Hello from an old Pentax user

**mckay3d** · 11-10-2014, 02:16 PM - **1 Like**

Yup, I'm old and so are my Pentaxae. (Or Pentaxes if you prefer). I bought my first Pentax in 1965... a black H3v, and I still use it. No problems getting batteries for it either! So, my only bodies are screw mount M42. Used mostly with Tri-X. Yes, I do have a couple of digital cameras but they are not as much fun as shooting film. The attached shot of Sammy Davis, Jr. was shot at Lake Tahoe in 1966. It was an outdoor benefit performance for a charity.
And, shot hand held with the H3v.. 200mm f/3.5 pre-set Takumar on a tightly cropped Tri-x neg.
Maurice in Utah waiting for the fix to clear the negs.

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**PJ1** · 11-10-2014, 02:29 PM

Welcome to the Forums. That is an interesting image to start with.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-10-2014, 02:34 PM

Welcome, there's quite a few of us older Pentax users here on the forum, so you are not alone.

Pablom · 11-10-2014, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by mckay3d

Yup, I'm old and so are my Pentaxae. (Or Pentaxes if you prefer). I bought my first Pentax in 1965... a black H3v, and I still use it. No problems getting batteries for it either! So, my only bodies are screw mount M42. Used mostly with Tri-X. Yes, I do have a couple of digital cameras but they are not as much fun as shooting film. The attached shot of Sammy Davis, Jr. was shot at Lake Tahoe in 1966. It was an outdoor benefit performance for a charity.
And, shot hand held with the H3v.. 200mm f/3.5 pre-set Takumar on a tightly cropped Tri-x neg.
Maurice in Utah waiting for the fix to clear the negs.

Welcome! That is a strong opening.

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**qblade** · 11-10-2014, 05:03 PM

Nice photo! You must have exceedingly steady hands to get that handheld.

**Scorpio71GR** · 11-13-2014, 07:43 PM

Hello, my first Pentax was a K1000 I purchased in 1985 and i still have it. I will never part with it and of course it still works. It is a Pentax after all.

Rimfiredude · 11-15-2014, 07:45 AM

Ah, the good ole days of film.

11-10-2014, 02:16 PM - 1 Like	#1
mckay3d Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 17	Hello from an old Pentax user Yup, I'm old and so are my Pentaxae. (Or Pentaxes if you prefer). I bought my first Pentax in 1965... a black H3v, and I still use it. No problems getting batteries for it either! So, my only bodies are screw mount M42. Used mostly with Tri-X. Yes, I do have a couple of digital cameras but they are not as much fun as shooting film. The attached shot of Sammy Davis, Jr. was shot at Lake Tahoe in 1966. It was an outdoor benefit performance for a charity. And, shot hand held with the H3v.. 200mm f/3.5 pre-set Takumar on a tightly cropped Tri-x neg. Maurice in Utah waiting for the fix to clear the negs. Attached Images

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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	Welcome to the Forums. That is an interesting image to start with.

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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	Welcome, there's quite a few of us older Pentax users here on the forum, so you are not alone.

11-10-2014, 02:40 PM	#4
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by mckay3d Yup, I'm old and so are my Pentaxae. (Or Pentaxes if you prefer). I bought my first Pentax in 1965... a black H3v, and I still use it. No problems getting batteries for it either! So, my only bodies are screw mount M42. Used mostly with Tri-X. Yes, I do have a couple of digital cameras but they are not as much fun as shooting film. The attached shot of Sammy Davis, Jr. was shot at Lake Tahoe in 1966. It was an outdoor benefit performance for a charity. And, shot hand held with the H3v.. 200mm f/3.5 pre-set Takumar on a tightly cropped Tri-x neg. Maurice in Utah waiting for the fix to clear the negs. Welcome! That is a strong opening. Please allow me to award you with:

11-10-2014, 05:03 PM	#5
qblade Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edina, MN Posts: 258	Nice photo! You must have exceedingly steady hands to get that handheld.

11-13-2014, 07:43 PM	#6
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,014	Hello, my first Pentax was a K1000 I purchased in 1985 and i still have it. I will never part with it and of course it still works. It is a Pentax after all.

11-15-2014, 07:45 AM	#7
Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	Ah, the good ole days of film.