looking for a second body and maybe a really long lens. I know TMI but I never thought I be able to use an SLR again.

Welcome! My Last equipment was all Sony, but it was all stolen so like you im an old photographer relearning a new camera,

**Kerrowdown** · 02-05-2014, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by Zaharoff

I started back in the day when ASA 64 was lightning fast

Welcome, compared to the likes of Kodachrome 25 it was.

gazonk · 02-05-2014, 02:24 PM

Welcome! ASA 64 - how many DIN was that again?

I'm glad to hear that you're able to use a SLR again, I think you made a good choice with the excellent little K-x.

02-04-2014, 04:17 PM - 1 Like	#1
Zaharoff New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 14	Back in the saddle I'm a new Pentaxian and an old photographer. I started back in the day when ASA 64 was lightning fast and keep shooting until cataract surgery cost me the ability to focus. I thought I was through until I discovered that I could manage an EVF camera. I spent a few years with Super Zooms and discovered just last year I could finally afford a DSLR if I didn't mind an older model. I thought it would be a Sony A200 or even an A100 but while researching I discovered the K-x and KEH. I chose the K-x because it uses AA batteries and my experience with rechargables is that they die or aren't charged just when you want to take a picture. I got the K-x and a 50-200 mm lens and couldn't be happier! Now I'm looking for a second body and maybe a really long lens. I know TMI but I never thought I be able to use an SLR again.

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c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Welcome to Pentax Forums and thanks for sharing your wonderful introduction! It is great to hear that you are 'back in the saddle' and again enjoying a (d)SLR. KEH is highly regarded, so you have found a terrific source for affordable equipment that's in superb condition. Hope to see some of your pictures. - Craig

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Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	Welcome!

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ClinchShots Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 437	I started with a KX They are awesome in every sense Welcome Be sure to share your journey and like many posts

02-04-2014, 05:52 PM	#5
jayget Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 73	Welcome. Just a thought to help you pick you 2nd body. You may already be aware of this and perhaps your K-x has it but one of my favorite features of my K-01 is the focus peaking. Makes using those manual lens a bit easier. I know there are other models out there that have it as well. If your camera doesn't have it you might look for it in a 2nd body to see if it's helpful.

02-05-2014, 10:54 AM	#6
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402	Originally posted by Zaharoff I'm a new Pentaxian and an old photographer. I started back in the day when ASA 64 was lightning fast and keep shooting until cataract surgery cost me the ability to focus. I thought I was through until I discovered that I could manage an EVF camera. I spent a few years with Super Zooms and discovered just last year I could finally afford a DSLR if I didn't mind an older model. I thought it would be a Sony A200 or even an A100 but while researching I discovered the K-x and KEH. I chose the K-x because it uses AA batteries and my experience with rechargables is that they die or aren't charged just when you want to take a picture. I got the K-x and a 50-200 mm lens and couldn't be happier! Now I'm looking for a second body and maybe a really long lens. I know TMI but I never thought I be able to use an SLR again. Welcome! My Last equipment was all Sony, but it was all stolen so like you im an old photographer relearning a new camera,

02-05-2014, 02:19 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: 57,819	Originally posted by Zaharoff I started back in the day when ASA 64 was lightning fast Welcome, compared to the likes of Kodachrome 25 it was.

02-05-2014, 02:24 PM	#8
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Welcome! ASA 64 - how many DIN was that again? I'm glad to hear that you're able to use a SLR again, I think you made a good choice with the excellent little K-x.