Hi i'm a new K-x user from Uruguay

Bruno-C · 04-02-2015, 06:42 AM

Hello,
i am a photography enthusiast from Uruguay, South America. Was kind of a Canon-fan-boy until last year, when i read about the Pentax System. I didn't knew it existed a manufacturer that cared so much about the users!!! It was a dream-made-true, so i recently got a Pentax K-x with the 18-55mm DAL and a Sigma 50-200 HSM f4-5.6, and last month bought some manual lenses: Pentax SMC-M 50mm f1.7, a Reflexar 135mm f3.5 Preset (identical to a Takumar) and a Pentacon Auto 135mm f2.8.
I love using manual focus, and i got into extracting the split-prism focusing screen from my old Canon T60 (35mm film) and cutting/adapting it to fit the Pentax K-x. I got it done quite succesfully, still got to do some micro-calibration to get it perfect, but the in-camera focus confirm is just enough. Unlike most K-x users, I'm perfectly satisfied with the camera not having focus point indicators on the viewfinder, as i have tried other DSLRs (like Nikon D40x) whit that feature but didn't quite frequently focused on the point it marked. Besides i'm used to center-focus and reframing.
I want to thank you the people in this forum, because i've learned a lot reading from you and your lens reviews.
Regards from Uruguay!

**paulh** · 04-02-2015, 07:13 AM

Welcome! Please share some of your images when you get a chance.

**TER-OR** · 04-02-2015, 11:29 AM

Welcome from Chicago!
You'll find plenty in the Pentax system for a technical photographer - you can get as geeky as you want!

**csa** · 04-02-2015, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by Bruno-C

and i got into extracting the split-prism focusing screen from my old Canon T60 (35mm film) and cutting/adapting it to fit the Pentax K-x.

Welcome! I'm sure members would be interested if you would care to share the process of doing this transition; very clever!

**Kerrowdown** · 04-02-2015, 10:49 PM

Welcome aboard the forum, looking forward to seeing your Uruguay images soon.

TinaS · 04-03-2015, 01:09 PM

Welcome to the forum! I love my k-x. I don't miss those focus points in the view finder - maybe because I've never had them. Hope to see some pictures from you soon!

Bruno-C · 04-03-2015, 02:55 PM - **1 Like**

Hi, thank you all for the replies. I just wrote about the split-prism adaptation in https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/292269...entax-k-x.html, and i will try to upload some pictures!

04-02-2015, 06:42 AM	#1
Bruno-C New Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 11	Hi i'm a new K-x user from Uruguay Hello, i am a photography enthusiast from Uruguay, South America. Was kind of a Canon-fan-boy until last year, when i read about the Pentax System. I didn't knew it existed a manufacturer that cared so much about the users!!! It was a dream-made-true, so i recently got a Pentax K-x with the 18-55mm DAL and a Sigma 50-200 HSM f4-5.6, and last month bought some manual lenses: Pentax SMC-M 50mm f1.7, a Reflexar 135mm f3.5 Preset (identical to a Takumar) and a Pentacon Auto 135mm f2.8. I love using manual focus, and i got into extracting the split-prism focusing screen from my old Canon T60 (35mm film) and cutting/adapting it to fit the Pentax K-x. I got it done quite succesfully, still got to do some micro-calibration to get it perfect, but the in-camera focus confirm is just enough. Unlike most K-x users, I'm perfectly satisfied with the camera not having focus point indicators on the viewfinder, as i have tried other DSLRs (like Nikon D40x) whit that feature but didn't quite frequently focused on the point it marked. Besides i'm used to center-focus and reframing. I want to thank you the people in this forum, because i've learned a lot reading from you and your lens reviews. Regards from Uruguay!

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csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by Bruno-C and i got into extracting the split-prism focusing screen from my old Canon T60 (35mm film) and cutting/adapting it to fit the Pentax K-x. Welcome! I'm sure members would be interested if you would care to share the process of doing this transition; very clever!

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04-03-2015, 02:55 PM - 1 Like	#7
Bruno-C New Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 11 Original Poster	Hi, thank you all for the replies. I just wrote about the split-prism adaptation in https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/292269...entax-k-x.html, and i will try to upload some pictures!