A Wanderer Returns

20thBrian · 07-09-2014, 12:04 PM

Hello - I have bought a Pentax K-50 DSLR today, after a lot of years without using a camera. The reason I chose the K-50 is that I had a Pentax MG from the early 1980s until the late 1990s when it developed a fault and I lost interest.

The reason for my return is I have a 14 month old great granddaughter and I want to record her early years. I borrowed a compact but missed having a viewfinder; I am just a point and shoot man and realise that I have a lot of catching up to do.

Any tips will be appreciated - I do have several K mount lenses left over from my MG days; can I use these on the K-50?

I look forward to being part of this Forum.

OregonJim · 07-09-2014, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by 20thBrian

I do have several K mount lenses left over from my MG days; can I use these on the K-50?

Yes, you can, and we do!

Welcome back to Pentax!

Tanzer · 07-09-2014, 03:14 PM - **1 Like**

Make sure to read this sticky note:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/54-pentax-lens-articles/110657-how-use-me...k-x-k-7-a.html

**Kerrowdown** · 07-09-2014, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by 20thBrian

14 month old great granddaughter

Welcome to the forum, that's one of the best reasons ever to get back into your photography.

**Amegalo** · 07-09-2014, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by 20thBrian

Hello - I have bought a Pentax K-50 DSLR today, after a lot of years without using a camera. The reason I chose the K-50 is that I had a Pentax MG from the early 1980s until the late 1990s when it developed a fault and I lost interest.

The reason for my return is I have a 14 month old great granddaughter and I want to record her early years. I borrowed a compact but missed having a viewfinder; I am just a point and shoot man and realise that I have a lot of catching up to do.

Any tips will be appreciated - I do have several K mount lenses left over from my MG days; can I use these on the K-50?

I look forward to being part of this Forum.

Ok it's easy. She will eventually catch on to you taking her photos . She may shy away every time she sees the camera. When you want to take a picture of your cutie she will turn away.. It's very frustrating and you will miss some good shots. Just say "there's a frog on my head"
She will look right at you with eyes wide . She will wise up after while and you"ll need to begin taking more candid shots. Just write me when you get to that stage. In a few months I"ll tell you how to get around her shying away.
Enjoy your cutie.

20thBrian · 07-10-2014, 02:43 AM

Thank you for your replies - I discovered the subject covered by the sticky after I posted this thread so am on the way to using my lenses,

I don't have a problem (fingers crossed

) with shooting GGD and I hope to starting tomorrow!

Thank you once again.

07-09-2014, 12:04 PM	#1
20thBrian New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 2	A Wanderer Returns Hello - I have bought a Pentax K-50 DSLR today, after a lot of years without using a camera. The reason I chose the K-50 is that I had a Pentax MG from the early 1980s until the late 1990s when it developed a fault and I lost interest. The reason for my return is I have a 14 month old great granddaughter and I want to record her early years. I borrowed a compact but missed having a viewfinder; I am just a point and shoot man and realise that I have a lot of catching up to do. Any tips will be appreciated - I do have several K mount lenses left over from my MG days; can I use these on the K-50? I look forward to being part of this Forum.

07-10-2014, 02:43 AM	#6
20thBrian New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Thank you for your replies - I discovered the subject covered by the sticky after I posted this thread so am on the way to using my lenses, I don't have a problem (fingers crossed) with shooting GGD and I hope to starting tomorrow! Thank you once again.

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07-09-2014, 12:47 PM	#2
OregonJim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 1,327	Originally posted by 20thBrian I do have several K mount lenses left over from my MG days; can I use these on the K-50? Yes, you can, and we do! Welcome back to Pentax!

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Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Make sure to read this sticky note: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/54-pentax-lens-articles/110657-how-use-me...k-x-k-7-a.html

07-09-2014, 03:26 PM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by 20thBrian 14 month old great granddaughter Welcome to the forum, that's one of the best reasons ever to get back into your photography.

07-09-2014, 06:34 PM	#5
Amegalo Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Fairport New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 159	Originally posted by 20thBrian Hello - I have bought a Pentax K-50 DSLR today, after a lot of years without using a camera. The reason I chose the K-50 is that I had a Pentax MG from the early 1980s until the late 1990s when it developed a fault and I lost interest. The reason for my return is I have a 14 month old great granddaughter and I want to record her early years. I borrowed a compact but missed having a viewfinder; I am just a point and shoot man and realise that I have a lot of catching up to do. Any tips will be appreciated - I do have several K mount lenses left over from my MG days; can I use these on the K-50? I look forward to being part of this Forum. Ok it's easy. She will eventually catch on to you taking her photos . She may shy away every time she sees the camera. When you want to take a picture of your cutie she will turn away.. It's very frustrating and you will miss some good shots. Just say "there's a frog on my head" She will look right at you with eyes wide . She will wise up after while and you"ll need to begin taking more candid shots. Just write me when you get to that stage. In a few months I"ll tell you how to get around her shying away. Enjoy your cutie.